SPORT PHYSIOTHERAPY FELLOWSHIP
ALLAN MCGAVIN SPORTS MEDICINE CLINIC & VANCOUVER WHITECAPS FC
The Allan McGavin Sports Medicine Clinic, British Columbia’s most established sport and exercise medicine centre, has partnered with the Vancouver Whitecaps to offer a joint one-year fellowship. The fellowship is designed to create a collaborative and comprehensive orthopaedic and sport physiotherapy learning and work experience. Come join our group as we pave the way forward in sports physiotherapy.
Fellowship Details:
• 1-year term (August 1st 2023– August 1st 2024)
• 20 hours weekly on-field and training room coverage for Vancouver Whitecaps Academy U19 team
• Additional hours assisting the athletic therapist with Whitecaps FC2 in the MLS Next Pro League
• 15-18 weekly clinical hours at Allan McGavin Sports Medicine Clinic – Chan Gunn Pavilion (UBC campus)
• Research opportunity in sport/orthopaedic physiotherapy
• Weekly mentorship by SPC Diploma holder
• Weekly collaborative sports medicine education rounds (sports medicine physician, orthopaedic surgeon, radiologist, physiotherapist, physiatrist)
• Further education opportunities in conjunction with the sport and exercise medicine fellow (physician)
• Other sport coverage/on-field opportunities to fulfill SPC Certificate or Diploma required hours (rugby, hockey, basketball, etc.)
• Opportunities with multi-sport games and medical coverage for events (cycling races, marathon, etc.)
Required by Start Date:
• Must be a registered physiotherapist with the College of Physical Therapists of BC, including valid professional liability insurance
• Must obtain a Criminal Record Vulnerable Sector Check
How to Apply:
Please email the following by April 15th 2023 to Kevin Valcke kevin@allanmcgavinphysio.com
• Cover letter/Letter of Intent
• An updated CV or Resume
• All levels of experience, including new grads, are welcome to apply
