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Is being a sports physician a profitable career?

I'm asking this question because as much as I want to help people and I love sports, I want to know whether this career is financially secure. #sports #sports-physician

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Jared’s Answer, CareerVillage.org Team

Yes it is certainly a profitable career (although I might use the word lucrative of high paying rather than profitable). Generally, it's just as profitable as other board certified specialty doctor roles, IF YOU CAN GET IT. What I mean by that is that you have to first become a doctor (which is a set of challenges) and then you have to create or join a practice and specialize in orthopedics and sports medicine (this is all post medical school). It's certainly competitive, but that's a different question.


For what it's worth, there are a couple of related careers such as physical therapist specializing in sports medicine, certified athletic trainer. If you want to know more about those then ask a separate question.


Source: I just happen to be sitting next to my aunt right now who is a professional physical therapist who also has worked with athletes significantly.

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A sports medicine provider can work with patients to create an individualized workout plan to help individuals reach their personal goals, whether it be muscle building, improved endurance, or weight loss.

The most obvious career starter would be a job with sports teams. ... Forbes magazine estimates that by 2020, the sports industry will grow into a $75.7 billion industry by, indicating that the sports management is a good career for those who have the skills and the drive to thrive in high-pressure sports management jobs.
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