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2011-2012 Applications will be accepted until April 1, 2011.

Nora Beltz, MS, ATC, CSCS will receive her Masters in athletic training from Plymouth State University in June 2010. She received her BA in biology from Colby (Maine) College and worked briefly in that field before deciding to pursue athletic training. The Fellowship, she believes, will make her a better athletic trainer by exposing her to multiple physicians/professionals in the sports medicine team and significantly broadening her experience. Nora enjoys multiple outdoor activities and has done a fair amount of traveling including a study-abroad stint in London.

Molly Day, ATC finished number 1 in the 2010 graduating class at the University of Wisconsin-Lacrosse where she earned a BS in athletic training. She is very excited about the incredible educational opportunity the Fellowship offers and believes it will support her pursuit of medical school afterwards. In addition to being an excellent student, Molly is an accomplished artist, excelled as a track & field athlete and plays the piano.

2009-2010

Matthew Burns, ATC received his bachelor of science from the University of Connecticut. In the year prior to the Fellowship, Matt worked as the intern AT at Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, New Hampshire.  Matt felt "drawn" to the unique program of diverse experiences offered by the Fellowship and he is also, like Adam, very motivated to contribute to the development of our new structured curriculum. In his free time Matt likes to do anything active -- running, hiking, snowboarding. During his interview he related that he thought the best word describe him would be "alive!" Matt is currently enrolled for a full year of medical school prerequisites at U-Conn.

Adam Hernandez, ATC completed his Masters in Athletic Training at Indiana State University after receiving his bachelor of science from the University of New Hampshire where he was active in research collaboratively conducted by NHMI and UNH. In fact, he interfaced with previous fellows in that capacity. In addition to being very excited about participating in the Fellowship's rotations, Adam is looking forward to contributing to the ongoing development of our new structured curriculum. In his spare time, he likes to work out, go camping and read. He is also a World War II history buff. Adam will be working at Boston College for the 10-11 school year.

2008-2009

Dawn (Schisler) Belmore, MEd, ATC completed her Masters of Health Education & Promotion at the University of Missouri where she provided coverage for their swimming & diving team. Prior to Mizzou, Dawn earned her undergraduate degree from Iowa State. She enjoyed the whole Fellowship - never able to declare her favorite part despite persistent prodding!  Dawn is an accomplished musician – plays several instruments and sings – and loves to cook and eat! Coming in, Dawn thought New England seafood will be a great substitute for the steak and potatoes of her mid-west upbringing. It must have worked out - Dawn has taken a position as Assistant AT at Colby-Sawyer College.

Sarah Philipp, ATC graduated from Tusculum College in Greeneville, TN in May 2008 – about 2 hours from her hometown of Asheville, NC. Sarah distinguished herself as an outstanding student and leader with a commitment to community service. As part of a senior service class, she traveled to Belize to work on several projects of benefit to residents there. Sarah loves outdoor activities – mountain biking and camping – and also enjoys cooking. Sarah works in Asheville in a clinic-high school position.

2007-2008

Keith Belmore, MEd, ATC completed his masters of health education at the University of Missouri; while in Missouri, Keith worked with their Division 1 football team, participating in Bowl games both years. He earned his undergraduate athletic training degree from Plymouth State University in his home state of New Hampshire. Keith loves to ski and is a big sports fan.  Keith is currently working at Plymouth State University as an Assistant Athletic Trainer (head football).

Elizabeth Mierendorf, ATC graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in May, 2007.  Liz is from Wisconsin but her love of travel has carried her many places including Costa Rica where she participated in a project to help save sea turtles.  After reading about the Fellowship, Liz  felt drawn to it -- that it was just what she was supposed to do next.  Liz stays active running, playing Frisbee and just being outside. She is now attending acupuncture school.

2006-2007 Fellows

Larnie Boquiren, ATC completed her Master of Science degree (sports medicine/athletic training) at the Arizona School of Health Sciences before starting the Fellowship. Larnie's undergraduate athletic training education was completed at the Cal-State Fullerton. Originally from the Philippines, Larnie was brought up in Southern California. She is currently teaching and working as an athletic trainer at a private school in Santa Monica, CA. 

Lindsay Labore, ATC completed her Bachelor of Science at Northeastern University in Boston. Lindsay was thrilled to receive the fellowship despite the fact that it is in her hometown. Lindsay was the third fellow to hail from New Hampshire, but the first from Manchester -- in fact, during high school, Lindsay danced in a performance of the Nutcracker with our medical director, Jim Vailas.  She is currently attending PA school in Virginia.

2005-2006 Fellows

Aaron Copeland, ATC graduated magna cum laude from Lock Haven University in Pennsylvania where he was selected as the Outstanding Student Athletic Trainer for the 2005 graduating class. Aaron is originally from Pennsylvania, from a town he describes as being so small he has to drive 15 miles to get his mail.  He has recently graduated from physician assistant school at the University of New England and has taken a job in an orthopedic clinic in Lewiston, ME.  Congrats, Aaron!

