Tyson Schwab, MD, sits down with Christopher Gee, MD, to discuss his journey to become a sports medicine physician. As a member of the teaching faculty at University Hospital, Dr. Gee educates resident physicians, fellows, and medical students through clinical teaching rounds and structured didactic sessions.

Dr. Gee is a Team Physician for the U.S. Speedskating Team and serves as the Medical Director for the NHL’s Utah Mammoth. He has accompanied Team USA to the Olympic Games, provided medical support for the Tour of Utah, and serves as Medical Director for the Salt Lake City Marathon. In addition, he is the attending team physician for Copper Hills High School and the Chief Medical Officer for the Nitro Circus World Games and the Dew Tour Summer and Winter competitions

Topics discussed include:

·       Working with elite/professional athletes

·       Services for High School and Professional Sports Partnerships

·       Off season training

·       The role of a sports medicine physician

·       Multidisciplinary care – sports medicine collaboration with other specialties like nutritionists, physical therapists, strength coaches, orthopedics, etc.

·       Rehab protocols

·       Return-to-play decisions

·       Advancements and technologies supporting athletes, ultrasound and PRP

·       Research and CME