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Mission
The Sports Medicine Club at UCI (SMED) educates about sports medicine and its associated skills and professions by providing interactive workshops, guest speakers, on- and off-campus volunteering opportunities, and an introduction to the UCI Sports Performance Internship. All meetings and activities provide insight about this multifaceted field that includes but is not limited to pre-health careers, nutrition, psychology, physical therapy, and athletic training. SMED acts as a nexus between learning and socializing with its emphasis on establishing a UCI community bonded by a willingness to help others and passion for athletics. All activities organized by SMED will abide by this purpose.

Membership Benefits
General members have access to volunteering opportunities and events that provide interactive experience in sports medicine fields, such as an observership with the UCI Sports Performance Internship, shadowing with MANKIND Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, and medical volunteering at local marathons. Active members may obtain a complimentary Sports Medicine Club cord upon their graduation from UCI.