Chad D. Smith, PA-C, MAE, AT-C/L, CSCS

Chad D. Smith, PA-C, MAE, AT-C/L, CSCS

As a physician assistant, Chad's secondary specialty is sports medicine. He graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor of science in sports medicine/athletic training, followed by a graduate athletic training position at Cumberland University, and completion of his master's degree in physical education. Chad's extensive experience includes clinical rehab specialist at Tri-Rehab (New Baltimore, Michigan), where he was responsible for the healthcare of all Anchor Bay high school athletes. He was also adjunct faculty member for the University of Detroit Mercy within the sports medicine/athletic training department, athletic trainer and substitute teacher at Mona Shores, and visiting professor in the Department of Movement Science at Grand Valley State University. Chad joined Shoreline Orthopaedics in 2010 as an orthopaedic physician assistant, after completing his second master's degree at Grand Valley State University. He furthers his work in the healthcare field of athletic training by covering sports activities at Fennvile High School.

Undergraduate Education
Bachelor of Science, Sports Medicine, 1996, Central Michigan University (Mt. Pleasant, Michigan)

Graduate School Education
Master of Science, Physician Assistant, 2010, Grand Valley State University (Grand Rapids, Michigan)
Master of Arts, Education, 1998, Cumberland University (Lebanon, Tennessee)

Academic Appointements
Public Relations Committee member, Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association, 2001-2005
Public Relations Chair, Michigan Athletic Trainers' Society, 2001-2005
Governmental Affairs Committee Member, Michigan Athletic Trainers' Society, 2001-2005

Board Certification
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, 2010
National Strength and Conditioning Association, Certified C.S.C.S., 2006
Board of Certification, Certified/Licensed Athletic Trainer, 1997

Affiliations
Holland Hospital (Holland, Michigan)
Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital (Zeeland, Michigan)