ATSU Faculty Research

About:

Dr. Tamara McLeod is the Chair of the Department of Athletic Training, Professor, Research Professor in the School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona, and the John P. Wood, D.O., Endowed Chair for Sports Medicine at A.T. Still University. Dr. McLeod completed her doctor of philosophy degree in education with an emphasis in sports medicine from the University of Virginia. She was the founding director of the Athletic Training Practice-Based Research Network and her research has focused on the pediatric athlete with respect to sport-related concussion. Her current work is investigating the short- and long-term effects of pediatric sports concussion as well as recovery following concussion on traditional concussion assessments and health-related quality of life. Dr. McLeod was a contributing author for both NATA Position Statements on the Management of Sport-Related Concussion, the lead author on the NATA Position Statement on the Prevention of Pediatric Overuse Injuries, and a consultant and contributing author on the Appropriate Medical Coverage for Secondary School-Aged Athletes and Appropriate Medical Care Standards. She is heavily involved in professional service with the Arizona Interscholastic Association, NFL Head, Neck, and Spine Committee, Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona, and the Journal of Athletic Training. Dr. McLeod serves on numerous editorial boards, and publishes frequently in the athletic training and sports medicine journals and is a is a fellow of the NATA, the National Academy of Kinesiology, and the National Academies of Practice-Athletic Training. Dr. McLeod was the recipient of the NATA Foundation Medal for Distinguished Athletic Training Research in 2023.