Sports Medicine Fellowship

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You want to be part of the next generation of sports medicine physicians, and we want to train you. We’ll help you become an expert  physician in sports medicine.

Accredited Program

Burke Rehabilitation® offers a one-year Sports Medicine Fellowship with two (2) positions available annually. The overall goal of the program is training the next generation of Sports Medicine physicians with compassion, competency and leadership in our healthcare system.

Vision

The Burke Rehabilitation Sports Medicine Fellowship Program is a top-tier program in Sports Medicine. The program aims to develop leaders in the field by aligning the program with fellows’ goals and interests, while providing the highest quality education

Education Overview

Your didactic education comprises a 12-month block curriculum. The instruction at Burke reflects the guidelines of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and the American Board of Medical Specialties.

During training, you will:

  • Attend monthly grand rounds with renowned speakers to expand and exchange innovative ideas and knowledge with faculty, fellows, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) residents
  • Complete a required research project and a quality improvement project
  • Learn ultrasound teaching and training
  • Support Burke’s unique adaptive sports programs and events on campus

Clinical Rotations and Sites

Fellows will rotate at the Burke Rehabilitation main campus and other institutions affiliated with Albert Einstein College of Medicine and the Montefiore Health System. Fellows receive broad exposure to the spectrum of care from youth to master athletes, and adaptive athletes,  treating sports and musculoskeletal injuries and concussion.

  • Clinical experience with orthopedic surgeons offers exposure to managing emergent medical issues through on-field game coverage, and exposure to acute surgical and non-surgical orthopedic conditions.
  • Outpatient sports and musculoskeletal care at the newly renovated outpatient facility on the main campus of Burke Rehabilitation and clinics in the Bronx and Westchester County.
  • Outpatient Orthopedic Care at White Plains Hospital.
  • Sideline coverage at the high school, collegiate, and professional level including NYC Football Club

Academic and Scholarly Activities

  • Fellows are expected to participate in a Performance Improvement project.
  • Fellows attend monthly Grand Rounds featuring a variety of speakers from Burke and other institutions discussing varied topics focusing on exciting innovations
  • Fellows participate in weekly Sports Medicine didactic sessions, as well as regular Journal Club meetings and musculoskeletal ultrasound training.
  • Fellows are encouraged to participate in local, national, and international conferences, community outreach programs, and volunteer opportunities.

Fellowship Housing & Wellness

  • Fellows enjoy the opportunity for on-campus housing, if available.
  • Burke leadership prioritizes the wellness of residents and fellows as one of its highest priorities. Residents and fellows receive a generous benefits package.
  • Westchester County has something for everyone, including restaurants, recreational activities, and cultural events. White Plains is also a short train ride to New York City’s five boroughs.
Meet Our Current Residents and Fellows

A Message From the Program Director

Welcome to Burke Rehabilitation's Sports Medicine Fellowship! I am so excited that you are learning more about this program and considering us for your advanced Sports Medicine training. I, along with the rest of this program's highly skilled and compassionate faculty, am eager to help you achieve your goals as a future Sports Medicine physician.

As a fellow at Burke's Sports Medicine Fellowship, you will have the unique opportunity to train under the guidance of sports medicine physicians from various specialties, including physiatrists, pediatrics, radiology, and orthopedics. You will be part of the sideline coverage for high school sports teams, colleges, and professional sports, gaining invaluable experience. Our focus on adaptive sports, promoting access to sports for everyone, including individuals with physical disabilities, sets us apart. Burke has well-developed adaptive sports programs, and as a fellow, you will have the privilege to work with the therapeutic recreation team for various adaptive sports programs.

At Burke's Sports Medicine Fellowship, we not only place a great emphasis on the education of patient safety and performance improvement (PI), but we also provide support for your research and presentation endeavors. Fellows are expected to complete a PI project before graduation, and we are here to guide and support you every step of the way. Similarly, fellows will engage in research activities and present in their Graduation Research Presentation Day. The program supports fellows in presenting their scholarly work at regional and national meetings such as AAPMR, AAP, and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM), ensuring that your work gets the recognition it deserves.

Bram Newman, MD, FAAPMR, CAQSM, DipABLM
Program Director, Sports Medicine Fellowship
Burke Rehabilitation

Apply to Be a Fellow

Please contact our program coordinator Nicole Williams at nberesford@burke.org for more information about the Sports Medicine Fellowship at Burke Rehabilitation.