I chose MSMOC sports medicine fellowship because I wanted to go to a high-volume institution that covered all facets of sports from shoulder/elbow to hip and knee. I wanted to go somewhere that had a great open shoulder experience. I feel like this really separates us from a lot of other programs. Another reason I chose MSMOC was our ability to work with the arthroplasty surgeons. I plan on doing total joints in practice so having the opportunity to work with experts in the field and build on my skills from residency is invaluable. I have really enjoyed my year at MSMOC. The MSMOC family does a great job of incorporating the fellows into all work and social activities and really makes you feel at home. The relationships that I’ve built with my mentors, co-fellows, athletic trainers, and administrators have helped mold me into a well-rounded sports medicine physician. I’ve learned so much on the field as a team doctor as well as in the operating room. I feel like the skills I’ve learned in the operating room will really help me excel in practice and allow me to provide top notch care to my patients. Outside the OR, I’ve learned a lot about the business practice side of orthopaedics and hope to take the MSMOC clinic model with me as I get going in my new practice. Overall, this has been a great year and I can’t imagine going out on my own without it.

I chose to do my sports medicine fellowship at MSMOC because it is widely regarded as one of the best fellowships in the country, and there are several great mentors there who are international leaders in the field of sports medicine. I knew that I could expect a high case volume as well as good exposure to complex cases, and I was not disappointed. My fellowship experience at MSMOC gave me great preparation for my sub-specialized practice in sports medicine and shoulder arthroplasty, and I felt very prepared for pretty much any case that would come into my clinic even at the outset of my practice. I still regularly reach out to mentors at MSMOC and Tulane regarding more complex cases, and they are always very willing to provide their input. The google forum is also a great place to get input on cases, not just from faculty mentors but also from previous fellows. Overall, the outstanding mentors, excellent case volume and complexity, and the far reaching alumni network really set MSMOC apart for me, and I am proud to have done my fellowship there.

My fellowship year at MSMOC was a once in a lifetime opportunity to improve surgical skills gained in residency and learn continuously from some of the best surgeons in the world. I chose MSMOC because of the reputation that preceded it. Personally knowing several fellows from previous years, I was well aware that their practices and advanced skill sets were the direct result of their time at MSMOC. I also chose MSMOC because of the faculty/surgeons I would have the opportunity to work with. I simply could not imagine a more comprehensive and skilled group of men and women from whom to learn. During the year, what I enjoyed most was the variety of cases I was exposed to. Without a doubt, shoulder and knee surgery was the focus, but the ability to learn hip arthroscopy, elbow arthroscopy, wrist and ankle arthroscopy, as well as open surgical techniques, all the while maintaining the ability to handle basic trauma cases while helping to cover call made this one of the best learning experiences of my life. I also thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to travel to New Orleans and work with Dr. Savoie and his team. The different perspectives learned at Tulane truly made this a well-rounded fellowship year. It is difficult to pinpoint only one “vital thing” I learned, but one item that does come to mind is team work and the importance of working closely with your entire, staff, including nurses, MA’s, PA’s, secretaries/receptionists, therapists, cast techs, business office personnel, etc. for the benefit of the patient. Even the best surgeons on the planet, many of whom you will interact with during your time at MSMOC, cannot do it alone. Learning this made me a better physician and surgeon upon leaving Jackson and starting practice in 2010. If you are given the tremendous opportunity to train at MSMOC, take it. It is a decision you will not regret.

The value of a MSMOC fellowship cannot be overstated. The opportunity to learn in a high surgical volume environment, combined with faculty focused on the provision of high quality care is the magic behind the MSMOC training experience. I finished fellowship with tremendous confidence in my surgical skills and for that I am eternally grateful.

I selected MSMOC because of its world-class faculty across the breath of orthopedic sports medicine specialties. I knew that I would receive top-notch training and would be prepared to tackle the gamut of sports orthopedic pathology seen in practice. A significant additional advantage was exposure to a private practice environment, which helped me to better understand healthcare economics, networking, marketing etc. These skills are critical for success in practice, and this training is lacking in most orthopedic residency programs and was a great complement to my residency training. I had a great time during my year at MSMOC. I learned a ton, developed surgical proficiency and confidence across the breadth of orthopedic sports medicine pathology, and felt the training was a perfect springboard to my subsequent sports medicine career. My co-fellows were great, and remain trusted friends and colleagues. Furthermore, the MSMOC faculty became true colleagues, and continue to answer questions and provide timely advice for challenging clinical cases I encounter in practice. I look back on my year at MSMOC with many fond memories. The MSMOC surgeons and staff gave me the skills to provide expert care to my patients, and for that I will be ever grateful. The bond formed with my co-fellows will last the rest of my career, and it is with pride and confidence that I count myself as part of the MSMOC family.

Mississippi Sports Medicine offered world class training by some of the leaders in arthroscopy and sports medicine. I finished training able to treat a wide breadth of sports-related injuries, from the sidelines to clinic and the operating room. I would highly encourage anyone interested in looking to subspecialize in sports medicine and arthroscopy to consider Mississippi Sports Medicine for fellowship. I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to train at MSMOC!