NUHS Student Wins 2018 Thomas Hyde Research Poster Competition
Friday, November 2, 2018

Addison Ozakyol
National University Doctor of
Chiropractic student Addison Ozakyol recently received first
place in the 2018 Thomas Hyde Research Poster Competition sponsored
by the American Chiropractic Association Sports Council (ACASC).
The ACASC's Symposium was held October
5-6 in Minneapolis, Minn. and the poster competition is an annual
event.
Mr. Ozakyol was one of six student presenters from Sports
Council chiropractic programs across the country. "I had been
working on my research project off and on for over two years, so
bringing it to completion was very exciting," he said.
The subject of his research, Assessment and Management of
Subacromial Impingement Syndrome and Front Crawl Swimming
Pathomechanics, holds personal significance for Mr. Ozakyol. Read
more about his journey here.
The importance National University places on student research is a
tradition, and a vital component of a well-rounded learning
experience that includes time management.
"There would be days where I'd read three or four articles, and
not be able to apply any information to my own research. I learned
to quickly evaluate the merit of research papers--and remain
motivated to reach my goal while on a busy schedule," he added.
Although Mr. Ozakyol says he has many great examples of
inspiration, his grandfather holds a special place because he was
the first in the family to receive a university education.
Eventually he worked for the AFL-CIO in the Foreign Service. "He
took his small-town roots and made a name for himself on an
international scale." Mr. Ozakyol says he is striving to carry on
the family tradition of education and achievement.
As this year's NUHS-Florida Sports Council president, his
continued participation in the student club has given him the
opportunity to network with many professionals, including past
ACASC Sports Chiropractor of the Year, Dr. Jonathan Wilhelm.
(Wilhelm's own inspiring story began as a volunteer with local
sports teams and led him to become the team chiropractor for the
USA's Olympic Bobsled Team in PyeongChang, Korea).
Mr. Ozakyol highly recommends the poster competition to his
classmates. "I presented to people who had worked multiple
Olympics, international championships, or with professional teams.
I learned a ton about a topic I am passionate about, worked on my
public speaking skills, and opened a lot of doors for the
future."