Colleges that Offer Sports Medicine

Prospective healthcare workers interested in a sports medicine physician career may inquire for more information on sports medicine degree options available.
Salary
A sports medicine physician faces salaries that vary widely by location, but they are typically lucrative due to the educational requirements and specialization involved in a sports medicine degree. The median salary both nationally and in California was approximately $166, 000 in 2008; however, the lower 10% nationally was at $50, 000 and the lower 10% in California was at $92, 000. Salary is largely dependent on the demand and economy in each State.
Training and Qualifications
A sports medicine physician must complete the rigorous educational demands of other physicians and surgeons, including 4 years of undergraduate school, 4 years of medical school, and 3 to 8 years in an internship residency. This makes the availability of graduates with a sports medicine degree sparse. Some medical schools offer programs that may be completed in 6 to 7 years instead of 8 years, but residency is still required for licensure.
College students interested in pursuing medical school for a sports medicine physician career should complete undergraduate work in physics, biology, mathematics, English, and inorganic and organic chemistry. This may be completed in a bachelor sports medicine degree program or jump started with an associate degree in sports medicine and fitness technology. Students should also maintain a high GPA and prepare for the MCAD. Once education is complete, the aspiring sports medicine physician will have to pass the United States Medical Licensing Exam, or USMLE.
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