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Sports Medicine Fellowship
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Duration:
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1 year
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ACGME Accredited:
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Yes
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Program Description:
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Fellowship Description: This program is based out of the University of Illinois - College of Medicine in the Department of Family Medicine. Program Director is a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation. UIC Sports Medicine Center is the primary site one of the leading centers for running, triathlon injuries, as well a diverse population of other recreational and elite athlete injuries. Clinical experiences include diagnosis and management of arthritis, work and spine injury, osteoporosis, fatigue, female triad, and various musculoskeletal traumas as they pertain to family medicine or physical medicine and rehabilitation. The fellow participates in our role as the team physicians for division 1 collegiate athlete at the University of Illinois – Chicago. Large event coverage includes The Chicago Marathon, Lakefront and Soldier Field 10 Mile races, and the Hustle Up the Hancock. Significant skills training includes dedicated time for diagnostic radiology, and ultrasound, including ultrasound guided injections and prolotherapy, casting & splinting, and suturing. Electrodiagnostic studies are included for fellows with specialization in physical medicine and rehabilitation. There are two didactic sessions a week, one a multidisciplinary sports medicine lecture, the other to prepare for the requirements of the sports medicine subspecialty examination. Excel Occupational Health Clinic is our affiliated program for diagnosis and management of occupational and sports injuries, Joseph Laluya, DO Director. High school football medical event coverage is included through the Excel program. The fellowship includes funding and support toward presentation at a major conference. Publication is mentored and encouraged. This program is academically supported by the Department of Family Medicine and funded by the Department of Orthopedic Surgery here at UICMC. We are closely affiliated with Rush and Schwab physical medicine and rehabilitation residency training programs.
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Application Instructions:
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This year we will participate in the NRMP along with the other physical medicine and family medicine fellowship programs. Use of the application on the AMSSM website is encouraged. We need 3 letters of reference including one from your chairman or residency director, your curriculum vitae, and a statement explaining your interest in sports medicine and your plans for a career in sports medicine utilizing your fellowship experience. Mail these materials to the Director and Address listed below.
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Program Director Name:
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Terry L Nicola, MD MS
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Address:
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UIC Sports Medicine Center Flames Athletic Center< 839 W Roosevelt Road, Suite 102Chicago, Illinois 60608
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Region:
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Midwest
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Phone:
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(312) 355-4404
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Fax:
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(312) 413-7337
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E-Mail Address:
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