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Is working in sports medicine difficult?

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Willy’s Answer

Hi Ashanti!


I do not think that sports medicine is difficult for you because you stated that you love sports. However, you have to differentiate playing your favorite sports from becoming a sports medicine specialist. If you want to get a career in sports medicine, you must have the interest and motivation to excel in this field because you are going to deal with athletes who had injuries sustained while playing sports. For a start, find your local hospital or sports medicine clinic who are treating injured athletes. Find time to volunteer for a start so that you can get an idea if this career is right for you and suits your interest. I hope this answer your question.
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Becoming a physician requires a tremendous commitment to excelling academically and devoting 11+ years of undergraduate, medical school and residency. The process of becoming a physician is grueling but having a passion for your goal will carry you through. Physicians are not more intelligent than everyone else, we are simply people willing to work hard and persevere to achieve that goal.


The rewards make all that effort worthwhile. You will be joining an ancient and noble profession. Nothing is better than helping a patient get better. If Sports Medicine is your dream then pursue it at all costs.


If someone tells you it is too difficult for you, ignore them. If you enjoy your job, you will wake up every day eager to go to work.

William recommends the following next steps:

Find a local sports medicine physician and ask to shadow them. Some may decline but most physicians love to help students. This will provide you with an opportunity to see what the day-to-day life of a Sports Medicine Physician is really like and help you decide if that is truly a job that inspires passion in you.
When shadowing, ask plenty of questions. Ask the physician what they like most about their profession. Ask them if they are happy with the specialty they have chosen or would rather be doing something else. Do not be shy, almost all physicians love to tell you their stories and provide help and guidance to students.
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