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Gov. Rick Snyder makes appointment to the Michigan Board of Athletic Trainers

Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017

LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the appointment of Michael Kolinski of Kalamazoo to the Michigan Board of Athletic Trainers.

Housed within the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, the 11-member board assists in overseeing the licensure and practice of athletic trainers.

“I thank Michael for his willingness to serve on this board and am confident he will have a positive impact within the athletic training community,” Snyder said.

Kolinski is a physician with Southern Michigan Pain Consultants and is board certified in neuromusculoskelatal medicine and osteopathic manipulative medicine by the American Osteopathic Board of Neuromusculoskelatal Medicine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Michigan University and a doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He will represent physicians and fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Richard Reynolds.

Kolinski will serve the remainder of a four-year term expiring June 30, 2020. His appointment is subject to the advice and consent of the state Senate.

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