Timeline
4 years
How long does it take to get an MD or DO degree OR how long does it take to get through Medical school?
Consists of courses on chemistry, biology, math, literature, and more.
Undergrad school.
Bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, and muscles.
What is the focus of sports medicine doctors in orthopedics?
Demanding hours/workload, fear of making a bad decision that can affect the patient.
What are two of the most stressful things for doctors to deal with?
4 years
How long does it take to get an MD or DO degree OR how long does it take to get through Medical school?
Includes lots of hands-on learning to prepare students for professional work.
What is medical school?
Attending practices with athletes, have one on one meetings, being on-site in case of injuries at games.
What is a typical day in the life of a sports medicine physician?
Finding mentors who can give insight from experience.
What is one way to make this job more achievable?
3-5 years
How long does it take to complete a residency?
MCAT test
What is the test taken during medical school?
Orthopedic groups
What is an alternative to working with a professional team?
Leaving worries at the workplace and learning to relax at home.
What is a method for making a job as a sports medicine physician less stressful?
1-3 years
How long does it take to complete a fellowship?
An initial job experience in medicine, often spent working at a hospital following expert doctors.
What is residency?
What are some ways that sports medicine doctors help the general public?
Acronym for Doctor of Osteopathic medicine degree.
What is DO?
Time spent working with a fellow team of doctors in any kind of medical practice.
What is fellowship?