Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ORS)
Specialty Description
An orthopaedic surgeon educated in Sports Medicine has expertise in the surgical and medical care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in a sporting activity.
Specialty Overview
What does a sports medicine orthopaedic surgeon do?
An orthopaedic surgeon educated in Sports Medicine has expertise in the surgical and medical care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in a sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance, the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics, and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment, and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
Data reflects averages reported for the 2025 academic year.
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ORS) Training
Graduate year 1 positions are not available immediately upon medical school completion.
Eligibility & Application Criteria
Types of Graduates
Resident Statistics
Average Number of Residents/Fellows
2.3
Resident Gender
Faculty Statistics
Faculty Distribution
Graduate Career Plans
In 2025, 151 residents or fellows completed training in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ORS). Program directors knew of the plans of 140 (92.7%). Please interpret the following accordingly.
Post Graduate Landing Spots in 2025
Data reflects averages reported for the 2025 academic year.
Data reflects averages reported for the 2025 academic year.