2023-07-18 18:52:54
Students participating in the program in the 2023 season include:
During their month-long internship, students will observe and participate in the mentoring of NFL players. They work directly with and are supervised by the orthopedic team doctors, the primary care team doctors and the sports trainers in order to gain medical knowledge and experience in patient care in sports medicine. In addition, students will be introduced to the guidelines for restarting play and considerations for treating NFL players on the field. At the end of the rotation, students will understand the fundamental elements of all facets of NFL player care from orthopedic, primary care sports medicine and athletic training perspectives.
“We are delighted to be participating in the second year of such a significant and important diversity program”said NFLPS President and San Francisco 49ers chief team physician Timothy McAdams, MD. “Mentorship is a critical component in recruiting students to our specialty. So we’re excited to bring more talented medical students from diverse backgrounds into the NFL club medical communities. We all look forward to seeing this program continue to grow and impact even more medical students in the years to come.”
„It is an exciting time to launch the second year of the Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative„, sagte Reggie Scott, PFATS Past President und Los Angeles Rams Vice President, Sports Medicine and Performance. „The league-wide expansion is just one testament to the commitment of diversity initiatives to health and safety in the NFL. We look forward to the continued growth of this program, which offers opportunities and experiences to a wide variety of medical students.”
As the program continues to grow, the league plans to continue expanding the pipeline initiative in the coming years to include additional disciplines and fill additional roles on the team behind the NFL’s “team,” including physician assistants, certified athletic trainers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, nutritionists, and Behavioral Medicine Clinician.
The Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline initiative is part of the league’s broader commitment to ensuring that staff and leaders in the league office and NFL clubs reflect the racial and gender makeup of America. In NFL club medical departments, the initiative builds on existing efforts to recruit and hire diverse medical personnel as positions in all areas become available and to increase diversity on NFL medical committees.
The students who participated in the program this year expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity and expressed optimism regarding the future of diversity in sports medicine:
“Words cannot express how grateful I am to have been selected to participate in the NFL’s Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative. I look forward to being part of the sports medicine team nationally and learning regarding sports injury treatment protocols from leading experts in the NFL. Working with athletes at this level is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity and I look forward to the positive impact this program will have on my future career as a doctor.“ – Temitope Elutilo-Ayoola, Morehouse School of Medicine, Arizona Cardinals
„When I made the decision to pursue a career in healthcare, I knew that sports medicine would be an ideal fit for my interests. I’ve often imagined what day-to-day work with athletes would be like, but I’ve never had the opportunity to see first-hand what this job entails. That was until I heard regarding the NFL’s Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative. When I first heard regarding this program through a communication from my institution, I was thrilled to say the least. This was exactly the kind of experience I was looking for. I never imagined that an opportunity like this would present itself so early in my medical education. I am grateful to be part of the 2023 class and I hope this experience will provide me with valuable insight into a career in sports medicine.” – Brandon Chiedo, Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta Falcons
„I am excited and honored to be a part of the NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative! This is a great opportunity for me to further deepen my interest in orthopedics and to work with a great professional team. I look forward to making new memories, connections and experiences.” – Mohamed Bah, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo Bills
„The NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative is an excellent program that gives me hands-on insight into professional sports medicine and important contacts in the field. I can’t wait to learn more regarding what it means to be a team doctor and apply the skills and knowledge I’ve learned to my orthopedic career! I am eternally grateful to the NFL for this opportunity and the support and mentorship that has come with it.” Alexis Restrepo, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Carolina Panthers
„There really are no words to express what this opportunity means to me. I am very much looking forward to learning from a multidisciplinary sports medicine team and gaining diverse experiences in the process. The NFL’s commitment to diversifying the field of sports medicine is particularly important to me, and I’m excited for this opportunity. As a black woman, I know what it means to feel invisible and underrepresented and the far-reaching implications this has for healthcare. My interest in sports medicine grew out of a simple desire to be committed to the health and well-being of my own family and friends as they participate in the sports and activities they love. I am confident that the experiences that the NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Initiative will provide me will not only expand my understanding of what it means to mentor world-class athletes, but also prepare me to work with a diverse patient population with the most diverse to work towards health goals.” – Tyler Kelly, University of South Carolina-Greenville School of Medicine, Chicago Bears
„Sport has always been an integral part of my life, so being able to work with athletes at the highest level is a dream. I am very grateful to the NFL for opening their doors to medical students and giving me this once in a lifetime opportunity.“ – Alexandria Williams, Morehouse School of Medicine, Cincinnati Bengals
