LSU Health Baton Rouge Sports Medicine Fellowship
Mission
To provide well-rounded sports medicine professionals who can perform autonomously using the most up-to-date treatment modalities in diverse clinical and athletic settings.
program overview
LSU Football Sidelines
LSU Football Sidelines
Louisiana Marathon
Southern University Football
LSU Women's Basketball
LSU Football Sidelines
SWAC Basketball Tournament
Procedural Training
MSK Ultrasound Training
LSU Sidelines with Mike the Tiger
LSU Football Sidelines
AMSSM Scholarly Activity
Dr. Ankur Verma - Univ. of Illinois PD & Alumni
Sports Med Overseas (WBB trip to Croatia and Greece)
LSU Sidelines-Behind the Scenes
LSU Sidelines
LSU Marching Band
Sportsman’s or Sports Medicine Paradise?
Definately a Sports Medicine Paradise!
And a Program Director's Paradise too!
A Little Fun and Games
A Little More Sports Medicine
BROC Docs
The LSU Health Baton Rouge Sports Medicine Fellowship, formerly located at Baton Rouge General Regional Medical Center, is a 1-year ACGME-accredited fellowship program. Fellows work closely with multi-specialty Sports Medicine preceptors to provide care in a busy Sports Medicine/Orthopedic clinic, two Division I collegiate athletic programs (LSU and Southern University), and two local high school athletic programs.
Scroll to the Training Sites, Faculty, and Fellow tabs below for more information.
Our program is broken down into several longitudinal rotation experiences and provides fellows with ample required ultrasound experiences empowering them with the knowledge needed to perform ultrasound procedures with confidence and proficiency. Fellows are also exposed to regenerative and alternative treatments for musculoskeletal injuries utilizing the most up to date treatment modalities. Our curriculum focuses on hands-on experiences at both collegiate and local high school sporting events as well as clinical work with related subspecialties such as orthopedics, nutrition, and cardiology. Our fellows provide sideline coverage across multiple sports at a variety of competition levels ensuring a diverse experience. This includes LSU home games alongside the LSU Health Emergency Medicine Residency Airway Team. There are mass LSU and surrounding community event coverage opportunities such as the Louisiana Marathon.
There are numerous research opportunities available for fellows with assistance provided by our in-house Research Director who has a doctorate in Exercise Physiology from the LSU School of Kinesiology. Resources available include technical assistance with regulatory compliance and protocol development, statistical analysis, and manuscript drafting and formatting.
Scroll to the Curriculum tab below for more information.
FAQs
- WHAT IS THERE TO DO IN BATON ROUGE? Scroll to the Baton Rouge tab below for links to some of our favorite hot spots.
- WHY JOIN OUR PROGRAM? Scroll to the Benefits tab below for a list of perks.
- HOW DO I APPLY? Scroll to the Apply tab for application requirements.
- WHAT IF I STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? Email us at LSUBRSportsMed@lsuhsc.edu if you don't find answers to your questions on our site.
About Us
Training Sites
The fellowship utilizes several local training sites in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Fellows will get the unique opportunity to work with Louisiana State University (LSU) and Southern University (SU) athletics, and local high schools such as University High with seventeen IHSAA athletic teams and Walker High athletic programs, as well as managing the health of athletes of all ages and levels of participation.
Preceptors
Fellowship Program Leadership

Vincent L. Shaw, MD, ABFM, CAQSM, FAAFP
Program Director, Team Physician
Residency: Baton Rouge General Family Medicine Residency Program
Fellowship: LSU New Orleans School of Medicine Sports Medicine Fellowship
Other: Active Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army Reserve. He serves as a team
physician for Louisiana State University and Southern University.
Matthew Bumgardner, MD, CAQSM
Associate Program Director, LSU Team Physician
Residency: Baton Rouge General’s Family Medicine Program, Chief Resident
Fellowship: Baton Rouge General’s Sports Medicine Program
Other: Member of AMA, AMSSM, AAFP, and Louisiana Association of Family Physicians.
Fellowship Core Faculty
Stephen Etheredge, MD, CAQSM
LSU and University High School Team physician
Residency: Tallahassee Memorial Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program
Fellowship: Baton Rouge General Sports Medicine Fellowship Program
Carey E. Winder, MD
Orthopedic Sports Medicine Faculty
Residency: Tulane School of Medicine
Fellowship: Sports Medicine Fellowship at Knoxville Orthopedic Clinic in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Brent Bankston, MD
Orthopedic Sports Medicine Faculty
Residency: University of South Alabama
Fellowship: Center for Hip and Knee Surgery in Mooresville, Indiana
Micki S. Collins, MS, LAT, ATC
LSU Associate Athletic Director / Director of Sports Medicine
Oversees healthcare for LSU’s 450 student-athletes. Manages the athletic department’s sports medicine team, which includes 25 athletic trainers, more than 10 physicians, massage therapists, chiropractors, and physical therapists.
