Residents - Sports Medicine Assistant Residency

Morgan Cox is a current resident at the OSMI SMA Residency Program in New Orleans. She has a bachelor's degree in Athletic Training from Kansas State University and a master's degree in kinesiology from Hardin-Simmons University. Prior to attending residency, she spent 6 years as an athletic trainer at the Division I collegiate level.

Why did you choose to pursue a residency program?
“I chose to pursue a residency program to deepen my knowledge in orthopedics and to learn directly from operative and non-operative physicians.”

Why did you choose to come to Ochsner?
“I chose Ochsner not only because of the quality of care that they give their patients, but also because of the quality of people that they employ. I have felt welcomed and appreciated since day one!”

What are you most excited about learning during your time with us?
“I am most excited about learning and assisting with surgical procedures.”

Tyler Bouchard is a current resident at the OSMI SMA Residency Program in Baton Rouge. He has a bachelor's degree in Athletic Training from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and a master's degree from the University of South Carolina.

Why did you choose to pursue a residency program?
“I chose to pursue a residency program because it allows the opportunity to become a better advocate for the profession as a whole. Becoming a resident allowed me to pursue advanced knowledge beyond a graduate degree and show the world that athletic trainers are specialized healthcare providers.”

Why did you choose to come to Ochsner?
“I chose to come to Ochsner because of the dedication of the staff I felt during the interview process. I knew I would be included as an important team member with mentors who made my learning and professional development a priority.”

What are you most excited about learning during your time with us?
“I'm excited to be involved in the research processes here at Ochsner and to hone my orthopedic evaluation skills!”

Sara Bunemann is a graduate of the 2023 residency class. She is currently employed as a Sports Medicine Assistant at the Ochsner Andrews Sports Medicine Institute (OSMI) in New Orleans, working with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Stephen Choate. She also serves as a preceptor for the OSMI SMA Residency Program.

"The OSMI SMA Residency allowed me to function as a full time clinical and surgical assistant throughout various rotations and seamlessly transition to a role as a full time staff member. Because of this environment, I was able to grow, learn new skillsets, improve upon my previous knowledge, and have room to make mistakes – which is extremely important because that is where the real learning happens. I really enjoyed all my rotations at OSMI!”

Emily Gilcrease is a graduate of the 2023 residency class. She is currently employed as a Sports Medicine Assistant at the Ochsner Andrews Sports Medicine Institute (OSMI) in Baton Rouge working as a clinical and surgical assistant with multiple orthopedic surgeons.

"The Residency experience has truly helped me understand and grow as an Athletic Trainer. It allowed me to improve my clinical evaluation skills, presentation, ability to interpret orthopedic imaging, and my confidence in making treatment decisions."

Samantha Termini is a graduate of the 2023 residency class. She is currently employed as a Sports Medicine Assistant at Ochsner Health, working with pediatric orthopedic and spine surgeon Dr. Lawrence Haber.

"During my Residency, I improved my clinical and surgical orthopaedic skill and knowledge level significantly through research, didactics and daily clinical/surgical rotations. The program faculty members taught and challenged me on a daily basis to provide me the best learning environment possible. It has been extremely beneficial for me to work alongside orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians as I believe this gave me the skill set to improve patient outcomes and my diagnostic accuracy."

Joshua Pratt is a certified athletic trainer and a graduate of the 2021-2022 residency class. He is currently employed as a sports medicine assistant at the Ochsner Andrews Sports Medicine Institute in Baton Rouge, working with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Christopher Bankhead. He also serves as a preceptor for the Ochsner Andrews Sports Medicine Institute's Sports Medicine Assistant Residency Program.

“I feel that the residency was a great experience overall. It was very immersive. I had great mentors and preceptors that took time to teach me. Because of the experience I gained, I felt well prepared to transition to my current position full time. I was able to work in a wide variety of areas and with many different people within the healthcare system. This helped me gain an understanding of how a multi-disciplinary team functions. I feel that my orthopedic skill and knowledge was greatly advanced, and I am excited to continually work to improve myself as a healthcare professional!”

Kevin Schoell is a certified athletic trainer and a graduate of the 2021-2022 residency class. He is currently employed at ATI Physical Therapy in Pennsylvania.

“The residency has been a great experience! The people are wonderful, and I learned a lot from everyone. I loved having multiple different rotations. I was given a lot of information and look forward to perfecting the skills I’ve learned. I’m very grateful for all my experiences and especially the people I worked with!”

Kaleb Ashworth is a certified athletic trainer and graduate of the inaugural 2020-2021 Ochsner Sports Medicine Assistant Residency class. He is currently employed as the lead sports medicine assistant at Ochsner Andrews Sports Medicine Institute in New Orleans, working with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Scott Montgomery. He also serves as a preceptor for the Ochsner Andrews Sports Medicine Institute's Sports Medicine Assistant Residency Program.

“I had a great experience with the OSMI SMA Residency. This program prepared me well to transition into clinic and the OR with my physician, due to its diversity of specialties and providers. I was able to enter each rotation and learn as well as develop my skills. I enjoyed my time in the program and would recommend this program to anyone.”