George A. Wade, MD, Emeritus
Founder, ISMI

Dr. Wade is the founder of Idaho Sports Medicine Institute. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan, where he was an All-American in track. In 1978 after completing a fellowship in sports medicine at the Kerlan-Jobe Clinic in California, Dr. Wade came to Boise realizing a lifelong dream of starting a sports medicine clinic. He has served as the team physician for Boise State University since 1979. Dr. Wade is an advocate for youth and athletics. He is a backcountry skier, rafter and kayaker and enjoys spending time with his son, who is an outstanding kayaker.

  • Undergrad: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
  • Medical School: University of Tennessee, Memphis, TN
  • Internship: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
  • Residency/Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
  • Residency/Orthopedic Surgery: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
  • Fellowship/Sports Medicine: Kerlan-Jobe Clinic, Los Angeles, CA

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