The David O. Hough Memorial Scholarship was established in 1998.

Dr. Hough was hired as a primary care physician in MSU’s Department of Family Practice in 1979. He established the Department of Sports Medicine in 1981, and served as Director of Sports Medicine until his death in 1996. During his tenure at MSU, he also served as Clinical Family Practice Director, MSU team physician, and professor for many courses in the College of Human Medicine. According to his wife Jill, Dave absolutely loved working with the athletic trainers and medical staff, especially watching young physicians grow into confident doctors and student athletic trainers develop expertise in the care and prevention of injuries.
Description
The Hough Memorial Scholarship was established in 1998 and is presented to a student athletic trainer who displays excellence in both the academic and clinical athletic training settings. This award is presented in memory of Dr. David O. Hough, a long time friend, team physician, and former Director of Sports Medicine at Michigan State University.
Application Procedures
All undergraduate student athletic trainers are considered for this award. The award is presented by the Michigan State University Athletic Training Staff.
| Year | Recipients | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Katie Forsyth | Kayle Hisey | Justin Rogers |
| 2007 | Lindsey Pyc | Emily Tong | |
| 2006 | Lindsey Coleman | Michael Fibiger | |
| 2005 | Jenna Street | ||
| 2004 | David Ludwig | ||
| 2003 | Adam Pourcho | ||
| 2002 | Fran Sage | ||
| 2001 | Jennifer Tymkew | ||
| 2000 | Julie Banaszak | ||
| 1999 | Michelle Rowe | ||
| 1998 | Matt Sardelli | ||
