Sports Medicine

HEALTH & SAFETY

The Judge Memorial Sports Medicine Team provides high-quality healthcare to all student-athletes. The University of Utah-based team includes a sports medicine physician, orthopedic surgeon, orthopedic fellow, director of sports medicine, two certified athletic trainers, and athletic training students. 

The health and safety of our student-athletes is our main concern. Our responsibilities encompass the prevention, examination, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of emergent, acute or chronic injuries and medical conditions.

SPORTS MEDICINE PROGRAM

Judge offers a Sports Medicine Program includes three years of medical education classes:

  • Sports Medicine I: an introduction to sports medicine and students achieve the Red Cross Emergency Response Certificate. 

  • Sports Medicine II: a continuation of athletic training topics and development of a medical research capstone project. 

  • Sports Medicine III: a national Outdoor Emergency Care class where students can earn OEC Certification.

 

Sports Medicine Staff

 

LESLIE GOLDEN, MD
Orthopedic Surgical Fellow
University Orthopedic Center

 

DALLAS SHIPLEY
Athletic Training Student

JENNY ZEHNER, MS, LAT, ATC
Certified Athletic Trainer

 

DAVID PETRON, MD
Sports Medicine Physician
University Orthopedic Center

 

KRISTEN MURPHY
Athletic Training Student

CADE COULTER, MS, LAT, ATC
Certified Athletic Trainer

 

ROBERT BURKS, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
University Orthopedic Center