As leaders in athletic training, our program empowers athletic trainers with the skills they need to thrive in the orthopedic job market. 

As a fellow, you'll collaborate with top physicians, surgeons, athletic trainers, and other sports medicine professionals who are leaders in their fields. By joining our team, you'll be instrumental in enhancing the care of the patients who walk through our doors every day.

Our Mission

To prepare athletic trainers for effective patient care in the specialty of orthopedics and to establish a foundation for them to become versatile and essential members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Our Vision

Our fellowship emphasizes a proactive approach to the efficient and effective clinical management of injuries and medical conditions in both traditional sports medicine and orthopedic clinic settings. We strive to establish a foundation of excellence for certified athletic trainers who aspire to work in physician practices or outreach athletic training environments.

Program Goals

  • Collaborate as a member of the interdisciplinary care team to enhance the quality of care for patients and the community.
  • Expand the athletic trainer's expertise in the field of orthopedics.
  • Develop the athletic trainer's communication and clinical decision-making skills specific to orthopedics.
  • Strengthen the athletic trainer's ability to make return-to-play decisions in outreach settings.
  • Offer opportunities for the athletic training fellow to participate in outcomes-based research within an orthopedic context.
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