Program Overview

The University of Iowa Athletic Training Residency Program is a 12 month formal educational program that offers structured curricula, including didactic and clinical components to educate post-professional athletic trainers in the domain of orthopedics. The program builds upon the knowledge and experiences gained from ​professional entry level education and provides specialty training to advance the competency of athletic trainers and provide contemporary expertise for professional employment in the modern health care environment.

​Under direct supervision of the Residency Program Director, supervising physicians, and preceptors, the resident will participate in direct health care of patients with musculoskeletal injuries and medical conditions common to sports medicine and orthopedic patients. The resident will be expected to expand their base knowledge of anatomy, pathophysiology, pathomechanics, and radiology interpretation of the musculoskeletal system and develop advanced examination, assessment and diagnostic skills. They will advance their skills utilizing data and the best available evidence to improve clinical decisions. Training activities in post-operative rehabilitation, DME/brace fitting, cast placement/removal, minor clinical procedures and basic assist function in the operating room will facilitate achievement of interprofessional collaboration and patient centered care competency. Residents will attain specific program outcomes and core competencies that will allow them to enhance the quality of their patient care, optimize patient outcomes, and improve patients’ health-related quality of life.