Career of the Week: Sports Physician Clinical Health J. Sugahara Ferguson's Careers in Focus: Physicians (3rd Edition) New York, NY. Ferguson

Your job: 0 Take C. Notes as you listen to the presentation. 0 In our summary, create a chart: 0 Three things you learned/found out 0 Two things that you found interesting 0 One question you have. 0 Mrs. Sugahara to collect at the END OF THE PERIOD! 0 *Hey did you miss the last episode of Career of the Week (Orthopedic Surgeon)? Go to: and do the same above! Ferguson's Careers in Focus: Physicians (3rd Edition) New York, NY. Ferguson

What is a sports physician? 0 Usually a family practice MD or an orthopedic surgeon 0 AKA Team Physicians – treat injuries and illnesses of both amateur and elite athlete 0 Amateur – exercise for health and recreation 0 Elite – involved w/ sports at collegiate, professional or Olympic level 0 Sports Medicine = a group a careers that is concerned with the health of an athlete Trainer 0 Physical therapist 0 Physiologist 0 Biomechanical engineer 0 Nutritionist 0 Psychologist 0 Physician 0 Researchers Ferguson's Careers in Focus: Physicians (3rd Edition) New York, NY. Ferguson

What does a Sports Physician Do? 0 Scholastic level 0 School physician, appointed by school board 0 Cater to needs of athletic teams 0 Professional Level 0 presence required at all practices and games 0 May have department to handle various aspects – nutrition, training, mental health Ferguson's Careers in Focus: Physicians (3rd Edition) New York, NY. Ferguson

What does a Sports Physician Do? 0 Keep athletes able to perform at their best + rehabilitate them safely and quickly after injury 0 How? 0 Study the athlete as well as the sport 0 Analyze potential for injury by comparing characteristic injuries along performance demands w/ risk factors that might predispose athlete to injury 0 Ex.: Athlete that lacks flexibility prone to muscle pulls or strains, rehab w/ warming up and stretching Ferguson's Careers in Focus: Physicians (3rd Edition) New York, NY. Ferguson

What does a Sports Physician Do? 0 Preventing Injuries – 1 st goal of SP 0 Develop/supervise conditioning and training program 0 w/ coaching staff/trainer: develop strength, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility 0 Advise on overall safety of practice program – eval. Drills, practice exercises 0 May help with selection of protective gear/equipment Ferguson's Careers in Focus: Physicians (3rd Edition) New York, NY. Ferguson

What do Sports Physicians Do? 0 Injury due to undue fatigue, exhaustion, injury 0 Remove athlete from competition 0 Administer First Aid 0 Examines to determine gravity and extent of injury 0 Depending on severity – may send out for x-rays or other diagnostic exams 0 Perform or recommend surgery by specialist Ferguson's Careers in Focus: Physicians (3rd Edition) New York, NY. Ferguson

What do Sports Physicians Do? 0 Recuperation and rehab 0 Oversee following injury, incl. phys. Therapy 0 Physical exams to determine if athlete fit for activity 0 Release athlete for competition 0 Substance abuse 0 Detect 0 Help athlete return to healthy lifestyle Ferguson's Careers in Focus: Physicians (3rd Edition) New York, NY. Ferguson

Work Environment 0 Diverse as sports in which athletes involved 0 Day-to-day – indoor, comfortable setting 0 Game day 0 Where ever competition being held - stadium, muddy field, snow-covered forest, hot track, steamy ring 0 Exposed to elements – snow, heat/sun, rain 0 Also expected to travel with athletes Ferguson's Careers in Focus: Physicians (3rd Edition) New York, NY. Ferguson

How to become a Sports Physician 0 High School 0 Health/sports related classes 0 Bio, chem., health, computers, English 0 High Grades Important Ferguson's Careers in Focus: Physicians (3rd Edition) New York, NY. Ferguson

How to become a Sports Physician? 0 Undergraduate degree – Bachelor’s Degree – about 4 years. 0 Biology, chem, physics, math, English, humanities, social sciences 0 Medical school – Medical Degree – about 4 years 0 Entrance is competitive 0 Need: Transcripts, scores from Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT), letters of recognition, interview, also – leadership qual., extracurricular act., applicants personality

How to Become a Sports Physician? 0 Medical School – about 4 years 0 First two years – labs and classrooms 0 Anatomy/phys., biochem, pharmacology, psych., ethics, law 0 Practical skills - Med. History, examine patients, diagnose illness 0 Last two years – Work with patients under supervision of experienced physicians and rotate the different departments – internal, family, obstetrics, pediatrics, etc.

Further Training 0 Internship – 1 year 0 Residency – up to 6 years of residency training in medical specialty 0 Fellowship in sports medicine 0 Board Certification in orthopaedic sports medicine by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery or American Board of Family Medicine Ferguson's Careers in Focus: Physicians (3rd Edition) New York, NY. Ferguson

What can a Sports Physician Expect to Earn? 0 Depends on responsibilities, size/nature of team 0 Professional Individual Athlete vs. Professional Team Athlete 0 Median annual earnings - $236, 945 in Professional sports – as much as $1mill or more Ferguson's Careers in Focus: Physicians (3rd Edition) New York, NY. Ferguson

Job Outlook 0 Outlook – faster than average 0 Helping athletes stay in top performance is important investment Ferguson's Careers in Focus: Physicians (3rd Edition) New York, NY. Ferguson

Related Careers 0 See handout: 0 Personal/Group Fitness Trainers (think 24 hour Fitness) 0 Top tier fitness expert 0 Nutritionist 0 Athletic Trainer in PT office 0 Researcher/University lecturer 0 Physical Therapist Ferguson's Careers in Focus: Physicians (3rd Edition) New York, NY. Ferguson

Your job: 0 Take C. Notes as you listen to the presentation. 0 In our summary, create a chart: 0 Three things you learned/found out 0 Two things that you found interesting 0 One question you have. 0 Mrs. Sugahara to collect at the END OF THE PERIOD! Ferguson's Careers in Focus: Physicians (3rd Edition) New York, NY. Ferguson