Ep. 17: Inside Duke’s Fellowship for Sports PTs

In this episode of Cogent Conversations, host Dr. Shelley Weinstein speaks with Ann Marie Husk, Kerry Mullenix, and Jenna Austell—three dual-credentialed clinicians from Duke University—about the development and structure of Duke’s Sports Physical Therapy Residency and Division I Athletics Fellowship. The panel discusses the origins of the fellowship, its unique emphasis on immersive training within a Division I setting, and the critical role of mentorship in shaping future sports physical therapists. In addition to collegiate-level exposure, fellows also gain valuable experience working with high school athletes and engaging in care at the community level. Their conversation sheds light on how Duke’s program equips fellows with the experience needed to thrive in high-performance environments and contributes to the evolution of the field.