Medical Sports Medicine

Description

This elective is an ambulatory rotation designed to introduce medical students to the field of medical/primary care sports medicine. The student will work with sports medicine physicians who also have primary training in internal medicine, pediatrics, emergency medicine, family medicine or physiatry. Students will see pediatric and adult patients with sports- and exercise-related musculoskeletal and medical complaints in the clinic setting. Though we will emphasize proficiency with the full sports medicine history and focused musculoskeletal exam, students will also gain familiarity with interpretation of radiological studies and will learn to develop a basic management plan. Students will participate in departmental educational conferences. Opportunities for exposure to sideline/medical tent sporting event coverage, ultrasound examinations, and surgical procedures are also available based on student interest and availability at the time of the rotation. The rotation is designed for those interested in sports medicine, primary care medicine and non-surgical specialties. This is an ambulatory care rotation with no overnight call. Event coverage may be scheduled in the evenings or on weekends. Students may be assigned in Boston or Waltham clinics and must be able to arrange transportation if needed.