Stephanie Gale, MEd, ATC completed her graduate study of athletic training at Plymouth (NH) State University in December 2004.  Stephanie came to New Hampshire from her hometown near Cleveland, Ohio after spending several years teaching at a private school in Florida .  Stephanie has completed her nurse-practitioner degree and is working near Cleveland.

2004-2005 Fellows

 Eric Gattie, DPT, ATC, CSCS. Eric graduated (May, 2004) from Mercyhurst College in Erie , Pennsylvania where he was captain of the lacrosse team.  Eric is a New Hampshire native, born and brought up in Lebanon, NH.  Tamara Valovich, 1998-1999 Athletic Training Fellow, also did her undergraduate work at Mercyhurst College . He holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Franklin Pierce University and works in Concord, NH. 

Genny Welch, MS, ATC. Genny Welch, MS, ATC completed her undergraduate work at the University of Evansville in Evansville , Indiana and did her graduate work at Ohio University .  Genny is currently employed by Cincinnati Sports Medicine in Cincinnati , Ohio.

2003-2004 Fellows:

Jennifer Nowak, ATC. Jenn is a native of Massachusetts . She received her bachelor's degree in Athletic Training from the University of New Hampshire with honors in May of 2003.  Basketball, whether coaching or playing, is one of Jenn's favorite activities. She also enjoys camping. Jenn is currently working at South County PT and covering Milford High School .

Chandra Shirley, ATC. Chandra is from Minnesota . She graduated with a BS in Athletic Training (Second Major: Human Performance and Fitness) from North Dakota State University (with honors) in May of 2003. Chandra enjoys traveling...and has a thing for Dave Matthews! She has earned a doctor physical therapy degree at the University of Wisconsin-Lacrosse and works at OSI (Ortho Sports Inc.) PT in St. Paul.

2002-2003 Fellows:

Kevin D. Horn, ATC. Kevin, a native of Oklahoma, received his bachelor's degree from Oklahoma State University-Stillwater in May of 2001. Kevin has completed his medical education and is doing his residency in emergency medicine in Detroit, Michigan.

Rebecca Scanlon-Begalle MS, ATC, PES. Becky is a 2002 graduate of Canisius College in Buffalo , NY - NHMI's second Canisius Alum.  She completed her master's degree at Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH then worked as an Assistant Athletic Trainer at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY. She is headed to UNC-Chapel Hill to work on a doctorate.

2001-2002

MacGregor Hall, MEd, ATC
A 2000 graduate of Ithaca College , Mac (and Patrick O'Sullivan below) was one of two fellows in 01-02.  Mac is currently in Australia pursuing a physiotherapy degree.

Patrick O'Sullivan, ATC
Patrick graduated from St. Bonaventure University in May of 2000. He is the Head Athletic Trainer at Bryant College in Rhode Island .

2000-2001 

Saori Hanaki, MS, ATC
A 2000 graduate of the University of Montana at Missoula and citizen of Japan, Saori was one of two fellows in 00-01.  Saori is currently a doctoral student at the University of Kentucky .

Heidi Pieper, ATC
Heidi graduated from the Minnesota State University at Mankato in May of 2000. At the conclusion of the fellowship, Heidi took a position as an orthopedic assistant/outreach athletic trainer in North Carolina .

1999-2000

Amy T. (Cayouette) Hollingworth, ATC
Amy, a 1999 Summa Cum Laude graduate of Ithaca College, was NHMI's 6th Athletic Training Fellow.  Amy was the first NH native to receive the Fellowship.  She is currently the Head Athletic Trainer at Trinity High School in Manchester, NH and has recently received her massage therapy license.

1998-1999

Tamara C. (Valovich) McLeod, PhD, ATC, CSCS
Tamara's undergraduate work was completed at Mercyhurst College in Erie, PA where she graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1996. She then went on to the University of Colorado at Boulder for her Master's in Exercise Physiology and completed her doctoral degree at the University of Virginia.  She is currently an Associate Professor at the Arizona School of Health Sciences in Mesa , AZ.

1997-1998

Carey A. Miller, MS, ATC
Carey earned her BS and MS in athletic training at California University of Pennsylvania. She is working in Pittsburgh as a clinic-outreach ATC.

1996-1997

Melissa (Reinemann) Manus, PA-C, ATC
Melissa earned her BS in athletic training at Russell Sage College in Troy, NY .  She completed her Physician Assistant education during the summer of 2002 is now working as an orthopedic surgery PA at Schenectady Regional Orthopedic Associates.

1995-1996

Michael J. Moran, MS, MBA, ATC
Michael earned his BS at Canisius College, his MS at the University of Pittsburgh and his MBA from Baldwin Wallace College. He is currently Practice Administrator at Hampton Roads Orthopedic and Sports Medicine in Newport News, VA. 

1994-1995

Rebecca (Lindsay) Choquette, ATC
Becca earned her BS at the University of Vermont where she returned to work upon completion of the fellowship.  She is now Assistant Head Athletic Trainer.