Sports Medicine Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities: Sports medicine physicians diagnose and treat athletes and other active people suffering from a sports related injury or illness. They work with other medical professionals such as surgeons, physical therapists, physiologists, nutritionists, and coaches to help patients in their recovery. They also come up with ways of preventing injury and promoting health for individuals actively involved in sports and exercise.

Salary: $202, 790

Education: You must learn at least a bachelor’s degree and then attend an accredited medical school to earn a Doctor of Medicine degree or Doctor of Osteopathy. These programs may take four years to complete. After earning your degree you must perform a residency lasting 2-7 years in a specialty and then after the residency you may complete a sports medicine fellowship which takes 1-2 years to complete.

Reflection: I don’t think I’ll like to become a Sports Medicine Doctor because its not what I’m aiming for.