Learning Objectives:

1. Analyze how social determinants of health influence pediatric athletic healthcare among patients of low socioeconomic status. 2. Evaluate barriers and facilitators that impact equitable care for pediatric athletes from underserved communities. 3. Differentiate strategies physicians and athletic trainers use to collaborate in delivering contextually informed, patient-centered care. 4. Propose educational or institutional approaches that enhance provider preparedness to address health disparities in athletic healthcare. 5. Integrate principles of interprofessional collaboration into clinical practice to improve access and outcomes for low-SES pediatric athletes.

Keywords: social determinants; health equity; collaboration