MedSport Student Learners

Physical Therapy & Physical Therapy Assistant Student Clinical Rotations

MedSport 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 MedSport clinic locations:

What to Expect

Students will be assigned to a MedSport 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 MedSport to successfully complete the experience.  We individualize the teaching and setting to help the learner develop clinical competency skills.  MedSport 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

Admissions and Requirements

Admission

To participate in a clinical rotation with MedSport your school must be affiliated with Michigan Health and have a current Master agreement on file.  Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education must contact MedSport 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 MedSport PT/PTA SCCE

MedSport Athletic Training Student Experiences

MedSport 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.

MedSport Clinic Locations:

High School Locations:

May vary based off changing contracts. Please visit our Outreach Program page for a list of current contracts.

What to Expect

Students will be assigned to a MedSport 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.   

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. 

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

Admissions & Requirements

To participate in a rotation with MedSport 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 MedSport AT SCCE. 

Student Program Contact

Request Information Email: [email protected]

MedSport PT/PTA Students
Val Macpherson, MHS, PT, SCCE
MedSport Site Coordinator of Clinical Education

Lucy Hamilton, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Assistant Site Coordinator of Clinical Education

MedSport AT Students
Renita Romaniski, AT, SCCE
MedSport Site Coordinator of Clinical Education
Email:  [email protected]

Additional Michigan Medicine Therapies 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

Additional Information

Housing: Housing arrangements made by students. Recommended links include https://www.airbnb.com/

Volunteer Opportunities: If you are interested in arranging volunteer hours, please contact: Volunteer Services | Michigan Medicine

Student Observer Opportunities: The MedSport 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 MedSport clinics, glean a better understanding of physical therapy and athletic training.  They are by no means a part of patient care but should rather be observing, learning, and asking questions of our clinicians to maximize their experience. 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 MedSport clinic locations, please contact: [email protected]

MedSport Continuing Education

Learn more about MedSport’s Continuing Education conferences.   

MedSport does not discriminate against any students on the basis of gender, race, creed, color, religion, ancestry, national origin/age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, veteran status, or economic status.  Students are required to mee the physical requirements of the position for which they are assigned.