Department of Sports Medicine
Innovation of education, service, and discovery in sports medicine.
We believe in the integration of academic knowledge into clinical practice and discovery through excellence in patient care. Practitioners in our department also teach academic courses. The learners benefit from the faculty members because of their years of practical knowledge and experience. Our department's clinical excellence is a result of practicing faculty members and pioneering organizational structure that was decades ahead of others in the profession.
Program
- The Master of Athletic Training program prepares students to be clinically competent through a unique curriculum built on an innovative learning model and multiple immersive clinical learning blocks.
- The Sports Residency in Physical Therapy faculty members are intimately involved in the Department of Physical Therapy Sports Residency education.
Mission
The UND Department of Sports Medicine strives to improve lives through innovation of education, service, and discovery in sports medicine.
The academic mission of the Department of Sports Medicine strives to prepare future athletic trainers through the Master of Athletic Training program using problem-based learning, clinical education, and the formulation of strong critical-thinking skills. We develop competent and collaborative health care providers through rigorous academic instruction and immersive clinical experiences.