Other Faculty
Kelechi Akamiro, MD (Sports Medicine, Family Medicine)
Larry “Chip” Bankston, MD (Elbow, Knee, Shoulder, and Sports Medicine Specialist)
Christopher Belleau, MD (Physical Medicine & Rehab)
Brad Culotta, MD (Pediatric and Adolescent Sports Medicine Specialist)
Gregg Davis, PhD (Research)
Robert Easton, MD (Hip and Knee Specialist)
David Ferachi, MD (Spine Specialist)
Mark Field, MD (Elbow, Shoulder, Sports Medicine, and Knee Specialist)
Nathan Hensler, DO, CAQSM (Sports Medicine Specialist, Family Medicine)
Anthony Johnson, II, MD, CAQSM (Sports Medicine, Family Medicine)
David Rabalais, MD (Hip, Knee, Shoulder, and Sports Medicine Specialist)
Catherine Riché, MD (Foot & Ankle Specialist)
Michael Robichaux, MD (Elbow, Hand and Wrist Specialist )
Michael Robinson, MD (Sports Medicine, Family Medicine)
Staff
Marcy Navarre (Fellowship Program Administrator)
Carrie Hebert (Fellowship Scheduling Coordinator)
Fellows


ALUMNI
Class of 2024
Dainon Miles, MD (Emergency Medicine)
Adrian Viñas, MD (Family Medicine)
Class of 2023
Kelechi Akamiro, MD, CAQSM (Family Medicine)
Pratik Patel, MD CAQSM (Family Medicine)
Class of 2022
Nathan Hensler, DO, CAQSM (Family Medicine)
Class of 2021
Anthony V. Johnson, II, MD, CAQSM (Family Medicine)
Hanit Shah, MD, CAQSM (Family Medicine)
Class of 2020
Nicholas Feo, MD, CAQSM (Family Medicine)
Christopher Martin, MD, CAQSM (Internal Medicine)
Class of 2019
Andrew Parks, MD, CAQSM (Family Medicine)
Ankur Verma, DO, CAQSM (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Class of 2018
Matthew Bumgardner, MD, CAQSM (Family Medicine)
Daniel Naul, MD (Family Medicine)
Class of 2017
Tara Bagen, MD, CAQSM (SM Family Medicine)
Brian Williams, MD, CAQSM (SM Family Medicine)
Class of 2016
Donald Carson, DO (Family Medicine)
Lacy Knowles, DO, CAQSM (Family Medicine)
Class of 2015
Jacques Courseault, MD, CAQSM (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Marisa Formica, MD, CAQSM (Family Medicine)
Class of 2014
Scott Grayner, MD, CAQSM (Family Medicine)
Matthew Simmons, MD, CAQSM (Family Medicine)
Class of 2013
Stephen Etheredge, MD, CAQSM (Family Medicine)
Andrew Li-Yung Hing, MD, CAQSM (Family Medicine)
Class of 2012
Neha Chowdhary, MD, CAQSM (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Lisa Jaubert, MD (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Class of 2011
Alyssa Lyon, MD, CAQSM (Emergency Medicine)
Christopher Ramsaran, MD, CAQSM (Family Medicine)
Class of 2010
Brian Harrell, MD, CAQSM (Family Medicine)
Richard Pratt, MD, CAQSM (Pediatrics)
Class of 2009
Brian Leffler, MD, CAQSM (Family Medicine)
Curriculum
The LSU Health Sports Medicine Fellowship includes weekly Sports Medicine Continuity
Clinics, MSK Ultrasound Clinic, O.R. experiences, Orthopedic Pediatrics, and Didactics.
Fellows spend a half day in their specialty continuity clinic each week. Fellows
are given experiences in the following courses.
- Athletics
- Division I Universities (LSU & Southern)
- Walker High School & University High School
- Sideline coverage
- LSU home games with the LSU Emergency Medicine Residency Airway Team
- high school
- Anatomy
- Lower Limb, Abdominal Wall
- Upper Limb, Shoulder & Neck
- APR Thorax, abdominal cavity, cranial cavity, spinal cord
- CAQ Board Review
- Cardiology
- Drug Testing
- Mass Participation (LSU Community Events including the Louisiana Marathon)
- Nutrition
- Orthopedic Subspecialty
- Arthroplasty
- Foot & Ankle
- Hand
- Pediatrics
- Shoulder & Elbow
- Spine
- MSK Radiology
- PM&R
- Physical Therapy / Sports Performance
- Research (see below for more info)
- Sports Psychology
Research
There are numerous research opportunities available for fellows with assistance provided by our in-house Research Director. Resources available to fellows include technical assistance with regulatory compliance and protocol development, statistical analysis, and manuscript drafting/formatting.