„I am very grateful and honored to have been selected to the Cleveland Browns as part of the NFL Diversity Pipeline Program. I look forward to learning from an experienced multidisciplinary team of specialist physicians, all of whom play an important role in providing excellent, comprehensive, innovative and patient-centred care for high-performance athletes. As a prospective orthopedic surgeon, I look forward to expanding my clinical knowledge and learning from providers and patients alike as I become involved in the diagnosis, management, rehabilitation and reintegration of NFL athletes.” – Penelope Halkiadakis, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland Browns
„I am very grateful to the NFL and Meharry for this opportunity. I look forward to learning from this top team of doctors and coaches. As a fan of Dallas sports, medicine and the human body, this is a Dallas kid’s dream come true. I hope that this program and other similar programs in the future will continue to enhance diversity in the field of sports medicine.“ – Imari Parham, Meharry Medical College, Dallas Cowboys
„I am beyond grateful and excited to be part of this program. As an athlete and aspiring sports medicine practitioner, I am excited at the opportunity to work with some of the best athletes and their medical teams. This will be a once in a lifetime experience and I look forward to immersing myself in all aspects of this program!“ – Adrianna Hayden, Meharry Medical College, Denver Broncos
„I am so grateful to be able to attend the NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Elective. As a former athlete, sports medicine is an integral part of my life, both giving and receiving. In college, my passion for sports medicine led me to pursue a degree in exercise science. Now, as a medical student, I am continuing that passion and aiming for a career in orthopedic surgery. I look forward to participating in this program to learn from experienced orthopedic surgeons and further develop my clinical skills through this program. As someone who never fully found himself in medicine as a child, becoming the first doctor in my family always felt like too big a dream. Through this program I hope to inspire other youth, women and people of color to pursue a career in sports medicine. No dream is too big, and I’m grateful that the NFL is committed to investing in the dreams of more underrepresented people in sports medicine.” – Tamarandobra “Good”
Ogeh, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Detroit Lions
“I am very excited to have this great opportunity to learn regarding sports medicine at the highest level during my senior year in medical school. As someone who has played sports all their life, from basketball to powerlifting, and as someone applying for orthopedic surgery, this unique experience is truly a dream come true! I’m also excited to see the impact this program will have on diversity in the field of sports medicine and beyond.“ – Analisa Narro, McGovern Medical School an der UTHealth Houston, Houston Texans
„I’m thrilled to be a part of this experience and look forward to seeing what the behind-the-scenes medicine of the NFL looks like. This is truly a unique opportunity that I will certainly never forget.“ – Adam Munoz, Morehouse School of Medicine, Indianapolis Colts
“The NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Program Pipeline Initiative will provide me with much-needed clinical experience, educational opportunities and mentoring that will enable me to reach my full potential and make a meaningful contribution to orthopedics in the future.” – Lancelot Benn, Howard University College of Medicine, Jacksonville Jaguars
„I am very grateful to the NFL, NFLPS and PFATS for creating this amazing program to increase diversity in sports medicine and the National Football League. I intend to take full advantage of this opportunity to pave the way and encourage future students of diverse ethnic backgrounds to choose this path. This program has the potential to change the lives of so many students like me who once thought a career in professional sports was out of reach. With the support of this program, I now believe my dream of becoming an NFL team doctor is truly possible.— Patrick Baki, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City Chiefs
„I consider myself very fortunate to have the opportunity to study sports medicine with the Raiders, where it is practiced at an excellent level. I look forward to meeting the team and learning the intricacies of keeping NFL athletes healthy and performing their best.” – Cameron Harris, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine an der UNLV, Las Vegas Raiders
„It’s so rare that you get the opportunity to work with top athletes. The chance to work with the care team that keeps the athletes healthy is even more special. The NFL is changing what I thought was possible for black women in orthopedics, and I’m beyond grateful to be a part of this initiative. I have great respect for the discipline and dedication it takes to reach the professional level. I hope to apply what I learn from the doctors, trainers, nutritionists and all the other staff during my residency and beyond in my group practice. As a prospective pediatric orthopedic surgeon, I look forward to working with physical education students and doing everything I can to make sure they don’t injure themselves while playing their favorite sport!“ – Nonye Ikeanyi, Charles R. Drew University, Los Angeles Rams
„Orthopedic surgery is known to be a highly competitive residency program to apply for. That’s why I was thrilled to be selected for the NFL’s Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative. This program has given me the opportunity to learn from some of the most respected surgeons in the field of sports medicine. I look forward to gaining valuable knowledge and skills from them and hope to earn their trust and support in my quest to become an orthopedic surgeon.” – Nicholas Cavil, Meharry Medical College, Miami Dolphins
„As a medical student, it is a unique opportunity to observe and participate in the mentoring of NFL athletes. Working with the Minnesota Vikings health team will give me a deeper understanding of how medical care works in a high-intensity, high-stakes environment and best prepare me for a career in sports medicine. I am grateful to the NFL and the Minnesota Vikings for this great experience.” – Hassan Mian, Universität von Minnesota, Minnesota Vikings
