<p>Hello,</p>
<p>I was just wondering what the difference was between being a Sports medicine Physician and an Athletic trainer. The only thing that i know is that Athletic trainers don't have to go to med school, but sports medicine physicians do. What is the difference in their scope of practice? What do they do?</p>
<p>Markyang27 - the Bureau of Labor Statistics has information on Athletic Trainer and comparison with other positions such as Sports Medicine Physician. First link - athletic trainer, second link comparison of other professions. Hope this helps.</p>
<p>[Athletic</a> Trainers : Occupational Outlook Handbook : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics](<a href=“http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/athletic-trainers.htm]Athletic”>http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/athletic-trainers.htm)</p>
<p>[Athletic</a> Trainers : Occupational Outlook Handbook : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics](<a href=“http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/athletic-trainers.htm#tab-7]Athletic”>http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/athletic-trainers.htm#tab-7)</p>