Game Plan: Careers in Sports Medicine

Monday, June 29, 2026 | 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
SUNY Broome Community College, Decker Health Science Center

907 Upper Front Street
Binghamton, NY 13905

Explore Your Passion. Shape Your Future.  

Are you a high school student with a passion for sports? Join Guthrie at SUNY Broome for an interactive career day to discover how your love for sports can lead to an exciting and meaningful career in healthcare.

For other locations and dates, visit: Guthrie.org/SMCareers26

Explore these careers through hands-on activities led by healthcare professionals:

  • Athletic Trainer  
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist  
  • Paramedic and Emergency Medicine Technician  
  • Sports Medicine Physician, Surgeon and Physician Assistant
  • Physical Therapist
  • Sports Nutritionist

Event Details  

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore sports medicine careers and connect with local professionals who can help guide your next steps.  

Register by Monday, June 1.

Financial assistance is available to cover registration fee, please email zachn.spencer@guthrie.org to inquire.

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Presenters

Jessica Callear, MS, MSACN, ACSM-EP, CHC, NCSF-SNS
Jessica is a certified exercise physiologist, sport nutritionist and health coach with over 15 years of experience. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Scranton and two master’s degrees - one in Nutrition from Marywood University and another in Applied Clinical Nutrition from Northeast College of Health Sciences. Additionally, she is a Certified Exercise Physiologist through the American College of Medicine, a Certified Health Coach with the National Society of Health Coaches and a Sports Nutrition Specialist with the National Council on Strength and Fitness. Jessica sees patients at Guthrie Big Flats and Sayre weight loss centers.

Brittany Calvasina, DPT
Brittany has been a practicing physical therapist for over 15 years. She graduated from Utica University (College) in 2010 with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Most of her experience is in outpatient orthopedics – she has a strong interest in orthopedic rehabilitation with a focus on post-surgical knee recovery (ACL, multi-ligamentous knee injuries), foot and ankle injuries, running injuries, as well as functional movement. Brittany runs the Bridge program, a transitional return to sport program, at Guthrie Lourdes Hospital Pavilion location. In her tenure, Brittany has become certified in Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), Functional Movement Screen (FMS), Y-Balance Test, and Blood Flow Restriction (BFR).

Kathi Dolgos, RN, CEN, NREMT-P, FP-C
Kathi is originally from Indianapolis, Ind. where she worked for the city ambulance service as well as at Methodist Hospital. While there, she worked on the ground ambulance as well as in the ER as a paramedic. After moving to N.Y., Kathi lived in Vestal for many years and currently lives in Oxford, N.Y.  Kathi is a graduate of IU Indianapolis, St. Vincents Healthcare, Excelsior College and SUNY Broome. Kathi holds certifications as a Paramedic in N.Y. and Pa., National Registered Paramedic, Certified Flight Paramedic and Flight Nurse, Pa. Prehospital RN and has RN licenses in N.Y., Pa. and Ind. She also holds instructor certifications in AHA BLS, PALS & ACLS along with being an instructor and Affiliate Faculty for ITLS.  Kathi has worked as a Flight Nurse and Flight Paramedic and recently retired from LifeNet NY/Guthrie Air after many years of flying. She currently works at UHS/CMH in the ER, ASU/PACU. In addition, she continues to teach at the Southern Tier Paramedic Program located at SUNY Broome, where she has for many years. Kathi is interested in education at all levels of EMS and nursing and is specifically interested in trauma and in pediatrics. In her free time Kathi enjoys hiking, running, cooking, gardening and travel, as well as spending time with her husband, two adult children and five grandchildren.

Nicole M. Hoppes
Nicole is a long-time EMS professional who has dedicated her career to Emergency Services. She began her career in 1998 as an EMT-B, obtained her Critical Care certification in 2000, and completed her Paramedic A.A.S. at SUNY Broome Community College in Fall 2007.
Nicole is passionate about teaching the next generation of providers and has been involved in EMS education since 2004, obtaining her New York State Clinical Instructor Coordinator certification in December 2023. Nicole brings a unique perspective of patient advocacy and an understanding of the mental health aspects of emergency services to the classroom and personalizes the educational aspects of the program to experience-based learning. In Fall 2024, she became the Clinical Coordinator for the Guthrie Lourdes Southern Tier Paramedic Program.
Her career has included leadership positions at agencies that cover an array of populations, and was proud to have been a provider responding to New York City after the events of 9/11. She well-understands the challenges that face EMS agencies and providers both in the local area and globally – and is involved with several initiatives to advocate for continuous improvement in the field.

Julianne E. Martin, PT
Julianne received a Bachelor’s in Physical Therapy in 1988 from the University of Buffalo and a Master’s in Arts and Social Sciences from Binghamton University in 2001. She has been a practicing Physical Therapist for over 35 years. Julianne has been a Professor in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program for the past 29 years and is now the Chairperson/Program Director of this program. She has a strong background in neuromuscular and musculoskeletal physical therapy (orthopedics). Julianne recently earned a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice Curriculum Development Certificate and is a Certified Beegle Poverty Coach. In her spare time, Julianne is the proud mother of four amazing grown men, grandmother to three amazing young people and dog mom to a sweet two-year-old Golden Retriever, Cooper. Her favorite energizer is riding her bicycle, being anywhere in nature (especially near the water) and gardening. She is looking forward to sharing her passion for the fields of Physical Therapy and Health Sciences with you.  

Colin McDonald, DO
Dr. McDonald is an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon with Guthrie. He decided to enter the orthopedic field after shadowing as an undergraduate student, and witnessing the impact that even a single surgical procedure can have on a patient's overall quality of life. He is originally from Waverly, N.Y. and enjoys spending time with his family. He also enjoys watching, playing and coaching sports, including baseball, football and wrestling.

Sarah Shirdon, MS, LAT, ATC 
Sarah received a Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training from Castleton University and a Master's degree in Sports Management with a focus in Athlete Development from the University of Florida. She has been in the athletic training field for over ten years and with Guthrie Lourdes for four. As an Athletic Trainer, Sarah has a special interest in injury rehabilitation and concussion education.

Joshua F. VanSteenburg
Joshua is a seasoned EMS professional and educator with nearly two decades of experience in the field. He began his career in Emergency Medical Services in 2005, earned his Paramedic Certificate in Fall 2013 from Broome Community College, and completed his Paramedic A.A.S. from SUNY Broome Community College in Fall 2024.
Joshua has been involved in EMS education since 2017 and became a New York State Certified Instructor Coordinator in Spring 2020. Known for his rigorous and experience-driven teaching style, he is committed to preparing future EMS providers with the skills and mindset required for the realities of the job. In 2022, he became the Clinical Coordinator for the Lourdes Hospital – Southern Tier Paramedic Program and was promoted to Program Director in Spring 2024.
His career has included work in both rural and urban, high-volume commercial EMS agencies, providing him with a broad and practical understanding of the challenges faced across different operational settings.
Joshua is currently completing his Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management at Bellevue University, with graduation expected in August 2025. His ongoing mission is to strengthen public safety and emergency preparedness, while bridging the gap between Emergency Medical Services and Emergency Management.

Jessy E. Williams, CSCS

Paul N. Yahner, MPT, FMT-C
Paul has owned and operated Windsor Physical Therapy, PC from its inception in 2005. A graduate of the University of Scranton with a degree as a Master of Physical Therapy, Paul is proud to have made the Greater Binghamton area home. Paul was previously employed as a Physical Therapist by United Health Services, Inc. and Whitney Point Physical Therapy prior to becoming a sole practitioner.