LSU Health New Orleans announced that LaMiah Hall, a medical student in the School of Medicine, has been selected to participate in the National Football League's Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative. This prestigious opportunity will see Hall completing a clinical rotation with the New Orleans Saints sports medicine department during the 2024 training camp.
Originally from Decatur, Ala., Hall's academic journey led her to Xavier University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in biology in 2019 followed by a Master of Public Health in 2020. Engaging deeply with the New Orleans community, she volunteered with STEM NOLA, a leading nonprofit in STEM education, from 2015 to 2021, serving as the organization’s operations coordinator. Currently pursuing her medical degree at LSU Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, Hall anticipates graduating in 2025 with a keen interest in orthopedic surgery.
"We are immensely proud of Ms. Hall and her selection for this prestigious initiative. Her dedication to academic excellence and community service embodies the values we strive to instill in all our students,” said Dr. Steve Nelson, LSU Health New Orleans Chancellor. “We are confident that her participation will not only enrich her educational experience but also contribute significantly to the fields of sports medicine and orthopedic surgery."
The NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative, a collaboration between the NFL, NFL Physicians Society (NFLPS), and Professional Athletic Trainers Society (PFATS), aims to bolster the pipeline of diverse students pursuing careers in sports medicine. This year, students from 21 medical schools across the country will be matched with NFL clubs, marking the second consecutive year of the Saints' involvement in the program.