To educate primary care physicians in the art and science of managing medical conditions unique to athletes at all levels of participation and to graduate physicians who will become leaders in advancing the specialty of sports medicine.

• Emphasis on the team physician model to provide context and a comprehensive understanding of the medical needs of athletes.
• Mutual respect for athletic trainers, coaches and other physicians on the medical "team" whose primary focus is the health and well-being of the athlete.
• Academic pursuit and the development of a habit of life-long learning in the discipline of sports medicine.
• A high level of excellence and unwavering ethics in the delivery of evidence-based medical care.
• The development of physicians as educators to our athletes, trainers, coaches, and other physicians and students in sports medicine.
• Creativity and flexibility in dealing with complex issues surrounding the health care needs of our athletes

A comprehensive, state-of-the-art, multidisciplinary educational program in primary care sports medicine with experience in managing athletes of all ages and levels from high school and amateur to Division I collegiate and professional. Graduates will represent the future of sports medicine and be prepared to lead the specialty in academic research and deliver a high standard of clinical care in sports medicine.