The Sports Medicine and Orthobiologics Fellowship is designed to train the next generation of leaders in sports medicine, musculoskeletal ultrasound, and regenerative orthobiologics. The fellowship provides immersive clinical, procedural, and academic, experiences, preparing graduates to excel in any practice environment—from professional team coverage to academic medicine.
Our mission is to develop world-class orthobiologics and sports medicine physicians with the ability to diagnose and treat the most complex musculoskeletal presentations, apply cutting-edge orthobiologic treatments, and teach and lead with confidence.
Fellowship Goals
Graduates of the program will:
Develop an outstanding clinical skillset
- Create comprehensive differential diagnoses for complex musculoskeletal presentations (2nd and 3rd opinions).
- Use advanced history-taking and examination skills to distinguish among likely diagnoses.
- Design efficient workups and treatment plans.
Master diagnostic ultrasound (US)
- Perform detailed scans for all non-axial body regions.
- Recognize and describe pathology of all non-axial body regions in detail, correlating with the clinical presentation.
Achieve advanced procedural proficiency
- Perform ultrasound-guided injection for every joint, tendon, and relevant soft tissue in the peripheral musculoskeletal system with ultrasound guidance
- Fine-tune skills for intratendinous orthobiologic injections
- Learn regional anesthesia procedures for common sports and orthobiologic procedures
- Master intraosseous injection techniques for accurate, US- and fluoroscopy-guided delivery into subchondral bone for every peripheral joint
- Acquire second-generation US-guided procedural skills—percutaneous tenotomy, carpal tunnel release, trigger digit release, and exertional compartment fasciotomy
Perform compartment pressure testing for chronic exertional compartment syndrome
Excel in patient communication
- Counsel patients efficiently, positively, and transparently on all procedural and injection options, including platelet-rich plasma, bone marrow concentrate, microfragmented adipose tissue, and other orthobiologic therapies.
Become an effective teacher
- Teach all levels of learners in clinic, cadaver labs, ultrasound workshops, and podium presentations.
Engage in impactful research
- Participate in a variety of projects—particularly in ultrasound and orthobiologics—with opportunities to lead as many as desired, provided clinical progress meets expectations.
Special Skills & Orthobiologic Expertise
The fellowship provides unparalleled training in:
• Platelet-rich plasma, bone marrow concentrate, microfragmented adipose tissue preparation and delivery
• Ultrasound-guided intraosseous injections
• Second-generation US-guided procedures (percutaneous tenotomy, minimally invasive releases, fasciotomy)
• Cadaver-based procedural training for continual skill refinement
Resources
- Elite Faculty – Nationally recognized clinicians chosen for both skill and teaching excellence
- Cadaver Lab Access – Regular opportunities for hands-on procedural practice
- Residency Integration – Collaboration with two local PM&R residency programs, fostering robust academic exchange
Conferences & Professional Development
Fellows may attend one or more national and international meetings.
Why Choose the Sports Medicine and Orthobiologics Fellowship?
This fellowship blends elite sports medicine exposure with comprehensive orthobiologic training, producing physicians who can:
- Manage the full spectrum of MSK conditions in athletes and active patients
- Lead in diagnostic and interventional musculoskeletal ultrasound
- Innovate in regenerative medicine
- Teach, publish, and present at the highest levels
Graduates leave with unmatched procedural skills, clinical acumen, and the academic credentials to thrive in competitive sports medicine environments.
