Orthopedic + Fracture Specialists' 12-month Athletic Training Residency Program was founded in 2016. Located in Portland, Oregon, Orthopedic + Fracture Specialists created the program to advance the knowledge of musculoskeletal clinical evaluation and diagnosis of certified athletic trainers.
The Athletic Training Residency Program at Orthopedic + Fracture is designed to incorporate the resident into the every-day clinical functions of our organization. You will assist our physicians in diagnosis and treatment of orthopedic conditions as a member of our team. You will also learn how to promote the athletic training profession within this emerging setting through research and by developing as a leader within the organization. This residency program is a 12-month program. Start date is flexible but anticipated to be around late June to early July.
Applications for the 2026-2027 residency year will be accepted from Jan 5, 2026 – March 8, 2026. Interviews will be held between March 9, 2026-April 10, 2026. Phone interviews will be conducted for top applicants, followed by a second round of interviews for selected candidates - these may be hosted on site vs. virtual. Please click on the boxes below for more details about the program, a detailed curriculum, and the application requirements.
The mission of the Athletic Training Residency Program at Orthopedic + Fracture is to advance the athletic training resident’s knowledge of orthopedic care and to develop skills in the areas of musculoskeletal evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment. You will become an integral member of the physicians’ practice while enhancing the quality of patient care.
We are committed to producing excellent certified athletic trainers to continue their careers in the physician practice setting and to develop skills that will allow them to evolve their roles into administrative and managerial positions. We emphasize efficiency of movement and a team approach to patient centered healthcare.
This program is comprehensive and includes the following:
Applications for the 2026-2027 residency year will be accepted from Jan 5, 2026 - March 8, 2026. Interviews will be held between March 9, 2026 - April 10, 2026.
Candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications:
Applicants must submit the following:
The ideal applicant will possess the following characteristics:
Please submit correspondence by mail or email to:
Contact: Amber Brown, MS, ATC, OTC
Athletic Training Residency Program Director
Email: amber.brown@oandfs.com
Mail
Orthopedic + Fracture Specialists
Attn.: Amber Brown
11782 SW Barnes Rd., Suite 300
Portland, OR 97225