The athletic training fellow will rotate through various orthopedic specialties alongside a diverse group of athletic trainers and nationally recognized physicians. Each rotation includes specific learning competencies, distinct responsibilities, and dedicated preceptors.

Learning Objectives

  • Offer clinical rotations to help the athletic training fellow enhance their clinical decision-making skills across various sports medicine settings.
  • Provide clinical rotations focused on the evaluation and management of sports concussions, including the development of concussion care plans.
  • Encourage participation in interdisciplinary collaboration with members of the Sports Medicine team.

Athletic Training Fellowship Expectations

The Wake Forest University School of Medicine Athletic Training Fellowship Program requires athletic trainers to deliver exceptional orthopedic care to patients in clinical and outreach settings. Fellows are expected to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and demonstrate a strong commitment to learning and growth in the field of sports medicine.

Fellows will be responsible for making informed decisions regarding patient and athlete care, employing a patient-centered approach. The program offers a comprehensive learning experience in musculoskeletal evaluation and injury diagnosis, preparing fellows to excel in various clinical, outreach, and educational environments.

Clinical Responsibilities

The Wake Forest University School of Medicine Athletic Training Fellowship Program offers athletic trainers the opportunity to work in diverse clinical environments. Most of the fellowship will be spent in our Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist orthopaedic clinics, while the remainder will involve traditional outreach as an athletic trainer in secondary schools, NCAA Division I collegiate programs, and professional sports settings.

The responsibilities of each include:

Athletic Trainer in the Traditional Outreach Setting

  • The athletic training fellow will deliver athletic training services to local colleges, high schools, and professional athletes. The athletic training fellow will undertake a range of responsibilities that require specialized knowledge in athletic training. Key duties include, but are not limited to:
    • Assessing injuries.
    • Conducting concussion evaluations and management.
    • Educating athletes and the community on sports injury prevention and care.
    • Providing medical coverage for practices and events.
    • Completing necessary documentation and maintaining accurate records.
    • Communicating effectively with physicians, coaches and parents.
    • Carrying out additional duties as assigned.