By James B. Carr II MD

In this issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine, guest editor Dr. James B. Carr II brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Building a Sports Medicine Practice: Guide to Navigating the First Five Years. Top experts offer practical advice to help readers navigate the crucial initial years of their sports medicine career, with guidance on how to search for and select the right job in private practice or academic institution, strategies for growing and developing a clinical practice, and tips for success in the operating room.

Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics including building a strong local reputation; how to succeed in the operating room; how to manage complications and poor outcomes, passing ABOS; developing a work life balance; and more.

Provides in-depth clinical reviews on building a sports medicine practice, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.

Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.