American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Orthobiologics Toolkit for Sports Medicine Fellowships

Lauren K Poindexter; Kenneth R Mautner; Nathaniel S Nye; Joshua M Romero; Oluseun A Olufade; Eugene Roh; Shelby E Johnson; William Denq; Kristina Colbenson; Ryan Kruse; Shane A Shapiro; Joanne Borg-Stein

doi:10.1097/JSM.0000000000001418

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American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Orthobiologics Toolkit for Sports Medicine Fellowships

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American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Orthobiologics Toolkit for Sports Medicine Fellowships

Lauren K Poindexter, Kenneth R Mautner, Nathaniel S Nye, Joshua M Romero, Oluseun A Olufade, Eugene Roh, Shelby E Johnson, William Denq, Kristina Colbenson, Ryan Kruse, …

Clinical journal of sport medicine, Vol.36(2), pp.185-194

03/2026

DOI: 10.1097/JSM.0000000000001418

PMID: 41636515

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Abstract

Orthobiologics are increasingly sought-after interventions in sports medicine for treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. Despite this trend, differences exist across sports medicine fellowship programs regarding foundational knowledge, educational curricula, and practical experience with orthobiologic therapies (eg, platelet-rich plasma, bone marrow aspirate concentrate, microfragmented adipose tissue). This represents an important educational gap for those training in sports medicine fellowships. To address this gap, an educational toolkit was envisioned with the sports medicine fellowship director and trainee in mind. Collective observations from physician experts in sports medicine education established the variations in curricula and expertise of graduating fellows. A literature review was conducted to source English-language peer reviewed articles from the online PubMed database. The scope of this project did not include an independent systematic analysis or statistical assessments. An educational toolkit consisting of 12 adaptable modules was developed, each with a suggested reading list from the published literature. The modules may be rearranged to support each program's learning schedule. The information and lessons contained herein may be valuable to all healthcare providers interested in the evidence-based application of orthobiologics and insightful interpretation of related research. By implementing an educational toolkit, sports medicine fellowships may improve the quality of education on orthobiologics. This is intended to improve the knowledge and skill set of fellowship graduates, thus promoting the scientific, responsible use of orthobiologic interventions.

United States

Curriculum

Fellowships and Scholarships

Humans

Platelet-Rich Plasma

Societies, Medical

Sports Medicine - education

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Title: Subtitle: American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Orthobiologics Toolkit for Sports Medicine Fellowships
Creators: Lauren K Poindexter - New York University
Kenneth R Mautner - Emory University
Nathaniel S Nye - Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Joshua M Romero - Mayo Clinic
Oluseun A Olufade - Emory University
Eugene Roh - Stanford Medicine
Shelby E Johnson - Mayo Clinic
William Denq - University of Arizona
Kristina Colbenson - Mayo Clinic
Ryan Kruse - University of Iowa
Shane A Shapiro - Jacksonville College
Joanne Borg-Stein - Harvard University
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Clinical journal of sport medicine, Vol.36(2), pp.185-194
DOI: 10.1097/JSM.0000000000001418
PMID: 41636515
NLM abbreviation: Clin J Sport Med
ISSN: 1050-642X
eISSN: 1536-3724
Publisher: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS
Language: English
Electronic publication date: 02/04/2026
Date published: 03/2026
Academic Unit: Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Record Identifier: 9985139484902771

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