Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine

Duties and responsibilities:
  • Examine patients and diagnose sports-related injuries or conditions
  • Prescribe medication and treatment to heal and restore normal function
  • Monitor patient recovery and adjust treatment according to patient response
  • Consults with patients to determine the appropriate course of treatment
  • Select and prepare medical equipment or medications to be taken to athletic competition sites.
  • Develop and prescribe exercise programs such as off-season conditioning regimens.
  • Participate in continuing education activities to improve and maintain knowledge and skills.
  • Provide coaches and therapists with assistance in selecting and fitting protective equipment.
Salary: $204,813
Education: Doctor of Medicine
Demand: 18% between 2012 and 2022

No I would not like to become a  sports medicine doctor because i do not have interest in that field.

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