Preparing Pediatric Sports Medicine Professionals

In this episode of Healthy Youth Sports, Dr. Courtney Duckworth and Dr. Jeffrey Lo join host Eric Utterback to discuss the vital role of preparing the next generation of pediatric sports medicine professionals. Dr. Duckworth, a resident physician at Boston Children's Hospital, and Dr. Lo, a sports medicine physician with a background in pediatric rheumatology, share their expertise on navigating medical training and residency programs to pursue a fellowship in sports medicine. They dive into the importance of early exposure to youth sports, the interdisciplinary approach to care, and the unique challenges of treating young athletes. With insights on mentorship, injury prevention, and future trends in the field, this episode is a must-listen for aspiring pediatric sports medicine professionals. Tune in for an engaging discussion on shaping the future of youth sports healthcare. References Chomik, R., & Jacinto, M. (2021). Peak performance age in sport. Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research NPR, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, & Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. (2015). Sports and health in America. NPR. Miller A. N. (2016). Evaluation of Common Musculoskeletal Injuries in the Urgent Setting. MedEdPORTAL : the journal of teaching and learning resources, 12, 10514. de Inocencio, J., Carro, M. Á., Flores, M., Carpio, C., Mesa, S., & Marín, M. (2016). Epidemiology of musculoskeletal pain in a pediatric emergency department. Rheumatology international, 36(1), 83–89. Coleman, N., Beasley, M., Briskin, S., Chapman, M., Cuff, S., Demorest, R. A., Halstead, M., Hornbeck, K., Kinsella, S. B., Logan, K., Liu, R., Mooney, C., Myers, R. A., Ruparell, S., Santana, J., Walter, K. D., Waterbrook, A. L., & Wolf, S. F. (2021). Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine Curriculum Guidelines for Pediatric Residents. Current sports medicine reports, 20(4), 218–228. Coleman, N., Beasley, M., Briskin, S., Chapman, M., Cuff, S., Demorest, R. A., Halstead, M., Hornbeck, K., Kinsella, S. B., Logan, K., Liu, R., Mooney, C., Myers, R. A., Ruparell, S., Santana, J., Walter, K. D., Waterbrook, A. L., & Wolf, S. F. (2021). Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine Curriculum Guidelines for Pediatric Residents. Current sports medicine reports, 20(4), 218–228.