Athletic Training Residency

Mission

The mission of the Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Athletic Training Residency is to produce advanced practitioners in rehabilitation to provide patient centered care using advanced clinical reasoning and manual therapy skills, utilize evidence based practice for effective treatment and return to play decision making, and develop community leaders in the evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries with a focus on the high school population. 

Goal

Purpose: This athletic training residency program will provide athletic trainers with advanced knowledge and manual techniques in orthopedic rehabilitation with a focus on creating community leaders in high school athletic training.

Our athletic training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) in the country.

Minimum Eligibility Criteria

• Graduate of a bachelor's-level or master's-level athletic training education program
• Hold a current Athletic training license or be in the process of obtaining one.
• Board of Certification (BOC) certified – Take & pass the BOC on or before the March/April Testing window in the same year as you intend to start the program.
• Membership in the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) is highly recommended

Application Components

• Completed application form (PDF)
• Two letters of recommendation
• Resume/curriculum vitae
• Copy of the following licenses and certifications
  • Texas athletic training license (if current at time of application) – see the Texas Department of State Health Services website for more information
  • BOC certification
• Accepting applications: Nov 1 – January 31st of the next calendar year. Application deadline: January 31st.

Application Process

All applicants will be interviewed on-site by the admissions committee prior to making a final decision. The committee will decide on final resident selection after taking into consideration all components of each prospective resident's application package.

Strong applicants demonstrate a thorough understanding of the purpose of residency programs as they relate to the mission of the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), a firm commitment to completing the program, and a strong desire to learn and to continue skill development after residency through ongoing education and mentorship. Applicants should also possess effective communication skills and a professional demeanor, show evidence of being both a team player and a leader, and can exemplify the I CARE values of Houston Methodist.

Athletic Training Residency Retention/Minimum Completion Criteria Policy:

To remain in good standing throughout the residency program, the resident must:

• Fully participate in all required didactic and clinical experiences
• Maintain the required minimum passing score for all assignments
• Adhere to all policy and procedures set forth in the Athletic Training Policy and Procedures Manual
• Adhere to all policy and procedures set forth in the Houston Methodist Sugar Land employee handbook