Sports Medicine Fellowship

1. Must have completed the required Orthopaedic Surgery residency before beginning the fellowship.
2. Must obtain a California medical license before starting the fellowship.
3. The fellowship is a one-year Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited program.
4. Applicants should have an interest in orthopaedic sports medicine and advanced sports-related surgical care.

Stanford Medicine, part of Stanford University, is a leading academic medical institution providing advanced patient care, medical education, and research. Its Department of Orthopaedic Surgery offers specialized training in various orthopaedic subspecialties and sports medicine. The Sports Medicine Fellowship is a one-year program providing advanced training in the diagnosis and treatment of sports-related injuries, with extensive exposure to arthroscopic and open procedures of the hip, knee, shoulder, and elbow, joint preservation, and sports trauma. Fellows also gain experience as team physicians for professional, collegiate, and high school athletes and participate in clinical research, biomechanical studies, cadaveric training, conferences, and academic activities.

1. Apply through SF Match using the required Central Application Service (CAS).
2. Complete and sign the Central Application Service application forms.
3. Submit the required Central Application Service distribution list and payment.
4. Submit United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) scores.
5. Submit three letters of reference.
6. Submit an updated curriculum vitae in the SF Match format.
7. Three fellowship positions are offered each year, with the fellowship beginning on August 1.