If you are a high school student, college student, medical student or medical resident who has an interest in sports medicine, then this podcast episode is for you.
It can be confusing and a little daunting investigating what it takes to become a sports medicine physician.
In this episode, we will discuss resources and what to think about when starting on the path of sports medicine as a career and how to help choose a fellowship program that meets your goals.
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American Academy of Pediatrics Fellowship Information https://www.aap.org/en/community/aap-councils/council-on-sports-medicine-and-fitness/applying-for-fellowships/?srsltid=AfmBOooy1QPpms9EOiLsu-Z1Qq5dvdGkkOHCYIz_s9YBIi_4Fwh6Y8YL
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The Host of this Program:
Mark Halstead:
Dr. Mark Halstead received his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin Medical School. He stayed at the University of Wisconsin for his pediatric residency, followed by a year as the chief resident. Following residency, he completed a pediatric and adult sports medicine fellowship at Vanderbilt University. He has been an elected member to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness and the Board of Directors of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM). He has served as a team physician or medical consultant to numerous high schools, Vanderbilt University, Belmont University, Washington University, St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Blues, St. Louis Athletica, and St. Louis Rams. He serves and has served on many local, regional and national committees as an advisor for sports medicine and concussions. Dr. Halstead is a national recognized expert in sport-related concussions and pediatric sports medicine.
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The Co-Host of this Program:
Steven Cuff:
Dr. Steven Cuff is a member of the Nationwide Children's Hospital Sports Medicine team and a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Duke University and his medical degree from Ohio State before completing residency in pediatrics at Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital/University Hospitals of Cleveland and a fellowship in sports medicine at Akron Children's Hospital. He is the co-director of the NCH Sports Concussion Program and Program Director of the NCH Sports Medicine Fellowship as well as the team physician for Watkins Memorial High School. Dr. Cuff serves on the Executive Committee of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness and is a board member for the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). He also serves as a member of the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s (OHSAA) Joint Advisory Committee for Sports Medicine.
Sarah Peirotti:
Dr. Sarah Pierotti is the Sports Medicine Program Director at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Chicago. She completed her Sports Medicine fellowship at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in 2020 and has since been practicing Sports Medicine at her alma mater with an emphasis on pediatric athletes while running the Human Performance Lab. She is the team physician for the University of Illinois Chicago Flames, Oakton Community College, several high schools and teaching at Rosalind Franklin University Medical School.. She has also worked with USA Triathlon and USA Volleyball, and is the head team physician for the Chicago Tempest professional women's rugby team.