As part of the burgeoning FSU Health initiative, Florida State University’s Institute of Sports Sciences and Medicine (ISSM) and the Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic (TOC) have jointly hired a new research scientist to bridge the gap between clinicians and researchers.
Emilie Miley will start as assistant director of orthopedics and sports medicine research at ISSM on Aug. 5. Her role is funded by both TOC and FSU Health, reflecting the integrated efforts to enhance health outcomes in North Florida through innovative research.
Miley, a National Athletic Trainer’s Association certified athletic trainer, brings more than 10 years of experience in sports medicine and orthopedics research. She most recently served as clinical research coordinator in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine at the University of Florida College of Medicine.
“I am excited to be a part of this interdisciplinary team of orthopedic physicians and clinical researchers to advance knowledge of patient care,” Miley said. “I am passionate about supporting health care providers in producing the best patient-centered approach possible through the lens of research. This position will allow me to leverage my strengths as a clinician-researcher to drive research initiatives to optimize health care.”
The strategic partnership between FSU Health, ISSM, and TOC aims to bridge the gap between clinical practice and academic research, ultimately providing a more robust health care system for the residents of North Florida.
Miley will lead research projects aimed at improving health care outcomes in orthopedic medicine and sports science, working closely with world-class orthopedic physicians and clinical researchers.
Prior to her role at the University of Florida, Miley served as an assistant professor of kinesiology and athletic training at Charleston Southern University while providing outreach athletic training services to local high schools throughout her career.
She earned her doctorate in athletic training from the University of Idaho and both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in athletic training from Indiana State University. She also has a doctorate in education from University of Idaho with a specialization in psychometric analysis of patient-reported outcomes.
Miley joins a team of researchers and affiliates at the ISSM focused on advancing knowledge in performance nutrition, sports science and athletics research, clinical research, sport psychology and orthopedic sports medicine.
The ISSM, established in 2010 alongside TOC as its founding partner, serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research. Other collaborative partners include the FSU College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences; FSU Athletics; the FSU College of Medicine; and Nike.
“I’m excited to welcome Dr. Emilie Miley to FSU,” said Michael Ormsbee, director of the ISSM and professor at the FSU College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences. “She brings impressive expertise and dedication to advancing healthcare outcomes in orthopedic care and sports medicine. She will be instrumental in spearheading innovative research projects that align with our mission at ISSM and the missions of TOC and FSU Health.”
TOC has a long-standing partnership with FSU that includes hosting more than 120 medical students over the past decade, providing team physicians for all FSU athletic programs for the last 50 years. The collaboration has led to numerous successful research initiatives.
“The addition of Emilie Miley affords TOC the ability to rapidly accelerate innovations in orthopedics and make care better than ever for our 270,000 patients,” TOC CEO Michael Boblitz said. “I’m so happy to have Dr. Miley as part of our team.”