Sports Medicine (FM)
Specialty Description
Specialty Overview
Sports medicine is concerned with physical fitness, and the diagnosis and treatment of injuries sustained in sports activities.
Sports medicine is a branch of medicine that deals with physical fitness and the treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise. Although most sports teams have employed team physicians for many years, it is only since the late 20th century that sports medicine has emerged as a distinct field of health care.
Data reflects averages reported for the 2024 academic year.
Sports Medicine (FM) Training
Graduate year 1 positions are not available immediately upon medical school completion.
Eligibility & Application Criteria
Types of Graduates
Resident Statistics
Average Number of Residents/Fellows
1.8
Resident Gender
Faculty Statistics
Faculty Distribution
Graduate Career Plans
In 2024, 252 residents or fellows completed training in Sports Medicine (FM). Program directors knew of the plans of 193 (76.6%). Please interpret the following accordingly.
Post Graduate Landing Spots in 2024
Data reflects averages reported for the 2024 academic year.
Data reflects averages reported for the 2024 academic year.