Kelsey Picha, PhD, ATC

Kelsey J. Picha, PhD, ATC is an Associate Professor at A.T. Still University in the Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences. Dr. Picha earned her bachelor of athletic training degree from Minnesota State University, Mankato, master of science degree in post-professional athletic training from A.T. Still University, and earned her doctor of philosophy degree in rehabilitation sciences from the University of Kentucky. She spent a year in a post-doctoral fellowship studying patient reported outcomes and social determinants of health at A.T. Still University. Her research interests are in the areas of social determinants of health in athletic health care and patient adherence to rehabilitation with numerous publications on the topics. Last year, she was awarded the Clint Thompson Award for Clinical Advancement through the Journal of Athletic Training. Dr. Picha has secured grant funding both internally and externally for her work.