Rotations

Our program is divided into 12 one month rotations including: Primary Care Sports Medicine (2 Months), Orthopaedic Surgery (2 Months), Musculoskeletal Ultrasound/Radiology, Physical Therapy & Sports Performance, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Foot and Ankle, Hand and Wrist, Spine and Exercise Performance and elective options.

Primary Care Sports Medicine

Two one-month rotations expose the fellow to a high volume of patients in primary care sports medicine. These rotations are based out of the DMC Sports Medicine clinics. Fellow will be exposed to patients of all ages and backgrounds across the Metro Detroit area. The faculty will provide the fellows the opportunity to perform physical exams, special tests, diagnostic and therapeutic injections, and other non-operative modalities.

Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine

Two one-month rotations with our sports medicine trained orthopaedic surgeons. These rotations will provide the fellow with exposure to operative sports medicine, including the decision making process of when surgical intervention is necessary. Proper history and physical exam techniques specific to sports medicine are taught and evaluated. Team coverage mechanics and issues are also discussed.

MSK Ultrasound/Radiology

A one-month rotation with the musculoskeletal ultrasound and radiology staff at DMC Orthopedics and Sports Medicine clinics. This rotation will provide the fellow with exposure to diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound of the musculoskeletal system, including exam techniques and a high volume of musculoskeletal radiology, including MRIs, xrays, and CT scans.

Physical Therapy & Sports Performance

This one-month rotation will expose the fellow to a high volume of patients in physical therapy clinics and Sports Performance. The faculty will provide the fellows the opportunity to see how physical therapy is utilized and its role in sports medicine injuries. Sports Performance will give fellows a chance to see advanced training methods and how trainers can develop specific programs with athletes. 

Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

A one-month rotation with the pediatric orthopaedic surgeons at DMC Childrens Hospital and DMC Orthopedics & Sports Medicine clinics. This rotation provides the fellows with exposure to operative pediatric orthopedics, including the decision making process when surgical intervention is necessary. Proper history and physical exam techniques specific to pediatric patients are taught and evaluated. Casting, splinting and bracing skills are taught by cast tech in the clinics at children’s hospital.

Foot & Ankle

A one-month rotation with our foot and ankle physicians at the DMC Orthopedics and Sports Medicine clinics. This rotation will provide the fellow with exposure to operative foot and ankle surgery, care of non operative foot and ankle injuries, fracture management and diagnosis, including the decision making process when surgical intervention is necessary. Proper history and physical exam techniques are taught and evaluated.

Hand & Wrist

A one-month rotation with our hand and wrist physicians at the DMC Orthopedics and Sports Medicine clinics. This rotation will provide the fellow with exposure to operative hand and wrist surgery, fracture management and diagnosis, including the decision making process when surgical intervention is necessary. Proper history and physical exam techniques are taught and evaluated.

Spine

A one-month rotation with orthopaedic spine surgeons and non operative spine physicians to observe and participate in the diagnosis and management of spine injuries and disorders. This rotation provides the fellows with exposure to treating complex trauma and spine injuries. Proper history and physical exam techniques are taught and evaluated.