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Running With Scissors April 2013

New Athletic Training Faculty Member

Inside this issue: Student Spotlight

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Educator Spotlight

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Special Announcements

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Dates to Remember

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The CAATE Corner

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Photo Album

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The Athletic Training program is thrilled to announce that Alicia Montalvo will be returning to FIU this August as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Athletic Training. Ms. Montalvo earned her Bachelor of Arts in Public Health, with a minor in nutrition, from the University of Pennsylvania. She then graduated from FIU with her Master of Science in Athletic Training. She passed the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification exam prior to graduation. She also won the Academic Excellence award (Corecipient: Claudia Garcia) for earning the highest GPA in her graduating class. After FIU, Ms. Montalvo enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology degree program at Penn State University.

While at Penn State University, Ms. Montalvo gained clinical and academic experience. Clinically, Ms. Montalvo worked as a Sports Health Technician during Penn State sports camps and as the Athletic Trainer/Supervisor for Penn State Intramurals. Academically, Ms. Montalvo was a teaching assistant for anatomy and statistics courses. She also conducted a number of research studies examining injury epidemiology, the validation of a tri-axial accelerometer, and the efficacy of kinesiotaping. Ms. Montalvo will bring a research focus to the athletic training program. She is passionate, energetic, and dedicated to elevating our program as well as the athletic profession to the next level.

From the Director’s Desk……………….……. Alpha Kappa, in collaboration with the Athletic Training Program, will be hosting a Kinesio Taping® seminar this summer on the following dates: June 1st—2nd: Fundamentals and Advanced (KT1 & KT2) July 19th: Advanced Whole Body Sports (KT3)

Each course runs from 8am to 5pm. The KT1 and KT2 courses must be taken together. To become a certified Kinesio Taping® practitioner, you must complete KT1, KT2, and KT3. Upon completion of all three courses, you would be eligible to take the certification exam.

FIU students, faculty, adjuncts, and preceptors get discounted rates. Contact Mary Lopez at 305-348-3167 or [email protected] for details on the cost and registration process. Registration closes May 30th and seats are limited.

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Student Spotlight: Erin Harrelson cer player. She was Erin Harrelson able to observe the has been named evaluation of the paStudent-of-thetient and assisted in Month for April creating a rehabili2013. Erin Scogtation plan for him. gins, who nomiShe was responsible nated Erin for this for working daily with the recognition, has this to say student to ensure proper about her: techniques for his therapy exercises and coming up “Ms. Harrelson has been a with progressive exercises wonderful addition to our to keep the patient engaged Athletic Training Staff this and challenged. semester. She is dependable, hard-working and What spoke the most about dedicated to learning. She Ms. Harrelson’s work ethic comes to her [clinical site] and her effect on the stuwith a professional and dents… was the student positive demeanor that himself. There was one day makes all of the staff and that Ms. Harrelson was not students enjoy working supposed to be doing cliniwith her. Recently, she helped with a case that in- cal hours and the student came in for therapy. Upon volved chronic low back realizing that Ms. Harrelpain in a high school socson wouldn’t be there to

work with him, he explained ‘I’m sad she isn’t here… Ms. Harrelson is the best. She makes me feel motivated to do my exercises and to work hard. She even motivates me to do the dead bug!’ (His least favorite exercise for his back). Since working with Ms. Harrelson, the patient has been pain free for over two weeks and has been discharged from therapy. Through her positive attitude she has been helping our students, like the one listed above, complete their treatments and get healthy! This is why she is my nomination for Athletic Training Student of-the-Month.”

Educators Spotlight: Dr. Restrepo & Dr. Odai This is a very special issue of the Educator Spotlight. For the month of April 2013, Iota Tau Alpha, Alpha Kappa Chapter of the FIU Athletic Training Program Honor Society, nominated two educators very near and dear to our hearts. These two ladies, amazingly, have never been nominated for this recognition. We do not want to take these two ladies for granted. It is for that

reason that we are happy to announce that the Educators-of-the-Month for April 2013 are Dr. Jennifer Restrepo and Dr. Michelle Odai.

There is no way only one student could express the thanks for the education they provide—so we have included all of their statements. The students have this to say about the education Dr. Restrepo and Dr. Odai provide… (continued p. 3)

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Educators Spotlight: Dr. Restrepo & Dr. Odai

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Dr. Odai has on countless occasions gone out of her way to assist students. I have had numerous open labs with her where she stayed beyond our scheduled time to make sure we understood exactly what skills we were performing and why. She took the time to explain nuances with special tests for the ankle and why we would do them. She also met with me numerous times one on one to work on my resume. She was willing to work with me to make sure it was perfect to send out for internships. Through Dr. J's efforts we have become a program that others admire. Recently Logan and I were working the career fair and we got numerous compliments about how professional we looked in our ATEP polo's with our ATEP name tags. Students lamented about how they had to wear the utterly unfashionable sticker name tags. Other programs' heads were saying how they think they should get polo's like ours for their programs. It is an amazing feeling to know that we always look professional. Dr. J has put a lot of thought and effort into this program to turn us into young professionals and to prepare us for life after school. -Kasey Dr. J always makes sure to give us different tips on how to perform a certain skill so that we can find what works for us (i.e. a jt. mob position for either our hand or foot placement). She doesn't have to show us options but she does and that is always very helpful since we each have different heights and hand sizes. Dr. Odai is always making sure to inform all ATS that if we have a problem we can always come to her to talk about it (i.e. clinical hrs site, ACI or class issues). She lets us know constantly and she doesn't have to. This shows her true concern for each student in the ATEP program and that is an admirable trait in any instructor, compassion. -Kim C. :) What I have appreciated most about Dr. Odai is her open door policy. It has been really nice to know that when I have an issue or need to get something off my chest, she is there to listen. It has helped me get through this semester and has made me appreciate the ATEP program. Thank you! During class time, Dr. Restrepo has really gone out of her way by giving me oneon-one help. When I was having a hard time learning concepts in class, she stayed a few extra minutes and got out models to help me understand the convex/concave rule. It definitely shows her dedication to the students and how much she cares. Thank you -Logan

