Sports Medicine Doctor

Duties and responsibilities:

A sports medicine doctor is in charge of working with athletic teams and in private physicians’ offices, they work in fitness centers, hospitals, and clinics. They treat patients in a hospital or clinic, they may also work for professional or college sports teams, traveling with the players and enjoying games from the sidelines. They prevent, diagnose, and treat injuries from athletic activities. They generally focus on joint, bone, and muscle health.

Salary:

The average annual salary for sports medicine doctors is about $280,000. Sports medicine doctors with more experience and their own practices can earn more than $350,000.

Education:

A bachelor’s degree is required to be completed, followed by a pre-med concentration that gives them a solid foundation in biology, chemistry, and physics. Students are required to pass the medical college admission test (MCAT) in order to get accepted into medical school. 

reflection: i honestly would not mind becoming a sports medicine doctor because i love sports. i enjoy watching the games, but the all time favorite is Basketball. ;)