Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship
Mission
The Campbell Clinic/University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship is dedicated to training physicians from primary care specialties in the art and science of musculoskeletal and sports medicine, encompassing the science and clinical application of exercise physiology, kinesiology, non-operative orthopedics, cardiology, and general medicine applied to the care of the active person.
It is the unique purpose of our fellowship to prepare physician specialists who understand, advance, and apply evidence-based medicine within the psychosocial, environmental, and physiologic milieu of athletic training and competition—from pediatric athletes to elite and professional competitors.
Our fellowship combines comprehensive clinical training, exceptional musculoskeletal ultrasound experience, multidisciplinary education, and broad athletic coverage to prepare future leaders in Primary Care Sports Medicine.
Why Campbell Clinic?
The Campbell Clinic/UTHSC Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship offers a uniquely diverse and high-volume educational experience, including:
- Professional, collegiate, high school, and performing arts sports coverage
- One of the most robust musculoskeletal ultrasound experiences in the country
- Extensive exposure to orthobiologics and minimally invasive procedures
- Multidisciplinary orthopedic and sports medicine training
- Tailored elective experiences based on future career goals
- Strong academic, teaching, and research opportunities
- Mentorship from eight fellowship-trained CAQSM faculty members
Sports Medicine Coverage
Fellows gain hands-on experience caring for athletes and performers across all levels of competition.
Professional Sports
Memphis Grizzlies / Memphis Hustle
- NBA and NBA G-League coverage opportunities
Memphis Redbirds
- Triple-A Affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals
Mid-South Monarchs Hockey
- Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
Collegiate Athletics
University of Memphis (NCAA Division I)
Weekly Training Room Coverage – Tuesdays
- Football
- Men’s Basketball
- Women’s Basketball
- Women’s Soccer
- Volleyball
Christian Brothers University (NCAA Division II)
Weekly Training Room Coverage – Thursdays
Rhodes College (NCAA Division III)
Weekly Training Room Coverage – Wednesdays
- Football
- Basketball
- Men’s Lacrosse
Performing Arts Medicine
Ballet Memphis
Exposure to the unique evaluation and management of injuries affecting professional dancers and performing artists.
High School Athletics
First Assembly Christian School
Weekly Training Room Coverage (Season Dependent)
Endurance and Community Events
- St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend
- Ultramarathon Medical Coverage Experiences
Rotations
The fellowship curriculum provides broad exposure across musculoskeletal medicine, orthopedics, sports performance, and specialty care.
Core Rotations
- Physical Therapy / Sports Performance
- Sports Orthopedics
- Gross Anatomy
- Cardiology
- Foot and Ankle
- Hand
- Pediatric Orthopedics
- Exercise Science
- Sports Orthopedics
- Spine (Surgical and PM&R)
Electives
Elective experiences are highly flexible and individualized based on fellow interests and future career objectives, including academic sports medicine, dance medicine, ultrasound, orthobiologics, military medicine, team physician pathways, and procedural sports medicine.
Longitudinal Experiences
Throughout the fellowship year, fellows participate in:
- Sports Psychology
- Musculoskeletal Radiology
- Sports Nutrition
- Continuity Sports Medicine Clinic
These experiences allow fellows to develop a deeper understanding of the multidisciplinary approach required for optimal athlete care and performance.
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound & Interventional Sports Medicine
One of the Most Robust Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Experiences in the Country
Musculoskeletal ultrasound is a major strength of the Campbell Clinic/UTHSC fellowship.
Our fellows typically log approximately 600 ultrasound-guided procedures during fellowship, significantly exceeding the national average of approximately 100 procedures.
Highlights Include:
- Weekly protected fellowship time in multiple high-volume outpatient ultrasound clinics
- Direct mentorship from 7 ultrasound-trained procedural faculty
- Extensive hands-on diagnostic and interventional ultrasound experience
- Exposure to advanced ultrasound applications in both clinic and procedure settings
- Strong orthobiologic experience including:
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
- Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
- Other regenerative and biologic therapies
Dedicated Ultrasound Faculty Clinics
Fellows spend protected ultrasound training time with:
as well as additional procedural faculty throughout the Campbell Clinic Sports Medicine Division.
