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Title: Athletic Training Fellow
Position Summary: Duke University Athletic Medicine Department is seeking motivated and passionate applicants for Certified Athletic Training Fellow positions (4) for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. Coverage is primarily with Olympic Sports with opportunities for other sport coverage at special events and according to candidate interest. Primary sport coverage will be determined throughout the interview process.
This is a one-year educational and professional development opportunity designed to advance applicant’s skills in sports medicine. Fellows will gain hands-on experience in providing comprehensive care to Duke Student Athletes while participating in an educational curriculum aimed at fostering clinical and leadership expertise. Please note this position is not a Graduate Assistantship and there is no tuition waiver associated with this Fellowship.
This Fellowship includes hourly pay (no benefits), state licensure fees, NATA membership fees, liability insurance as well as the opportunity to peruse outside continuing education courses. Start anticipated date of this Fellowship is mid-July 2025.
Minimum Qualifications
Education, Credentials, Certifications
· Bachelor’s degree in appropriate area of specialization and/or Master’s degree are required
· National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) is required by start date
· Candidate must be able to fulfill requirements to apply for State Licensure with the North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners by start date
· Current CPR/AED/First Aid Certifications
· Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with a commitment to learning and professional growth
Experience
· Familiarity with NCAA governing rules
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include assisting and collaborating with the Athletic Medicine Staff and Duke Team Physicians to deliver medical care to the Duke University Student Athletes. Athletic Training fellows may also assist in the supervision of Athletic Training Students and/or student workers as well as other administrative tasks as delegated by Athletic Medicine Staff.
Fellowship follows a guided educational curriculum designed to provide advanced clinical training, professional development, and specialized learning experiences Core education components will include weekly seminars within the Duke Health system, didactic learning, case studies, journal clubs, observation of team physicians/allied health care professionals, and surgical observation.
How to Apply
Interested Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references online at https://hr.duke.edu/careers/apply as well as email application materials to Tara Siesel at tara.moore@duke.edu.
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