Akron Children’s is a pediatric teaching hospital of the Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), offering several subspecialty fellowship training programs, as well as training for pediatric, family practice and pediatric orthopedic surgery residents.
Akron Children's offers 4th year rotations in a variety of specialty areas, including medical and surgical. We believe we can be a key part of your educational experience, whether your future patient care plans include children, adults or both.
Akron Children’s partners with nearly 50 nursing schools, providing almost 2,000 clinical, preceptorship and observation experiences for nursing students. Supported programs include practical nursing, diploma nursing, associate, baccalaureate, master and doctoral nursing programs.
From medical laboratory students to shadowing experiences, internships and more, Akron Children's is committed to extending educational opportunities to other key members of the healthcare team.
This fellowship works with these departments and clinics:
Our 1-year, ACGME accredited primary care sports medicine fellowship program gives you experience in treating a high volume of athletes of all ages. Our program was the first of its kind at a children's hospital, and exposes you to a range of diagnostic and treatment options, including digital radiology, motion analysis videography, sports physical therapy and pediatric orthopedics.
Our goal is to ensure you become proficient in all aspects within the field of sports medicine. Our curriculum provides numerous clinical and educational opportunities in on-the-field assessment of injuries, evaluation of overuse and traumatic injuries in the clinic setting, rehabilitation principles, and injury prevention.
“The autonomy with guidance that is provided by the attendings allowed me to develop management plans and build strong relationships with my patients and their families. The support team of APPs, social workers, psychologists, pharmacists, nurse clinicians (and many more) are also very invested in the education of the fellows, and this team really does make the sometimes long hours more enjoyable as we are finding our way through fellowship.”
— Matthew Henderson, MD, Hematology-Oncology Fellowship
Our sports medicine center is located in the heart of downtown Akron and overlooks the AA Akron Rubber Ducks Baseball Park. Sports fans can also find plenty of sporting events within 40 miles, including the Cleveland Guardians, Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Browns, and college teams from the University of Akron and Kent State University. Pittsburgh and Columbus are within a 2-hour drive.
Our program offers:
You must meet the following criteria to apply for our pediatric primary care sports medicine fellowship program:
Selected applicants will be interviewed in October and November.
Zaid Khatib, MD
Director, Sports Medicine Fellowship
Akron Children's Sports Medicine, Boardman
Leonard J. Fisher Family Building
6505 Market Street, Building A
Boardman, 44512
Phone: 330-746-8071
Email: ZKhatib@akronchildrens.org
or:
Jamie Prock
Fellowship Program Coordinator
jprock@akronchildrens.org
(Effective July 1, 2025)
PL-4 – $75,794
PL-5 – $77,309
PL-6 -- $78,856
House offices are granted 3 weeks of vacation or 15 customary working days.
Fellows are entitled to 5 days of conference time each year for medical conventions and courses outside the hospital.
Fellows are provided $1,500 annually for use toward medical-related journals or books, conferences, and license renewals.
The Department of Pediatrics encourages and supports investigator-initiated research by subspecialty fellows. Therefore, the Department supports research-related travel when the fellow is in good academic and professional standing, and when prior written approval of the program director is documented. All hospital policies relating to travel must be followed.
Although the policy relates to presentation at a national forum, requests for support for presentation at a regional forum are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Additionally, funding may be available to offset costs for professional conferences (travel, lodging, registration, meals) if not presenting scholarly activity.
Professional liability insurance is provided by the hospital.
Fellows, and their dependents, are eligible to enroll in the hospital’s health, dental, and vision insurance programs. Costs are shared between the fellow and the hospital. Benefits are available immediately.
Fellows may participate in the Hospital’s 403(b) Plan from their date of hire. Match dollars are not available to fellows.
Fellows are required to obtain an Ohio State Medical License and DEA certificate prior to beginning training.
A key access card for convenient parking is provided at no charge.
One embroidered lab coat is provided, if desired.
Fellows are given $70 every week for use in the hospital cafeteria.
The hospital provides reimbursement for initial relocation expenses, up to $1,000, subject to current tax laws.
Akron Children’s is a tobacco-free healthcare system. Prospective employees who test positive for nicotine will have their offer of employment rescinded and will not be permitted to start work.
Akron Children‘s Anywhere is designed to be your “go-to app” for managing your child‘s health. It provides tools for finding a primary care doctor or specialist, finding locations and directions, and making everyday health decisions as well as giving you quick, secure access to MyChart and other tools. And when your child needs care, the renowned experts at Akron Children‘s are just one tap away.
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