Athletic Training Student Clinical Program
Duration: 4 Week(s)
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Course TypeTraining
Course Specialty
Sports and Exercise Science
Overview
The Athletic Training Student Clinical Program at Lurie Children’s Hospital provides undergraduate or graduate-level athletic training students with direct exposure to pediatric sports medicine and orthopaedic clinical practice. The program places students in observational and hands-on clinical settings where they work alongside experienced sports medicine providers and physician extenders to enhance clinical evaluation skills, learn documentation practices, participate in patient education, and observe the collaborative care of pediatric patients. Projects may include the development of patient education materials and journal club presentations to strengthen research literacy and communication skills. Unique opportunities can include observing orthotic/prosthetic fittings, physical and occupational therapy sessions, serial casting, and surgical observation. This rotation is structured to broaden a student’s understanding of pediatric sports injury prevention, evaluation, management strategies, and interdisciplinary care in a high-volume children’s healthcare environment.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
No stipend is provided for this clinical training program — it is a learning/rotation experience integrated into student education.
Accomodation:
At Your Own
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Currently enrolled as a senior in a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)-accredited program.
- Demonstrated interest in pediatric sports medicine.
- Academic and clinical requirements set by the student’s home institution must be met prior to rotation start.
Minimum Education
Diploma in Sports MedicineMD Sports MedicineDNB Sports MedicineMA in Sports PsychologyMA in Sports ManagementM.P.T. (Sports Sciences)
Admission Process:
- Prepare application materials, including a cover letter and resume.
- Submit materials via email to the designated program address (e.g., LurieRehabStudents@luriechildrens.org) at least 12–16 weeks before your intended start date.
- Interview with Institute for Sports Medicine staff as part of selection.
- Receive confirmation of acceptance and rotation scheduling.
- Coordinate with your school/university to ensure clinical rotation credit and documentation.
