Application Information

Our rigorous sports residency curriculum implements a balanced combination of educational and academic training, along with multiple clinical and on-field opportunities, in conjunction with one-on-one mentoring during live patient care, located at one of our affiliated Orlando Health outpatient clinics. Residents will have the opportunity to work directly with the Orlando City Soccer Club as part of their practical experience, in addition to our numerous local high school affiliations that will allow the resident to develop their skill set within the area of acute injury management.

A typical week includes: approximately 32 hours of direct patient care in one of our sports clinics, individual one-on-one mentoring hours, multiple on-field experiences with affiliated teams and high schools, sports medicine physician rounding, didactic/academic coursework, participation in journal clubs, participation with special interest group meetings, participation in research opportunities.

The sports residency duration is 12 months, beginning in the Summer. Requirements for successful completion include passing practical exams including live patient examinations and treatments, in addition to completion of a relevant research component.

There is tuition associated with the residency, specific to enrollment at the University of Central Florida; tuition reimbursement is available for active residents.

100% graduation/completion rate