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Sports medicine training and practice opportunities for emergency physicians
Michael J Henehan1, Ann M Cappellari, Amy E Stromwall
1Division of General Medical Disciplines, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California.
Background:
There is growing interest among emergency physicians to seek additional training in Sports Medicine (SM) and to add it to their clinical practice. This presents unique training and practice management issues. The majority of Primary Care SM fellowship programs list that they will accept emergency physicians, and approximately one-third have already had an emergency physician as an SM fellow.
Objectives:
The objective of this article is to provide an overview of the key elements for emergency physicians to consider as they pursue SM career goals.
Discussion:
Training needs such as continuity of care as it pertains to the athlete, SM skills development, and practice management are reviewed. Practice challenges such as malpractice insurance and billing issues are discussed. Examples of several practice models are presented. Evolving trends in SM practice and training opportunities for emergency physicians are discussed as well.
Conclusions:
Sports Medicine is a viable career option for emergency physicians and may complement their skills set in the management of acute injuries. Practice and training opportunities will continue to evolve as this pathway into the practice of SM gains further recognition.
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