Julie K Nolan, Ph.D., ATC
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Dr. Julie Nolan's areas of expertise include emergency care, clinical medicine, injury management, evidence-based practice, and interprofessional collaboration in health care and health professions education. She also serves as adjunct faculty in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
In addition to teaching, Nolan is actively involved in simulation-based and interprofessional education initiatives across the College of Health Professions, including participation in the CHP Simulation Task Force. She is also a member of the Medical and Science Advisory Board for the Korey Stringer Institute, contributing to national education and advocacy efforts focused on athlete safety and the prevention of sudden death in sport and physical activity. Outside the classroom, she has served as a medical volunteer for the Falmouth Road Race for more than 10 years.
With nearly two decades of clinical and research experience, Nolan has authored more than 35 peer-reviewed publications, presented extensively at regional and national conferences, and serves as a peer reviewer for academic journals in sports medicine and exercise physiology.
Degrees & Certifications
- Ph.D., Kinesiology, University of Connecticut
- MS, Exercise Science, University of Connecticut
- BA, Athletic Training, Duquesne University
- Athletic Trainer, Board of Certification
- Licensed Athletic Trainer, State of Connecticut
- Instrument Assisted Soft-Tissue Mobilization, Level 1 Certification
Teaching Responsibilities
- Emergency care and acute injury management
- Therapeutic interventions
- Clinical and general medical conditions
- Orthopedic evaluation and injury management of the upper extremity
- Graduate capstone mentorship and research supervision
Awards & Fellowships
- Korey Stringer Institute Founder’s Award, 2026
- SHU College of Health Professions Excellence in Teaching Award, 2023
- SHU Scholarship on Teaching and Learning, 2019
Research Interests & Grants
Research
- Prevention and management of sudden death in sport and physical activity
- Exertional heat stroke in athletic populations
- Interprofessional education and collaboration in health care
- High-fidelity simulation in athletic training and healthcare education
- Sport-related concussion management and interdisciplinary clinical practice
Grants
- SHU UG Research and Creative Grant, 2023