In 1985, Columbus, GA, became home to the finest non-university-based orthaopeadic academic research & education center in the world, complete with a Clinic, Hospital & Foundation . The organization remains the leader in orthopaedics & sports medicine healthcare, & continues to draw patients from all over the country. The sports medicine fellows are required to participate in and complete at least 1 research project and are encouraged to prepare for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.