Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship

The SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship Program provides training in return-to-play and interventional procedures using high-quality, evidence-based medicine.

A Message From the Program Director

Welcome to the Sports Medicine Fellowship Program.

Based in the heart of St. Louis and rooted in the mission of Saint Louis University, our program is dedicated to training physicians who provide exceptional care to athletes and active individuals of all ages. 

Our fellowship offers comprehensive experiences across the entire spectrum of sports medicine. Fellows gain expertise in musculoskeletal evaluation, acture injury management and longitudinal care for athletes, while also engaging in sideline coverage at the collegiate, high school and community levels. With strong partnerships across SSM Health, Saint Louis University, regional athletic organizations and interdisciplinary health care teams, we emphasize a collaborative and patient-centered approach to athlete health. 

In addition to clinical experience, our fellows are active in teaching, research and community service. Our program provides opportunities to contribute to the academic advancement of sports medicine while fostering the skills and confidence needed to prepare for careers in any opportunity. 

We invite you to explore our website to learn more about the training, faculty and opportunities that make our fellowship unique. We are proud of the work our fellows accomplish here and in their careers, and we look forward to continuing that tradition of excellence. 

Thank you for your interest. 

 

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Program Overview

The one-year sports medicine fellowship prioritizes hands-on training in athletic and clinical environments. Fellows gain extensive exposure to musculoskeletal evaluation and management, procedural skills and exercise sciences. 

Fellows also learn to address the social and emotional factors that influence health. This holistic approach ensures program graduates are not only skilled clinicians but also compassionate leaders in sports medicine and public health. 

Program Highlights

• Physician for DI, NAIA and high school
• Specialized clinical rotations, including:
  • Primary care sports medicine (longitudinal experience)
  • Orthopedic sports medicine (longitudinal experience)
  • Orthopedic ambulatory specialities
  • Rheumatology
  • Physical therapy
  • Musculoskeletal radiology
• Training in on-field management and medical transportation
• SSM SportsCare Outreach courses
• Event coverage (sideline and athletic training room)
  • Four universities (DI, NAIA and more)
  • Three mass sporting events
  • Fourteen high schools

Current Fellow

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Apply

There is one fellowship position available each year. Interested candidates must have residency training in family, internal, pediatric or emergency medicine. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the Nov. 16 application deadline. 

Recommended Application Materials

• Sideline and procedural experience
• Letters of recommendation from:
  • Program director
  • Sports medicine or orthopedic physician
  • Athletic trainer

Interview Dates

2026 fellowship program interviews will be held from 1-4 p.m. on the following dates:

• Nov. 4, 2025
• Nov. 18, 2025
• Nov. 20, 2025
• Dec. 2, 2025
• Dec. 11, 2025

The program participates in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). 

Review the Application Process

About the SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Residency Program

SSM Health proudly sponsors the Graduate Medical Education program at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. This university-based training program offers a world-class academic environment that fosters clinical excellence, research innovation and compassionate care. All program participants are employed by SSM Health, ensuring a cohesive and supportive experience within a nationally recognized health system.