Athletic Training Internship Program
Introduction:
Vanderbilt sports Medicine is committed to providing an opportunity to enhance your education through the Vanderbilt Sports Medicine Student Athletic Training Internship program. Our mission is to improve the lives of our athletes and patients through excellence in science, education, and skill. The VSM team shares a common goal of professional and personal excellence. Our dedication to excellence in patient care, research, and education has placed Vanderbilt on Forbes top 100 best workplaces in US. Vanderbilt Medical Center was recently ranked 16th on the US News and World Report for best hospitals.
Where we are in the community:
Vanderbilt Sports Medicine has the unique position to offer a wide array of experiences for Student Athletic Trainers. Not only do we provide the medical coverage for Vanderbilt University, but we also are the official medical providers for the Nashville Predators, the Nashville Sounds (AAA baseball/Brewers), Belmont University, and 18 local high schools. We have athletic trainers in the clinic setting, fitness center and working as physician extenders in our satellite clinics. Vanderbilt takes pride in its commitment to the Middle Tennessee community with the 43 athletic trainers we employ.
Athletic Training Settings:
Universities
Vanderbilt Sports Medicine is proud to be the healthcare choice for the Belmont University Bruins and Vanderbilt University Commodores. Our staff of physicians and athletic trainers provides on-site and year round care for all teams. Whether it’s practice, games, or off season training, the 'Bruins' and 'Dores' count on Vanderbilt Sports Medicine to keep them in the game.
- Vanderbilt University (Division I SEC) – Vanderbilt University is one of the top universities located in the Southeastern US. It contains a family type atmosphere within its scenic campus of 10 schools consisting of a reputable academic medical center and number one ranked Peabody College Graduate School of Education. Vanderbilt University is located in downtown Nashville where you can enjoy live music, great food, and eccentric shopping. The Vanderbilt Athletic Training staff includes 9 staff and 2 graduate assistants from various backgrounds. The Vanderbilt Commodores compete in 16 NCAA division 1 sports in the Southeastern Conference.
- Belmont University (Division 1 A-Sun) – Belmont University is a small Christian based institution located minutes from the Vanderbilt Medical Center main campus. With a history rich in music business and performance it has many famous alumni. Vanderbilt Sports Medicine provides athletic training coverage for Belmont University with 6 staff athletic trainers and 1 graduate assistant. The Belmont Bruins compete in 15 NCAA division 1 sports in the Atlantic Sun Conference.
High School Outreach
Vanderbilt Sports Medicine is committed to providing excellence in athletic patient healthcare through our outreach program. Each high school is assigned a certified athletic trainer, licensed by the state of Tennessee, for daily medical coverage of athletic events. Vanderbilt Sports Medicine believes that our quality of care becomes unmatched through consistency. Currently, our Sports Medicine Team provides medical coverage to 18 high schools in the middle Tennessee area.
Vanderbilt Sports Medicine is committed to providing excellence in athletic patient healthcare through our outreach program. Each high school is assigned a certified athletic trainer, licensed by the state of Tennessee, for daily medical coverage of athletic events. Vanderbilt Sports Medicine believes that our quality of care becomes unmatched through consistency. Currently, our Sports Medicine Team provides medical coverage to 18 high schools in the middle Tennessee area.
Rehabilitation Services at Vanderbilt Orthopaedic use a "team" approach to patient care. The "team" is composed of orthopaedic physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists and athletic trainers who are experts in the field of orthopaedic medicine. Athletic trainers help carry out the plan of care from the first visit to discharge. They work closely with the physical therapist to assist patients in meeting their personal goals and or to transition to personal fitness program. We utilize concepts of evidenced based medicine, and all team members work together to provide excellent patient care.
Whether it is knee, back, shoulder, or ankle pain, the Vanderbilt Orthopaedic Institute Fitness Center's highly trained staff can customize a program to get you moving again. Comprised of certified and credentialed exercise specialists and personal trainers, our staff works in conjunction with licensed physical therapists, occupational therapists, certified athletic trainers, and Vanderbilt physicians. We work to quickly and efficiently recognize, rehabilitate, and prevent orthopedic injuries. Our goal is for our patients to be able to overcome their injury and gain confidence to begin living a healthier, more active and quality lifestyle through fitness and education.
Vanderbilt Sports Medicine is the most comprehensive sports medicine service in Middle Tennessee. Our highly trained team cares for all athletic injuries and specializes in knee and shoulder injuries to all recreational and competitive athletes. Vanderbilt has over 40 orthopaedic physicians in 10 specialty areas. 10 of those physicians make up the department of Sports Medicine alone. All physicians on staff are fellowship trained in sports medicine. Vanderbilt encourages many opportunities for learning and having numerous physicians allows this to happen.