Marcia Faustin, MD, FAAFP, shares her journey into family and sports medicine, inspired by her own experiences as an athlete. She talks with host Emily Holwick in observance of Women in Medicine month in September.

Dr. Faustin is co-head team physician for the USA Gymnastics Women's National Team and a family physician specializing in sports medicine. She shares her journey from her undergraduate years at Loyola University Chicago, where she was inspired to pursue a career in sports medicine, to her current roles at the University of California, Davis Medical Center, UC Davis Athletics and USA Gymnastics.

She discusses her passion for the intersection of mental and physical health, her experiences with elite athletes such as Olympic medalist Sunni Lee and Simone Biles, and the importance of mentorship and representation in medicine.

Dr. Faustin also provides valuable advice for aspiring sports medicine practitioners and reflects on her memorable moments from the Paris Olympics.

Related Resources

• Sports Medicine. | AAFP CME
• Sports Injury Prevention | AAFP
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• Olympics a Golden Opportunity for Sports Medicine Doc | Family Doc Focus (aafp.org)

Topics

• 00:00 Introduction to Inside Family Medicine
• 00:12 Meet Dr. Marcy Faustin
• 01:01 Journey into Family and Sports Medicine
• 01:43 Role with USA Gymnastics
• 03:08 Handling Pressure and Patient Care
• 04:40 Guiding Elite Athletes Through Health Challenges
• 06:39 Mental Health in Sports Medicine
• 9:35 Inspiring Future Physicians
• 12:15 Memorable Moments from the Olympics
• 13:33 Closing Remarks and Future Plans

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