AOSSM is proud to serve as the preeminent and trusted leader in the promotion and advancement of the next generation of surgeons through support of sports medicine fellowship training and education.
As the society champion for orthopaedic sports medicine fellowship programs, AOSSM, in collaboration with AANA, sponsors the prestigious fellowship match and proactively collaborates with fellowship programs and the ACGME to ensure fellows receive top-level training and education.
Through AOSSM, sports medicine fellows are afforded access to best-in-class education, programming and exposure to leaders in the field who are passionate about education, training and mentorship. Upon completion of an ACGME-accredited fellowship program, fellows are eligible to sit for the Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine issued by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
For Applicants
Review the Match timeline, rules, and get answers to important Match FAQs.
For Programs
Learn more about participating in the Sports Medicine Fellowship Match and the Code of Conduct.
For Fellows
Learn how AOSSM supports your growth and development during fellowship and beyond.
More About Sports Medicine Fellowships
Fellowship Programs
Statistics
SF Match
Vacancies
Sports Medicine Fellowship Cycle Statistics
| Match Year | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Number of Applicants | 257 | 257 | 270 | 271 | 265 | 288 |
Positions Available | 228 | 227 | 222 | 232 | 229 | 230 |
Number of Matched Applicants | 203 | 197 | 207 | 202 | 206 | 217 |
Positions Vacant | 25 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 23 | 13 |
Participating Programs | 87 | 86 | 87 | 91 | 90 | 92 |
If you have any questions about sports medicine fellowship opportunities or want to learn more, please contact Jenny Ramion, AOSSM Director of Residents and Fellows Education at [email protected].