Fellowship in Sports Medicine

1. Applicants should have an educational background in Athletic Training or a related clinical field.
2. Candidates must provide proof of Board of Certification (BOC) certification for Athletic Trainers.
3. Applicants completing an entry-level graduate Athletic Training Program may submit proof of a scheduled certification examination before May of the residency year.
4. Candidates must hold current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from the American Heart Association or an equivalent provider.
5. Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in orthopaedics and sports medicine.
6. Candidates must meet the program's application and selection requirements.

The Sports Medicine Assistant Residency Program at Ochsner Andrews Sports Medicine Institute is a 13-month immersive clinical and educational training program designed to develop advanced skills in orthopaedics and sports medicine. Residents gain supervised experience in physician clinics and operating rooms, assisting with patient assessments, focused physical examinations, clinical documentation, treatment planning, surgical procedures, postoperative care, casting, bracing and rehabilitation-related activities. The curriculum includes clinical and surgical skills training, radiological imaging interpretation, wound closure, graft preparation, journal clubs, grand rounds, research and quality improvement projects. Residents participate in a minimum of five hours of weekly didactic or scholarly activities and work alongside orthopaedic surgeons, physicians, physical therapists and other healthcare professionals. Ochsner Health is a nonprofit academic healthcare system serving Louisiana and the wider Gulf South region, providing multidisciplinary healthcare services, education and research opportunities.

1. Review the program requirements and confirm eligibility for the residency.
2. Prepare an updated resume or curriculum vitae.
3. Write a one-page letter of intent explaining your interest in the program.
4. Arrange official undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts.
5. Obtain two letters of recommendation.
6. Submit proof of BOC certification or an accepted examination-date confirmation.
7. Submit proof of current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
8. Send the complete application to the Program Director, Kaleb A. Ashworth, at kaleb.ashworth@ochsner.org.
9. Shortlisted candidates may be contacted for further evaluation and selection.
10. Complete the required employment and onboarding formalities before starting the residency.