Weekly didactic sessions: These sessions are organized around anatomic modules. Each module provides in-depth instruction in anatomy, physical exam techniques and the range of injuries and problems that may present at that joint. These anatomic modules include:
- Knee
- Foot and ankle
- Shoulder
- Brachial plexus
- Elbow
- Hand and wrist
- Hip and pelvis
- Lumbar spine
Important medical topics are covered throughout the year as well and include the following:
- Preparticipation exam
- Heat illness
- Sideline preparedness
- Sports cardiology
- Gastrointestinal problems in athletes
- Sports nutrition
- Sports dermatology
- Exercise-induced bronchospasm
We also schedule annual workshops for casting and splinting, and for hands-on experience stabilizing and transporting the athlete found down on the field.
Fellows participate in the conference schedule by preparing case presentations and lectures covering relevant clinical topics.
Monthly Journal Club: The fellows choose articles from the sports medicine literature that are timely and address questions raised during their clinical work. The fellows are responsible for critically reviewing the article and presenting their conclusions about the study. Journal club is attended by fellows, sports medicine attendings and rotating residents.
Musculoskeletal radiology: The fellows meet bi-weekly with our fellowship-trained musculoskeletal radiologist. This instruction provides a solid foundation for interpreting X-ray and MRI images. Our fellows consistently rate this as one of the most valuable experiences of their fellowship education.
