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Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship Program
A one-year program in Primary Care Sports Medicine is offered for physicians who have satisfactorily completed an approved residency in Family Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, or Internal Medicine and who are eligible for examination by their respective certifying board. Ochsner Primary Care Sports Medicine deals with the care of sports-related injuries. Specifically, it involves the diagnosis and treatment of bone, ligament, and tendon injuries of the shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle.
Program Scope
Sports-related injuries require specialized care for proper healing. To provide proper diagnosis and prevent future injuries, Ochsner has developed the Primary Care Sports Medicine Program to provide diagnostic and treatment facilities for all ranges of athletes and their injuries. The Ochsner Primary Care Sports Medicine Program provides a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach to the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of sports- and fitness-related injuries, and provides preventive care through the promotion of wellness, fitness, performance enhancement, and education.
The fellow works closely with the staff in all aspects of practice, which includes participation in outpatient office practice and team coverage activities such as training room visits and game coverage.