Athletic Training Fellowship

As leaders in the field of athletic training, our program gives the athletic trainer new tools to bring to the orthopedic job market.

As a fellow, you will work with physicians, surgeons, athletic trainers, and other Sports Medicine team members who are among the best in the country at what they do. As a team member here, you help empower the patients who walk through our doors every day.

Our Mission

To advance the athletic trainer’s preparation as a provider of patient care in the specialty area of Orthopaedics and create the groundwork for athletic trainers to become a multifaceted and intricate member of the interdisciplinary health care team.

Our Vision

This program emphasizes a proactive approach to efficient and effective clinical management of injuries and medical conditions within a sports medicine and orthopaedic clinic environment. We seek to establish a foundation of excellence for certified athletic trainers who seek to be employed within the physician practice setting or outreach athletic training setting.

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Prerequisites:

Education

• Minimum: An undergraduate or graduate degree is required from an accredited Athletic Training Education Program
  
  • Preferred: Master’s Degree in a healthcare-related field
    

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Minimum:
  
  • Certified Athletic Trainer with current BOC certification
  • North Carolina Board Athletic Training Examiners Athletic Training Licensure or eligibility for Athletic Training Licensure in North Carolina
  • Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation

• Preferred:
  
  • Eligible to sit for the Orthopaedic Technologist (OTC) Exam in November or current OTC certification through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

How To Apply:

We accept applications from Dec. 1 to March 1. Any application received after March 1 will not be reviewed. Onsite interviews take place in late April. If accepted, we will notify you in May with a start date in early July.

Submitting an Application

• Cover Letter – This should specify why you are interested in this educational opportunity, what makes you a good candidate as an athletic trainer in the physician setting, how you plan to use the successful completion of this fellowship in your career.
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Reference List
• Three Letters of Recommendation – It is preferred that letters are included with application materials in sealed envelopes, however, they will be accepted separately if applicants name is clearly identified and received by the deadline.

Contact Information:

Christopher Ina

Fellowship Coordinator
[email protected]