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Dr. Ashlyne Elliott, PhD, LAT, ATC, is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Master of Athletic Training (MAT) Program at the University of Houston, where she serves as the Director of Clinical Education for second-year MAT students. She collaborates with the Director of Clinical Education for first-year students to coordinate and oversee clinical placements, support student and preceptor development, and ensure alignment between the didactic instruction in second-year clinical education courses and immersive clinical experiences.
Dr. Elliott earned her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a minor in Human Nutrition and Foods from the University of Houston and her Master of Athletic Training from the University of Houston, leading to national certification and Texas state licensure as an athletic trainer. She later completed a CAATE-accredited post-professional residency program specializing in orthopedic rehabilitation while working full-time within the Texas Health Hospital System at the Ben Hogan Sports Physical Therapy Clinic in Fort Worth, Texas.
During her residency, Dr. Elliott developed advanced expertise in orthopedic evaluation and rehabilitation, with particular emphasis on head, neck, and spine conditions, including thoracic outlet syndrome. She also gained extensive post-operative rehabilitation experience working with diverse patient populations, including total knee arthroplasty, hip, ankle, and shoulder surgeries, as well as numerous ACL reconstructions. Her training also included motion capture and biomechanical analysis to track patient outcomes. Concurrently, she worked with Division I collegiate athletes across multiple sports, with emphasis on baseball, and served as a teaching assistant in therapeutic intervention and evaluation courses.
After completing her residency training, Dr. Elliott completed her PhD in Kinesiology, Exercise, Nutrition, and Health Promotion from Baylor University. During her doctoral training, she served as a research assistant, teaching assistant, and doctoral assistant athletic trainer. She was an instructor of record and teaching assistant for multiple courses within Baylor’s CAATE-accredited MAT program. Clinically, she provided care for spirit and dance teams, assisted with post-operative rehabilitation under the Director of Rehabilitation, and supported event and treatment coverage across multiple sports.
Following her doctoral training, Dr. Elliott completed an Advanced Postdoctoral Fellowship in Health Professions Education, Evaluation, and Research at the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Houston VA IQuESt Center). In this role, she coordinated national interprofessional education and evaluation initiatives across 11 VA hospitals and one international site. She supported the design, implementation, and evaluation of patient safety and quality improvement programs, contributed to grant review activities, and co-authored peer-reviewed manuscripts related to healthcare education, quality improvement, and outcomes evaluation.
Prior to returning to the University of Houston, Dr. Elliott served as a Co-Clinical Education Coordinator and Assistant Professor of Professional Practice in Texas Christian University’s CAATE-accredited MSAT program. There, she coordinated interprofessional education initiatives, contributed to simulation-based learning activities, and served on the university’s interprofessional education committee. Since her return to the University of Houston, Dr. Elliott has contributed to quality improvement and innovation efforts within the MAT program. As part of a collaborative faculty team, the program received the 2025 CAATE Innovation Award for the project, "Integrating Artificial Intelligence Literacy into Athletic Training Education: Enhancing Student Preparedness through Chatbot-Driven Learning." Dr. Elliott led the award submission and contributed to the development and implementation of the initiative, reflecting the program’s commitment to innovation in athletic training education. She has also collaborated with faculty to expand experiential learning in the classroom and to advance outcomes-tracking initiatives, including the development of alumni surveys and alumni engagement efforts.
Dr. Elliott’s professional interests center on behavioral health in healthcare education and clinical practice, particularly how psychological well-being influences student retention, burnout, rehabilitation processes, and patient outcomes. Her dissertation examined adverse outcomes and potential mitigators of burnout among athletic training students. She remains actively engaged in research related to behavioral health, interprofessional practice, and quality improvement in healthcare education. A full list of scholarly work can be found in her curriculum vitae.
Dr. Elliott is committed to ongoing professional development in her areas of contemporary expertise and service at the university, regional, and national levels. She actively volunteers with the Board of Certification (BOC) and serves on committees within the Southwest Athletic Trainers’ Association (SWATA) and the National Academies of Practice (NAP). Through these roles, she contributes to advancing athletic training practice, interprofessional collaboration, and standards within healthcare education.
