In this issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine, guest editor Dr. James B. Carr II brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Building a Sports Medicine Practice: Guide to Navigating the First Five Years. Top experts offer practical advice to help readers navigate the crucial initial years of their sports medicine career, with guidance on how to search for and select the right job in private practice or academic institution, strategies for growing and developing a clinical practice, and tips for success in the operating room.