About the Program
The Duke Orthopaedic Athletic Training Residency Program is a 13-month, post-professional educational experience that begins each July. This comprehensive program offers a structured curriculum that combines didactic and clinical elements to enhance residents' expertise in orthopaedic athletic training.
Residents will engage in various learning opportunities, including journal clubs, grand rounds, anatomy labs, and research, all designed to deepen their knowledge of the specialty. They will also refine their clinical skills in cast application and removal, wound care, durable medical equipment fitting, minor procedures, and radiological interpretation.
The residents will complete rotations in non-operative sports, operative sports, hand and upper extremity surgery, foot and ankle surgery, pediatrics, spine surgery, and adult reconstruction. There will be opportunities for rotations in subspecialties such as orthopaedic oncology, trauma, or administration and leadership. By the end of the program, residents will have gained the experience and expertise necessary to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care, becoming valuable assets to any healthcare team.
Mission Statement
To advance health together and promote the education and development of athletic trainers as essential members of collaborative orthopaedic practice. We strive to create innovative leaders dedicated to lifelong learning.
Goals of the Program
1. We strive to create innovative leaders who utilize critical thinking skills and are dedicated to a life of learning.
2. Develop providers that prioritize quality patient care across a variety of orthopaedic subspecialties.
3. Cultivate residents to become assets to any orthopaedic team within the healthcare system.
Application Requirements
The following are requirements for application to the Duke Athletic Training Residency Program:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Reference List
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Current BOC certification or certification before the start date
- Eligible for Athletic Training Licensure in the State of North Carolina
- NPI Number
- Master’s degree preferred or one to two years of postgraduate experience
The application period is now open and will close on April 15, 2025. Submitted applications will be reviewed, and phone interviews will begin in early March. In-person interviews for selected candidates will take place in mid-April, with final decisions announced by the end of the month.
Application Process
The application period will open on November 1, 2025, and will close on March 1, 2026. Submitted applications will be reviewed, and phone interviews will begin in early March. In-person interviews for selected candidates will take place in mid-April, with final decisions announced by the end of the month.
Questions? atresidency@duke.edu
Program Director
Kaylee Hogard, MBA, LAT, ATC – Core Athletic Training Faculty
Kaylee is a core faculty member of the Athletic Training Residency Program. Originally from Texas, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from the University of Missouri. Kaylee began her career in collegiate athletics at Lincoln Memorial University, where she worked as a graduate assistant while completing her Master of Business Administration.
Since joining Duke Orthopaedics in May 2024, she has worked closely with Dr. Samuel Wellman in the Adult Reconstruction Division, primarily focusing on advanced patient care and rehabilitation.
Program Core Faculty and Supporting Staff
Emily Schneider, MS, LAT, ATC – Core Athletic Training Faculty
Emily has been at Duke Orthopaedics for over a year, working primarily in the foot and ankle division alongside Dr. Samuel Adams and Dr. Mark Easley. She is originally from Riverside, California, and attended Tabor College in Kansas, where she graduated with a double major in Athletic Training and Exercise Science. She then attended High Point University, where she furthered her education by earning her Master's degree in Athletic Training. Before moving to Durham, Emily was a collegiate athletic trainer at Jacksonville University. She has been with Duke Orthopaedics since October 2023.
Bailey Edwards, LAT, ATC
Bailey is a core faculty member for the Athletic Training Residency Program. Originally from Greensboro, NC, she earned her bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She began her career as an outreach athletic trainer before transitioning to the clinical setting. Since joining Duke in August 2022, she has worked alongside Dr. Brian Lau, Dr. Stephen Shaheen, and Dr. Kenzie Johnston in both the operative and non-operative sports medicine divisions.
Andrew Fisher, MS, LAT, ATC
Andrew is a core faculty member in the Athletic Training Residency Program. He joined Duke in January 2023 and works primarily with Dr. Warren Hammert in the Hand and Upper Extremity Division. Andrew is also a certified orthopedic technologist, providing clinical care in the cast room and Orthopaedic Urgent Care. Originally from North Carolina, Andrew began his career in collegiate athletics, working primarily with football and baseball student-athletes. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training from Appalachian State University and a Master’s degree from Henderson State University.
Marc J. Richard, MD – Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery; Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon, Microvascular Surgeon, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Richard is an experienced orthopaedic surgeon specializing in treating elbow, wrist, and hand injuries. He provides expert care for a wide range of conditions, including fractures, sports injuries, and acute trauma, as well as more common issues like tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, and trigger fingers.
"What I love most about my work is that, no matter how many patients I see daily, I can make a meaningful difference in their lives. At Duke, we not only have access to cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking research, but we also prioritize exceptional patient care. This unique combination truly sets Duke apart, creating an environment where patients receive the best possible treatment and support.
Erik Carvalho, PT, DPT, MHA
Dr. Carvalho is an experienced administrator with a primary role of providing overall administrative direction and oversight for personnel, procedures, and programs for Duke Orthopaedics Arringdon. He is a physical therapist who is board-certified in orthopaedic physical therapy and has served as faculty and provided administrative support to various physical therapy and occupational therapy residency and fellowship education programs
- Athletic Trainers in the Physician Practice Society
- Duke AT Ortho Residency Program Contact Information: atresidency@duke.edu | 919.660.9966
- Duke AT Ortho Residency Program Instagram
- Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
- North Carolina Athletic Trainer License
- Policies and Procedures
- The Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education – Residency and Fellowship
Meet the Residents
