Sports Medicine Student Learners
Physical Therapy & Physical Therapy Assistant Student Clinical Rotations
U-M Health Sports Medicine provides rewarding clinical learning experiences for students enrolled in accredited academic physical therapy and physical therapy assistant programs. Senior clinical learning experiences preferred. Students will be assigned to credentialed clinical instructors passionate about teaching between four clinic locations:
- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Program Domino’s Farms
- U-M Health Sports Medicine at Ann Arbor Ice Cube
- Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic - Brighton Center for Specialty Care
- Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic – Northville Health Center
About the Program
Students will be assigned to a Sports Medicine clinical instructor who will lead the clinical education experience in sports and orthopedic rehabilitation. The student will meet behavioral objectives established by the school and Sports Medicine to successfully complete the experience. We individualize the teaching and setting to help the learner develop clinical competency skills. Sports Medicine clinical rotations are recommended as a final clinical education experience before graduation.
Our clinical teaching program includes:
- 1 on 1 Clinical Mentoring
- Monthly Staff Inservice, Journal Club and Lab based learning opportunities
- Access to MedSport hosted continuing education courses
- Learning opportunities in sub-specialty practice areas
- Access to weekly PT residency learning opportunities
To participate in a clinical rotation with Sports Medicine your school must be affiliated with Michigan Health and have a current Master agreement on file. Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education must contact Sports Medicine Site Coordinator of Clinical Education to establish contracts.
Requirements for students
Students must comply with the institutional policies and procedures for:
- Immunizations and TB testing*
- Background testing and drug screening*
- Completion of job application
- Hospital Competency Modules* (during orientation)
*All information and paperwork will be shared 6-8 weeks prior to start date by Sports Medicine PT/PTA SCCE
Sports Medicine Athletic Training Student Experiences
U-M Health Sports Medicine participates in the education of athletic training students, as part of their individual program requirements, through clinical and high school rotations. Students work directly with a certified athletic trainer to gain further knowledge, skills, and hands on training as part of their education while following department and CAATE standards.
Sports Medicine Clinic Locations:
- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Program Domino’s Farms
- U-M Health Sports Medicine at Ann Arbor Ice Cube
- Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic - Brighton Center for Specialty Care
- Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic – Northville Health Center
Students will be assigned to an Athletic Trainer who will serve as their preceptor for a clinical education experience in sports and orthopedic rehabilitation or in the outreach setting at one of our affiliated high schools. We individualize the teaching and setting to help the learner develop competency skills.
What to Expect
Our clinical teaching program includes:
- 1 on 1 Clinical Mentoring
- Monthly Staff Inservice, Journal Club and Lab based learning opportunities
- Access to continuing education courses
- Learning opportunities in sub-specialty practice areas
Our Outreach Program includes (with Preceptor supervision):
- Assess and/or development of current or new event emergency action plans
- Coordination and management of on-site athletic training programs
- Provide direct evaluation of athletic related injuries and illnesses
- Design and implementation of injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation programs
- Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) Weight Monitoring Program
- Access to our entire sports medicine staff and programs
To participate in a rotation with Sports Medicine or one of our affiliated outreach high school programs, your school must be affiliated with Michigan Health and have a current Master agreement on file.
Requirements for students
Students must comply with the institutional policies and procedures for:
- Immunizations and TB testing*
- Background testing and drug screening*
- Completion of job application
- Hospital Competency Modules* (during orientation)
*All information and paperwork will be shared 6-8 weeks prior to start date by Sports Medicine AT SCCE.
Student Observer Opportunities: The Sports Medicine visiting observer program is intended for individuals with an interest in the field of physical therapy and athletic training in the area of sports medicine. The purpose of time with us is to become immersed in the daily workings of clinics, glean a better understanding of physical therapy and athletic training. Students are permitted to observe for 20 hours maximum over a two week period.
If you are interested in arranging observation hours at any of the four Sports Medicine clinic locations, please contact: [email protected].
Volunteer Opportunities: Sports Medicine welcomes volunteers! If you are interested in arranging volunteer hours, please contact: Volunteer Services | Michigan Medicine
Housing: Housing arrangements made by students. Recommended links include:
https://www.airbnb.com.
Student Program Contacts
Email: [email protected]
Sports Medicine PT/PTA Students
- Val Macpherson, MHS, PT, SCCE
Sports Medicine Site Coordinator of Clinical Education - Lucy Hamilton, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Assistant Site Coordinator of Clinical Education
Sports Medicine AT Students
- Renita Romaniski, AT, SCCE
Sports Medicine Site Coordinator of Clinical Education
Additional Student Program Contacts:
- Other Outpatient Therapies: Matt Koziol, DPT
- Speech Language Pathology: Sarah Russell M.S. CCC-SLP, BCS-S
- Inpatient/Rehab: Natalia Fernandez, PT
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