This fellowship works with these departments and clinics:
Our 1-year, ACGME accredited primary care sports medicine fellowship program gives you experience in treating a high volume of athletes of all ages. Our program was the first of its kind at a children's hospital, and exposes you to a range of diagnostic and treatment options, including digital radiology, motion analysis videography, sports physical therapy and pediatric orthopedics.
Our goal is to ensure you become proficient in all aspects within the field of sports medicine. Our curriculum provides numerous clinical and educational opportunities in on-the-field assessment of injuries, evaluation of overuse and traumatic injuries in the clinic setting, rehabilitation principles, and injury prevention.
Our sports medicine center is located in the heart of downtown Akron and overlooks the AA Akron Rubber Ducks Baseball Park. Sports fans can also find plenty of sporting events within 40 miles, including the Cleveland Guardians, Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Browns, and college teams from the University of Akron and Kent State University. Pittsburgh and Columbus are within a 2-hour drive.
Our program offers:
You must meet the following criteria to apply for our pediatric primary care sports medicine fellowship program:
Selected applicants will be interviewed in October and November.
Zaid Khatib, MD
Director, Sports Medicine Fellowship
Akron Children's Sports Medicine, Boardman
Leonard J. Fisher Family Building
6505 Market Street, Building A
Boardman, 44512
Phone: 330-746-8071
Email: ZKhatib@akronchildrens.org
PL-4 – $71,443
PL-5 – $72,871
PL-6 -- $74,329
PL-1 – $63,384
PL-2 – $64,652
PL-1 - $63,384
House officers are granted 3 weeks of vacation or 15 customary working days.
Fellows are entitled to 5 days of conference time each year for medical conventions and courses outside the hospital.
Fellows are provided $1,500 annually for use toward medical-related journals or books, conferences, and license renewals.
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*This information may differ by fellowship. Please check with the director for specifics.
We encourage and support investigator-initiated research by subspecialty fellows. Therefore, we support research-related travel when the fellow is in good academic and professional standing, and when prior written approval of the program director is documented. All hospital policies relating to travel must be followed.
Professional liability insurance is provided by the hospital.
Fellows and their dependents are eligible to enroll in the hospital’s health, dental, and vision insurance programs. Costs are shared between the fellow and the hospital. Benefits are available immediately.
Fellows may participate in the Hospital’s 403(b) Plan from their date of hire. Match dollars are not available to fellows.
Fellows are required to obtain an Ohio State Medical License and DEA certificate prior to beginning training.
A key access card for convenient parking is provided at no charge.
One embroidered lab coat is provided if desired.
Fellows are given $60 every week for use in the hospital cafeteria.
The hospital provides reimbursement for initial relocation expenses, up to $1,000, subject to current tax laws.
Akron Children’s is a tobacco-free healthcare system. Prospective employees who test positive for nicotine will have their offer of employment rescinded and will not be permitted to start work.
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