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Educators Spotlight: Dr. Restrepo & Dr. Odai Dr. Restrepo has helped me fight my way back into the program and push me to do the best I can. She has been a great help and assets for me. Dr. Odai has always been tough and pushed me no matter what. -Laurie

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I appreciate that both instructors have an open door policy whether its dealing with academic performance or personal. Seeing the success of these two women inspires me to work harder every day. -Taz I first met Dr. J before school even started last summer at the Kinesio Taping training. I didn't know anyone in the seminar and Dr. Restrepo went out of her way to make me feel comfortable and invited me to lunch with the other ATEP students and alumni. I knew then that she'd be an amazing mentor and that FIU was the right choice! Dr. Odai has helped me numerous times in many different ways. She has written me letters of recommendations for scholarships and national student positions (both which I got.... so it must have been some letter!), she has taken time to review my resume and give me pointers on how to tailor it to our profession. Her greatest impact has been the time she spent with me at iLEAD not only letting me pick her brain about athletic training but also introducing me to other ATCs and educators and helping me network. Thank you both for being amazing educators, Athletic Trainers and successful, strong women! -Erin These two educators have put time and effort to make sure we stay on track and lend a pat on the back for encouragement and support when times are tough. They make this program professional and almost like a family because of all their efforts. -Jonelle I believe Dr. Odai has been beneficial to my knowledge because she is always willing to meet with me individually and discuss my goals. She also cares about my future endeavors. Dr. J is always thinking of others and different ways to better the Program. She is very enthusiastic about the career of athletic training. -Keiasha

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Educators Spotlight: Dr. Restrepo & Dr. Odai If it was not for Dr. Restrepo giving me a personal tour of FIU for two hours, I may have never come to Miami for school. From day one, she has given constant attention to my work and pushes me to put my best foot forward every day. Dr. Odai has been a mentor and someone I can go to for awesome advice on any situation that may arise whether it is looking for a new job or dealing with things at clinical sites. Both of these educators set an example for all students each and every day. Dr. Odai and Dr. Restrepo have inspired me to one day pursue my PhD. I know they will be supportive along that journey just as much as they have been supportive here at FIU. Thanks! -Jen Dr. Odai & Dr. Restrepo both put an extraordinary amount of time and effort into making our ATEP one of the best around. They work tirelessly to be sure we come out of the program as well educated professionals. We are all lucky to have them in our corner. -Alyssa Dr. Restrepo: Emulated professionalism in our program. I appreciate the bar that she set for us as students, and continually felt that if I could get Dr. Restrepo's approval for something, then I could get anyone's approval for the situation. Dr. Odai was always very approachable and helped make complicated situations seem not so complicated. -Abby Dr. Restrepo has been an inspiration. She always has the ability to go go go. She constantly is endorsing the good name of athletic training taking on new ways to involve the ATEP to do so. She is absolutely tireless in this and in her support of her students. Any time I have needed any help, she has taken time out of her busy schedule to mentor me. She is the reason I came to FIU. Dr. Odai has been an excellent source of furthering my career. She has been there for multiple conversations on how to best accomplish my goals. She has done her best to help me and has always provided the best advice that honestly I have always utilized. -Tiffany M.

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FIU Student Represents District 9 Our very own Erin Harrelson has been selected to represent District 9 (which includes the states of Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Kentucky) on the National Athletic Training Students’ Committee (NATSC). She was chosen after being endorsed by Dr. Restrepo and then being selected via the nominations board of the NATSC. The mission of the NATSC is to “provide a voice for students within the athletic training community,... promote learning about issues impacting the athletic training profession, get involved in volunteer opportunities, and take a stand on matters impacting students in the present and future. The NATSC offers information,

Special Announcement John and Melisa Steele are the proud parents of Aiden John who was born at 6:29pm on May 1st, 2013. Aiden was 7 pounds and 20 inches. Mommy and Aiden are doing well….and John too!

Dates to Remember May 6th: Summer A semester begins May 29th: Mandatory Athletic Training Program meeting for Level III students (11:45am, GPA 113)

Erin will be assisting in duties of the NATSC such as increasing student NATA membership, promoting professional socialization of athletic training students, and providing information on matters impacting the athletic training profession to athletic training students. Congratulations Erin—and thank you for representing the FIU Athletic Training Program!

The CAATE Corner On July 1st, 2012, the CAATE released the new 2012 accreditation standards. When the FIU Athletic Training Program was undergoing the re-accreditation process last year, we were under the old accreditation standards. Now, we need to focus on implementing the new 2012 Standards. Therefore, I will be providing continuous accreditation updates in the CAATE Corner.

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encouragement and advice, and also plans and implements quality educational and networking opportunities at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) annual meeting.”

June June 23rd: Mandatory Orientation for all incoming students (time and location TBA) June 24th—27th: NATA 64th Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium

The update for April 2013 is terminology. (1) The terms “Approved Clinical Instruct or” and “Clinical Instructor” are being replaced with the term “Preceptor.” (2) The acronym “ATEP” is no longer be ing used. We are to use “program” or “athletic training program” or “AT program.” If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Restrepo at 305-348-3398 or [email protected]

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MARCH 28th: Students and Alumni at the Athletic Training Alumni Reunion and Continuing Education Symposium

APRIL 25th: End-of-the-Year Party

Thank you A.T.S.O. for a great party!

April 29th: Graduation Day Congratulations Class of 2013!