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Bowdoin Athletic Training

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Bowdoin College is committed to the development of a safe intercollegiate athletics program by protecting the health and well being of its student-athletes, as well as by providing a safe sport environment. The NCAA Sports Medicine Handbook developed by the NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports and the National Athletic Trainers Association's Policy Statements are used as a guide in establishing recommendations and procedures for preventing and managing athletic related injuries at Bowdoin College. A detailed Policy & Procedures Manual for Sports Medicine is available for review in the athletic director's office and the athletic training facility.

Athletic Training Services Are Provided for:

1. Bowdoin College Varsity Intercollegiate Athletics.

2. Visiting Intercollegiate teams scheduled to participate at Bowdoin College.

At Bowdoin College, the evaluation and care for athletic injuries/illnesses is based on standing orders. These protocols are established between the team physician, the university physician and Bowdoin College Sports Medicine Department.

Providing effective quality health care to our student-athletes requires the group effort of the sports medicine team at Bowdoin College. The sports medicine team consists of the university medical director; the team physician(s); the certified athletic trainers and student athletic trainers; the certified strength and conditioning specialists; and various consultants in the areas of cardiology, neurology, primary care, orthopedic specialties, dentistry, ophthalmology, and counseling.

Athletic Training Information

Bowdoin College Sports Medicine Department focuses on the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries sustained to our student-athletes. Sport participation in intercollegiate athletics involves an inherent risk of injury, and the student-athlete must share in the responsibility of prevention through following established safety protocols, communicating and reporting injuries to the sports medicine staff in a timely manner, reporting for treatments and rehabilitation as directed.

All injuries must be reported to the sports medicine staff for evaluation, treatment and referral. Medical referral will be made when deemed necessary. The role of the sports medicine staff is to assist the athlete in returning to sport participation following an injury as quickly and safely as possible. In order to return the athlete safely back to sport participation, coaches and athletes must immediately inform the sports medicine staff of all injuries sustained while participating in sports. The athlete must also directly communicate any concerns that he/she may have regarding his/her injury evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation program to the sports medicine staff.

Bowdoin College Athletic Training and the team physician have the final authority to determine when a student-athlete is removed or withheld from participation due to an injury, an illness or pregnancy. In addition, clearance for that individual to return to activity is solely the responsibility of the college and/or team's physician (or that physician's designated representative).

Preseason Forms (Click Links For More Info)
- Physical Clearance Form (.pdf file)
- HIPAA Disclosure Form (.pdf file)
- Notice of HIPAA Privacy (.pdf file)
- Nutritional Supplement Disclosure Form (.pdf file)

Additional Resources (Click Links For More Info)
- Visting Team Guide (.pdf file)
- Medical Requirements
- Insurance Information
- Student-Athlete Injury Policies
- Frequently Asked Questions About Drugs and Medications
- EMERGENCY PROCEDURES and Lightning Policy
- Jet Lag Information (.pdf file)
- Travel Nutrition (.pdf file)
- MRSA Information (.pdf file)

Postseason Form (Click Links For More Info)
- Postseason Follow-Up Form (.pdf file)

Physical Therapy Services (Click Links For More Info)
- Physical Therapy Information (.pdf file)

CONTACTS:

Dan Davies, Director of Athletic Training
Phone: 207-725-3018; Fax: 207-725-3019; Email: ddavies@bowdoin.edu

Megan Thompson, Assistant Athletic Trainer
Phone: 207-725-3942; Email: mthomps2@bowdoin.edu

Maggie White, Assistant Athletic Trainer
Phone: 207-725-3772; Email: mwhite@bowdoin.edu

Dennis Russell, Assistant Athletic Trainer
Phone: 207-725-3335; Email: drussell@bowdoin.edu

Frances Allan, Assistant Athletic Trainer Intern
Phone: 207-725-3772; Email: fallan@bowdoin.edu

Lucien Ouellette, Team Physician, Orthopedic Associates of Portland