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The Sports Medicine Fellowship under the direction
of Dr. Thomas Gill at Massachusetts General Hospital
provides an invaluable experience and a deep and broad
exposure to the field of orthopaedic sports medicine
and related conditions. Three fellows are selected for
the Harvard/MGH Sports Medicine Fellowship Program each
year. Each fellow gains experience in the management
of athletic knee injuries including arthroscopy, arthroscopic
surgery, internal derangement, and instabilities. Fellows
will also become proficient in the management of shoulder
problems including repair of recurrent shoulder dislocations,
torn rotator cuff, and arthroscopic surgery. Fellows
develop surgical and patient management skills by working
closely with Drs. Thomas Gill, Bertram Zarins, Peter
Asnis, and Arthur Boland.
Applications materials required are Universal application,
CV, Photo, 4 letters of reference, and medical schools
transcripts.
Medical Care
- Evaluate and help manage patients who have athletic injuries, especially to the knee and shoulder.
- Assist in surgery.
Education
- Attend MGH Orthopaedic Department teaching conferences including Grand Rounds and the CORE lecture series.
- Participate in weekly Sports Medicine conferences.
- Teach residents in the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Surgery Residency and medical students.
- Attend and help teach at cadaveric dissection labs for the residents.
Research
- Fellows are required to complete a research project in an area of interest that is agreed upon by the medical staff.
- These areas may include basic science research or clinical research.
Sports Team Coverage
New England Patriots (NFL)
- Preseason evaluations and training camp coverage
- Game coverage for home and away games
- Aid with evaluation and treatment of players
- Weekly injury clinic
Boston Bruins (NHL)
- Preseason evaluations and training coverage
- Game coverage
New England Revolution (MLS)
- Preseason exams
- Game coverage
Boston Red Sox (MLB)
- Spring training
- Game coverage
Harvard University Athletics
- Coverage of intercollegiate, intramural, and recreational athletes
- Attend clinics at Harvard University Dillon Field House
Curry College Athletics
- Weekly clinic for injury evaluation
- Coverage of athletic contests
Suffolk University Athletics
- Weekly clinic for injury evaluation
- Coverage of athletic contests
Buckingham Browne & Nichols High School Athletics
- Weekly football coverage
- Excellent opportunity for role as team physician
Weston High School Athletics
- Weekly football coverage
- Excellent opportunity for role as team physician
Other Responsibilities
- Obtain a permanent Massachusetts Medical License
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