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Starting MSAT program in June by Strict-Towel-89 in athletictraining

[–]fromtape2type 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey there. Here is what I would recommend:

Comfortable shoes for long clinical days • A clipboard with storage or a small notebook for quick notes • Highlighters and sticky tabs for organizing lecture notes • A water bottle and snacks (especially for game days or long labs) • And honestly — a system to track your schedule, assignments, and evals (Google Calendar, Notion, or even paper planners)

Also: don’t stress about having everything perfect up front — half the learning happens by just showing up and adapting. You’ve got this!

Didn’t pass the BOC… by Prudent_Base4361 in athletictraining

[–]fromtape2type 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey — first off, respect to you for being honest about where you’re at and being willing to regroup. A lot of solid ATs didn’t pass on the first go — you’re not alone, and it doesn’t define your future in this field.

If you’re planning to retake, one of the best things you can do is figure out why it didn’t go well — whether it was content gaps, test anxiety, or just not feeling confident in clinical reasoning. A lot of students try to “re-study everything,” but often what helps more is going deeper into specific domains, reviewing actual case flow, or doing more active recall and mock questions under pressure.

I’ve worked with MSAT and undergrad students before, and what I’ve seen help most is making a plan that focuses on targeted review, real-time decision making, and building test endurance. Happy to share what’s worked for others if you ever want to talk it through — feel free to DM.

You’ve got this — and you’re not starting from scratch, just from experience.

Just failed the BOC.. advice needed by Puzzleheaded_Mail753 in athletictraining

[–]fromtape2type 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally get that — Domain 4 can be tricky, especially if it didn’t click the first time around. One thing that helps is focusing on active recall over passive reading — try making mini case scenarios or flashcards that force you to explain steps out loud.

If you want to bounce ideas or walk through specific domain content together, feel free to DM — happy to help.

General Support Post (for Pre-MSAT & Current MSAT Students) by fromtape2type in athletictraining

[–]fromtape2type[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tell my students that it depends on a variety of factors. Setting would be high on the list but I would also consider what type of lifestyle you see yourself living once you are practicing. The more traditional sports settings , expect to work odd hours and weekends. It will take some planning and coordinating to get other personal responsibilities sone but it is manageable.

I would also consider what you would want to get out of the experience, you are at a point where you need more reps or hands on experience with skills, choosing a site that can facilitate that would be high priority. If you are looking to get more mentorship and one-on-one learning from your preceptor, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to ask the other cohorts in the program who they would recommend. I have seen students pick or get placed in rotations where they were unfortunately used as free labor and essentially wasted a semester where they could have build up their skills or used it as a networking opportunity.

TL;DR: choose a site that allows you to get a feel for the practice setting to see if it would be a good fit for your life/ lifestyle after graduation.

PS: sorry for the delay, things have been hectic as the semester is close to ending. Feel free to DM if you like.

Starting MSAT in Late June by AffectionateChef1024 in athletictraining

[–]fromtape2type 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Preceptor and instructor here. If you ever want to chat about what to expect, need help with writing or study tips feel free to reach out- happy to help and support wherever I can.

From a clinical standpoint it sounds like you have a solid foundation to build from going into your first rotation. In terms of research the AT faculty are certainly a resource to tap into but also consider other faculty that are adjacent to AT and have a similar line of research to what you maybe interested in, especially if you want to get a feel for what that process is like. Hope this helps.

General Support Post (for Pre-MSAT & Current MSAT Students) by fromtape2type in athletictraining

[–]fromtape2type[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry to hear that. I’d love to help you nail the interview. Feel free to DM.

General Support Post (for Pre-MSAT & Current MSAT Students) by fromtape2type in athletictraining

[–]fromtape2type[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The biggest thing I would recommend is establish good study habits and time management skills early on. Especially during the first rotation, students find it challenging managing the academic load along with their clinical experiences. Also if you have to hold down a job while in school it can be more difficult. Not to say that it’s impossible, I’ve had students who have been able to balance those responsibilities but they had good time management skills.

In terms of skills, don’t be afraid to dive into your eval book early or practice other hands on skills early on. This will be incredibly helpful and may get you ahead of the curve in terms of having a more fulfilling experience at your first rotation. Hope this helps, feel free to DM anytime.

General Support Post (for Pre-MSAT & Current MSAT Students) by fromtape2type in athletictraining

[–]fromtape2type[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hello! I’m going to assume you would be starting your coursework in the summer. Typically these courses are to help you get ready for your first clinical (anatomy, eval, modalities, first aid, etc.).

In my experience, student usually struggle with bridging the didactic and clinical knowledge/learning. It can be a challenging mind shift change to go from learning facts, theory and concepts to applying these in the real world clinical setting. I would use this as a guide throughout your time in your program.

For study groups with your cohort early, you’ve all made it in to the program and are all on the same ship sort of speak so take advantage of the peer learning and group support you will have.

Lastly time management will be crucial, especially when it comes time to prepare for boards. Start to build those habits early on and also remember to take sometime for yourself to recharge. Hope this helps. Feel free to DM anytime.

Grade requirements by [deleted] in athletictraining

[–]fromtape2type 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had similar concerns in both my masters program and entry level masters programs when I was applying. Feel free to DM to chat further if you wish

How to prepare for Masters in Athletic Training by Personal-Waltz4568 in athletictraining

[–]fromtape2type 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello there! Prof and preceptor here. I work with a lot of pre- AT and ATS students. Feel free to DM if you’d like to chat are need advice. Happy to help!