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you can major in whatever you want, but those most geared towards the profession are probably Biology, biochemistry, chemistry. If you're lucky your school might offer a major in fitness or health. Beware, though, of choosing one of the latter majors; they won't help you on the MCAT and the first real step to becoming a doctor of sports medicine is getting into medical school
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoIn the United States, to become a board certified Sports medicine physician, one must complete high school, undergraduate education, medical school, 3-4 years of residency and then a 1 or 2 year fellowship in Sports medicine.
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∙ 14y agoKnowledge of orthopedic surgery is a good idea, as well as metabolic disorders.
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What type of training or education do you need to become a sports medicine?
To become a sports medicine specialist you need to do medical studies first, then specialize in the field of Sports.
How much money does a sports medicine doctor makes?
$10.00
What doctor works on athletes?
A doctor that specializes in sports medicine and may be an orthopedic doctor or even surgeon.
What does a sport doctor do?
A primary care sports medicine doctor is a leader in the field of sports medicine. Either through advanced fellowship training or through years of clinical experience, a primary care sports medicine doctor has learned the skills to take care of athletes of all ages, sports, and levels of competition. Primary care sports medicine doctors often serve as team doctors to professional sports teams or are personal doctors to elite-level athletes.
Which profession in sports medicine takes the highest amount of education to practice?
A sports medicine doctor's education is basically the same in every sport.
What is the difference between athletic training and Sports Medicine?
Sports Medicine is a broader field that includes athletic trainers as well as sports medicine doctors and specialists. An athletic trainer works with the athlete as to prevent, manage and treat athletic injuries under the supervision of a sports medicine doctor or specialist.
What majors do you need to take to become a physician in sports and medicine?
chemistry
What is easier a physical therapist or sports medicine doctor?
If you mean, is it easier to perform the jobs of a physical therapist or a sports doctor, then the physical therapist will probably exert more muscles in the course of a day's work than a doctor would. Both have to carry liability insurance and the mental anguish associated with the need to have that insurance. It is easier and quicker to go to school to become a physical therapist than it is to become a licensed physician specializing in sports medicine. It is harder physically to be a physical therapist, but it is harder intellectually and educationally to be a physician- because you will have to go one of the MD (medical doctor), DC (chiropractor)or ND (naturopathic doctor)routes.
What does a sports medicine doctor do on a daily basis?
Makes men bend over and cough
What PhD will you need to be a sport's doctor?
Study 'Sports Medicine' at a Four Year college.
What are some proper titles of sports trainers?
TherapistHealth/ NutritionistSports Medicine ( team doctor)
Do you need license to become a sports reporter?
No. Or perhaps I should say, "Not yet".
