D1 Sports Fellowship
The Northwestern University DI Sports PT Fellowship is a training ground and model for the specialized practice of sports physical therapy at the division I collegiate athletics level in the 21st century. Our goal is to foster an ability-driven, outcomes-based professional culture committed to the integration of science-based clinical reasoning and clinical care, and to lifelong learning and research. The fellowship will consist of didactic and clinical educational curriculum that will prepare the fellow to practice with a sub-specialty in Sports Physical Therapy at the Division I level of collegiate athletics. The program is 12 months in duration.
Northwestern University Athletics has 19 varsity sports as a part of the Big Ten and Football Bowl Subdivision. The fellow will work directly with Division I athletes at Northwestern Athletics as part of the Northwestern Sports Medicine team.
In a typical week, the fellow will spend time in the following:
- Patient care
- 1:1 clinical mentoring with board-certified clinical specialists
- Venue/practice coverage and rehabilitation with DI athletes at Northwestern
- Research experience in the NUPTHMS Athletic Movement Performance Lab
- Planned educational curriculum based upon the Practice Analysis for DI sports
- Observation with sports medicine physicians
- Practicum in PT Education within the NUPTHMS musculoskeletal curriculum
Admissions Criteria
- Physical therapy degree from a CAPTE accredited physical therapy educational program
- Unofficial DPT transcript
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Illinois
- Active member of the APTA
- Possess either an ABPTS specialist certification in Sports or related area of specialty and/or completion of an ABPTRFE accredited residency in sports (*prior to the start of the fellowship)
- Display professional behaviors and a strong interest in sports physical therapy at the DI level
- Possess one of the following:
- Current certified athletic trainer (ATC) designation
- Current license as an EMT
- Certification as an Emergency Medical Responder via an American Red Cross course (*prior to the start of the fellowship)
Application Process
Application due by January 3, 2022 with an anticipated start date of July 2022. Please include:- Letter of intent
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three letters of recommendation
For more information, or to submit application materials, please contact Craig Garrison at craig.garrison@northwestern.edu.