Role of the Healthcare Provider in an Athletics Ecosystem

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This Pre-Clerkship Elective is designed to give students an introduction to the field of Sports Medicine and the Role of a Sports Medicine Physician in an Athletics Ecosystem. As a medical school affiliated with both an NCAA Division I institution and Primary Care Sports Medicine Division, there is a unique opportunity for students to get hands-on experience in the fastest-growing medical specialty. The course will consist of an introductory presentation and discussion by a Sports Medicine Physician that will provide an overview of the specialty and field, the history of sports medicine, the role of a sports medicine physician, and career paths and possibilities. Primary musculoskeletal injuries will also be covered during this introductory session. Participating students will have structured shadowing experiences in both the clinic and the field. Students will shadow the physician in the Primary Care Sports Medicine Clinic. Students will also be required to attend Training Room.