This is the first episode of a series featuring the Athletic Trainers in Physician Practice Society. In this first episode we talk with current president Tim Nicolello, past president Michael Doyle and current vice president JJ Wetherington. They share the story of how ATPPS got started and how a couple of conversations continued to grow into what the organization has built today. It is an incredible story of finding a common mission, coming together to build the organization and the importance of listening to membership.

If you’re in this setting (which I am and will soon be a member) there is a ton of great information and resources both in person and throughout the year. If you want to attend their conference, it is coming up fast from February 20-22 in Louisville, KY.

LINK: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/atpps25/home/

In This Episode:

+The found and start of ATPPS

+First conference in 02/2018 with about 70 people.

+The importance of networking and collaboration

+Focusing on engagement all year: advocacy, education outside of AT and collaboration with other societies/organizations

+Future plans for ATPPS

+”It’s not who we treat, it’s how we treat them.”

Connect with Tim, Michael and JJ

Tim Nicolello

@: Tim.nicolello@atpps.org

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-nicolello/

Michael Doyle

@: Michael.doyle@atpps.org

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-doyle-1a9b16a/

JJ Wetherington

@: jj.wetherington@atpps.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jj-wetherington/

LINK: https://www.athletictrainingchat.com/2025/01/ep-181-athletic-trainers-in-physician.html

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www.cliniallypressed.org

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