Research Interests
Dr. Elliott’s research focuses on behavioral health among athletic training students and healthcare professionals, including burnout, well-being, and retention. Additionally, she seeks and maintains research involvement in interprofessional education, healthcare quality improvement, and outcomes evaluation to promote evidence-informed practice in health professions education.
Contemporary Expertise
- Orthopedic Evaluation and Orthopedic Therapeutic Intervention/Rehabilitation
- Behavioral Health
- Interprofessional Education & Practice
Recent Publications and Research Activity
(also published under "A. P. Vineyard")
Refereed Journal Articles
Elliott AP, Wittkower D, Shewmake D, Polackek N, Godwin KM. Preparing faculty and clinician scholars to train future healthcare professionals in quality improvement principles: A systematic review. Manuscript in preparation.
Elliott AP, Croom T, Watts BV, Horstman MJ, Godwin KM. Curriculum mapping: Visualizing curricular alignment in a competency-based interprofessional fellowship program. Med Teach. 2025:1-5.
Gardner AK, Pillow TM, Castillo J, Elliott AP, Love S, Hysong S. Curriculum as change agent: Promoting inclusivity through an advanced feedback curriculum. Med Sci Educ. 2024. doi:10.1007/s40670-024-02111-y
Elliott AP, Gallucci AR, Oglesby LW, Funderburk L, Lanning BA, Tomek S. Burnout and adverse outcomes in athletic training students: Why all healthcare educators should be concerned. Internet J Allied Health Sci Pract. 2023;21(1):16.
Gallucci AR, Elliott AP, Oglesby LW, White K, Richardson K. True grit? The relationship between grit and intentions to enter the athletic training profession. Int J Athl Ther Train. 2022;1(aop):1.
Oglesby LW, Gallucci AR, Porter AK, Elliott AP. Burnout in secondary school athletic trainers, Part II: Correlations with substance use. Int J Athl Ther Train. 2022. Advance online publication.
Oglesby LW, Gallucci AR, Porter AK, Vineyard AP. Burnout and commission of errors by secondary school athletic trainers. J Athl Train. 2022;57(3):234-239.
Heileson J, Elliott AP, Buzzard J, Cholewinski M, Gallucci AR, Funderburk L. The impact of long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation on body composition, strength, and power in collegiate athletes. J Exerc Nutr. 2022;5(1).
Heileson J, Cholewinski M, Adair K, Vineyard AP, Gallucci AR, Funderburk L. The effect of fish oil supplementation on body composition and strength in a young, athletic population. J Exerc Nutr. 2020;3(3).
Vineyard AP, Gallucci AR, Adair K, Oglesby LW, White K, Wynveen C. Prevalence and predictors of burnout in athletic training students: A comparison of undergraduate and graduate students. Athl Train Educ J. 2021;16(2):101-111.
Vineyard AP, Gallucci AR, Imbus S, Garrison J, Conway J. Resident case study: Musculocutaneous nerve injury in a collegiate pitcher. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2020;15(5):804-813.
Velasco F, Cottingham M, Vineyard AP, Asias B. Meeting expenses of wheelchair rugby: Strategies employed to procure funding and promotion by teams and players. Palestra. 2017;31(1):16-22.
Rueda M, Vineyard AP, Orosco A, Cottingham M. A meta-analysis of commonly used supplements allowed by USADA and their known relationship or impact on individuals with spinal cord injuries. United States Quad Rugby Association. 2015.
Other Publications
Kabiri L. The Medical Terminology Textbook – An Active Learning Approach with Less Text and More Fun. Human Kinetics, Inc. Invited collaborator.Education
B.S. in Kinesiology at University of Houston, 2015
M.A.T. in Athletic Training at University of Houston, 2017
Ph.D in Kinesiology (Exercise Nutrition, and Health Promotion) at Baylor University, 2021
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Health Professions Education, Evaluation, and Research at Veterans' Healthcare Administration, Houston, 2022