Dr. Doug W. Branch is an Assistant Professor of Health & Human Sciences and a faculty member in the Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program. He earned a B.S. in Athletic Training from Wingate University in Wingate, North Carolina, a M.S. from Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia, and a DHSc from A.T. Still University in Arizona.
Contact information
- Nininger Hall 208
- 540-828-5728
- dbranch2@bridgewater.edu
Education and certifications
- Education: Doctor of Health Science (DHSc), A.T. Still University, Arizona; Master of Science (MS), Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia; Bachelor of Science (BS) in Athletic Training, Wingate University, Wingate, North Carolina.
- Certifications: Certified and licensed Athletic Trainer. CPR/AED Instructor through American Red Cross.
Teaching Fields
- Undergraduate: First Aid and Safety, Sports Nutrition, Organization and Administration. Graduate (MSAT Program): Health Promotion, Management in Healthcare, Knowledge and Assessment.
Research areas and specializations
- Mentorship and professional development of athletic training students; clinical skill development and competency-based education; orthopedic casting, splinting and bracing techniques; healthcare administration and leadership; health promotion and wellness.
- Professional Affiliations: National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA), Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers' Association (MAATA), Virginia Athletic Trainers' Association (VATA)
Personal interests
- Dr. Branch enjoys spending quality time with his family, reading and playing golf.
