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Sports Medicine Fellowship

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Message from the director:

Program Director Nathan Cardoos, MD

Welcome to Boston University and to Boston, one of the proudest sports towns in the country! Founded in 2005, the Boston University Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship is a 1-year ACGME-accredited program sponsored by Boston Medical Center’s Department of Family Medicine. The mission of the fellowship is to provide a well-rounded experience that will train interested physicians in the principles, practice, teaching and scholarship of primary care sports medicine. There is one position offered annually, open to graduates of accredited programs in family medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine and emergency medicine.

The fellowship works to provide a broad-spectrum clinical experience with Division I, Division III and mass participation events. Sideline coverage includes Boston University varsity and club sports (Patriot League, Hockey East), Boston College football (Atlantic Coast Conference, a Power Five conference) and MIT (DIII). We promote the fellow as being “first call” early on for our athletic trainers at Boston University, which allows the fellow to understand and appreciate the role, and complexities, of being team physician. Additionally, our fellow runs weekly training rooms at BU and MIT throughout the academic year. 

The primary clinical site is the Ryan Center for Sports Medicine, a comprehensive center including on-site physical therapy, athletic training, nutrition services, and orthopedic surgery. The clinic serves a highly diverse population including patients from Boston Medical Center, the largest safety net hospital in New England, and the Boston University community, with the goal of providing “exceptional care, without exception.” At the Ryan Center, fellows gain extensive experience with sports ultrasound as part of their regular clinical practice, as well as platelet-rich plasma injections and extracorporeal shockwave therapy. In addition to clinical work at the Ryan Center, rotations include sports cardiology, orthopedic specialties, pediatric sports medicine, radiology, physical therapy, sports nutrition, sports psychology, and the Killington Ski Resort clinic. Teaching opportunities abound in both clinical and classroom settings with family medicine residents, medical students, and athletic training residents.

At Boston University, we strive to provide a comprehensive and diverse experience while embracing a compassionate and holistic approach to patient care. Fellows leave the program well-prepared for any type of practice environment and positioned to become leaders and educators in sports medicine, as evidenced by the broad array of careers our former fellows have pursued. We invite you to learn more about our fellowship and encourage you to reach out with any questions. 

Sincerely, 

Nathan Cardoos, MD, CAQSM, RMSK
Assistant Professor, Family Medicine, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston Medical Center
Director, Boston University Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship
Medical Director, Ryan Center for Sports Medicine
Head Team Physician, Boston University

Experiences

  • Sports medicine clinics (primary site Ryan Center for Sports Medicine)
  • Athletic training room sessions (independent Division I and Division III with supervision) and first call for athletic trainers at Division I level
  • Sideline coverage of athletics at Division I college, Division III college and recreational levels
  • Pre-participation screenings
  • Coverage of mass-participation events
  • Sports ultrasound curriculum (longitudinal with both primary care faculty and radiology)
  • Training in PRP injections and extracorporeal shockwave therapy/EPAT
  • Orthopedic subspecialty clinics
  • Radiology
  • Physical therapy
  • Cardiac stress testing (certification to perform independently)
  • Nutrition
  • Sports psychology
  • Osteopathic manipulation teaching
  • Killington Ski Resort Medical Clinic rotation
  • Resident and Medical Student Teaching
  • Structured weekly didactics including journal clubs and CAQ review through New England fellowship consortium
  • Scholarly work including presentations at regional and national conferences, writing projects and quality improvement
  • Teams
    • Boston University
    • Boston College - coverage of full football season
    • MIT
  • Mass Participation Events
    • Baystate Games
    • Boston Marathon (finish line medical tent)
    • Falmouth Road Race
    • BAA Half Marathon (optional)
    • Ironman Lake Placid (optional)
    • Beanpot Hockey Tournament
    • Patriot League Conference tournaments (if hosting)
    • Atlantic Coast Conference (if hosting)

Benefits

  • PGY 4 salary
  • Health and dental insurance
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Malpractice coverage
  • Membership in CIR residents’ union
  • Tax sheltered annuity program
  • Vacation time
  • Continuing Medical Education allowance
  • Educational time and funding (outside of CME allowance) to attend AMSSM national conference, NEACSM regional conference and AMSSM Advanced Team Physician or Fellows Research & Leadership Conference

For More Information or Questions, please contact:

Kassie Baptista
Residency & Fellowship Support Coordinator

One Boston Medical Center Place
Dowling 5 South – Family Medicine
Boston, MA 02118

Phone: (617) 414-6219
Email: Kasandra.Baptista@bmc.org