About
Meredith Wasson, DAT, is a proud University of Tulsa alumna and former soccer letterwinner whose career has been shaped by a deep commitment to athlete health, education and clinical excellence. After completing her undergraduate studies at UTulsa, Wasson earned her graduate degree from the University of Virginia, strengthening her foundation in evidence-based practice and patient-centered care.
Wasson began her professional career in the collegiate setting, serving as an athletic trainer at both the College of Charleston and The University of Tulsa, where she provided comprehensive care to Division I student-athletes. She later transitioned to outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation with Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma (formerly Eastern Oklahoma Orthopedic Center), expanding her expertise in musculoskeletal conditions and multidisciplinary treatment.
She now serves as the director for The University of Tulsa’s Master of Athletic Training program, where she oversees clinical placements, mentors developing clinicians and helps shape high-quality experiential learning. In addition to her academic responsibilities, Wasson continues her clinical practice as part of the university’s multidisciplinary Concussion Center, treating patients recovering from mild traumatic brain injuries and contributing to an integrated approach to concussion evaluation and rehabilitation.
Education
- DAT (Doctor of Athletic Training), Temple University
- Capstone: “Improving Hamstring Flexibility with Percussive Massage Therapy Versus Static Stretching: A Critically Appraised Topic”
- M.Ed., Kinesiology – Athletic Training, University of Virginia
- Thesis: “Age-related Differences in Computerized Neurocognitive Test Scores in Middle and High School Students”
- B.S., The University of Tulsa
Research interests and areas of expertise
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Sport concussion