Affiliated Clinical SitesLearn more about some of our clinical experience sites and preceptors

The Master of Athletic Training Program is excited to partner with a wide variety of clinical sites, experiences and preceptors in order to give our students comprehensive and unique hands-on experiences in healthcare and athletic training to best prepare them for autuonomous practice as a certified athletic training upon graduation. Below are a list of recent and current clinical partnerships. In addition to this list, students have the opportunity to work with the clinical education coordinator to identify and contract with new clinical sites anywhere in the country that would help the students achieve their future career goals. 

Current Clinical Site Placements

Gustavus Adolphus College Health Service

Students interact with the Gustavus Adolphus College student and staff population as patients under the direct supervision of our interprofessional Health Service staff

Preceptors:

Heather Dale, PA

Nissa Fell, NP

Gustavus Adolphus College Sports Medicine Providing healthcare for 23 varisty athletic teams at the NCAA Division III level and several junior varsity and club sports teams

Preceptors:

Troy Banse, MA, LAT, ATC

Maggie Willis, MS, LAT, ATC

Mankato Clinic

Students get a variety of experiences within the Mankato Clinic system. These include: 

  • Sports Medicine
  • Urgency Care
  • Family Practice

Preceptors:

Robert Gazzola, M.D.

Thomas Finn, M.D.

Christine Robinson, R.N.

Shakopee High School Athletic Training

Partnered with St. Francis Regional Medical Center Rehab and Sports Medicine


Preceptor: 

Ashley Qualley, MS, LAT, ATC

Ashley is the athletic trainer for Shakopee High School and is employed through St Francis Rehab and Sports Medicine. She earned herBachelor of Science degree in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of Minnesota Duluth in 2018. Following graduation,Ashley stayed in Duluth to earn her Master of Science degree in Athletic Training in 2020 from the College of SaintScholastica. Ashleyenjoys working with the active population and athletes in the high school setting because she gets to work with athletes from all sports. She appreciates the unique roles athletic trainers play in their patients' lives including actingas first responders when an injury occurs,assisting them through the rehabilitation process, and celebrating with them as they return to their sport.

Specialty Certifications: Graston Technique M1 certified, Mental Health First Aid certified, Member of NATA

Saint Peter High School Athletic Training Partnered with Mayo Clinic Health Systems Preceptor: Leah Willis, MS, LAT, ATC
TRIA Orthopedics

All students complete clinical experiences in the clinic and surgical observations with Gustavus's Sports Medicins's team physician, Dr. Gary Fetzer. 

In addition, students may have experiences with a wide variety of TRIA providers across their many sports medicine departments

Preceptors:

Gary Fetzer, M.D.

Lisa Schniepp, 

     

Additional Affiliated Sites

These sites do not currently have students but have been used in the past or are excited to be new partners for future students with interest in learning in these environments.

Allina Health
   
Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine
   
Minnesota Twins Baseball Club
  Preceptor: Masa Abe, MS, LAT, ATC
New Prague High School Athletic Training
   
University of St. Thomas
   
Heartland Orthopedics
   
Hulsebus Chiropractic
   
Jordan High School Athletic Training
   
Minnetonka High School Athletic Training
   
Martin Luther College Athletic Training
   
New Ulm Public Schools Athletic Training
   
Optivus Physical Therapy
   
OSR Physical Therapy
   
Shattuck-St. Mary's School
   
Select Medical - Abbott Laboratories    
Select Medical - MSP Airport
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Twins Cities Orthopedics
   
Waconia High School Athletic Training