Drew University Sports Medicine

Mission Statement

The Athletic Training profession is recognized by the American Medical Association as an allied health profession and NATABOC certified Athletic Trainers, ATC’s, as allied health care providers. Drew University Athletic Training Staff is committed to providing quality medical service to every student athlete. The sports medical care the athletic training staff and team physician provide shall be delivered with objectivity and a conscious blend of concern for the student/athletes’ current participation goals and future ability to maintain a healthy lifestyle. On site medical services include, but are not limited to, prevention, evaluation and treatment of injuries and illnesses, and rehabilitation services.

In order to provide such comprehensive medical care, the sports medicine department maintains a board certified and specialty trained team physician. The team physician will have a comprehensive referral source of other specialty-trained physicians, including orthopedic surgeons, neurologists, and cardiologists.

Sports Medicine Staff

Head Athletic Trainer: Chris Ryan, ATC, CSCS

Chris Ryan is a board Certified Athletic Trainer. He has served as Drew Head Athletic Trainer since 2001, the year he completed his Athletic Training Education Program at Kean University. Chris is a certified Clinical Instructor for the American Red Cross. He is also an approved Clinical Instructor in Seton Hall’s CAATE Athletic Training program as well as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

Contact information
(973 408-3651) work
(973 408-3014) fax
cryan@drew.edu

Assistant Athletic Trainer: Jennifer Rockett


Sports Medicine Medical Staff

Tri-County Orthopedic & Sports Medicine
160 Hanover Avenue
Morristown, New Jersey 07927
(973) 538-2334

Andrew A Willis, M.D. Head Team Physician
Claudia Ginsburg, M.D.
Mark J McBride, M.D.
Kenneth Montgomery, M.D.

Pre-Participation Physicals and Required Forms

Drew University requires that all athletes participating in varsity sports obtain a yearly physical examination clearance from their health care provider prior to reporting for their season.

All Student Athletes

Effective August 2009 there will be a stricter application of the NCAA medical exception policy for the use of banned stimulant medication to treat ADHD. If you are taking medication for the treatment of ADD/ADHD you must read and complete these two forms:

The first form explains the new:
Guidelines for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Treatment.

The second form must be filled out by your physician
ADHD Medication Exemption Information Form

Returning student athletes can attach the ADHD Medication Exemption Information Form to their Preparticipation Physical Examination Form.
Freshman and Transfer students will attach the ADHD Medication Exemption Information Form to their Medical History Form for First Year Athletes.

Additional Guidelines for First-Year and Transfer Student-Athletes

The physical exam you received as required by the University and Health Services will be accepted by the Sports Medicine Department. Before mailing your health forms packet to Health Services, please attach a copy of Health Services’ Physical Examination Form to the Medical History Form for First Year Athletes. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO RECEIVE A SEPARATE PHYSICAL EXAMINATION TO PARTICIPATE IN ATHLETICS.

ALL First-Year and Transfer student-athletes must fill out the Medical History Form for First Year Athletes which includes a Consent Form. PLEASE INCLUDE A COPY OF YOUR INSURANCE CARD (front and back) with these forms. These forms must be on file in the Sports Medicine Department PRIOR to any team activity or you will not be allowed to participate.

Click to Download: Medical History Form for First Year Athletes

Summary
First-Year and Transfer Student-Athletes must have on file in the Sports Medicine Department the following forms to participate:
• Health Services Physical Examination Form
• Medical History Form for First Year Athletes (Consent form included)
• Copy of Insurance Card (front and back)
• ADHD Medication Exemption Information Form (if applicable)

Additional Guidelines for Returning Student-Athletes

Please download the Preparticipation Physical Evaluation Form for your health care provider to complete. You also need to download and complete the Medical Questionnaire for Returning Athletes. PLEASE INCLUDE A COPY OF YOUR INSURANCE CARD (front and back) to this form. These forms must be on file in the Sports Medicine Department PRIOR to any team activity or you will not be allowed to participate.

Returning Student-Athletes, do not delay in getting your Preparticipation Physical Evaluation Form completed THIS SUMMER thru your health care provider. If you are unable to schedule a physical to compete the Preparticipation Physical Evaluation Form through your health care provider DREW UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES is an option. There will be a $55 fee for the student-athletes not enrolled in the student health insurance plan. If you have the student health insurance plan, there is a charge, but it is not out-of-pocket.

Please set up an appointment to complete Preparticipation Physical Evaluation Form as soon as possible thru health services if you need a physical so there is no delay in your participation. There are limited appointments available for these physicals. If you delay in setting up your appointment, you may not be able to participate at the beginning of your season.

Click to Download: Medical Questionnaire for Returning Athletes
Click to Download: Preparticipation Physical Evaluation Form

Summary
Returning Student-Athletes must have on file in the Sports Medicine Department the following forms to participate:
• Preparticipation Physical Evaluation Form
• Medical Questionnaire for Returning Athletes
• Copy of Insurance Card (front and back)
• ADHD Medication Exemption Information Form (if applicable)

Insurance Coverage and Claims

Insurance Coverage

All student-athletes are required to have personal health insurance. This insurance may be through a parent’s plan or purchased through Student Health Services. As stated in the Consent Form For Drew Athletes, intercollegiate sports injuries are now covered by the Drew Student Insurance Plan up to $1,000. If an intercollegiate athlete is also covered under a parent’s plan, the parent plan pays first and the student plan pays second. When costs exceed $1,000, the Drew Athletic Insurance Policy (which is a different policy than the basic student insurance plan and is paid for by Drew) will pay second after the parent plan up to the next $75,000, or first when the student insurance plan is the student’s only insurance. In the unlikely event of an extreme injury, the NCAA catastrophic insurance will cover costs that exceed $75,000.

Claims Processing

Any medical bills not covered by the parent’s plan (primary) will be sent to Consolidated Health Plan (Claim Form). Claims submitted to CHP need to include, but are not limited to: 1) an explanation of benefits (EOB), 2) itemized bill and 3) a copy of the Drew Sports Medicine injury report.

Student Athletes/ Parents, please, mail claims to Chris Ryan for approval and proper submission of the claim to CHP for processing.

Chris Ryan ATC
Athletic Training Room
Simon Forum
Drew University
36 Madison Avenue
Madison, NJ 07940


If you have any questions regarding insurance coverage or claims, please contact Chris Ryan ATC, Head Athletic Trainer Drew University at (973) 408-3651

Click to Download: Consolidated Health Plan Claim Form

Sports Medicine Policies & Procedures

Training Room Hours:

• Training Room rehabilitation hours generally 10-3, exceptions can be made.
• Training Room open 1 hour prior to early A.M. practices and 1 hour post practice
• Training Room open 2 hours prior to game and 1 hour post game.

Sports Medicine Policies and Procedures for Student-Athletes and Coaches

Sports Medicine Policies and Procedures for Coaches

Sports Medicine Policies for Visiting Teams

Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

Useful Links:

National Athletic Trainers Association: www.nata.org
National Collegiate Athletics Association: www.ncaa.org
National Collegiate Athletics Association: www.ncaa.org/drugtesting
Tri-County Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine: www.tri-countyortho.com
Morristown Memorial Hospital: http://www.atlantichealth.org/Morristown/