PT program prepares interns for success

Interns in the Snow College Sports Medicine program gain hands-on training and experience working with Badger athletes under the supervision of Spencer Mack, Head Athletic Trainer. They work directly with injury prevention, emergency care, treatments, and with rehabilitation of injuries. Mack said, “This is a great introductory experience to the world of medicine. This isn't pretend. We see real injuries and do real treatments and rehabilitation. It is one of the best preparatory experiences students can have if they want to follow a career in medicine.”

Interested students should apply well before the next semester begins. Candidates meet with Mack for an informal interview. He then determines if the student will be a good fit and invites them to formally apply for the internship. Students who successfully complete Mack's program commonly transfer to Utah Tech, Southern Utah University, University of Utah, and Brigham Young University. Many of Mack's Badger alumni have become physical therapists, health and wellness coaches, athletic trainers, chiropractors, and even a sports psychologist. “We are providing an experience unparalleled in Junior College Athletics," Mack said. His interns leave with a solid commitment to maintain the program's motto, "Improve performance through quality care” throughout their careers.