Mission Statement:

The Department of Sports Medicine at Tufts University delivers the highest quality sports medicine services to our student-athletes. Our mission is to provide medical coverage to the intercollegiate athletic programs including prevention, education, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation and administration of all athletic injuries. The sports medicine team is comprised of six full-time Athletic Trainers; all are nationally certified and licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Professional Licensure. The certified Athletic Trainers work under the supervision of the Tufts University team physicians. While we recognize a student-athlete’s desire to participate in intercollegiate athletics, it is our responsibility to ensure that the health and long term well-being of the student-athlete is paramount in our decision to return the student to athletics participation following an injury. The supervising physicians, NATA best practices and NCAA Sports Medicine Handbook serve as the basis for policy decisions.

Access To Sports Medicine Services:

The Tufts Sports Medicine Department will provide services to any students that are members, officially on the roster, of all intercollegiate varsity teams. In addition, the department will provide services to the following club teams during their official competitive season: men’s and women’s rugby (Fall). Tufts University students who fall outside of these guidelines will need to seek care at health services. In-season athletes will have priority, over athletes that outside their competitive season.

Athletic injuries during the non-competitive season, Tufts Sports Medicine will triage and provide the best course of treatment/services determined by the clinician. Aside from acute trauma, priority will be given to athletes competing in their competitive season. Those out of season athletes that may need additional care outside the availability of the Tufts Sports Medicine staff can be referred to physical therapy via a prescription from the team orthopedist by request.

Staff Directory:

Rick Cox, Director of Sports Medicine, 617-627-5102, Richard.Cox@tufts.edu
Brett Hayes, Associate Director of Sports Medicine, 617-627-5102, Brett.hayes@tufts.edu
Charlotte Anderson, Athletic Trainer, 617-627-5102, charlotte.anderson@tufts.edu
Jamie Albrecht, Athletic Trainer, 617-627-5102, jamie.albrecht@tufts.edu
Elise Fengler, Athletic Trainer, 617-627-5102, elise.fengler@tufts.edu
Lauren Bracken, Athletic Trainer, 617-627-5102, lauren.bracken@tufts.edu
Jason Maccannon, Athletic Trainer, 617-627-5102, jason.maccannon@tufts.edu
Matt Salzler, MD, Team Physician
Shane Davis, MD, Team Physician

Hours of Operation:

The Sports Medicine Suite is open Monday-Friday from 11am-7:00pm and on the weekends for practice and game coverage only. 

Sports Assignments:

	FALL SPORTS	WINTER SPORTS	SPRING SPORTS
Rick Cox, Director of Sports Medicine	Men's Soccer, Tennis	Squash	Tennis
Brett Hayes, Associate Director of Sports Medicine	Football	Indoor Track & Field	Women's Lacrosse
Lauren Bracken, Athletic Trainer	Field Hockey, Golf	Indoor Track & Field, Fencing	Men's Lacrosse
Charlotte Anderson, Athletic Trainer	Rugby, Cross Country	Ice Hockey	Softball, Men's Rowing
Jamie Albrecht, Athletic Trainer	Football	Men's Basketball	Outdoor Track & Field
Elise Fengler, Athletic Trainer	Women's Soccer	Women's Basketball	Baseball, Women's Rowing
Jason Maccannon, Athletic Trainer	Volleyball, Sailing	Swimming & Diving	Outdoor Track & Field, Sailing

Emergency Information:

Tufts University Health Services - 617-627-3350

Tufts University Counseling and Mental Health Service - 617-627-3360

Tufts Medical Center - 800 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111 / 617-636-5000

Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford - 170 Governors Ave, Medford, MA 02155 / 781-306-6000

Tufts Police Department - Dowling Hall, 419 Boston Ave, Medford, MA 02155 / 617-627-3030

Important Forms & Links:

Please watch the following videos to familiarize yourself with NCAA policies, information and procedures concerning head trauma, heat illness and the sickle cell trait.

Drug Free Sport - AXIS Website: https://www.dfsaxis.com/users/login
Password: ncaa3
NCAA Head Injury Informational Video
NCAA Heat Illness Informational Video
NCAA Drug Testing Program
2022-23SSI_DrugTestingProgram.pdf (ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com) 
NCAA Banned Substances
SSI_DrugPoliciesBrochure.pdf (ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com)

Sports Medicine Forms:
Asthma
ADD/ADHD
Physical
Weather
Acclimatization Guidelines
 

Visiting Team Information:

The Mugar Sports Medicine Suite will be open 2 hours prior to the competition start time and 1 hour post competition. Sports medicine is available for heat, ice, and taping. If your team is not traveling with an athletic trainer, please contact the Tufts athletic training staff and have your team come prepared with a stocked medical kit. 
 
Equipment:  

• AED, crutches, splints, biohazard bags, and sharps container are available.  
• For select events, moist heat packs, and ice cups. 
• Electrical modalities will not be available; however, visiting athletic trainers can access these upon request.    
• Water, cups, ice, and first aid supplies will be located on the sideline or bench.  

IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION: 
Mugar Sports Medicine Suite:  

• Address: Steve Tisch Sports & Fitness Center 161 College Ave, Medford, MA 02155 
  • Located on the bottom level of the building 
• Phone: 617-627-5102 
• Fax: 617-627-2185 

Tufts University Police Department: 

• Address: 419 Boston Ave Medford, MA 02155 
• Phone (emergency): 617-627-6911 

In the event of an emergency, call the Tufts University Police Department at 617-627-6911 from a campus or cell phone. Emergency equipment will be available at the competition venue, as well as in the Mugar Sports Medicine Suite.

EMERGENCY ROOM AND URGENT CARE INFORMATION: 
Tufts Medical Center Emergency Room 

• Address: 830 Washington St Boston, MA 02111  
• Phone: 617-636-5566 

 Lawrence Memorial Hospital Urgent Care – Medford 

• Address: 170 Governor's Ave Medford, MA 02155 
• Phone: 781-306-6100 
• Hours: 7am-11pm, daily