Academic Experience
Complimentary Academic Experiences
After a period of orientation, the fellows’ diverse clinical
experience is complimented by weekly didactic time that includes sports
medicine and orthopedic grand rounds, specialty
lectures, and case presentations and reviews. Monthly journal clubs
and dedicated research time round out the educational experience. Additionally,
fellows participate in anatomy lab instruction, radiology conferences,
and research seminars. They take an active role in teaching medical
students and residents and are expected to participate in local and
national sports medicine conferences.
Orientation
The first few weeks of fellowship provide an intense review of physical
exam skills, radiology, and key topics including pre-participation evaluation,
on-field emergencies, casting, hydration, heat illness, and concussion.
Sports Medicine Grand Rounds
Director: Christopher Harner, MD
Fellows from both Primary Care Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Sports
Medicine present cases for review and discussion. Occasionally, visiting
professors provide lectures on current, cutting edge, topics in sports
medicine and orthopedics. Senior faculty from both programs are in attendance.
Orthopedic Grand Rounds
Director: Freddie Fu, MD
Chair, Department of Orthopedics
Core Lecture Series
Weekly lectures on medical and musculoskeletal topics are given by the
Primary Care Sports Medicine faculty, orthopedists, and ancillary medical
staff. The fellows are expected to give two lectures yearly.
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Resident and Medical Student Tutorial
Every week, a one-hour seminar reviewing the basic musculoskeletal examination
is given to medical students and residents in family medicine. Initially,
these sessions are taught by the faculty and observed by the fellows.
Over time the fellows transition out of the student role and assume
the responsibility for teaching the exam sessions. Feedback and support
are provided by the faculty so that the fellow may continually develop
their style and comfort with teaching throughout the year.
Case Presentations and Topic Reviews
Cases and topics are discussed routinely, often with the aid of digital
radiography that is available throughout UPMC. The focus is on diagnosis,
management, and return to play. These complement the core lectures and
serve to provide a comprehensive exposure to medical and musculoskeletal
issues seen in the athletic population.
Complimentary Academic Experiences
Journal Club
Monthly journal club is run by the fellows in both primary care sports
medicine and sports orthopedics. It is attended by faculty from both
disciplines as well as physical therapy and research faculty.
Research
Fellows participate in the AMSSM research seminar each year. They have
the opportunity to participate in a local research conference series
and have time each month dedicated to working on a research project
of their choice.
National Meetings
The fellows are encouraged to submit research and/or cases to for presentation
at the National Meeting of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
(AMSSM) and the National Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine
(ACSM).
Faculty Development Lecture Series
Fellows participate in the Faculty Development Fellowship based at UPMC
St. Margaret. This provides valuable education in areas such as;
instructional design, precepting skills, literature review, and research
methodology.
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