Sports Medicine
Fellowship Overview
Eisenhower Health participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) to provide the opportunity for applicants to consider selection options. The program director(s) and staff evaluate the qualifications of all applicants to the programs before deciding who will be offered positions.
Program Curriculum
The Eisenhower Health primary care sports medicine fellowship is a one-year program providing two residency-trained physicians “additional experience and education for those physicians interested in specializing in the ever expanding field of sports medicine.” We offer a broad range of clinical experiences and didactic education that will prepare the fellow for an unlimited and successful career in sports medicine.
Clinical Experience
You will have diverse exposure to active people and athletes of all ages and abilities across a wide spectrum of injuries and illnesses. You will also develop your expertise in diagnosing and managing medical illnesses and injuries related to sports and exercise.
- Pre-participation Exams (PPE)
- Injury prevention and treatment
- Exercise prescription
- Management of acute and chronic illness and injury
- Rehabilitation treatments and plans
- Team coverage: high school football teams; junior college sports at College of the Desert
- Mass event coverage: San Diego Rock and Roll Marathon
- Professional sporting event coverage: PGA, ATP, LPGA, WTA
- MSK Ultrasound training
Clinical time for the fellow includes the following:
- One clinic per week as sports medicine provider at College of the Desert Sports Medicine
- One half-day per week of primary care clinic
- Three half-days with sports medicine faculty
- Office time with our sports orthopedists team
- Office time with several orthopedic sub-specialists, physical therapists, exercise physiologists, musculoskeletal radiologists, strength and conditioning specialists and others
- Weekly training rooms at colleges and high schools and game coverage
Didactic opportunities
The fellows’ clinical experience is supplemented by highly structured weekly didactic sessions with the largest consortium of Sports Medicine Fellow in the county a UC San Diego. These sessions includes sports medicine and orthopedic lectures, anatomy lab, and MSK Ultrasound training. Local monthly journal clubs and dedicated research time round out the educational experience. They will also take an active role in teaching medical students and residents and are expected to attend and present at national sports medicine conferences.
Leadership & Faculty
Tailor, Rajiv, MD
Professional Details
Primary Specialty: Family Medicine*, Sports Medicine*
Years in Practice: 7 years
Years on Staff: 8 years
Languages: English
Professional Education
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Residency: Sacred Heart Hospital
Fellowship: Eisenhower Medical Center
Board Certification
American Board of Family Medicine/Sports Med.
American Board of Family Medicine
* Indicates Board Certified Specialty
Message From Program Director
Welcome to the Eisenhower Health Sports Medicine Fellowship Program and thank you for your interest in joining us.
We are proud to offer a comprehensive and enriching training experience that combines clinical excellence, procedural expertise, and meaningful exposure to a wide range of patient populations—from local high school athletes to professional teams, weekend warriors, and individuals across the full spectrum of nonsurgical orthopedic care.
Our fellowship is designed for physicians who are passionate about musculoskeletal and sports-related medicine and are ready to take their clinical and procedural skills to the next level. Fellows benefit from immersive experiences in sports coverage, advanced diagnostics, and a growing range of innovative interventional procedures. With access to multiple ultrasound units and hands-on training, fellows develop strong competency in musculoskeletal imaging and guided injections.
In addition to our hands-on clinical and procedural training, fellows benefit from participation in the University of California San Diego (UCSD) Sports Medicine Consortium, a regional collaboration that enhances the academic experience. This partnership offers access to weekly didactic sessions covering a broad range of core sports medicine topics, along with a structured ultrasound curriculum that culminates in certification in musculoskeletal diagnostics and image-guided procedures. These sessions complement the clinical experience and support strong preparation for the Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Sports Medicine.
What truly sets our program apart is the supportive, collaborative culture cultivated by our diverse and experienced faculty. We are deeply committed to mentorship, interprofessional teamwork, and lifelong learning. Our goal is to shape confident, compassionate sports medicine physicians who are ready to make a lasting impact—whether in clinical practice, on the sidelines, or in advancing the field. We invite you to explore all that Eisenhower Health has to offer and look forward to the possibility of supporting your journey in sports medicine.
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