Northwell Sports Medicine Fellowship

Overview

Northwell Health offers a comprehensive ACGME-certified, one-year fellowship program in Sports Medicine that accepts two fellows per year. Just minutes from New York City, the program offers many educational programs and experiences for its fellows.

Currently, our fellows rotate at Sports Medicine offices in Manhattan, Queens and Long Island. The continuity sports medicine office is located in Garden City, NY. There is also an opportunity to travel to Boca Raton, FL and rotate with physicians performing cutting-edge regenerative therapies such as fat grafts and use of stem cells.

Fellows have the opportunity to provide coverage for the NBA, NHL, NLL, NCAA Division I, II and III teams, USA Boxing, Muay Thai matches, the New York City Marathon, IRONMAN, and much more.

Our program has a strong focus on teaching musculoskeletal ultrasound for diagnostic and therapeutic applications. We have two ultrasound machines in the office as well as a portable ultrasound machine. We provide continuing medical education activities including intensive cadaveric musculoskeletal ultrasound and injection courses.

Application process

Applicants interested in the sports medicine training program at North Shore University Hospital should apply through the electronic residency application service (ERAS), which allows applications starting July 15.

Program Code: 1163512007

Essential application information includes:

Common application form
Curriculum vitae
USMLE or COMLEX transcript
Medical school transcript
Personal statement
Two (2) letters of recommendation
ECFMG Status Report, if applicable

At this time, fellowship applicants are required to have their primary board certification/eligibility in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine or Internal Medicine and have demonstrated a strong interest in Sports Medicine.

Contact Information

Program Coordinator: Sandie Luciano

Email: sluciano@northwell.edu

Phone: (516) 562-2925

Program Details

Training Locations

Northwell Health Orthopaedic Institute – Garden City, NY
Northwell Health North Shore University Hospital – Manhasset, NY
New York Bone & Joint Specialists – Manhattan, NY
Orthopaedic Associates of Manhasset – Great Neck, NY
Nassim Sports Medicine – Flushing, NY
Optum Orthopedics and Sports Medicine – Lake Success, NY

Team Coverage

Professional

New York Islanders
New York Riptide
Long Island Nets

Collegiate

Wagner College (Division I)
Queens College (Division II)
Farmingdale State College (Division III)

High School

Freeport High School
Lawrence High School
Baldwin High School

Event Coverage

NYC Marathon
IRONMAN
NYC Triathlon
Tough Mudder
USA Boxing
Muay Thai

Curriculum

Physiology and biomechanics
Principles of nutrition
Effects of performance and competition
Team physician and training room principles
Injury prevention
Pre-participation evaluation
Exercise prescription
Rehabilitation and physical therapy
Management of acute and chronic illness and injuries

Meet Our Leaders

Dr. Victor Huang is board-certified in Sports Medicine and Emergency Medicine. He is the Program Director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship and an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Northwell Health. Dr. Huang graduated from the University of Florida College of Medicine. He completed a residency in Emergency Medicine and a fellowship in Sports Medicine at Northwell Health. He is a physician for the NHL’s New York Islanders and the NBA G-League’s Long Island Nets. He is a Team Captain for the NYC Marathon and NYRR races. His experience in working with athletes also includes St. John’s University, Queens College and Farmingdale State College on the collegiate level and several high school teams. He has also worked as a physician for IRONMAN, NYC Triathlon, Tough Mudder and USA Boxing. Dr. Huang frequently lectures on Sports Medicine and Emergency Medicine. He has written several articles in peer-reviewed journals and chapters in medical textbooks. He teaches several workshops throughout the year to attending physicians, fellows, residents and medical students. At Northwell Health, he sees patients both in the Sports Medicine office as well as in the Emergency Department. He is specialized in providing non-operative orthopedic management including fracture care, diagnostic and therapeutic musculoskeletal ultrasound and regenerative medicine. He performs ultrasound-guided injections including platelet rich plasma (PRP), prolotherapy, corticosteroid, and hyaluronic acid (HA).

Dr. Philipp Underwood is triple board-certified in Sports Medicine, Emergency Medicine and Family Medicine. He is the Associate Program Director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship and an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Northwell Health. Dr. Underwood graduated from St. George’s University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in Family Medicine at Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center and in Emergency Medicine at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. He started the Northwell Sports Medicine fellowship in 2009 and served as the Program Director for over a decade. He is a Lieutenant Colonel and Flight Surgeon in the Air Force National Guard. Dr. Underwood has been a physician consultant for the NHL’s New York Islanders since 2014. He has worked with the National Basketball Association for several years. He has given multiple presentations at national meetings and written multiple textbook chapters on Sports Medicine. At Northwell Health, he sees patients both in the Sports Medicine office as well as in the Emergency Department. He is specialized in providing non-operative orthopedic management including fracture care, diagnostic and therapeutic musculoskeletal ultrasound and regenerative medicine. He performs ultrasound-guided injections including platelet rich plasma (PRP), prolotherapy, corticosteroid, and hyaluronic acid (HA).