Sports Physicians

There is no way to obtain direct experience in high school, but it's a good idea to take as many health and science classes as possible and participate in science clubs. Medical students gain experience by completing residency training in a medical specialty, such as surgery, and a fellowship in sports medicine. 

Sports physicians must be able to learn and remember all the many parts of the human body and how they function together. Knowledge of different sports and their demands on an athlete's body is also important. Like all medical doctors, sports physicians must also be able to communicate clearly to their patients with compassion and understanding.