College of Idaho DMSc Student Publishes First Peer-Reviewed Research Article

 ADHD in the News 2026-06-18


The College of Idaho is proud to celebrate the academic achievement of Mary King, MSPAS, MPH, PA-C, CAQ-Psychiatry, a Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) candidate in the College’s PA Fellowship track, whose first peer-reviewed research article has been published in Clinical and Translational Neuroscience. King co-authored the narrative review, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Sport-Related Concussion in Athletes: Implications for Risk, Assessment, and Recovery, which examines the relationship between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and sport-related concussion (SRC) in athletes. The review synthesizes current research on concussion risk, symptom presentation, diagnostic challenges, and recovery, emphasizing the importance of individualized, multidisciplinary care for athletes with ADHD.