We believe we have all the tools to help you become the sports medicine clinician you have always aspired to become. We hope you take the time to explore our website and learn more about this amazing program.
We thank you for your inquiry into our one-year accredited Sports Medicine Fellowship program at UNM. Residents from Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine are encouraged to apply.
Learn from a team with a resumé of publications on such topics as sports related concussion, female athlete triad, cardiovascular issues in the athlete, hip injuries, preparticipation exams, sports injury diagnosis and treatment, bloodborne pathogens and sports participation and chronic medical conditions and sports participation.
Work alongside fellowship-trained physicians to become an expert in injury prevention, pre-participation evaluation, return-to-play criteria and rehabilitation. Our fellows work closely with other fellows at UNM with backgrounds in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) and Orthopaedics. Fellows function as team physicians at the high school and Division 1 collegiate level, promoting physical fitness and wellness to individual patients and the community. You'll have opportunities to educate others in multiple teaching settings with your fellow learners, including orthopaedic sports fellows, physical medicine & rehabilitation sports fellows, athletic trainers, primary care residents, medical students, coaches and athletes.
We encourage all fellows to develop and execute their own exercise/fitness regimen while working with the exercise physiology staff at the UNM Human Performance Lab.
All fellowship position openings are offered through the National Resident Matching Program. For all Applicants, materials must be submitted through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service).
Application deadline is October 1, 2025. Interviews will be virtual this year, due to past interviewee feedback.
*Check the ERAS site for a complete list of required documents. Interview spots fill quickly; we encourage applying as early as possible.
For international applicants: We welcome applications from international medical graduates. To apply, applicants must have a valid ECFMG certificate before a license is issued by the New Mexico Medical Board.
Rachel Chamberlain, MD, CAQSM
Department of Family & Community Medicine
Lead Primary Care UNM Lobos Team Physician
Matthew Tennison, MD, CAQSM
Department of Emergency Medicine
UNM Lobos Team Physician
Rebecca Dutton, MD
Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
UNM Lobos Team Physician
Christopher Bossart, MD
Department of Emergency Medicine
UNM Lobos Team Physician
Anthony Okamura, MD
Department of Pediatrics: Pediatric Sports Medicine
UNM Lobos Team Physician
Bianca Alvarez, MD
Department of Emergency Medicine
UNM Lobos Team Physician
Emily Miller Olson, MD
Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
UNM Lobos Team Physician
Fellows will be involved in the care of the University of New Mexico (Division I) athletic teams, several high school sports teams and the Albuquerque Isotopes, a Triple A professional baseball team. You may also get to serve participants in special activities such as rodeos and mass participation events.
Living in Albuquerque is all about balance. Albuquerque’s mountains, deserts and year-round sunshine offer incredible outdoor opportunities for sport and recreation. Our residents strive to be a force for modern day change while still preserving Albuquerque rich history.
Visit Old Town Plaza, one of the oldest and most haunted spots in the United States. Its original Pueblo-Spanish architecture is still preserved. A real must-see when visiting the city, it’s a great place to walk around, shop and grab some traditional Mexican food.
Albuquerque is also the hot air ballooning capitol and home to the International Balloon Fiesta, the largest hot air balloon festival in the world and the current record holder for most balloons launched in an hour. The festival is held every October with visitors from all over the world.
With 310 days of sunshine a year and the nearby Sandia Mountains, Albuquerque is the perfect city for outdoor enthusiasts. The city is near several hiking trails and is considered one of the fittest cities in the U.S. As we like to say, “You’re only bored here if you want to be.”
Sandra Peters
Fellowship Program Specialist
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