FAQ

We have two dedicated positions for candidates with a background in any primary care specialty, including family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics, and emergency medicine. We have another one to two dedicated positions for physical medicine and rehabilitation candidates that follow a two-year Spine and Sports Fellowship.  We accept candidates with J-1 visas but not H1b visas.

All DO candidates must have taken and passed COMLEX 3 in order to obtain a Michigan license. 

The Michigan State University Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship has been in existence since 1986. It was originally established by Dr. David Hough, one of the founding members of the American Medical Society of Sports Medicine (AMSSM), to provide care to the community athletes and continues to flourish to this day.

Graduates to date have found that Sparrow/MSU Sports Medicine Fellowship prepares them well for passing the certificate of added qualification (CAQ) exam. Fellows participate in the in-training exam and find the results helpful in guiding their education and study.

For the 2025-26 academic year, the salary is $67,000. Fellows are given conference days for continuing medical education and provided $1500 of CME for the year; reimbursement up to $500.00 is available for relocation/moving expenses when relocating for the fellowship.

The fellowship provides payment in full for:

• Medical education license
• Medical malpractice insurance
• Fellows have the ability to participate in health insurance (there are 2 plans to choose from), dental insurance, and medical / daycare reimbursement accounts.

Fellows receive 20 working days of time off and must submit a request to use their time six weeks in advance. Requests must be approved by the program director. Fellows also have opportunities to take additional time away for CME and job interviews.

Fellows are required to present cases and/or research projects at the yearly meetings for MWACSM, AMSSM and/or ACSM; compensatory time off is provided.

We welcome residents from any accredited program to gain firsthand experience as a Sports Medicine Fellow by completing a Sports Medicine rotation with us. This rotation provides a unique opportunity to observe and participate in the daily responsibilities and schedule of our fellows.

Rotations are offered in two-week blocks during the fall of the year you intend to apply through ERAS. Applicants must be a minimum of PGY-3 to request an audition rotation. Please note that availability is limited, so we encourage early inquiries to secure a spot.

Prior approval from the Fellowship Program Director is required to participate in this rotation. If you are interested in applying, please submit your CV and a Cover Letter of Intent by email to the fellowship coordinator or clinical site coordinator: