PlaySafe Cardiac Physicals

The UCSF Playsafe Sports Medicine Program provides free sports physicals with cardiac screening every spring for high school student-athletes. This comprehensive exam can find underlying medical and orthopedic abnormalities and can even help prevent sudden cardiac death. Details on the Spring 2025 event will be coming soon.

 

For High School Students (Expected graduation 2026-2030)

  • Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email that has two forms attached.  These forms need to be signed by a parent/legal guardian for any student-athlete under the age of 18 years old.
  • You must bring these signed documents with you on the day of the event.
  • These physicals are free of charge
  • The sports physical and cardiac screening will require the student-athlete to move through multiple stations which will include a Vitals Exam, a Medical Exam, and Orthopedic Exam, and a Cardiac Exam.
  • We request that parents/guardians wait for thier child in the designated waiting areas while they complete their physical.
  • This a screening exam for the student to be able to participate in athletics.
  • Note: If your child is currently being treated for a significant medical, cardiac, or orthopedic condition, we recommened that you consult with your primary care or specialty physician instead.
  • As a screening, this exam does not take the place of your normal visit to your primary care physician.  Please continue to see them as scheduled.

For those interested in volunteering

  • We welcome medical and non-medical volunteers to participate on the day of the event
  • We are proud that our collection of community volunteers and UCSF specialists can contribute their experience in their given fields.
  • Since 2009, our event has screened more than 5,000 student-athletes.
  • This event is made possible by the 500+ volunteers who have supported the program in past years.