Mission Statement
Vanderbilt sports medicine is committed to providing the highest quality healthcare and wellness assistance to Vanderbilt student-athletes. Utilizing a team approach, Vanderbilt sports medicine is able to deliver optimal care in the prevention of injuries, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of our student athletes. Our goal is to be the gold standard for sports medicine within the intercollegiate athletic setting.
Medical Model
To assure sound, autonomous healthcare, Vanderbilt athletic trainers and team physicians are employed through Vanderbilt University Medical Center. As hospital employees, Vanderbilt sports medicine has intimate access to the expansive resources of Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Located three blocks away, Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a Level I Trauma Center, and the largest medical center in Tennessee.