AUBURN – Paul Cain, M.D., of Central Maine Orthopaedics, has recently received a subspecialty certificate in orthopedic sports medicine from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Cain has held a diplomate certificate from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery since 1989.

Certification by the board means Cain has met the specified educational, evaluation and examination requirements of the board. The field of orthopedic sports medicine was recognized by the board in 2007, and its first certifying exam was held in November 2007.

Cain has directed the sports medicine program at Central Maine Orthopaedics since its inception in 1987.

Under his direction, the program has grown to include a comprehensive program of preventative programs, community educational seminars, game coverage and team involvement with area high schools. He serves as the team physician for Bates College and the Lewiston Maineiacs Junior Hockey League team.

Cain graduated from the University of Vermont College of Medicine.

He completed his orthopedic residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh and a general surgery residency at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Mass.

He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (member of the Council of Delegates 2000-2007), the Maine Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons (president, 2000-2002), the American Medical Association, the Maine Medical Association and the Androscoggin County Medical Society (president, 1991-1992).