Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State University Program
About This Program
Nationwide Children's Hospital Sports Medicine Fellowship provides comprehensive training focused on the care of pediatric, adolescent, and young adult athletes. We have an extensive didactic curriculum consisting of weekly lectures and monthly Case Conference, Journal Club, and Radiology Conference as well as robust MSK Ultrasound instruction. The fellow will engage in sideline coverage of high school football and Division II college football and men's and women's basketball, as well as various
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Steven Cuff, MD, BS
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Primary Program Contact
Lia Mazzarelli, BS
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Locations
259 Taylor Station Rd
Columbus, OH 43213
1313 Olentangy River Rd
Columbus, OH 43212
3705 Olentangy River Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Sep 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and 6 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.