Learn more about our Medical Provider Certification:
At Gymnastics Medicine we want to align, collaborate, and bring together medical providers from all over the world interested in Gymnastics Medicine
This certification is for licensed healthcare providers who want a more in depth knowledge and understanding of Gymnastics Medicine
This certification was created to help medical providers standout in their field, as well as be leaders in the gymnastics community
The “Perfect 10 Steps” to becoming Gymnastics Medicine Certified:
Step 1: Journal reading
Step 2: Videos/lectures
Step 3: Essay
Step 4: Letter of recommendation
Step 5: Current CV
Step 6: Current Medical License
Step 7: Current Certification by USAG medical OR FIG/national governing body and Safe Sport certification
Step 8: Interview
Step 9: Fee
Step 10: Recertification
Once certified, your benefits include:
- Being listed on our website as an approved Gymnastics Medicine provider.
- Having the ability to join focus groups and research projects related to Gymnastics Medicine.
- Receiving a discounted rate at our annual symposium.
- Being able to join a private Facebook group to review case studies and discuss interesting findings.
- Being featured in a Gymnastics Medicine social media post with your photo and bio.
- Attending a special reception for medical providers at the Gymnastics Medicine annual lecture.
- Joining a bi-annual virtual get-together to discuss cases, network, and socialize.
- And most importantly - being a part of the Gymnastics Medicine community and helping to make the sport safer for everyone!
Example Curriculum
- Videos/Lectures
- Video 1: Female Athlete (76:44)
- Video 2: Symposium from 2021 Part 1 (please note due to the length this video counts as two videos) (109:24)
- Video 3: Symposium from 2021 Part 2 (please note due to the length this video counts as two videos) (151:14)
- Video 4: Symposium from 2021 Part 3 (please note due to the length this video counts as two videos): (52:12)
- Video 5: Gymnastics Specific Growth Plate Injuries-Not just growing pains Medical Providers (65:14)
- Video 6: Achilles Tears-The Achilles heel of Gymnastics (86:47)
- Video 7: Osteochondritis Dissecans in Gymnasts-Medical Providers (69:58)
- Video 8: Gymnastics Team-Medical Providers (62:24)
- Video 9: How to be Mentally Ready for Season (59:47)
- Video 10: Upper Extremity Grand Rounds Medical Providers (60:55)
- Video 11: Gymnastics Specific Cases Medical Providers (56:23)
- Video 12: Thoracic Spine and Scapular Rehab, Mechanics, and Injury Prevention (40:44)
- Quiz