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Published on Tuesday, 29 July 2008 16:59

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Central Virginia Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine- cvosm.net

540.372.6737
501 Park Hill Drive
Fredricksburg, VA 22401

Mr. Wood is a Physician Assistant with extensive experience in orthopedics and sports medicine. He holds an athletic training degree from Longwood University. After graduating, Mr. Wood was a certified athletic trainer for Chippenham Sports Medicine where his responsibilities included sports coverage for Midlothian High School.

His interest and abilities in orthopedics and sports medicine inspired him to pursue a master's degree in Physician Assistant studies from James Madison University.

Definition of a PA

A physician assistant (PA) is a licensed health professional educated to practice medicine with the supervision of a physician. A physician assistant is qualified to provide many of the health care services traditionally performed only by a doctor. PAs are required to take on-going continuing medical education classes and be re-tested on their clinical skills on a regular basis in order to maintain national certification.

PA training is demanding in its own right. PAs must meet the same standards of care for the patients they treat as their supervising physician. As a team, both are responsible for the health and well-being of the patients seen in our practice.

What is an ATC?

An ATC is a Certified Athletic Trainer, a highly-educated and skilled professional specializing in athletic health care. An ATC is a healthcare provider capable of performing immediate and emergency injury treatment, assessment and rehabilitation. Athletic Trainers work closely with other members of the medical team to oversee patient care.