Sport & Exercise Medicine Fellowship

Through the Enhanced Skills Residency Program (ESP), UBC provides a number of residency positions for family physicians in BC for the purpose of developing specific advanced skills. These positions represent a commitment on the part of the Department of Family Practice, and the Faculty of Medicine, to respond to community needs in an effective way. 

The Sport and Exercise Medicine Fellowship is a year-long program that is administered by UBC ESP. Please refer to the Enhanced Skills site for program contacts and application details.

Contact

Dr. Michael Orenstein, Program Director
michael.orenstein@ubc.ca

Barbara Harris, Senior Program Assistant – Enhanced Skills
barbara.harris@ubc.ca

From the ESP website:

UBC SEM residents in this program will be competent in the following areas:

  • Assessment and treatment of MSK and sport related medical problems
  • Sideline assessment and return-to -play decisions
  • Role and responsibilities of team physician
  • SEM procedures including injections, joint reductions and bracing
  • Education of patients, learners and the community on Sport and Exercise Medicine
  • Being a collaborative team member
  • Participation in research and clinical studies
  • Practice of family medicine

The program combines several longitudinal clinics with core rotations throughout the year.

(View our list of past fellows.)