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ABOUT NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE'S SPORTS MEDICINE SERVICES

At the Northwestern Medicine Student Health Services - Sports Medicine Clinic, we strive to keep Northwestern University students functional and active in their everyday lives. We primarily see individuals with:

• Acute Musculoskeletal Injuries
• Joint Sprains, Muscle Strains, etc.
• Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain and Injuries
• Chronic Neck and Upper Back Pain, Low Back Pain, etc.
• Head Injuries/Concussions

Our goal is to quickly and safely return students to pain-free daily activities and the exercise/sports they love to do. We also empower students with injury education and rehabilitation to do on their own at home with provided equipment, or with one of our staff athletic trainers.
 

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MAKING AN APPOINTMENT

New Injury Evaluation
Walk-in appointments are available for acute injuries. Be advised that there may be a wait time. 
 
Ongoing Injuries or Rehab Evaluations
For non-urgent injuries or rehab appointments, we appreciate you scheduling an appointment so we have adequate time to spend with you. To schedule an appointment, email (ClubSportAT@nm.org) an athletic trainer with times you are available or via the MyNM Patient Portal.
 

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RESOURCES

Health History Questionnaire (HHQ)
To be eligible to compete in Northwestern Club Sports, ALL students need to complete a health history questionnaire (HHQ) AND respond to all communication attempts by Sports Medicine staff.

After completing the health history questionnaire:

1. Watch your personal health portal, phone, and email for communication from Sports Medicine Staff
2. Once your questionnaire is reviewed and cleared, IMLeagues will be updated accordingly.

Contact NMSHS Athletic Training Services (ClubSportAT@nm.org) with HHQ-related questions,

Event Medical Coverage Request
To request Athletic Training services for club sports events, you must submit a coverage request. A request must be made at least five business days in advance to ensure coverage. 

Concussion Care
Concussion evaluations are available for all eligible Northwestern University students. An evaluation with one of our staff physicians will include both cognitive and physical assessments.
 

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MEET OUR ATHLETIC TRAINERS

Marcus Washington, LAT, ATC Supervisor, Athletic Training Services

H Maria Zamora-Padilla, LAT, ATC Staff Athletic Trainer

H Jamie Gordon, LAT, ATC Staff Athletic Trainer

 
*Last Updated: September 17, 2025