The journey to sport medicine with Kevin Mullins, M.D.

In this week's episode of the Spine & Nerve podcast, we sit down with Dr. Kevin Mullins. Dr. Mullins joins the podcast to discuss the journey of becoming a sports medicine physician, specifically focusing on what drove Dr. Mullins into this area of expertise and his tips to the next generation of physicians Listen in as the doctors discuss: - Why physical medicine and rehabilitation as a primary specialty? - How did Dr. Mullins decide to sub-specialize and which fellowship to peruse? - What advice does Dr. Mullins give to medical students and residents trying to find their way towards a fulfilling career? Dr. Mullins's bio: Dr. Kevin Mullins is a Sports Medicine Physician at the University is California, Davis. He is originally from Central California where he graduated as a salutatorian while playing varsity basketball at Buchanan High School. He then matriculated into the University of California, Davis, completing his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Biology with Dean’s List Honors in 2011, as well as a minor in African-American Studies. He remained at UC Davis for his medical degree and was awarded the Sacramento Newspaper 30 Under 30 Award for his community engagement as Chapter President of the Student National Medical Association and Co-Director for the Imani Healthcare Clinic. Upon graduation in 2015, Dr. Mullins was selected as Medical Student of the Year by the Departments of Neurology and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Dr. Mullins remained at UC Davis for his PGY-1 internship year, where he completed a combined medical/surgical training program. Dr. Mullins continued residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at UC Davis, where he achieved the honors of being named Electrodiagnostic Resident of the Year as a PGY-2, and later served as a PGY-4 Chief Resident until graduation in 2019. He covered the California International Marathon event for 4 years, leading as a team captain in his final year of the race. Dr. Mullins then completed his Sports Medicine Fellowship at Stanford University, where he worked as a team physician providing sideline coverage for several NCAA Division 1 teams. He also provided care for local junior college (CCCAA) and Division 2 athletes. Dr. Mullins has also gained experience working with professional level athletes from a wide variety of sports. Dr. Mullins is a published author in an academic journal and has given several poster presentations at national conferences including ACSM and AMSSM, as well as at training events including the Annual Team Physician Course. Dr. Mullins has presented for multiple grand rounds, journal clubs, residency lectures and workshops. He is involved in mentoring high school students and educating medical students, and led in the teaching of a weekly Orthopaedic lecture series on the Stanford University undergraduate campus. His clinical interests include motion analysis development, virtual care and ultrasound guided procedures. This podcast is for information and educational purposes only, it is not meant to be medical or career advice. If anything discussed may pertain to you, please seek council with your healthcare provider. The views expressed are those of the individuals expressing them, the may not represent the views of Spine & Nerve.