Why Choose Us

The University of South Florida-Morton Plant Mease Primary Care Sports Medicine (USF-MPM PCSM) Fellowship is an ACGME accredited 12-month training program founded in 2009. Our two Fellows have opportunities to serve as team physicians for local high schools in Pinellas County, NCAA Division I athletes with the University of South Florida, and professional baseball players with the Toronto Blue Jays. Fellows also plan and provide medical coverage for mass endurance events including long and short course triathlon. Sports medicine clinics include patients of all ages and backgrounds in multiple locations, and the well-rounded curriculum currently includes opportunities in sports ultrasound, athletic ECG interpretation and concussion management. Our Fellows are frequently published and work with faculty on multiple projects during their year. Located in Tampa Bay, the USF-MPM PCSM Fellowship program truly does offer exceptional training in an amazing location.

More details regarding the fellowship can be found through the resources below the photo gallery. You are encouraged to begin with reviewing our online brochure.


About Team Coverage

Our two Fellows serve as team physicians for Division-1 soccer and local high schools in Pinellas County. Fellows also work with program faculty to cover collegiate NCAA Division I athletes with the University of South Florida FBS football, men’s and women’s basketball on a regular basis.

At the professional level, there is an opportunity to cover Major League Baseball during spring training with the Toronto Blue Jays, and with their Class A advanced minor league affiliate, the Dunedin Blue Jays.

Fellows also plan and provide medical coverage for mass endurance events which include the Florida IronMan70.3 Triathlon.

  • USF Athletics
  • Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Union
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • Pinellas County High Schools

Additional Key Events

Florida IronMan 70.3

Fellows will provide race day coverage with the medical director Dr. Farrar for this IronMan event in Haines City, FL, held in April.


St. Leo University

Fellows will work with faculty members Dr. Kristin Terry conducting training room visits and event coverage.

A group of faculty and fellows from the Sports Medicine Fellowship program smile for a photo on the floor of Raymond James Stadium.

Applicant Criteria

Application Requirements and Criteria for USF-MPM PCSM Fellowship

Applicants must have completed an ACGME accredited residency program in either Family Medicine, Internal Medicine or Pediatrics prior to beginning the fellowship. Family Medicine residents are expected to be board certified prior to beginning the program. Exceptional Emergency Medicine residents will be considered. The fellowship does not consider PM&R residents at this time. If you are a resident in an osteopathic residency, your residency must at least be dual accredited at the time your application is submitted.

Applications must include:

  • Applications must be submitted through ERAS. Mailed applications will not be reviewed.
  • Please complete your fellowship application online.
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Medical School Dean's Letter, or equivalent
  • USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK and CS and Step 3 scores for MD candidates must be achieved by the second attempt. In order to be eligible for ranking, the applicant’s passing scores must be received before the NRMP rank list deadline. (COMLEX Level 1, Level 2-CE and Level 3 scores are required for DO candidates)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation (One must be from residency program director)
  • Applicants who graduated residency prior to 2014 must be able to provide a Milestones summary from their Program Director to have their application considered

International Medical Graduates (IMGs) also need proof of:

  • Our program does not sponsor Visas or offer observerships
  • Valid ECGMG certification
  • Must have graduated from an ACGME accredited residency program in Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine or Pediatric Medicine.
  • Command of the English language

Applications Open: July 25, 2025
Applications Close: November 3, 2025


Curriculum

Rotation Information
Ortho - Sports Medicine

Ortho - Sports Medicine

Fellows work with Dr. Thompson and other sports medicine physicians from Orthopaedic Associates of West Florida.

Ortho - Sports Medicine

Fellows work with Drs. Charles Nofsinger and Trey Remaly of the USF College of Medicine Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. Dr. Nofsinger and Dr. Remaly specialize in sports medicine.

Ortho - Sports Medicine

Fellows work with sports physicians from Orthopaedic Specialties of Tampa Bay.

Pediatric Ortho

Fellows work with Drs. Scott Beck, Gregory Hahn, and Jeffrey Neustadt of Children's Orthopaedic and Scoliosis Surgery Associates. Drs. Beck, Hahn, and Neustadt specialize in pediatric orthopedic surgery.

Sports Medicine Physical Therapy

Sports Medicine - Physical Therapy

Fellows work with Morton Plant Mease physical therapists and athletic trainers at the Barrett Outpatient Rehabilitation Center in the Ptak Orthopaedic and Neuroscience Pavilion. There will be opportunity to be involved with Human Performance testing in this rotation with exposure to gait analysis and metabolic cart testing.

Sports Medicine - Physical Therapy

Fellows work with physical therapy faculty at the USF Physical Therapy Center.

