Our Approach
“We ask our students to rise with us, challenge the status quo, and transform patient care.”
We Set the Standard.
At the University of Idaho, we challenge our students to rise with us, redefine what’s possible, and transform patient care. Our programs aren’t just about imparting knowledge—they’re about inspiring greatness.
We Accelerate Your Growth.
As experienced Athletic Trainers, we understand the challenges new practitioners face. It often takes years of clinical practice to truly impact patient care. That’s why we designed our MSAT and DAT programs to fast-track your learning curve.
We asked ourselves: What should Athletic Trainers know on Day 1? What do students need to reach their full potential? The answers shaped our curriculum, ensuring you gain the critical skills and confidence to excel sooner.
Our students also achieve first-time pass rates on the Board of Certification (BOC) exam that exceed the national average.
We Cultivate Your Potential.
Our programs go beyond education—they’re about transformation. We’re here to nurture passionate, grounded healthcare professionals who are as kind as they are capable.
We’ve built a culture that embraces the whole person, supporting your personal and professional growth. Our goal is to help you become the confident, skilled practitioner you aspire to be. The real value of our program lies in our commitment to your success—both as an individual and as a clinician.
We remove barriers.
Our MSAT and DAT programs are designed to be flexible and accessible, no matter where you live or what your life demands.
We’ve also made it easier to access life-changing clinical experiences. With hundreds of partner clinics, medical centers, and research facilities across the country, you can immerse yourself in top-notch training closer to home. There’s no limit to where you can go or who you can work with.
We deliver more for less.
As a self-funded department, nearly all of our tuition dollars are reinvested directly into our programs. This means lower costs for you—and more value.
Our students benefit from extensive clinical experience, additional educational opportunities at no extra cost, and an accelerated learning model that maximizes the value of your degree. Our graduates consistently find their degrees take them further in their careers.
We work alongside you.
Clinical immersion and research are at the heart of our programs. Our ISMaRT clinic—a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to teaching, learning, and research—serves thousands of patients each year.
Here, you’ll work alongside faculty who are active clinicians, testing and refining new approaches to patient care. This hands-on experience ensures you’re ready to lead from day one.
We lead with purpose.
We were the first in the nation to create the Doctor of Athletic Training (DAT) program and a leader in offering the MSAT as a model residency program. In 2014, we designed and built a cutting-edge clinic to serve as the cornerstone of both programs.
Thanks to our bold vision and independent approach, our graduates leave with a diverse skill set, impressive certifications, and unparalleled clinical experience. Most importantly, they’re prepared to make an immediate impact in their chosen settings.
Our groundbreaking approach has made us an industry leader. We’ve set the standard for Athletic Training programs everywhere—and we’re proud of our role in improving patient care worldwide.
What Our Students Say
“When you want to be part of the elite, it’s best to learn from the elite. The quality of education and experience that the professors possess and patiently teach is unparalleled! ”
—Trezlyn Bartschi, MSAT class of 2021
Work Alongside Leaders in the Field
Our faculty bring experience from professional, collegiate, high school, and clinical settings. They set the standard for Athletic Training programs everywhere, and their research continues to advance patient care.
CLINICAL WORK IS AT THE CORE OF OUR MSAT and DAT, thanks to our State-of-the-art clinic and biomechanics lab.