Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship (Florida) - Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

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Overview

The one-year Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida offers exceptional training for physicians seeking expertise in the care of athletes and physically active individuals. Fellows gain comprehensive experience managing injuries related to sports, fitness and recreation across a broad patient population, with a focus on restoring function and optimizing performance and utilizing advanced procedural skills when needed. Based within the Department of Family Medicine, the program will accept two fellows annually beginning in 2027: one Family Medicine–trained physician and one Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation–trained physician.

High quality of life, low cost of living, and varied social, cultural, and sports-related opportunities are available in Jacksonville. In addition, the surrounding pristine beaches and endless hiking trails are a perfect complement to the comprehensive nature of this sports medicine fellowship.

We're committed to excellence in patient care, education, and research.

Sports medicine coverage
- Three high schools- Fletcher HS, Sandalwood HS, Florida School of the Deaf and Blind
- One Division I university- University of North Florida Ospreys (UNF) with 18 Division I sports teams
- Three professional sports - Jacksonville Jaguars, Jacksonville Armada, and Women’s Tennis Association (WTA)
- Faculty with affiliations with several youth and senior level national teams- USA Taekwondo, USA Basketball, and USA Soccer.
Currently active sports medicine research projects | 18
National and international presentations by sports medicine faculty in the last five years | 86
Sports medicine publications in the last five years | 56

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sports medicine CAQ pass rate over the last 20 years

CAQ sports medicine fellowship trained teaching faculty

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teaching MSK U.S. diagnostic evaluation and advanced procedure skills

Views of our Florida campus

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Get an inside look

When you choose Mayo, you’re not just choosing a place, you’re choosing a community. A community that will support you and challenge you to reach your personal and professional potential. Explore our 400-acre campus and the buildings you’ll call home throughout your training.

George Pujalte, M.D. working with a patient.

Your training experience

As a fellow at Mayo Clinic, you'll have access to robust clinical, educational, and research resources. You'll find support both inside and outside of the campus to promote physical and mental wellness and ensure your work/life balance.

Director's welcome

Our sports medicine team is truly a family. We dedicate our time and effort in clinic and on the sideline with the ultimate goal of providing the best educational opportunities for our sports medicine fellow. Each faculty member brings their own passion and specialty to this dynamic group. I'm proud to lead this team as we help guide the sports medicine fellow on their individual career path.

Video: Simulation Center Tour

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Accreditation

The program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).

Program history

The Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship began in 2002 through a collaborative effort of dedicated physicians at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. We anticipate two trainees will complete this program annually.