Dr. Josh Yellen presented Leadership in Crisis at the Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine Update. Shawn ready had some questions to follow up on his talk.







Leadership in COVID - 



Planning in athletic - speaking to your AD, your coaches, school leaders…this is one setting.



How do we as qualified healthcare providers help function in the world?



I am Head FOOTBALL Athletic Trainer or I am an AT with a lot of experience with football.



Compare primary care vs AT



There is a shortage of primary care physicians.



The definition of Athletic Trainer and primary care doctor is almost identical



Practicing Scared - 



We as directors need to understand the CAATE standards, the state practice acts, and the BOC requirements.



We need to keep pushing into the village of medicine.



PA is a master's degree program but is much more respected.



We were comfortable staying in the sports setting for many years.



To have direct access to patients you have to have a physician oversite.



Bachelor's degrees will not be reimbursed by CMS.



WHY DO WE USE OTHER PROFESSIONS TO EXPLAIN OUR PROFESSION?



Medical Model's effect on Leadership In Crisis - 



The Physician is the top and we are all extensions of the physician.



If we do not move into a better role and stake our ground then someone is going to take our role.



Sports Medicine Student Aides - appropriate vernacular is important



This gives the impression that a high school student without training can do your job



Watch the presentation on the SMB Facebook