# Become Certified

> Explore Gymnastics Medicine medical provider certification, course requirements, and our certified provider directory.

## Gymnastics Medicine Medical Provider Certification
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## Certification Process

## Details

Gymnastics Medicine is now offering an online certification for current licensed medical providers. If you are a health care provider looking to enhance your gymnastics expertise and be a part of the gymnastics community then our expert-led certification course is for you!

Suitable for a range of health care providers, the Gymnastics Medicine certification offers comprehensive lectures, literature reviews, and endless resources to guide your treatment of gymnasts. Start your Perfect 10 Steps to becoming a Gymnastics Medicine Certified Medical Provider today!

See the course page for current enrollment dates and availability.

Questions about the certification process? Please email us at: [certification@gymnasticsmedicine.org](mailto:certification@gymnasticsmedicine.org)

## Benefits
Once you are certified, your **benefits include** :
- Being listed on our website as an approved Gymnastics Medicine provider.
- Having the ability to join focus groups and research projects related to Gymnastics Medicine.
- Receiving a discounted rate at our annual symposium.
- Being able to join a private Facebook group to review case studies and discuss interesting findings.
- Being featured in a Gymnastics Medicine social media post with your photo and bio.
- Attending a special reception for medical providers at the annual lecture.
- Joining a bi-annual virtual get-together to discuss cases, network, and socialize.
- And most importantly – being a part of the Gymnastics Medicine community and helping to make the sport safer for everyone!

_CEU is available for this certification course, however please check with your state and license for your specific requirements and categories._

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### Perfect 10 steps to becoming Gymnastics Medicine certified:

**Step 1** : **Journal reading**  
Read 5 prescribed journal articles.  
Write 2-6 sentences about each article, describing how you will integrate the information learned into your clinical practice.

**Step 2: Lecture videos**  
Watch 5 Gymnastics Medicine: Education and Research lecture videos.  
Write 2-6 sentences summarizing each presentation, and describing how you will integrate the information into your clinical practice.

**Step 3: Essay**  
Write a 150-300 word essay detailing why you want to be a certified Gymnastics Medicine provider, along with what you hope to contribute and gain from membership.

**Step 4: Letter of recommendation**  
Submit a letter of recommendation from a parent of a gymnast or gymnastics coach/club owner endorsing you as an applicant.

**Step 5: Current CV**  
Provide a current CV.

**Step 6: Current Medical License**  
Provide a current Medical License.

**Step 7: Current Certification by USAG medical OR FIG/national governing body and Safe Sport certification**  
Provide current NGB medical certification and proof of Safe Sport completion.

**Step 8: Interview**  
An interview may be requested upon review of your application.

**Step 9: Fee**  
Submit your fee for the year.

**Step 10: Recertification**  
Please provide 3-5 examples of gymnastics medical coverage, education material, or other forms of gymnastics based work.

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## Find a certified specialist

Explore our directory of certified medical providers by name, specialty, or practice location.

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## Contact
- Email: info@gymnasticsmedicine.org
- Web: https://gymnasticsmedicine.org