College of Health Sciences and Professions
Faculty
Gabrielle "Gabby" Kirsch
she/her
Director of Clinical Education
Athletic Training
Education
- Doctorate in Athletic Training from A.T. Still University, 2023
- M.S. in Health Promotion and Education from the University of Cincinnati, 2015
- B.S. in Athletic Training from Eastern Kentucky University with a minor in coaching, 2014
Areas of Expertise
- Clinical Education and Emergency Care
Research Interests
- Clinical Education
- Minorities and underserved populations
Biography
Dr. Gabby Kirsch is the Director of Clinical Education and an assistant professor at Ohio University in the MSAT and DAT programs. She has over 10 years of clinical experience within high school and collegiate settings, working as a clinical athletic trainer. She previously served as the Clinical Education Coordinator at Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky. She has had the opportunity to work with USA Gymnastics, USA Cyclocross, and currently serves as the clinical bottom line editor for the NATA News.
Publications
Kirsch, Gabrielle, and Nicolette Harris. "Exploring the Workplace Climate." NATA News Jan/Feb 2026, January 15, 2026.
Clinical Experience
- Pendleton County High School (KY)- 2014-2017
- Campbellsville University- 2017-2019
- Jeffersontown High School (KY)- 2019-2024
- Run for the Roses (AAU Basketball) Athletic Trainer- 2019- Present
- Junior Volleyball Association Athletic Trainer- 2023-Present
Courses Taught
Ohio University
- Diagnosis of lower extremity pathologies
- Diagnosis of upper extremity pathologies
- Clinical reasoning 1 and 2
- Clinical research 1 and 2
- Introduction to clinical skills
- Practicum 1-4
- Orthopedic appliances
Bellarmine University
- Strength and conditioning
- Evaluation of head and c-spine
- Exercise testing and prescription
- Transition to clinical care