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Sports Medicine 340 athletes went through pre-participation exams prior to the start of their respective seasons. These exams include review of current injury status, coordination of physician visits when necessary, and any further testing deemed appropriate by team physicians. Neuropsychological baseline tests were performed on all new first-year and junior student-athletes. Since injuries occur in varying complexity, each injury must be thoroughly evaluated to determine the severity, how it will affect sport participation and need for referral to other medical professionals. 206 medical referrals resulted in a physician office visit. 65 in-house clinic opportunities were available for an athlete to see a physician on campus. 507 medical appointments were completed on campus-free of charge to the student athlete. This is of great value due to the cost savings from not having co-pay responsibilities, no bills generated to insurance and the secondary insurance policy and less time and travel required by student-athlete and sports medicine staff. 950 Physical Therapy evaluations and rehabilitation appointments were performed during the 2015-2016 academic year. 143 injury prevention screenings were performed in an effort to reduce the number of significant injuries sustained by athletes. Team physicians, which include all specialty areas of care, rotate through the Sports Medicine facility on a weekly basis to provide pro bono work at a conservative value of greater than $100,000 per year. To insure optimum communication and continuum of care, each athlete is accompanied by a member of the sports medicine staff to his/her appointment with team physicians and specialists. Sports Medicine continues to attract quality students who have an interest in pursuing careers in the medical and allied health fields and help prepare them for successful admission into MD, DO, PA, PT and RN/NP post graduate schools.