Transform Patient Care.
Doctor of Athletic Training
Elevate your clinical practice.
Our Doctor of Athletic Training program transforms patient care without interrupting your professional journey.
So why should you choose us?
Program Structure
Program Structure
Curriculum
Curriculum
Career Placement
Career Placement
Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
Faculty Leaders
Faculty Leaders
Clinical Research
Clinical Research
OUR DAT PROGRAM
Transform patient care where you practice.
Advance your clinical expertise while maintaining your current practice. The University of Idaho’s pioneering Doctor of Athletic Training program enhances your ability to treat patients through advanced concepts and immediate application. Develop sophisticated treatment approaches that elevate outcomes for your existing patients. Our innovative program structure lets you apply new techniques in your current clinical setting while learning from practicing faculty mentors.
Define your path as a clinician.
Start your journey.
We help you uncover your potential as a practitioner.
Our Doctor of Athletic Training (DAT) program is more than a degree—it’s a transformative journey. Here, you’ll develop as a practitioner, refine your unique approach to patient care, and master the skills needed to make a lasting impact in clinical practice.
Guided by faculty who are active clinicians and mentors, you’ll receive personalized support to sharpen your expertise and cultivate your strengths. By the time you graduate, you’ll emerge as a confident, purpose-driven practitioner ready to lead and transform patient care.
Ignite Your Impact.
Rediscover Your Purpose in Patient Care
The more skilled and confident you become as a clinician, the greater your impact—and the deeper your fulfillment. Our Doctor of Athletic Training (DAT) program, the first of its kind in the nation, is designed to help you refine your approach to patient care and reignite your passion for clinical practice.
Through unparalleled immersion opportunities with hundreds of respected partner clinics, research centers, and affiliates across the U.S., you’ll gain hands-on experience that translates directly to your practice. This isn’t just a degree—it’s a chance to transform how you care for patients and rediscover the purpose behind your work.
Lead and Learn.
Become Part of a Movement Transforming Patient Care
When you join the University of Idaho’s Doctor of Athletic Training (DAT) program, you’re not just enrolling in a degree—you’re joining a community of forward-thinking practitioners and faculty dedicated to advancing clinical practice and improving patient outcomes.
Our faculty are more than educators—they’re active clinicians and leaders in the field, bringing real-world expertise into every interaction. Alongside peers who share your passion for excellence, you’ll build meaningful connections, challenge conventions, and pioneer new approaches to care.
Together, we’re shaping the future of athletic training—one patient, one practice, and one breakthrough at a time.
Learn Without Leaving.
Advance Your Practice Without Pausing Your Life
Our Doctor of Athletic Training (DAT) program is designed for working professionals like you. With a flexible, innovative format, you can elevate your clinical expertise and transform patient care—all while maintaining your current practice and personal commitments.
As the first DAT program in the nation, we offer unparalleled opportunities to deepen your skills and expand your impact. Leverage our extensive network of clinical partners and affiliates to create tailored learning experiences right in your community.
Wherever you are, you can pioneer better practice and lead the future of athletic training.
Program Structure
Our Doctor of Athletic Training program is a 24-month cohort program. Each summer, students come to our University of Idaho campus for 4 weeks of intensive, hands-on education and utilize our applied learning spaces. Fall and spring semesters utilize a hybrid education model.
Curriculum
Our doctorate in athletic training program focuses on current issues in clinical practice, advanced manual therapy techniques, and analysis of patient outcomes in an applied research focus.
Research
We engage in patient care research to transform healthcare. You’ll have the opportunity to conduct research to solve problems in your clinical practice and directly improve your patient care.
Want more?
Visit our DAT Prospective Students page and find information on career trends, degree requirements, scholarships, program costs and more.
Pioneering Clinical Excellence in Athletic Training
“This program has changed my approach to athletic training,
morphing me into a practitioner who balances clinical patient-care with action research. My patients recognize that they are receiving an improved standard of care.”
—Bethany Hansberger, DAT Graduate