Curriculum
The McGovern Medical School Sports Medicine Fellowship is a one-year ACGME accredited program for primary care physicians to develop expertise in sports medicine.
This is accomplished through teaching and supervision from the UT Physician and Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine Institute attending faculty and staff.
Sports medicine fellows will gain experience in:
- sports pre-participation and wellness,
- treatment of acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries,
- sideline and mass participation coverage,
- and treatment of chronic disease in athletes.
Completion of the Fellowship program allows the physician to be eligible for the Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine.
Fellow Block Schedule
| Block | Fellow 1 | Fellow 2 | Fellow 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July – Block 1 | Primary Care Sports Medicine | Primary Care Sports Medicine | Primary Care Sports Medicine |
| August – Block 2 | Pediatrics | Pediatrics | Pediatrics |
| September – Block 3 | Knee/Hip | Neuropsychology | Hand/Elbow/Wrist |
| October – Block 4 | Hand/Elbow/Wrist | Knee/Hip | Neuropsychology |
| November – Block 5 | Neuropsychology | Hand/Elbow/Wrist | Knee/Hip |
| December – Block 6 | MSK Radiology | Shoulder | Foot & Ankle |
| January – Block 7 | Foot and Ankle | MSK Radiology | Shoulder |
| February – Block 8 | Shoulder | Foot & Ankle | MSK Radiology |
| March – Block 9 | Spine | Medical/Human Performance | Reconstructive Ortho |
| April – Block 10 | Reconstructive Ortho | Spine | Medical/Human Performance |
| May – Block 11 | Medical/Human Performance | Reconstructive Ortho | Spine |
| June – Block 12 | Primary Care Sports Medicine | Primary Care Sports Medicine | Primary Care Sports Medicine |