The ACGME Accredited Sports Medicine Fellowship at UCI trains physicians to be capable, holistic providers who can provide effective care to patients and athletes of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds, both in clinical and community settings. We utilize the latest technology and personalized assessments to create evidence-based treatments that enable patients to return to their daily activities with less pain and improved function. Our Fellows gain the skills and knowledge needed to become competent and compassionate healthcare providers, making a positive impact on the lives of their patients.
- Core rotations include Primary Care and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, including a Sports clinic at a Federally Qualified Health Center
- Specialty rotations include Cardiology, Foot/Ankle, Hand, MSK Radiology, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, PM&R and Rheumatology
- Extensive training in ultrasound and procedures
Our program offers diverse exposure in medical event coverage, including NCAA Division I, high school, mass participation events and professional/elite sports.
- Fellows have participated in the following event coverage:
- AVP (Association of Volleyball Professionals)
- Anaheim Ducks (NHL) Preseason Physicals
- Big West Conference Tournaments
- Ironman 70.3 Oceanside Triathlon
- X-Games
- UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge
- UCI Rugby and other Club Sports
- UCI Zot Trot Mini Triathlon
Fellows serve as a team physician for UC Irvine Athletics, including dedicated training room hours and team coverage. Fellows also serve as a team physician for a local HS athletics football program.
Fellows have dedicated research faculty support for scholarly and QI projects, as well as support for attendance at the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) Annual Meeting and AMSSM Fellows Research and Leadership Conference.
UC Irvine Athletics
UC Irvine is an NCAA Division I Institution and a member of the Big West Conference. More than 350 student-athletes participate in 18 varsity sports. UCI Athletics teams have earned 28 national titles in nine sports and more than 500 individual Anteaters have been named All-Americans. More than 53 Anteaters have competed in the Olympics.
Brian Y. Kim, MD, MS
Fellowship Director
Department of Family Medicine, UCI School of Medicine
Team Physician, UCI Athletics
Medical School: UCI School of Medicine
Residency: UCLA Family Medicine
Fellowship: UCLA Sports Medicine
Christopher Kroner, MD, MPH
Associate Fellowship Director
Vice Chair of Family Medicine Clinical Affairs
Department of Family Medicine, UCI School of Medicine
Team Physician, Anaheim Ducks & UCI Athletics
Medical School: Tulane University
Residency: Harbor UCLA Family Medicine
Fellowship: Harbor UCLA Sports Medicine
Andrew Nobe, MD
Fellowship Faculty
Family Medicine Clerkship Director
Department of Family Medicine, UCI School of Medicine
Team Physician, UCI Athletics
Medical School: The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at The University of Vermont
Residency: UCI Family Medicine
Fellowship: Long Beach Memorial Primary Care Sports Medicine
We have one Fellow per academic year and accept applicants who have completed an ACGME-accredited Family Medicine Residency.
Our Sports Medicine Fellowship is a one-year program starting July 15th.
Many of our faculty are well-versed in sports ultrasound and utilize it regularly in the clinical setting. Our program also features a dedicated longitudinal ultrasound didactic curriculum.
Fellows will play an integral role as a team physician, working closely with Athletics staff to deliver care to athletes in the training room, provide event coverage, and help organize and staff other events.
Fellows are provided one to two half-days per week of protected academic time to prepare for teaching sessions, presentations, research and other scholarly activities. Fellows will also receive teaching in weekly didactics.