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Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship

Andrews Research & Education Foundation (AREF) offers fellowships that give physicians the opportunity to enhance their subspecialty capabilities in a completely unique environment.

Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship

Program Director: James R. Andrews, MD

Associate Fellowship Director: Roger Ostrander, MD

Under the direction of world-renowned Dr. James R. Andrews, the Orthopaedic Sports Medicine fellowship program focuses on providing top-level education and training, placing emphasis on developing the necessary decision-making and surgical skills required in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine.

The graduated fellows will also be proficient in all six ACGME core competencies, research, and the ability to present and train other Sports medicine professionals. 

Sponsors:

Mission: To educate orthopaedic surgeons on the medical and musculoskeletal problems unique athletes at all levels of participation and to graduate physicians who will become advancers in the specialty of orthopaedic sports medicine while providing the highest quality and safest patient care possible.

Duration: 12 months

Positions: 4 ACGME accredited, 2 non-accredited*

*Non-accredited fellows will receive the same curriculum, rotation schedule, and sports coverage assignments. Non-accredited fellows are ineligible to sit for the ABOS CAQ examination.

James R. Andrews, MD

Program Director

Roger Ostrander, MD

Associate Program Director

Steve Jordan, MD

Core Faculty

Adam Anz, MD

Core Faculty

David Chandler, MD

Adjunct Faculty

Anthony Brothers, MD

Adjunct Faculty

Sonya Ahmed, MD

Adjunct Faculty

Juliet DeCampos, MD

Adjunct Faculty

Matthew Mai, MD

Adjunct Faculty

G. Daxton Steele, MD

Adjunct Faculty

  • Prepare fellow(s) for competency in a wide variety of procedures for sports medicine.
  • Provide opportunities in comprehensive sports coverage with opportunities to care for elite athletes.
  • Fellows are proficient in all six ACGME core competencies.
  • Fellows are confident in decision-making and surgical skills, including establishing treatment algorithms and performing necessary surgical interventions.
  • Fellows balance high volume clinical/surgical experiences, team coverage, and various research/educational opportunities.
  • Fellows become life-long learners and continue to advance medicine through research, publications, and teaching.
  • Weekly didactic conferences
  • Monthly Journal Club
  • Quarterly Grand Rounds
  • Professional Development lectures
  • Primary and Secondary research project assignments, including manuscript submission of at least one
  • Cadaver labs, averaging quarterly
  • High school team physician responsibilities
  • Collegiate team physician responsibilities
  • Andrews Institute annual pre-participation physical
  • Physicals for college and high school teams
  • Salary: $50,000 annually
  • Benefits include medical, dental, and health insurance options (effective date is first day of fellowship). Options for additional coverages (disability, hospitalization, life) and/or dependent coverage is available. Benefits available can be found here. *Health, Dental and Vision benefits effective first day of employment.*
  • Professional liability insurance is provided at no cost to the fellow.
  • Parental time, sick time, and leaves of absences are permitted as required by ACGME and Federal Law.
  • No preset of paid time off or vacation – the program allows for doctor’s appointments, bereavement, Jury Duty, mental health appointments.
  • Graduate Medical Education Policies outline specific allowances and expectations.
  • Sample contracts can be found here.

Applications and documents are submitted through SFMatch for consideration for our program. The SFMatch and our program requires the following materials:

Please submit your application for the AREF Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship through the SF Match Program: sfmatch.org

Program ID #4418 accredited or #4417 non-accredited

The SF Match requires the following documents:

  • Completed and signed Central Application Service (CAS) application forms
  • Distribution list and payment
  • USMLE scores
  • Three (3) letters of reference
  • Updated CV (please see SF Match format)

Additional Requirements:

  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Please direct inquiries to: GME Director, at info@andrewsref.org

Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship Testimonials

“Being here at Andrews has been an experience of a lifetime. Getting to train and work alongside the team here, including the physical therapists, the athletic trainers, the various attendings, and Dr. Andrews, has provided me with an immeasurable amount of knowledge. This year has taught me what it truly means to be a Sport Medicine physician, and I look forward to carrying those teachings into my practice.”
Justen Elbayar, MD2019-2020 Orthopaedic Fellow
“Andrews Institute is a wonderful place to learn Sports Medicine and to further the field through research and interaction with national leaders. It has contributed significantly to my growth as a doctor and given me a strong network of colleagues to work with now and in the future. I am coming away with a strong foundation for beginning my own practice.”
Jack McKay, MD 2019-2020 Orthopaedic Fellow
“As a young surgeon, one of the most important qualities in my training is to have a mentor to guide me in my own practice. Being here at Andrews has given me the opportunity to be exposed to multiple people in that role – not only Dr. Andrews, but his partners as well. I am honored to be here; this place is like nowhere else!”
Dr. Benjamin Cox2017-18 Fellow
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