Ithaca College

All 13 members of the Athletic Training Class of 2016 extended the program's history of excellence by passing the national Board of Certification examination on the first attempt this spring, brining the streak 1st time pass success rate to 6 consecutive years, and 96 students in a row.

Please congratulate Class of 2016 Athletic Training Majors, Siobhan Stack, Jennifer Zehner, Carrine Putnam, Sonia DelBusso, Tyler Keith, Jason Taylor, Miriam Rosenthal, Cory Hester, Molly Awiszus, Kira Jarrar, Caitlin O'Brien, Tara Condon and Abrianna D'Onofrio for becoming the 84th to 96th consecutive graduates of the program to pass their national boards on the first attempt!

For 6 consecutive years, every single student that has graduated from Ithaca College's nationally renowned Athletic Training Education program in the Department of Exercise & Sport Sciences has passed their national board examination on the first attempt. The national average for first time pass rate on this licensing exam over the last 6 years is less than 80%. Passing this exam entitles the bearer to use the "ATC", or Athletic Trainer, Certified credential and to apply for licensure in the state in which the intend to practice.

Congrats to all students for their success and thanks to all faculty, staff and clinical educators that were instrumental in making this achievement possible.