Sports Medicine: Study Guide and Review for Boards

The leading comprehensive and concise study guide for the Sports Medicine CAQ exam―fully updated and expanded for today’s clinician. 

Building on the success of its previous editions, this trusted resource continues to set the standard for high-yield, evidence-based exam preparation. Carefully curated by expert clinicians and educators and aligned with the latest CAQ test blueprint, the book retains its efficient, outline-based format for focused, time-conscious review.

Organized to mirror exam content and weighted to reflect topic emphasis, the text spans five major sections: General Topics; Health Promotion and Injury Prevention; Diagnosis and Treatment of Sports Injuries and Conditions; Hot Topics in Sports Medicine; and Study Questions. The extensively developed diagnosis and treatment section addresses musculoskeletal, medical, neurological, and psychological conditions, alongside core topics in exercise physiology, biomechanics, and care of special populations.

This new edition integrates the latest evidence in sports science and clinical practice, including a new chapter on the transgender athlete and expanded content reflecting emerging trends in the field. The new edition features more than 270 new board-style questions with detailed rationales―plus additional online-only content―to reinforce learning, strengthen clinical reasoning, and build exam-ready confidence. Led by new editors Jason L. Zaremski and Christopher W. McMullen, this edition delivers the clarity, structure, and depth needed for certification success and real-world practice. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers.

New to the Fourth Edition:

• New chapter on the transgender athlete
• Expanded evidence‑based content reflecting updated CAQ test blueprint topics 
• New and updated practice questions with detailed rationales (270+ total) 
• Additional questions provided for every chapter to strengthen knowledge retention
• Updated content on physician wellness in sports medicine
• New editorial leadership bringing fresh clinical and academic perspectives

Key Features:

• Comprehensive, exam-focused coverage of all topics tested on the Sports Medicine CAQ examination
• Blueprint-aligned organization with content weighted to reflect exam emphasis
• Streamlined outline format for efficient, targeted study and rapid review
• Extensive diagnosis and treatment section spanning musculoskeletal, medical, neurological, and psychological conditions
• Over 100 figures and tables to reinforce key concepts and enhance retention
• Full-length practice exam with complete answers and robust rationales for improved clinical reasoning

Dr. Jason Zaremski is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine. He currently assumes the role of Chief of Sports Medicine, was the Associate Program Director of the PM&R Residency from 2023-2025, is the Medical Director of the PM&R Clinics, and is a Clinical Professor at the University of Florida Department of PM&R. He was the Co-Medical Director of the University of Florida Adolescent and High School Sports Medicine Outreach Program from 2012-2022.  He is active member in the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, American Academy of PM&R, and the American College of Sports Medicine as well is a Fellow in all 3 societies (one of only 5 Physiatrists in the United States that is a fellow in all 3 societies as of 2024). He was an elected member of the board of directors of the American Medical Society of Sports Medicine (AMSSM) from 2019-2023. Dr Zaremski is part of the Faculty for the University of Florida Primary Care Sports Medicine fellowship. Further, he was the Head Medical Officer for the World Baseball Softball Confederation U18 Baseball World Cup in September 2022, is a team physician for the Team USA U17 Women’s Soccer team, and was a Team Physician for Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics Games. He is also the Medical Lead and Clinical Liaison for UF Health in their partnership with the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee.