Athletic Training Student Opportunities

Are you interested in performing arts medicine? The University of North Carolina School of the Arts is proud to support students interested in performing arts medicine. Outlined below are various opportunities for students to gain knowledge and experience in our unique setting. Students are welcome to contact us for more information.

Observation Experiences:

Students interested in performing arts medicine in the fields of athletic training or physical therapy can contact Katie Moos to coordinate an observation experience. Interested students living locally may also be integrated into the clinic as an athletic training aide, performing non-clinical tasks and assisting with patient care. Please contact Katie Moos for more information or to express interest.

Opportunities for Athletic Training Students:

Academic Year Clinical Rotation

This is an immersive clinical rotation that allows athletic training students to work within a multi-disciplinary medical team to provide care to artists from each department: Dance, Design and Production, Drama, Film, Music and Visual Arts. Interns will work with adolescent and adult artists, participating in daily clinic operations such as injury evaluations, developing treatment plans, and EMR documentation.

To qualify for an internship, students must be currently enrolled in a CAATE accredited professional athletic training program. Due to the hands-on opportunities, this clinical rotation is geared towards athletic training students in their final year of a professional program. This clinical rotation can be tailored to the needs of the student and accredited athletic training program. Positions are offered for the full fall or full spring semesters. Partial semesters may be considered but are not recommended. No stipend is provided. Students are responsible for their housing, transportation, and meals. A parking pass will be provided.

Placement is determined by review of the application, resume, letters of recommendation, and personal interview. To apply, email the completed Athletic Training Clinical Rotation Application and additional requirements before or within the specified review window (below) for the desired term. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews will be scheduled and offers may be made at any time within the review window (below). For the best opportunity for consideration, apply in the first 2 weeks of the review window.

We are aware that our application timeline may not be suitable for all students and athletic training programs. If this is a concern, please email Nicole Krizo with your questions and required timeline.

Summer Session Internship

This is a 4-6 week internship concurrent with UNCSA Summer Intensive programs. This is a clinically immersive opportunity offering hands-on experiences for students to work with adolescent artists in Dance, Drama, Film, Music and Visual Arts coming to UNCSA for a few weeks of intensive training in their desired art form.

To qualify for an internship, students must be currently enrolled in a CAATE accredited professional athletic training program. This clinical rotation is geared towards athletic training students in the summer between the first and second years of a professional program. The length of this clinical rotation can be modified between 4-6 weeks to support the needs of the student and accredited athletic training program. Subject to availability, housing may be provided on campus for 4 weeks. Interns are responsible for their own transportation and meals.

Placement is determined by review of the application, resume, letters of recommendation, and personal interview. To apply, email the completed Athletic Training Clinical Rotation Application and additional requirements before or within the specified review window (below) for the desired term. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews will be scheduled and offers may be made at any time within the review window (below). For the best opportunity for consideration, apply within the first 4 weeks of the review window.

We are aware that our application timeline may not be suitable for all students and athletic training programs. If this is a concern, please email Nicole Krizo with your questions and required timeline.

APPLICATION

For more information or questions, please contact our Clinical Education Coordinator, Nicole Krizo at krizon@uncsa.edu.

Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of North Carolina School of the Arts strives to cultivate an environment that is diverse, inclusive and free from discrimination. In keeping with the institutional Equal Opportunity Employer policy, staff administering observation and internship opportunities for UNCSA Athletic Training affirm the university’s commitment to base selection decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity, with the intent to further UNC School of the Art's commitment to affirmative action and equal employment opportunity.