Attending Introduction
From your attending: We will improve the care of patients by taking a thorough history and physical exam with particular focus on the musculoskeletal system, the goal being improving chronic care management. We specialize in office based treatments and concierge care for assistive living communities, house calls and nursing homes.
We also have sports medicine coverage involving physicals to cover soccer, football and mixed martial arts competitions. You will have the opportunity to work extensively with Sports Medicine fellows, resident physicians and attending physicians.
Rotation Description
Your Sports Medicine and Family Medicine clinical rotation provides a well-rounded experience in both general primary care and the management of sports-related injuries and conditions.
Additionally, your performance during this rotation will lead to obtaining a US LOR, which is essential for your upcoming residency program applications.
Here’s a detailed overview of what you should expect to learn. Please note that all rotations will have variations of patients and may not include the entirety of the following:
Family Medicine Focus:
- Comprehensive Primary Care: Experience a wide range of patient conditions, including chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and obesity, as well as routine care like vaccinations and screenings.
- Holistic Patient Management: Learn to provide preventive care, health maintenance, and education for patients of all ages, from children to seniors, focusing on the continuity of care.
- Chronic Disease Management: You’ll work closely with patients on managing long-term conditions like hypertension, heart disease, and diabetes through lifestyle changes, medications, and follow-up care.
- Acute Care: Treat common acute issues such as respiratory infections, gastrointestinal disorders, and minor injuries, gaining diagnostic and management skills in a broad primary care setting.
- Preventive Medicine: Emphasize lifestyle counseling, health promotion, and disease prevention, helping patients with fitness, nutrition, and mental health alongside treating their medical concerns.
Sports Medicine Focus:
- Injury Diagnosis & Treatment: You’ll learn to assess and manage acute and chronic injuries such as sprains, strains, fractures, dislocations, and overuse injuries like tendinitis and stress fractures.
- Non-Surgical Interventions: Gain experience in joint injections, bracing, splinting, and rehabilitation therapies to restore function and mobility.
- Rehabilitation & Return-to-Play: Collaborate with physical therapists to create individualized rehab programs for athletes, ensuring a safe return to physical activity and sports.
- Preventative Care: Focus on injury prevention strategies through proper conditioning, stretching, and biomechanics, as well as teaching athletes about injury risk reduction.
- Sideline & Event Coverage: You may have the opportunity to provide on-the-spot care during athletic events, learning how to manage injuries in real time and make return-to-play decisions.
Key Learning Objectives:
- Integrated Care: Develop skills in balancing general primary care with specialized sports medicine interventions, learning when to refer patients to specialists or manage conditions conservatively.
- Patient Education: Gain proficiency in educating both athletes and non-athletes on health maintenance, injury prevention, and lifestyle modifications.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside physical therapists, orthopedic surgeons, and other specialists in both settings to provide comprehensive care.
This rotation provides a dynamic blend of primary care and sports medicine, preparing you to manage the overall health of both active and general patient populations.
Typical Activities/Procedures
Family Medicine:
Hypertension
Diabetes
Osteoarthritis
Musculoskeletal Pain
Muscle Spasm
Congestive Heart Failure
Ulcer Management
Vitamin Deficiency
Orthopedics/Sports Medicine:
Shoulder, Knee and Hip Pain
Joint Injections
Aspiration
Nerve Blocks
Osteopathic Manual Treatment
Back Pain and Limited Range Motion
Patient Appointments:
Conducting initial and follow-up appointments, managing acute and chronic conditions, and performing routine health maintenance.
Administrative Duties:
Completing patient charts and managing referrals and follow-ups.
Letter of Recommendation
LORs are on the official clinic letterhead. You may also ask the attending to include hospital affiliations on your LOR, and you can also mention them on your CV and Personal Statement.
Location & Schedule
*Exact address provided once signed up.
*Schedules change often and we recommend speaking with the office manager to have the most updated daily scheduling.
Mo
8:45AM - 4:00PM
Tu
8:45AM - 4:00PM
We
8:45AM - 4:00PM
Th
8:45AM - 4:00PM
Fr
8:45AM - 4:00PM
Sa
Closed
Su
Closed
