Chicago Cubs Director of Medical Administration to Talk About Careers
Mark O'Neal
FAYETTEVILLE -- Mark O'Neal, a University of Arkansas graduate who works as director of medical administration for the Chicago Cubs, will speak on campus Nov. 21.
His talk is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 21, in Room 311 of the Health, Physical Education and Recreation Building. It is free and open to the public. It is part of the Athletic Training Education Scholar Lecture Series.
O'Neal earned a bachelor of science in kinesiology in 1989 with an emphasis in athletic training. The College of Education and Health Professions began offering a master's degree in athletic training in 2004.
O'Neal will speak about the career paths students interested in athletic training can pursue and emphasize the importance of internships. He is in his first year as the organization's director of medical administration following eight seasons as the Cubs head athletic trainer, including the last five as the team's director of athletic training. He supervises 10 athletic trainers. Prior to joining Chicago in 2004, O'Neal spent the previous 15 seasons in the St. Louis Cardinals organization.
A certified athletic trainer and member of the National Athletic Trainers Association, O'Neal was selected to be an athletic trainer for the 2009 National League squad at the All-Star Game in St. Louis. He also serves on Major League Baseball's Medical Advisory Committee.
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Heidi Wells, director of communications
College of Education and Health Professions
479-575-3138,
heidisw@uark.edu
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