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Can you give me some suggestions for becoming a sports medicine physician?

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Training: Most who choose this pathway start with meaningful training such as orthopedic surgery and physiatry. You can then present your skills to local sports teams as a volunteer for high schools and colleges. As your reputation grows, your identity in this area will grow and eventually you can become known as a 'sports medicine physician'.

Answered 2/9/2014

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Dr. Rose Wynn answered

Extra training: Sports medicine specialists treat the musculoskeletal system (knees, shoulders, hips, elbows, foot/ankle, hand, back, etc) and have extra training in this, which is in addition to 4 years of medical school, 3-5 years of residency (orthopaedics, physiatry, primary care specialties, emergency med) then an extra year of sports medicine fellowship. Many are team doctors of sports teams.

Answered 3/14/2014

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