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Keeping Everyone in the Game: The Broad Scope of Sports Medicine with Dr. Jim Barrett and Dr. Thomas Owens (S2:EP3:PART ONE)

May 14, 2025 • Oklahoma Academy of Family Physicians • Season 2 • Episode 3

In the first part of this episode, Dr. Jim Barrett reflects on his trailblazing career in sports medicine, including his vision for the OU Sports Medicine Fellowship and the program's significant milestones. Dr. Thomas Owens shares his journey as a lifelong OU trainee and now a faculty member shaping the future of the field. Together, they discuss the true scope of sports medicine within family medicine and highlight its impact beyond professional athletes, focusing on how care is tailored for people of all ages and activity levels.