Minimally Invasive Surgery Exposure
A unique component of our fellowship is monthly participation in collaborative outpatient surgery center experiences involving Interventional Ultrasound Faculty and Orthopaedic Surgery.
Procedural Exposure Includes:
- Percutaneous Tenotomy
- Mini-Open Tenotomy
- Tenex® Procedures
- TenJet® Procedures
- Tenolysis
- Bursectomy
- Neurolysis
- Radiofrequency Ablation Procedures
Exposure occurs in both clinic and ambulatory surgery center settings, providing fellows with a comprehensive understanding of procedural sports medicine.
Progressive Procedural Training
Fellows advance based on demonstrated skill, competency, and individual career goals.
Opportunities range from:
- Diagnostic injections
- Ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injections
- Hydrodissection procedures
- Pain interventions
- Orthobiologic procedures
- Regenerative and proliferative medicine
- Minimally invasive sports medicine procedures
Training is enhanced through exposure to multiple faculty members, each bringing unique procedural techniques and clinical perspectives.
Ultrasound Education & Research
Educational Opportunities
- Monthly Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Didactic Conference
- Dedicated hands-on scanning and procedural practice
- Image review and case-based learning
Research Opportunities
Fellows interested in scholarship have opportunities to participate in research involving:
- Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
- Orthobiologics
- Sports Medicine Outcomes
- Injury Prevention
- Athlete Health and Performance
Conferences and Didactics
The fellowship places a strong emphasis on structured education, scholarship, and professional development.
National Conferences
Fellows attend:
- American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) Fellows Research and Leadership Conference
- AMSSM Annual Meeting
Additional sports medicine conferences may be supported based on fellow interests and academic goals.
Weekly Didactics
Tuesday Mornings
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Lecture Series
Wednesday Mornings
Primary Care Sports Medicine Lecture Series
Teaching Opportunities
Monthly Resident Education
Fellows provide educational lectures to Family Medicine residents and participate in the training of future physicians.
Faculty
The fellowship is supported by a diverse group of fellowship-trained CAQSM sports medicine physicians with backgrounds in primary care sports medicine, musculoskeletal ultrasound, interventional procedures, team coverage, and academic medicine.
Current Faculty
- Nahum Beard, MD, CAQSM
- Joshua Brandon, MD, CAQSM
- Matthew Gilbert, MD, CAQSM
- Ryan Hammond, MD, CAQSM
- John Hyden, MD, CAQSM – Program Director
- Jimmy Mancell, MD – Internal Medicine
- Mariam Mansour, MD, CAQSM
- Wesley Owen, MD, CAQSM
- Kristina Quirolgico, MD, CAQSM
Benefits
For the 2026–2027 academic year, the base salary for a trainee in the UTHSC Family Medicine / Campbell Clinic Sports Medicine Fellowship is $71,016 at the PGY-4 level. Total compensation rises to $71,676 when factoring in the university’s automated disability and life insurance benefit stipends.
UTHSC GME Compensation Breakdown (2026–2027)
- PGY-4 Base Annual Salary: $71,016
- PGY-4 with Disability & Life Benefits: $71,676 (includes a built-in $660 annual insurance premium stipend)
- PGY-5 Base Annual Salary (if entering after a 4-year residency): $74,760 ($75,420 with insurance benefits)
Additional Financial & Material Benefits
- Educational Stipend: An additional allocation of up to $1,500 specifically meant for conference travel, academic meetings, registration fees, or educational books.
- Time Off Allowance: Fellows receive roughly 21 days of paid annual vacation leave
Moonlighting opportunities second half of fellowship year
Interview Dates:
Interviews take place in October/November
How to apply:
Applicants apply through ERAS. For more information, please visit How to apply
We consider Family Medicine, Medicine-pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and Pediatric candidates only at this time.
Train With Leaders in Sports Medicine
From professional sports coverage and advanced musculoskeletal ultrasound to orthobiologics, minimally invasive procedures, and multidisciplinary athlete care, the Campbell Clinic/UTHSC Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship provides an exceptional training environment for future sports medicine leaders.
