Karyn Gentile

Karyn Gentile is an Associate Professor and Assistant Athletic Trainer in the Department of Allied Health, Sport and Wellness at Baldwin Wallace University, where she has served since 1996. She directed the accredited athletic training program from 2003 until its conclusion in 2022 and currently coordinates MSAT articulation agreements while overseeing departmental internships.

Her educational background:

• B.A., Baldwin Wallace University
• M.S., Syracuse University

Gentile's expertise focuses on Athletic Training and Sports Medicine education, teaching courses including "Principles of Sports Medicine," "Therapeutic Modalities," and "First Aid and Emergency Care Techniques" with emphasis on practical healthcare applications and leadership development.

She actively mentors students as co-academic advisor for the Allied Health & Sport student organization (AHSO) and facilitates the ACES Board of Certification exam preparatory workshop. Gentile also serves on NATA's ATs Care team, providing emotional support to athletic training professionals following critical incidents.

Prior to her current position, she worked as an assistant athletic trainer at Syracuse University.