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This program provides a unique opportunity for certified athletic trainers to learn about the clinical environment in both surgical and non-surgical settings.
Program Directors: Christine Manrique, MAEd, LAT, ATC, CPT and Michael Polascik, ATC
Medical Directors: Adam Anz, MD and Brett Kindle, MD
The Andrews Research & Education Foundation (AREF) Athletic Training residency provides opportunities for high school and collegiate sidelines coverage, research, and preparation to sit for the orthopaedic specialty certification upon completion of the 12-month program. The resident will rotate amongst physicians and departments, providing exposure to different areas of orthopaedics. Educational opportunities include suturing and sterility training to prepare the resident for physician extension in the operating room setting.
Mission: To provide athletic training residents a comprehensive educational program through planned didactics and clinical education, specializing in the orthopaedic setting, using evidence-based approach to enhance the quality of patient care, optimize patient outcomes, and improve patients’ health-related quality of life. We aim to develop competent and adaptable healthcare leaders and providers that can meet the challenges of a modern healthcare delivery system.
Duration: 12 months
Positions: 1
Sponsors:
Medical Director
Medical Director
To train the resident to work within any orthopaedic clinic environment through their experience at one of the top comprehensive academic orthopaedic programs in the country.
To provide educational opportunities regarding leading orthopaedic surgical and rehabilitation techniques within general orthopaedics and sports medicine.
To educate the resident regarding the general medical implications that affect orthopaedic care.
To assist the resident to prepare and successfully complete the orthopaedic specialty certification
To prepare the resident to apply and remove orthopaedic and casting materials as well as fit/modify appropriate durable medical equipment.
To expose the resident to the operating room environment functioning in the role of a surgical first assist.
To educate the resident across the spectrum of musculoskeletal radiology and other diagnostic tests associated with the field of orthopaedic sports medicine.
To allow the opportunity for the resident to participate in outcomes-based research within an orthopaedic setting.
Applications and documents are emailed directly to the Education Coordinator. The list of qualifications and admission documents are listed below:
