Sports Medicine Fellowship

1. Applicants must be board eligible or board certified.
2. Applicants must come from one of the following residency backgrounds:
3. Family Medicine
4. Internal Medicine
5. Emergency Medicine
6. Pediatrics
7. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
8. A valid medical license is required.
9. A valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license is required.
10. International Medical Graduates must provide an Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certificate, if applicable.
11. Applicants must provide evidence of previous training and a medical school diploma.

The Sports Medicine Fellowship at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center is a one-year advanced training program focused on the evaluation, treatment, and prevention of sports-related injuries and medical conditions. Fellows gain hands-on experience in sports injury management, musculoskeletal ultrasound, joint and soft-tissue injections, imaging interpretation, and fluoroscopic procedures. Training includes team physician responsibilities for collegiate, professional, and high school sports teams, as well as medical coverage at sporting events. Fellows also receive exposure to orthopedic and arthroscopic procedures and participate in community sports medicine activities.

1. Apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Submit three letters of recommendation.
3. Submit board examination scores.
4. Provide a valid medical license and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license.
5. Submit the medical school diploma.
6. Submit certificates documenting previous training.
7. Include the first page of publications, if applicable.
8. International Medical Graduates should submit an Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certificate, if applicable.
9. Submit all application materials by the October 1 deadline.
10. The fellowship participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).