ARP Mentoring Program

Want to learn more about ringside medicine? The ARP Mentoring Program pairs newcomers with experienced ringside physicians.


For Physicians and Allied Health Professionals

Learn the ropes from a seasoned pro. We pair interested physicians with veterans of combat sports medicine. The ARP also supports PAs, NPs, athletic trainers, chiropractors, EMTs, and paramedics practicing ringside under physician supervision.


For Residents and Medical Students

Your mentor can answer your questions about ringside medicine and help guide you toward experiences and professional development opportunities that will strengthen your understanding of ringside medicine. Ringside opportunities may be available depending on local regulation.


Become a Mentor

Share your knowledge and passion by becoming an ARP mentor. Please contact George Velasco with your interest, experience, location, and any information regarding your local commission’s policies on students and residents at events. Mentors must be ARP Members in good standing.

Interested? To be paired with a mentor in your area, write Eric Twohey at student@ringsidearp.org with your interest, experience, and location.

Medical students, interns, residents and attending physicians must be student/resident or physician members of the ARP. All programs are free of cost.

Combat Sports Fellowships

Sports medicine fellowships offer intensive training in athlete care. View some options below.

University of Alabama Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship Program

Contact Phone: (205)-348-2880

Director: James B. Robinson, MD

Coordinator Contact: Julie McGill

Coordinator Email: jemcgill1@ua.edu

Number of Funded Fellows: Three

Website:https://fmr.ua.edu/fellowships/sports-medicine/

Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Program Number: 1270112122

ACGME Status: Certified

Dual Accreditation: No

St. Anthony’s North Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship
St. Anthony’s Family Medicine Residency Program

Contact Phone: (720)-627-4073

Director: Mark Wisthoff, DO

Coordinator Contact: Jennifer Stradley

Coordinator Email: JenniferStradley2@Centura.Org

Number of Funded Fellows: One

Website: https://www.centura.org/Education-and-Training/Residencies-and-Internships/St-Anthony-Family-Medicine-Residency/Fellowships

Location: Westminster, CO

Program Number: 1270712145

ACGME Status: Initial Accreditation

Dual Accreditation: No

University of California (Riverside) Sports Med. Fellowship Program
– Riverside University Health System –

Contact Phone: (951) 867-3825, (951) 867-3980

Director: Uziel Sauceda, MD

Coordinator Contact: Treva Williams

Coordinator Email: t.williams@ruhealth.org

Number of Funded Fellows: 2 per year

Website

Location: Riverside, CA

Program Number: ACGME #: 1270512098

ACGME Status: yes, initial accreditation 2018-19 year

Dual Accreditation: No

Campbell University School of Osteopathic Med

OPTI: OMNEE

Contact Phone: (910) 893-1897

Director: Andrew T. Martin, DO

Assistant Director: John Neidecker, DO

Co-Director or Director of Osteopathic Medical Education: Robin L. King-Thiele, DO

Coordinator Contact: Tydal Jackson

Coordinator Email: tmjackson@campbell.edu

Number of Funded Fellows: 2

Website: https://medicine.campbell.edu/academics/graduate-medical-education/residencies-fellowships/

Location: Lillington, NC

Program Number: 356654

ACGME Status: Accreditation

Dual Accreditation: Yes

Millcreek Community Hospital

OPTI: LECOMT

Contact Phone: (814) 868-8217

Director: Patrick F. Leary, DO

Co-Director or Director of Osteopathic Medical Education: John J. Kalata, DO

Coordinator Contact: Kaitlin Hanes

Coordinator Email: a href=”mailto:mchmeded@mch1.org”>mchmeded@mch1.org

Number of Funded Fellows: 3

Website: https://lecomhealth.com/community-hospital/medical-education/fellowships/sports-medicine-fellowship/

Location: Erie, PA

Program Number: 189043

ACGME Status: In progress

Dual Accreditation: No

Southwest Washington Sports Medicine

Contact Phone: (360)-514-7540

Director: Kevin deWeber, MD, FAAFP, FACSM, RMSK, Certified Ringside Physician

Coordinator Contact: Tish Baum

Coordinator Email: fellowship@peacehealth.org

Number of Funded Fellows: 1

Website: https://www.peacehealth.org/careers/vancouver/sports-medicine-fellowship

Location: Vancouver, WA

Program Number: 1275412129 (ACGME)

ACGME Status: Accredited since 2015