„When I first read regarding the Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative, I was immediately intrigued by this opportunity. I am so excited to have the chance to be part of a program that plays such an important role in the initiative to diversify the current field of sports medicine. I was even more thrilled to learn that I would be returning to the city where I once lived as a graduate student to work and study under the New England Patriots’ medical staff. As a former athlete and future orthopedic surgeon, I see this program as a stepping stone into practice as it gives me the opportunity to learn from and be mentored directly by pioneers in sports medicine. I would like to thank the Howard University College of Medicine, the NFL, the NFLPS, and the Patriots organization for the partnership and opportunity to allow not only me, but future students to participate in a groundbreaking program like this.“ – Bryan Beaubrun, Howard University College of Medicine, New England Patriots
„Words cannot express how grateful I am to be able to participate in a dream of a lifetime like the NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative. This initiative will provide me with invaluable experience and opportunities to learn from both industry professionals and athletes, which will help me develop the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in this highly competitive field. I am very excited to have the opportunity to return to my hometown team! WHODAT!!!“ – Schyler Morton, Meharry Medical College, New Orleans Saints
„This opportunity would not have been possible without God – I am grateful to him. I’m looking forward to returning to my sporting roots in my hometown!“ – Valdemar Wany, Morehouse School of Medicine, New York Giants
„I am absolutely thrilled to be able to participate in the NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative. I look forward to expanding my knowledge of sports medicine and learning more regarding the different professionals and different treatment strategies involved in the care of professional athletes.“ – Azra Dees, Sidney Kimmel Medical College and Thomas Jefferson University, New York Jets
„The NFL Diversity Pipeline Initiative is an incredible opportunity to learn regarding sports medicine in such a unique setting. I can’t wait to integrate into the team, contribute and learn from every team member I meet. I am honored to have been selected and hope to be an example to young prospective doctors who are underrepresented in medicine and may not have a role model who looks like them or shares the same experiences that their last name or their origin does not limit their potential.—David Jimenez, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Eagles
„As a medical student interested in sports medicine, I am excited and grateful to have the opportunity to participate in the NFL’s Diversity in Sports Medicine Program Pipeline Initiative. I hope to have an experience where I learn a lot regarding the dedication and work of the staff who care for the NFL players.” – Warren Austin, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh Steelers
„I am incredibly grateful and excited to have the opportunity to join the 2023 group of students for the NFL’s Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative. Seattle has been my home since my family came to the United States from Mexico, and I am overjoyed and proud to have this unique opportunity with the Seahawks. I look forward to learning regarding musculoskeletal health and applying the knowledge I have gained in this unique opportunity to primary care. I am particularly interested in sports medicine because this specialty can also improve the health of the Latino community as there are many musculoskeletal injuries that occur in construction, farming and other physically demanding occupations.– Brian Cedeño, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle Seahawks
„I am truly grateful and excited for the opportunity to work with the talented doctors, medical staff and football players of the Tampa Bay Bucs. This is a unique opportunity that I would never have anticipated without this pipeline policy. I hope there will be more programs like this to inspire and encourage underrepresented youth to get interested in the field of medicine.“ – Jamie Maignan, Morehouse School of Medicine, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
„I am very excited to have this opportunity to work with the Titans. I am thrilled to be able to combine my experience as an athlete with my passion for medicine on one of sport’s greatest stages. I’m grateful for this opportunity and can’t wait to get started.” – Morgan Williams, Meharry Medical College, Tennessee Titans
“As a medical student pursuing a career in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) and sports medicine, I am thrilled that God has blessed me with the opportunity to participate in the NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Program Pipeline Initiative. Like many kids who grew up watching football, I dreamed of playing in the NFL. And now I’m grateful to Howard University College of Medicine for giving me the opportunity to fulfill my childhood dream by working with the NFL because of the unique intersection of medicine and sport. Being selected for this initiative is an important milestone on my journey to leadership in the field of sports medicine. I look forward to learning from the best sports medicine professionals in the country, gaining hands-on experience in the field, and continuing to improve my skills to help athletes recover from injuries and improve their quality of life. As a Nigerian American working to increase access to sports medicine for underrepresented populations, I am honored to be part of an initiative that recognizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in this area. Through my previous work with underserved athletes, both with and without disabilities, I have a deep understanding of the healthcare barriers faced by underrepresented communities. By participating in the NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline initiative, I hope to gain invaluable knowledge that will help me become a sports medicine physician capable of making a meaningful difference in the lives of athletes of all backgrounds.” – Robert Emeh, Howard University College of Medicine, Washington Commanders
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