Melissa Wilgus, MS, AT, ATC, OTC
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Biography
Melissa Zinsmeister-Wilgus, MS, AT, ATC, OTC, is a Certified Athletic Trainer licensed to practice Athletic Training in the State of Ohio and a Certified Orthopedic Technician. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Ohio University and her Master’s degree from the University of Akron. Melissa brings 27 years of healthcare experience to the Sports Medicine Team. In her current role as an Orthopedic Clinical Athletic Trainer Melissa supports Orthopedic Surgeons and their teams in quality patient care.
Academic and Clinical Areas
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Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine Athletic Trainers -
Primary Department
Sports Medicine
Awards, Honors & Organizations
- Performance Enhancement Specialist, National Academy of Sports Medicine, 2005 - Present
- Adult CPR and AED Certified, American Heart Association, 2003 - Present
- Certified Member, Ohio Athletic Trainer's Association, 1998 - Present
- Adult CPR Certified, American Red Cross, 1998 - 2003
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, National Strength and Conditioning Association, 1998 - 2013
- Certified Member, National Athletic Trainers' Association, 1995 - Present
- Licensed in the State of Ohio, Ohio OT, PT, and AT board, 1995 - Present
Education
Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 08/05/2005
| Graduate School | University of Akron | Date Completed: 05/05/2007 |
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| Undergraduate School | Ohio University | Date Completed: 06/01/2005 |
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