- The LSU Athletics Department is currently conducting ongoing research with Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center.
Baton Rouge
Welcome to the "Red Stick"! Located on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge is the capital and second-largest city in Louisiana. With over 300 years of rich history and culture, there's always something for you to do.
LSU Sports
Over two-thirds of Tiger fans tailgate for five or more hours before every home game. Whether they are cooking big pots of jambalaya, playing a little football or socializing with friends, family and even rivals, it's a great time for all that attend!
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- LSU Tailgating
- LSU Football - Tiger Stadium (a.k.a. "Death Valley" to opponents)
- LSU Alex Box Stadium (home of the 2025 LSU Baseball National Champions)
- Pete Maravich Assembly Center (Men's and Woman's Basketball)
Downtown
Come downtown and visit the tallest State Capitol Building in the U.S. or walk a few more blocks and visit the Shaw Center, a center for art, music, dancing, and dining.
Food & Drinks
We'd be absolutely remiss if there we didn't mention the Cajun cuisine that is a huge part of Louisiana culture. But that's not all this city has to offer! There's a diverse mix of everything from Vietnamese to Mediterranean to Mexican, enough to satisfy any foodie out there. Here are a few faves!
Recreation
Known as the "Sportman's Paradise," Louisiana has much to offer in terms of outdoors activity. Come visit one of the many BREC parks for kayaking, fishing, golfing, or running. Or travel an hour outside of the city to surrounding national forests and parks for camping and hiking!
Salary & Benefits
Leave
Vacation
PGY 2 and above - 28 days (including weekends) of non-cumulative vacation leave per year.
Sick
14 days (including weekends) of paid sick leave per year.
Educational Leave
House Officers are permitted five (5) days (including weekends) of educational leave to attend or present at medical meetings.
Maternity / Paternity
To receive paid maternity leave, House Officers must utilize available vacation leave, sick leave, and extended medical leave. Paid and unpaid maternity leave for up to six (6) weeks or extended unpaid maternity leave may be granted as appropriate and as required by applicable law. Under special circumstances and/or as required by applicable law, extended leave without pay may be granted.
Any available sick, and vacation leave will be exhausted concurrently with the extended medical leave.
Military Leave
If called to active duty, House Officers are permitted fifteen (15) days (including weekends) of paid military leave. Additional or other military leave, paid or unpaid, will be granted in accordance with applicable law.
Family Leave
House Officers who have worked for a qualifying state agency for twelve (12) months and 1,250 hours in the previous twelve (12) months, may be eligible for up to twelve (12) weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave in each twelve (12) month period, in accordance with the requirements of the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA). See the FMLA information on the LSUHSC website. https://www.lsuhsc.edu/administration/hrm/relations-fmla.aspx
Any available sick, vacation, extended medical, parental or caregiver leave will be exhausted concurrently with the FMLA designation.
Leave of Absence
A leave of absence may be granted subject to Program Director approval and as may be required by applicable law for illness extending beyond available sick leave and vacation leave; for academic remediation; to address licensing problems; and/or for family or personal emergencies. To the extent that such leave exceeds available vacation and/or sick leave, any leave granted will be without pay. The House Officer will make arrangements to make up missed training with the Program Director in accordance with the requirements of the Board of the effective specialty.
Health Insurance
House Officers are eligible to enroll in the state employees' health insurance or state managed health care options (HMO's etc.) through Employee Benefits (504-568-7780), or LSU Health Sciences Center student/resident health insurance Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc., 235 Highland Drive, Suite 200, Baton Rouge LA 70810, contact: Phone 225-292-3515 or Fax 225-296-3998. If desired, other health insurance may be chosen and must be paid for individually by the House Officer. A House Officer agrees to maintain one of these plans or another plan with equal or better benefits.
Additional information about health insurance plans is available in the Benefits Guide for House Officers.
Disability Insurance
The Graduate Medical Education Office provides the opportunity for House Officers to participate in group Long-term basic disability coverage /insurance. LSU Health Sciences Center provides disability insurance for all residents. Additional personal policies may be purchased at the discretion of House Officers based on their perceived need. Counseling by third-party insurance brokers regarding additional coverage is offered to House Officers.
