About the fellowship
Under the leadership of Timothy Yu, MD, Fellowship Director, the program offers a competitive and comprehensive fellowship experience in Primary Care Sports Medicine. The fellowship accepts two fellows per year for a one-year training program designed to develop excellence in clinical, academic, and procedural sports medicine. The curriculum includes:
- Two half-days of didactics each week
- Three half-days of sports medicine clinic under the supervision of fellowship-trained attendings in an AIUM-accredited practice
- One half-day of continuity clinic and one half-day of walk-in/urgent care clinic
Fellows also spend two half-days per week with several local orthopedic groups for both outpatient and operative experiences. These rotations provide exposure to general orthopedics and fracture management, orthopedic sports medicine, spine, foot and ankle, hand and upper extremity, physiatry, pediatric orthopedics and orthopedic oncology.
Team and event coverage
Fellows are actively involved in team and event coverage at multiple levels:
- Serving as team physicians for a local high school
- Providing coverage for Marymount University or George Mason University
- Participating in care for Washington, D.C. professional sports teams
In addition, fellows play key roles in planning and executing medical coverage for community events, including the Reston Triathlon and Marine Corps Marathon.
Consortium collaboration
Our fellowship is a founding member of the National Capital Sports Medicine Consortium (NCSMC), a collaborative network that provides a unique and mutually beneficial educational experience. NCSMC currently includes four fellowship programs in the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area:
- Inova – Primary Care Sports Medicine
- The Tri-Service Military Program based at Uniformed Services University (USU) and Ft. Belvoir Community Hospital
- MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital (PM&R-based)
- MedStar Georgetown / Washington Hospital Center (Emergency Medicine-based)
Together, the consortium includes 12–14 fellows annually, nearly two dozen full-time sports medicine faculty, and provides coverage for approximately 20 high schools, 10 colleges, and 10 professional teams, as well as road races, Special Olympics, ski clinics, and other sporting events. We meet twice weekly for large-group didactic sessions led by multidisciplinary sports medicine faculty.
Sports ultrasound and procedural training
The Inova program leads the longitudinal sports ultrasound curriculum within the consortium, offering over 20 dedicated sessions annually. This includes training in orthobiologic techniques and multiple cadaveric and injection workshops, ensuring comprehensive procedural competence in both diagnostic and interventional musculoskeletal ultrasound.
Contact us
For more information contact Kathryn Mannarino, Fellowship Coordinator at kathryn.mannarino@inova.org.
Sample Sports Medicine Fellowship Schedule:
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning 8:00-12:00 | Walk-in/Urgent Care | Didactics | Orthopedics | Didactics | Continuity Clinic | |
| Lunch 12:00-1:30 | Travel | |||||
| Afternoon 1:30-5:00 | Sports Medicine Clinic | Faculty Development, Anatomy Study, Research Time | Orthopedics | Sports Medicine Clinic | Sports Medicine Clinic | |
| Late afternoon | Training Room (High School) | Training Room (College) | Event Coverage |
Salary: $88,702.00
Benefits include:
- Liability Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Sick Leave/Personal Time
- Funds for conferences
- Time off for conferences
- Membership in ACSM or AMSSM
The Inova Sports Medicine Fellowship participates in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). Applications must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS).
Prerequisites:
- Completion of an accredited Primary Care training program (FP, Peds, Internal Medicine, PM&R, or EM)
- Eligible for a VA license
- Experience with sports medicine care
Application must include:
- Personal statement
- CV
- Two letters of recommendation
The Selection Committee will review all completed applications. Applicants chosen for interview will be notified by e-mail or telephone.
Inova is an equal opportunity employer with a standing policy of nondiscrimination. All qualified persons are accorded an equal opportunity for employment or promotion without regard to race, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, gender or age, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Upon request, Inova will provide reasonable accommodation for religious beliefs and disabling medical conditions. Inova will comply with all fair employment laws and will take appropriate measures to eliminate or prevent illegal discrimination.
Inova reserves the right to limit the number of interviews and to change the above requirements.
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