Mark completed his residency in family medicine at Duke University where he was chief resident.  Dr. Sakr received his medical degree from Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine.  His undergraduate studies were completed at the University of Michigan in Microbiology. 

Dr. Sakr has had an interest in sports medicine since medical school. He used his time as a student to volunteer with sports medicine physicians at local high schools.   His interests continued and shaped his learning experiences while in residency. Mark’s sports medicine rotations during residency have included a longitudinal sports medicine clinic at Duke Family Medicine Center from June 2009 – July 2011, Duke University Sports Medicine, and UNC Sports Medicine with Harry Stafford. Dr. Sakr has also provided physician coverage with Holton Community Center, North Carolina Central University Athletics, Jordan High School Athletics, Duke Athletics, and the Coastal Combat Circuit in Elizabeth City. He has attended the American Society for Sports Medicine and American Osteopathic Academy for Sports Medicine Conferences for the past two years. Mark has presented research at both meetings. 

In his spare time, Mark plays basketball and tennis and enjoys running. He is also fluent in French and Arabic.