Incoming Residents
Theresa Chester, ATC
Theresa received her BS in athletic training from East Carolina University in May, 2012. She’s very excited about the unique experience the Residency offers, especially the wide variety of shadowing opportunities she hopes will help direct her future endeavors. She is equally anxious for the autonomous experience at the high school to increase her knowledge, confidence and improve her clinical skills. Theresa enjoys playing the guitar, cooking and reading to de-stress.
Brad Endres, ATC, CSCS
Brad received his BS in athletic training from the University of Texas in May, 2011. He is excited about the Residency for many reasons, especially the immersion it offers through direct interaction with a variety of specialties. He hopes to gain a well-rounded holistic approach to medicine that will better prepare him clinically. In his free time Brad enjoys any type of outdoor activity, be it hiking, hunting, fishing or golfing. He’s excited for his first real winter in New Hampshire!
Current Residents
Sossan Al-Darraji, ATC
Sossan received her BS in athletic training from the Keene (NH) State College in May, 2011. She's very excited about the residency for many reasons, but especially to have opportunities to both improve her athletic training skills and to continue to explore her strong interest in AT research. Sossan uses her daily workouts and runs to de-stress. Sossan is planning to complete prerequisites and apply for PA school ASAP.
Justin Bric, ATC
Justin received his BS in athletic training from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in December 2010. He's most excited about the rare opportunity to gain the broad exposure and experience this residency offers with multiple medical specialties so early in his career. Justin likes to snowboard (in Wisconsin??!!), golf, workout and play sports. He included this fun fact in his "tell us about yourself" essay: He can drive an Zamboni ice resurfacer! Justin will be attending medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee starting this August.
Past Residents/Fellows
(NOTE: Until 2011, this program was known as NHMI's Athletic Training Fellowship.)
Nora Beltz, MS, ATC, CSCS
Nora received 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, has made 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. She is now working as Assistant Athletic Trainer at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, NH.
Molly Day, ATC
Molly finished number 1 in the 2010 graduating class at the University of Wisconsin-Lacrosse where she earned a BS in athletic training. She was very excited about the incredible educational opportunity the Fellowship offered and has made the most of her time here. Molly is an accomplished artist, athlete and plays the piano. Molly started medical school at the University of Wisconsin in Madison in August, 2011.
2009-2010
Matthew Burns, ATC
Matt 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 was 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 a graduate student studying genetics at UConn.
Adam Hernandez, MS, ATC
Adam 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. After a stint as the athletic trainer for USA Luge, Adam has moved into a position as the Head Athletic Trainer for Tabor Academy, Buzzards Bay, MA.
2008-2009
Dawn (Schisler) Belmore, MEd, ATC
Dawn 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 would be a great substitute for the steak and potatoes of her mid-west upbringing. It must have worked out - Dawn is working as Assistant AT at Colby-Sawyer College in New London, NH.
Sarah Philipp, ATC
Sarah 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 and is working on massage/yoga certifications.
2007-2008
Keith Belmore, MEd, ATC, CSCS
Keith 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. After a three-year stint at Plymouth State University as an Assistant Athletic Trainer (head football) Keith recently returned to NHMI as the Director of our Safe Sports Network and as the Athletic Training Preceptor in the Residency.
Liz Mierendorf, MAOM, Lic.Ac, ATC
Elizabeth graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in May, 2007 and received her Master’s Degree in Acupuncture in 2011. 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. She has started her acupuncture practice back home in Madison, WI with Isthmus Acupuncture.
2006-2007
Larnie Boquiren, ATC
Larnie 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, PA-C, ATC
Lindsay completed her Bachelor of Science at Northeastern University in Boston and completed PA school in Virginia. 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 has recently become a board-certified physician assistant and is working in an urgent care setting in Merrimack, NH.
2005-2006
Aaron Copeland, PA-C, ATC
Aaron 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 is now a physician assistant working in an orthopedic clinic in Lewiston, ME.
Stephanie Gale, MEd, ARNP, ATC
Stephanie 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 in and adult/geriatric setting in a private practice.
2004-2005
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 and orthopedic physical therapy practice in Concord, NH.
Genny (Welch) Connley, MS, ATC
Genny 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
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. At last contact, Jenn was working at South County PT and covering Milford High School.
Chandra Shirley, DPT, PT, 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
Kevin D. Horn, DO, 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 currently pursuing her doctorate at UNC-Chapel Hill.
2001-2002
MacGregor Hall, MEd, PT, ATC
A 2000 graduate of Ithaca College, Mac (and Patrick O'Sullivan below) was one of two fellows in 01-02. Mac lives in Australia with his wife, Emma, and their son Cooper; Mac works in private practice as a physiotherapist near Melbourne.
Patrick O'Sullivan, ATC
Patrick graduated from St. Bonaventure University in May of 2000. He is the Head Athletic Trainer at Bryant University in Rhode Island.
2000-2001
Saori (Hanaki)-Martin, PhD, ATC
A 2000 graduate of the University of Montana at Missoula and citizen of Japan, Saori was one of two fellows in 00-01. She completed her MS in Kinesiology and Recreation at Illinois State University and received her doctoral degree (exercise science and biomechanics) from the University of Kentucky. She is currently on the faculty of the University of Louisville's Department of Health and Sports Sciences.
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. After many years as the Head Athletic Trainer at Trinity High School in Manchester, NH, she is currently pursuing a nursing degree, working part timeat Trinity and practicing as a massage therapist.
1998-1999
Tamara C. (Valovich) McLeod, PhD, ATC, CSCS, FNATA
Tamara completed her undergraduate work at Mercyhurst College in Erie, PA where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. She then went on to the University of Colorado at Boulder for her Master's in Exercise Physiology. She completed her doctoral degree at the University of Virginia. She is currently a busy researcher and Associate Professor at the Arizona School of Health Sciences in Mesa, AZ. She is the inaugural John P. Wood, D.O., Endowed Chair for Sports Medicine. In 2012, Tamara received the NATA's Athletic Training Service award. Congratulations!
1997-1998
Carey (Miller) Cardwell, MS, ATC
Carey earned her BS and MS in athletic training at California University of Pennsylvania. After the residency, she worked at Colby-Sawyer College in New London, NH for several years before returning to her native Pittsburgh in 2001. She works for Alleghany General Hospital in an outpatient physical therapy clinic.
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.
