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Robert G. Hosey, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, with a joint appointment in the Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. He has served as the head team physician for UK Athletics since 1998 and is a key leader in the institution's sports medicine programs.
His clinical and academic work centers on primary care sports medicine, with a strong emphasis on athlete health, injury prevention, and interdisciplinary care. He directs the Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship and serves as Associate Director of Athletic Medicine, shaping the next generation of sports medicine professionals.
Hosey has received national recognition for his contributions, including the 2022 SEC Team Physician of the Year award, which honors exceptional service to collegiate athletes and the sports medicine community. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and holds certifications from the American Board of Family Medicine and the Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine.
- 2022 SEC Team Physician of the Year
- Fellow, American College of Sports Medicine (2006)
Dr. Hosey plays a vital role in mentoring fellows and medical trainees, overseeing the sports medicine fellowship program, and collaborating with athletic trainers and orthopaedic specialists. His leadership was particularly evident during the COVID-19 pandemic, where he helped guide athletic health protocols with a focus on student-athlete safety. While no specific research grants are mentioned, his work bridges clinical practice, education, and service in a high-performance athletic environment.
He is actively involved in the clinical operations at UK Sports Medicine, including the Walk-in Clinic at Turfland, where he sees patients and supervises trainees. His team is frequently praised for compassionate, thorough, and patient-centered care, contributing to high patient satisfaction scores.
