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Sports Medicine
Job Description
A sports medicine doctor helps athletes recover from and prevent injuries. They also prescribe and administer patient medications.
Requirements
This job requires a degree in medicine and a license to practice. Some jobs may also require 2-4 years of experience.
Salary
National Average - $161,490 as of 2008
Georgia Average - $204,514 as of 2014
Outlook
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The outlook for this job is increasing. It is projected that from 2008-2018 it will grow 21.8%
"It's tough sometimes, because it's do-whatever-it-takes-to-win-the-game. But you have to think about what's in the best interest of the athlete. You have to be good with people and understand the pressures of the sport."
- Derek Mackesy (International Ice Hockey Federation)
My Opinion
I am still interested in this career. If anything, my research has strengthened my respect and interest in this career path.
Bibliography
"Sports Doctor." GAcollege411. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 May 2014. <https://secure.gacollege411.org/Career_Planning/Career_Profile/Career_Profile.aspx?id=Gt9NeXgAcuvu8sQnsmUIiAXAP3DPAXXAP3DPAX&screen=1>.