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  • 1Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA. gord@stanford.edu.

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Musculoskeletal conditions are a common reason for primary care visits, yet medical training inadequately covers them. Sports medicine practitioners can lead efforts to improve this educational gap.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Primary Care
  • Musculoskeletal Disorders

Background:

  • Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions account for a significant proportion of primary care visits, estimated at 20-25%.
  • Current medical curricula allocate minimal training time (typically <5%) to MSK issues, despite their high prevalence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the discrepancy between the burden of musculoskeletal illness and its representation in medical education.
  • To identify sports medicine practitioners as key stakeholders who can address this educational deficit.

Main Methods:

  • This section is not applicable as the abstract does not detail specific methodologies.

Main Results:

  • This section is not applicable as the abstract does not present specific results.

Conclusions:

  • There is a clear need to enhance medical training in musculoskeletal care.
  • Sports medicine professionals are well-positioned to take a leadership role in improving MSK education for future physicians.