Eligibility & Application
Minimum Eligibility Criteria
Application Components
Application Process
All applicants will be interviewed on-site by the admissions committee prior to making a final decision. The committee will decide on final resident selection after taking into consideration all components of each prospective resident's application package.
Strong applicants demonstrate a thorough understanding of the purpose of residency programs as they relate to the mission of the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), a firm commitment to completing the program, and a strong desire to learn and to continue skill development after residency through ongoing education and mentorship. Applicants should also possess effective communication skills and a professional demeanor, show evidence of being both a team player and a leader, and can exemplify the I CARE values of Houston Methodist.
Athletic Training Residency Retention/Minimum Completion Criteria Policy:
- Graduate of a bachelor's-level or master's-level athletic training education program
- Hold a current Athletic training license or be in the process of obtaining one.
- Board of Certification (BOC) certified – Take & pass the BOC on or before the March/April Testing window in the same year as you intend to start the program.
- Membership in the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) is highly recommended
Application Components
- Completed application form
- Two letters of recommendation
- Resume/curriculum vitae
- Copy of the following licenses and certifications
- Texas athletic training license (if current at time of application) – see the Texas Department of State Health Services website for more information
- BOC certification
- Accepting applications: Nov 1 – January 31st of the next calendar year. Application deadline: January 31st.
Application Process
All applicants will be interviewed on-site by the admissions committee prior to making a final decision. The committee will decide on final resident selection after taking into consideration all components of each prospective resident's application package.
Strong applicants demonstrate a thorough understanding of the purpose of residency programs as they relate to the mission of the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), a firm commitment to completing the program, and a strong desire to learn and to continue skill development after residency through ongoing education and mentorship. Applicants should also possess effective communication skills and a professional demeanor, show evidence of being both a team player and a leader, and can exemplify the I CARE values of Houston Methodist.
Athletic Training Residency Retention/Minimum Completion Criteria Policy:
- To remain in good standing throughout the residency program, the resident must:
- Fully participate in all required didactic and clinical experiences
- Maintain the required minimum passing score for all assignments
- Adhere to all policy and procedures set forth in the Athletic Training Policy and Procedures Manual
- Adhere to all policy and procedures set forth in the Houston Methodist Sugar Land employee handbook
Athletic Training Residency Aggregate Data
| 2023-24 | 2022-23 | 2021-22 | 2020-21 | 2019-20 | 2018-19 | 2017-18 | 2016-17 | 2015-16 | |
| Employment Rate | 2/2 = 100% | 5/5 = 100% | 5/5 = 100% | 5/5 = 100% | 12/13 = 92% | 16/17 = 94% | 11/11 = 100% | 11/12 = 92% | 8/8 = 100% |
| Completion Rate | 2/2 = 100% | 5/5 = 100% | 5/5 = 100% | 5/5 = 100% | 13/15 = 87% | 16/17 = 94% | 11/13 = 85% | 12/13 = 92% | 7/8 = 88% |
Contact Us
For more information on the Athletic Training Residency program at Houston Methodist Sugar Land, please contact:
Jessica Gonzalez Pons: jgonzalezpons@houstonmethodist.org