Have you looked at the elective rotations we offer our sports medicine fellows? Which ones interest you the most?
Even though there are no formal requirements for applying to a competitive sports medicine fellowship program, the AMSSM has a recommended preparation track for prospective fellows to follow during their residency training. This recommended path can occur in any specialty. Your interviewer wants to hear that you have taken this path seriously and are committed to success with their program.
"During my medical school training, I quickly learned that rehabilitation medicine and sports medicine were my ideal future, and I matched into a renowned PM&R program. Over the last four years, I have taken advantage of many opportunities to strengthen my skills in sports medicine. As you can see from my CV, I was the team physician for two years for a local Division I high school basketball program. Along with this experience, I've taken advantage of every opportunity to attend several sports-medicine-specific regional and national conferences, lending a close ear to great speakers."
Before your sports medicine fellowship interview, prepare your list of what sports medicine focuses you have taken during your residency training. Familiarize yourself with the AMSSM recommended track items like an elective rotation in sports med, team physician experience with a local high school team, participation in at least one mass event, attendance at least one sports med conference, and other items. Take advantage of this opportunity to show your commitment to a future in the field.
