Thank you to everyone who joined the CAATE Town Hall on Wednesday, September 23, 2026!

If you weren't able to catch it live, you can still get the updates from key CAATE leaders by viewing the recorded version.

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2022 Residency & Fellowship Standards Changes (September 2026) The CAATE Board of Commissioners approved changes to the CAATE Residency & Fellowship Program Standards. The changes provide clarification of Standards 26, 27, and Moonlighting expectations.   Standard 26: The number of work hours performed during the program must comply with all applicable organizational...

The CAATE is proud to recognize the inspiring achievements and dedicated work of Christopher Viesselman, EdD, ATC, LAT. Viesselman serves as the Vice Chair for the Professional Accreditation Council and as a Peer Reviewer. How did you become involved with athletic training? I knew I wanted to work in healthcare, but was uncertain about which field. During a shadowing...

The CAATE is proud to recognize the inspiring achievements and dedicated work of Laura Kunkel, EdD, LAT, ATC, PES, FNAP. Kunkel serves on the CAATE Standards Committee and is its Chair. She also continues to serve as a CAATE peer reviewer. How did you become involved with athletic training? I discovered athletic training when I was in high school. We had an athletic trainer...

Upcoming Events Upcoming CAATE Appearances for Residency & Fellowship Workshops and Presentations: AAOE Annual Conference: April 20-22 (Louisville, KY) Presentation: "Integrating Athletic Trainers Into Orthopedic Care: Roles, Regulations, and Residency Preparation" CATS 2026 Symposium: May 14 (Las Vegas, NV) Koehneke Award The Pete Koehneke Award...

Thank you to everyone who joined the CAATE Town Hall on Tuesday, March 25, 2026! If you weren't able to catch it live, you can still get all the updates from key CAATE leaders by viewing the recorded version. View the town hall recording now.

The time has come to nominate yourself or recognize an extraordinary colleague for the 2026 Pete Koehneke Award. This distinguished award honors individuals whose achievements and service have made a significant impact on the athletic training profession. Nominations are due by Tuesday, March 31. Nominate Today The Pete Koehneke Award The Pete Koehneke Award honors an...

The CAATE is proud to recognize the achievements and dedicated work of Wayne R. Lamarre, MED, ATC, LAT.   How did you become involved with athletic training? Like many ATs, my involvement/interest in athletic training began with a positive interaction as an injured athlete in high school with a Certified Athletic Trainer. The combination of human anatomy/kinesiology, acute...

In support of the CAATE’s mission to serve as a catalyst to advance athletic training education through the promotion of quality improvement, innovation, diversity, and best practices, the CAATE Foundation has developed an awards program to recognize programs for innovation and quality improvement in athletic training education. Quality Improvement Award: Recognizes a...

The CAATE is proud to recognize the inspiring achievements and dedicated work of Lynette Carlson, DHSc, ATC. Lynette serves the CAATE on the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Leadership Development Committee. How did you become involved with athletic training? I know I wanted to be an AT since I was 15 years old. I tore my ACL in high school and physical...