Fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine
Duration: 1 Year(s)
UCSF School of Medicine, San Francisco
San Francisco, California, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Sports Medicine
Affiliation
University of California San Francisco (UCSF)
Overview
The Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship at UCSF School of Medicine, San Francisco is an ACGME-accredited program that provides comprehensive training in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of sports-related injuries and exercise-related conditions. The fellowship emphasizes excellence in patient care, clinical research, teaching, and community outreach, preparing physicians to become leaders in sports medicine. Fellows gain in-depth knowledge of musculoskeletal medicine, biomechanics, and exercise physiology, and learn to integrate this expertise into a primary care–based practice while working with diverse patient populations, including athletes and active individuals.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Fellows receive a stipend/salary as per UCSF Graduate Medical Education pay scale; amount varies by PGY level and institutional policy
Accomodation:
As Per Availability
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Must hold an MD / DO degree
- Must have completed an ACGME-accredited residency in one of the following:
- Family Medicine (most common)
- Internal Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Emergency Medicine or Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (depending on pathway)
- Strong interest in sports medicine, musculoskeletal care, and athlete health
- Must be eligible for medical licensure in the United States (California license required before joining)
- Commitment to clinical care, teaching, and research in sports medicine
Minimum Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine)Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Admission Process:
- Apply through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service) (standard for ACGME sports medicine fellowships)
- Submit required documents:
- CV / Resume
- Personal statement
- Letters of recommendation
- Applications are reviewed by fellowship faculty committee
- Shortlisted candidates are invited for interviews
- Final selection based on:
- Academic performance
- Clinical experience
- Interest and commitment to sports medicine
