Sports Medicine

Fellowship in Sports Medicine

Fellowship in Emergency Medicine Sports Medicine opportunities are offered at North Shore-LIJ Health System's Department of Emergency Medicine at North Shore University Hospital (NSUH) in Manhasset, Long Island, New York. 

This program provides a comprehensive, one-year Fellowship in Sports Medicine program, accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).

Fellowship in Sports Medicine Program will prepare the fellow to:

• Diagnose and manage medical illnesses and injuries related to sports, exercise and rehabilitation
• Develop and hone skills in teaching and research with opportunities in both regional and national forums
• Successfully complete the Sports Medicine certification exam

Fellowship in Sports Medicine Provides Optimal Clinical Experience
To optimize and diversify the clinical experience, the fellow has opportunities to collaborate with a variety of sports medicine professionals, including:

• Exercise physiologists from Adelphi University
• Athletic trainers with experience at all levels of competition
• Sports Medicine specialists throughout the health system and the NYC metropolitan area
• Sports Medicine specialists at Central Sports Care, Garden City, NY, a sports medicine-focused rehabilitation center

Fellowship in Sports Medicine Curriculum
The program will emphasize the full gamut of Sports Medicine, including:

• Physiology and bio mechanics
• Principles of nutrition
• Effects of performance and competition
• Team physician and training room principles
• Medical legal aspects of exercise and sports
• Injury prevention and nutrition
• Pre-participation evaluation
• Exercise prescription
• Rehabilitation and physical therapy
• Management of acute and chronic illness and acute injuries

Our fellowship program also offers the excitement and myriad opportunities of a Sports Medicine education in the dynamic New York metropolitan area. The fellow will work with sports medicine experts in both the office and on the field. Many venues at all levels of competition are available for coverage by the fellow. More details about this exciting new training program are available upon inquiry.

Applying for Fellowship in Sports Medicine
The North Shore-LIJ Fellowship in Sports Medicine program currently accepts one to three fellows per year. The fellow is paid according to his/her PGY level. Clinical responsibilities in the Emergency Department do not exceed 12 hours/week.

The successful applicant will have satisfactorily completed residency training at an ACGME Emergency Medicine program and have demonstrated a strong interest in Sports Medicine. For further inquiries or to apply for a Fellowship in Sports Medicine at North Shore-LIJ's North Shore University Hospital, individuals should send their curriculum vitae, cover letter and contact information for three references to our Sports Medicine Fellowship Director:

Phillip Underwood, MD
Director, Fellowship in Sports Medicine
Department of Emergency Medicine
North Shore University Hospital
300 Community Drive
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 562-2925