How to Get Involved with Sports Team Coverage (Local/National/Professional)

Abstract

Being a team physician is a unique opportunity afforded to orthopedic surgeons or medical doctors who have undergone appropriate subspecialty training and certification. Requirements include specialized skill and expertise in diagnosing and treating various medical and musculoskeletal conditions in the acute sideline setting in addition to the standard clinical setting, and furthermore requires, excellent communication and the ability to coordinate care among a curated care team. Those strongly desiring to be a team physician should seek employment in a position that supports this pathway by way of team contracts, although other opportunities may exist on a volunteer basis.

Keywords: Athletes; Sports medicine; Team doctor; Team physician.