October 2001 • Volume 7 • Number 10
No shortage of sports medicine fellowships
A quick online jog to http://www.aafp.org/fellowships/sports.html shows just how popular this area of medicine is among primary care physicians. Nearly 50 programs are listed on the site, many offering more than one position and some culminating in a graduate degree.
Most fellowships last for 12 months, although there are a number of two-year programs available. All but two of the programs listed offer annual stipends, with amounts ranging from $34,000 to $50,300. Various types of insurance and other benefits are also offered.
Depending on program location, fellows may provide hands-on care for high-school, college or professional athletes engaging in activities ranging from local track and field sports to international Olympic events. In addition, activities such as didactic sessions, roundtable discussions, teaching rotations and monthly journal club meetings form the academic backbone of these programs.
Completion of at least a one-year sports medicine fellowship program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education confers eligibility to sit for the exam leading to a certificate of added qualifications in sports medicine. The exam is offered by the American Board of Family Practice and other medical specialty boards.
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