Episode notes
Eli Hallak sits down with longtime friend and colleague Dr. Ellen Payne of Moravian University to discuss the importance of high quality medical education in athletic training. Together, they reflect on preparing students for real world clinical demands, the value of broad professional experiences, and how Dr. Payne’s work across settings like the Special Olympics, US Paralympic Ski Team, ski patrol, and higher education helps future clinicians see the bigger picture of patient care, adaptability, and professional responsibility.
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