FAQs: Athletic Training Residency

Frequently asked questions regarding the Athletic Training Residency Programs:

What is an Athletic Training Residency Program?

CAATE defines the mission of a post-professional athletic training residency to advance the preparation of an athletic training practitioner through a planned program of clinical and didactic education in a specialized area utilizing an evidence-based approach to enhance patient care.

Who can apply to the Atlantic Sports Health Athletic Training Residency Program?

Applicable candidates have a bachelor’s or master’s degree, GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale, board certification (BOC) or eligibility, New Jersey athletic training license or eligibility, CPR/AED certification

What is the salary and benefits for the resident? 

Resident Salary: $61,200 not including over-time. Residents also have the opportunity for overtime in the form of covering per diem events for Atlantic Sports Health.

Resident Benefits: As a full-time employee of Atlantic Health, residents receive the following benefits:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Prescription
  • Wellness program
  • FSA & Dependent Care Savings
  • Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 20 CEUs minimum

Conferences & Seminars: $2000 (allocated to events approved by core faculty)

Does Atlantic Health provide any housing or transportation? 

Atlantic Health does not provide assistance with housing or transportation. Having access to a car is required to travel from site to site.

What is the length of the Atlantic Health Athletic Training Residency Program?

12 months.