I could have never imagined learning and being exposed to so much in just one year’s time. Dr. Chudik and his team always were willing to take the extra time to teach and all did it with a great amount of patience. Prior to this residency, I never thought I would have such a great … Sarah Swientek, ATC
I am very grateful for the opportunity to have spent the year working with Dr. Chudik through the OTRF Athletic Training Residency Program. This program expanded my knowledge and skills in the orthopaedic clinical and surgical setting more than I ever thought possible. Following graduation from the University of Kansas in May 2018, I packed … Brecken Sigg, ATC
To say I was a little nervous being selected as the first athletic trainer in OTRF’s residency program, would be an understatement. But once entrenched in the program I was so glad I was the one they chose. The opportunity to get hands on training so I could work alongside an orthopaedic surgeon in his … Danielle Parretti, ATC, OTC, OT-SC
Elite Gymnastics Club. Watching how Dr. Chudik interacts with the patients/families. Not a day went by that Dr. Chudik wouldn’t allow his already full schedule to be overbooked so that an emergency injury could be checked or a past patient could come in and get reassurance. Even with being overbooked, he spent time with each … Sami Ung, ATC
Downers Grove South High School, Past IATA President, First Program Director. The benefit to each cannot be overstated. The physician is afforded more time to focus on the advanced level skills and techniques while the athletic trainer can manage the mid-level skill sets. This mid-level component is unique in that the athletic trainer serves as … Mike “Sully” Sullivan, MS, ATC
US ODP Soccer Team. My most memorable experiences included assisting with a distal radius reduction in clinic, learning to cast and remove sutures, learning to interpret MRIs and X-rays, and observing a rotator cuff surgery. The experience built my self confidence in recognizing, assessing, managing and rehabbing athletes on and off the field, especially when … Larana Stropus, MS, ATC
The Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Teaching and Research Foundation has allowed me to expand my knowledge as an athletic trainer in an Orthopaedic office setting. As a previous Division I athletic trainer for the Indiana Hoosiers, my strong desire to learn and grow within the field of sports medicine was what led me to … Kelley Riegner, ATC
Illinois Benedictine College, ATI. My confidence level and clinical evaluation skills in the outreach setting went to another level. I increased my knowledge and ability to communicate and educate the patient families, coaches, and athletic directors on patient injuries. Seeing a progression of patients from initial injury, through surgery, during rehab, and eventual return to … Allan Prasil, ATC
I am very grateful to have spent a year working and learning alongside Dr. Chudik and his team. He and the OTRF foundation created this residency program that in my opinion is second to none with regards to the knowledge and experience you gain. As a vital piece to the very busy sports medicine team, … Michael Osterman, MS, ATC, OTC, NREMT
When I began Dr. Chudik’s residency program, I expected to learn a great deal, specifically in the area of surgery. However, I have learned and experienced even more than I could have anticipated, despite my years of experience in traditional athletic training. Regardless of one’s professional goals, I believe a residency of this nature is … Katy Martin, LAT, ATC
Dr. Chudik’s OTRF Athletic Training Residency Program allowed me to learn and develop a diverse set of orthopaedic clinical and surgical skills that effortlessly and efficiently translated into my next employment opportunity. I highly recommend pursuing this opportunity for anyone looking to expand their skills, interact with health professionals of multiple disciplines, treat a more … Matt Holt, ATC, MATC
By working in clinic, I built a strong working relationships with the clinical staff and Dr. Chudik. The experience of guiding the patient through the orthopaedic process – history, X-rays/diagnostic testing, physician’s diagnosis, completing necessary paperwork, patient education and discussions with the patient to make sure he/she understands the treatment plan is so important to … Ted Hirschfeld, MS, ATC, OTC
Working in Dr. Chudik’s clinic as an Athletic Trainer expanded my knowledge of injuries, evaluation, treatment and skills that I might not have had the chance to see elsewhere in my career now as a high school athletic trainer and ACI for Lewis University’s athletic training program. The time in clinic with Dr. Chudik also … Anna DiDonna, ATC
The OTRF internship program for athletic trainers was challenging and taught me to efficiently and effectively work with a team of sports medicine professionals in a clinic setting. The experience I gained has assisted me in my past and present jobs. I am currently a sports medicine supervisor with ATI Physical Therapy and the OTRF … Lynette Carlson, MS, ATC