The Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship is open to board-certified physicians and residency graduates in Family Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Emergency Medicine.
The fellowship is a one-year program and is a collaborative effort between the University of Missouri Departments of Family and Community Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Orthopaedic Surgery.
The Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship program is fully accredited, and upon successfully completing their year-long training, fellowship graduates meet the requirements to take the Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) examination in Sports Medicine.
Clinical Training
Clinical training for the Sports Medicine Fellowship includes four to five weekly sessions of ambulatory practice in addition to the required one session per week of primary training clinic. Sports medicine fellows will rotate with different subspecialists on a monthly rotation to broaden their knowledge and skillset in addition to scheduled monthly sessions with an on-site musculoskeletal radiologist. Fellows will have regular access to ultrasound at all sports medicine clinics.
Clinical Training Sites
Schedule
| Block | Site | Rotation Name | % Outpatient | % Research |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MOI | Anatomy | 100 | |
| 2 | MOI | PT/OT | 100 | |
| 3 | MOI | Trauma | 100 | |
| 4 | MOI | Hand | 100 | |
| 5 | MOI | Foot/ankle | 100 | |
| 6 | MOI | Research | 80 | 20 |
| 7 | MOI, COC | Peds | 100 | |
| 8 | MOI, MATC | Performance | 100 | |
| 9 | MOI | Shoulder | 100 | |
| 10 | MOI | Hip | 100 | |
| 11 | MOI | Spine | 100 | |
| 12 | MOI | Elective/Vacation | 100 |
- MOI=Missouri Orthopaedic Institute
- COC=Children's Orthopaedic Clinic
- MATC=Missouri Athletic Training Complex
- PT/OT= Physical and Occupational Therapy
- Performance = Human performance and sports psychology
Didactics Activities
Didactive activities for the sports medicine fellowship include:
- Weekly sports medicine lectures
- Monthly journal clubs with sports medicine faculty
- Monthly article review sessions (POEMS)
- Annual Sports Medicine Update Seminar
- Annual Friday Night Lights Seminar
- Grand rounds for Orthopedics and Family and Community Medicine
- Quality improvement focused activity
Eligibility Criteria
- Fellowship applicant eligibility guidelines are outlined in Section III A of the ACGME Program Requirements booklet. We also accept applications from exceptionally qualified individuals as described in the ACGME program requirements booklet.
- Must demonstrate a strong commitment to Primary Care Sports Medicine.
- Must demonstrate ability to speak fluent English.
- Must be eligible for a Missouri Medical License.
- Must hold a valid ECFMG certificate by January 1, 2020.
- Must obtain J-1 Visa prior to program start date.
Required Documents
- Personal statement.
- Three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with your clinical performance, at least one of these must be from your Residency Director.
- Transcript and Dean’s letter of reference (MSPE).
- USMLE or COMLEX scores.
- Recent photograph.
Personalized Interview Day
When you call to arrange an interview, you will be asked about your needs and interests. A personalized interview day will be created for you. You can expect interviews with faculty and fellows and tours of our hospitals and clinics. Lodging will be provided and can be arranged when you call to set up the interview. You will also have the opportunity to dine with members of the fellowship the night before your interview. Interviews will be on select Tuesdays and Fridays in October and November.
Application deadline is Nov. 1.
