Michael Hudson is a Professor at Missouri State University. Dr. Hudson teaches courses for different programs in the McQueary College of Health and Human Services, including the graduate professional athletic training program. His scholarship pursuits include clinical reasoning, professional ethics, and specialty certifications. 

Dr. Hudson has served as Chair of the Specialty Council (now, the Specialty Certification Advisory Council) for the Board of Certification, Chair of CAATE’s Ethics and Professional Standards Committee, Chair of the Missouri State University Faculty Senate, and the District 5 member of the NATA Executive Committee for Education. Currently, he is Chair of the Governmental Affairs Committee for the Missouri Athletic Trainers’ Association. He has practiced in the outpatient clinic, secondary school, and university settings. Dr. Hudson was recognized with the District 5 Educator of the Year Award in 2018, the NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award in 2019, and the Eric Shade Memorial Faculty Governance Award in 2024.