Surgical Rotations

Ortho - Spine Surgery

Fellows work with Dr. Byron Davidson of Orthopaedic Specialties of Tampa Bay and/or Dr. Andrew Messer of Orthopedic Associates of West Florida. Drs. Davidson and Messer specialize in spine surgery.

Ortho - Foot and Ankle Surgery

Fellows work with a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon on this rotation.

Ortho - Elbow and Hand Surgery

Fellows work with Dr. Anthony Marcotte of Orthopaedic Specialties of Tampa Bay and Dr. Scott Wisotsky of Orthopaedic Associates of West Florida, both who specialize in elbow and hand surgery.

Additional Rotations

Urgent Care

Fellows will have a two week opportunity to explore urgent care related MSK injuries with an attending who is sports medicine trained.

Cardiology, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, and Performance Testing and Nutrition

Fellows will work with Drs. Kim Quick and Todd Kovach for sports cardiology and stress testing. The fellows will also have exposure to the Human Performance Center where testing on athletes and patients is completed.

Advanced Musculoskeletal Imaging

Fellows receive lectures from and work with fellowship trained musculoskeletal radiologists. Time is also spent on education and hands on training in sports ultrasound by the primary faculty. In past years we have been fortunate to be able to provide cadaver access and training.

Elective and Research Rotation

Fellows have one four-week block of elective and research time during the academic year which can be an away rotation. These self-directed elective rotations are in the sports medicine field of the fellow’s choosing.

Scholarly Activity

Fellows have one four-week block devoted to working on a faculty approved scholarly activity of their choice.
Ortho - Sports Medicine
Rotation Information

Ortho - Sports Medicine

Fellows work with Dr. Thompson and other sports medicine physicians from Orthopaedic Associates of West Florida.

Ortho - Sports Medicine

Fellows work with Drs. Charles Nofsinger and Trey Remaly of the USF College of Medicine Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. Dr. Nofsinger and Dr. Remaly specialize in sports medicine.

Ortho - Sports Medicine

Fellows work with sports physicians from Orthopaedic Specialties of Tampa Bay.

Pediatric Ortho

Fellows work with Drs. Scott Beck, Gregory Hahn, and Jeffrey Neustadt of Children's Orthopaedic and Scoliosis Surgery Associates. Drs. Beck, Hahn, and Neustadt specialize in pediatric orthopedic surgery.

Sports Medicine Physical Therapy
Rotation Information

Sports Medicine - Physical Therapy

Fellows work with Morton Plant Mease physical therapists and athletic trainers at the Barrett Outpatient Rehabilitation Center in the Ptak Orthopaedic and Neuroscience Pavilion. There will be opportunity to be involved with Human Performance testing in this rotation with exposure to gait analysis and metabolic cart testing.

Sports Medicine - Physical Therapy

Fellows work with physical therapy faculty at the USF Physical Therapy Center.

Surgical Rotations
Rotation Information

Ortho - Spine Surgery

Fellows work with Dr. Byron Davidson of Orthopaedic Specialties of Tampa Bay and/or Dr. Andrew Messer of Orthopedic Associates of West Florida. Drs. Davidson and Messer specialize in spine surgery.

Ortho - Foot and Ankle Surgery

Fellows work with a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon on this rotation.

Ortho - Elbow and Hand Surgery

Fellows work with Dr. Anthony Marcotte of Orthopaedic Specialties of Tampa Bay and Dr. Scott Wisotsky of Orthopaedic Associates of West Florida, both who specialize in elbow and hand surgery.

Additional Rotations
Rotation Information

Urgent Care

Fellows will have a two week opportunity to explore urgent care related MSK injuries with an attending who is sports medicine trained.

Cardiology, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, and Performance Testing and Nutrition

Fellows will work with Drs. Kim Quick and Todd Kovach for sports cardiology and stress testing. The fellows will also have exposure to the Human Performance Center where testing on athletes and patients is completed.

Advanced Musculoskeletal Imaging

Fellows receive lectures from and work with fellowship trained musculoskeletal radiologists. Time is also spent on education and hands on training in sports ultrasound by the primary faculty. In past years we have been fortunate to be able to provide cadaver access and training.

Elective and Research Rotation

Fellows have one four-week block of elective and research time during the academic year which can be an away rotation. These self-directed elective rotations are in the sports medicine field of the fellow’s choosing.

Scholarly Activity

Fellows have one four-week block devoted to working on a faculty approved scholarly activity of their choice.

Program Faculty

Faculty are the foundation of any great residency program. As leaders in sports medicine, our team brings dedication, passion and experience—challenging residents to pursue excellence. Ready to rise to the challenge? Click here to learn more about our faculty’s experience and specialties.


Program Manager

Contact Us

For questions or additional information:
 ATTN: Hallie Twomey
USF-MPM PCSM Fellowship
Turley Family Health Center
807 North Myrtle Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755


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Frequently Asked Questions

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