Malpractice Insurance
House Officers are not provided professional liability coverage under LSA-R.S. 40:1237.1 et seq. when engaging in ANY professional activities outside the scope of the House Officer Program. All professional liability matters should be directed to the Vice Chancellor of Community and Multicultural Affairs (504-568-4810).
Other Insurance
The following other types of other insurance are also available:
Dental
Vision
Accident Protection
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Critical Illness
Long Term Care
Long Term Disability
Identity Theft
Term Life
Additional information about these insurance plans is available in the Benefits Guide for House Officers.
ACGME Extended Medical, Parental, Caregiver Leave:
- Effective July 1st, 2022
- Human Resource Management determines eligibility
- HRMFMLA@lsuhsc.edu should be notified as soon as you are made aware
- FMLA process will help determine eligibility for ACGME
- Program Coordinators track the leave
- ACGME, like FMLA, may run concurrent to the usage of sick + vacation leave
- Allows for up to an additional six (6) weeks of leave + the possibility of one (1) week personal leave
- Eligibility is only one(1) time per program
- ACGME can be taken in a lump sum, segment of time or intermittently
- ACGME can be designated by Human Resource Management and does not require a House Officer to request
- *Sick leave may be used for a House Officer or immediate family member defined as a spouse, parent, or child of the House Officer*
Retirement
Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code allows employees of government and non-profit agencies to participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan. All house officers are eligible to participate in the Louisiana Deferred Compensation Program in lieu of Social Security. When choosing this option, 7.5% of the house officer’s gross monthly income is deducted pre-tax for contribution to Louisiana Deferred Compensation. Upon exiting state service, the balance may be withdrawn, without penalty, or transferred to another retirement account. House Officers default to Social Security but have the option of enrolling in the Deferred Comp plan in lieu of Social Security.
House Staff Association
The mission of the LSUHSC New Orleans Housestaff Association is to advocate for all members of the house staff. The association protects the rights of all house staff and ensures that they are represented in institutional and administrative decisions. All house officers are invited to join.
2025-2026 House Officer Pay Scale
July 1 2025 - December 31 2025
Annual | Monthly | Semi-Monthly | Hourly | |
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HO 1 | $60,241.00 | $5,020.08 | $2,510.04 | $20.63 |
HO 2 | $62,222.00 | $5,185.17 | $2,592.58 | $21.31 |
HO 3 | $64,290.00 | $5,357.50 | $2,678.75 | $22.02 |
HO 4 | $66,975.00 | $5,581.25 | $2,790.63 | $22.94 |
HO 5 | $69,979.00 | $5,831.58 | $2,915.79 | $23.97 |
HO 6 | $72,320.00 | $6,026.67 | $3,013.33 | $24.77 |
HO 7 | $72,320.00 | $6,026.67 | $3,013.33 | $24.77 |
2025-2026 House Officer Pay Scale
January 1 2026 - June 30 2026
Annual | Monthly | Semi-Monthly | Hourly | |
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HO 1 | $61,867.00 | $5,155.58 | $2,577.79 | $21.19 |
HO 2 | $64,129.00 | $5,344.08 | $2,672.04 | $21.96 |
HO 3 | $66,293.00 | $5,524.42 | $2,762.21 | $22.70 |
HO 4 | $69,067.00 | $5,755.58 | $2,877.79 | $23.65 |
HO 5 | $72,318.00 | $6,026.50 | $3,013.25 | $24.77 |
HO 6 | $74,910.00 | $6,242.50 | $3,121.25 | $25.65 |
HO 7 | $74,910.00 | $6,242.50 | $3,121.25 | $25.65 |
To Apply
Interested applicants can upload their application in Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) between July 2, 2025 – July 15, 2025 to be considered for the Sports Medicine Fellowship Match in January. We require passing scores on Step 1, Step 2, CS and CK exams prior to the MATCH.
Applicants must have completed a residency in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Pediatrics. We do not accept IMGs with a J1 or H1-B visas. All interested applicants will need to complete the application through ERAS, consisting of the following:
- ERAS Application
- Photograph
- Personal Statement
- Medical School Transcript
- Program Director LOR
- USMLE or COMLEX scores report
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
Applicants are judged on academic qualifications, clinical ability and preparedness, communication skills, and personal qualities such as motivation and integrity. Our resident selection criteria conform to the guidelines of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) outlined in the ACGME Institutional Requirements. Our program does not discriminate with regard to sex, age, religion, color, national origin, disability or veteran status.
All house staff must meet and maintain the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners requirements for a permit/intern card for physicians in training or unrestricted medical license.
Contact Us
Please email LSUBRSportsMed@lsuhsc.edu with questions.