School of Medicine

The goal of the Sports Medicine Summer Academy is to familiarize students with the focus, concepts, content and activities of the area of clinical medicine called Sports Medicine. 

Topics will include:

• Basic anatomy, pathology, clinical presentations and treatment of common sports injuries
• A broader look at the epidemiology and costs of sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions
• Career opportunities in Sports Medicine
• Self-care aspects of pre-participation preparation for sports activities
• Prevention of sports and musculoskeletal injury
• Introduction to the newest biomedical approach of joint replacement and the use of ultrasound
• Health and safety implications of policy decisions of various professional sports at risk for repeated head injury

Learning objectives:

• Students will gain an understanding of sports injuries and their treatment
• Students will acquire basic skills in initial evaluation and treatment of sports injuries
• Students will acquire improved habits of self-care and prevention of injury from participation in sports activities
• Students will understand the broad contributions of sports-related conditions to the overall health of the nation
• Students will have an understanding of the variety of careers in sports medicine

The Reproductive and Oncofertility Science Academy at UC San Diego (ROSA) is a hands-on educational program that inspires 11th and 12th grade girls to become the next generation of scientists and physicians. The curriculum is focused on oncofertility – an exciting new field in medicine that addresses the fertility needs and quality of life issues for young cancer patients. Graduates emerge from the summer program with a greater understanding of science and research related to oncofertility and many have gone on to successful careers in science, math, engineering and technology.

This competitive program accepts 12/14 high school girls from all areas of San Diego County. Sessions are held on a series of Saturdays during the summer and include topics such as, reproductive physiology, cancer biology, in vitro fertilization and reproductive bioethics. During the sessions, students don personalized lab coats to learn research techniques from top UC San Diego faculty, and engage in lively discussions with their peers regarding issues surrounding reproductive function in women with cancer. Instruction is also led by Dr. Ericka Senegar-Mitchell, an outstanding and nationally-recognized high school biology/biotech teacher. At the end of the summer, students give poster and oral presentations during a graduation ceremony and the top presenters are invited to a national conference in Chicago.

For program requirements and application, please go to: Rosa.ucsd.edu