Education and Training
Clinical Research Workshops : Seminars
upcoming courses/PROGRAMS
ADVANCED SKILLS IN OSTEOPATHY PROGRAM
The Advancing Skills in Osteopathy (ASO) program is a novel, continuing medical education series of
courses that gives participants the most scientifically advanced training in palpation worldwide.
The program uses 21st-Century objective scientific methods for feedback so participants can refine
and standardize their fundamental palpation skills. Leading researchers and educators within the Still
Research Institute and the A.T. Still University’s Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine from the
Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine will give up-to-date evidence-based presentations on the neurobiology
of palpation and the art of osteopathic practice. The ASO team, which includes experienced
research assistants and coordinators, oversees extensive hands-on training during this program.
Further, this program, under the direction of the Museum of Osteopathic Medicine staff, gives
participants an intimate experience of the history of osteopathic medicine upon the grounds of the
American School of Osteopathy, where Andrew Taylor Still began a revolution in medicine that
continues today! By incorporating living history with modern advanced technologies, the ASO program is
an unprecedented and irreproducible program.
Level 1 Course: Palpation Fundamentals: Landmark Localization and Assessment
- The participant will receive a greater awareness of their palpatory skills and an understanding of the opportunities and challenges of transitioning palpation from an art to a science-based process.
- Novel calibrated models are used for determining accuracy of palpation focusing on diagnostic tests for the lumbar and pelvic regions.
- State-of-the-Art Instrumentation gives meaningful and timely feedback on the
reliability and accuracy of the participants’ palpatory diagnosis on human
volunteers! - Experience the history and tenets of osteopathy through a tour of the collections
at the Museum of Osteopathic Medicine, (SM).
Courses:
- Registrants: Minimum of 10 students, maximum of 20 students.
- Course: Customized courses ranging from 20 to 40 hours in order to promote clinician
attendance from all corners of the world. - Course Fees: $500 for 20-hour course and $900 for 40-hour course. Course fees for
customized courses are dependent upon duration and training needs. - Dates: April through October is preferred. However, other dates are possible.
- Still Research Institute staff will arrange housing, food, and transportation. If interested, please contact Anita Franklin via email at afranklin@atsu.edu.
View a PDF of the ASO Program information
CLINICAL RESEARCHER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (CRDP)
The Still Research Institute has created two Clinical Researcher Development Programs. One for undergraduates and one for graduate/postgraduate students in ATSU professional programs. These programs were created to establish a formal mechanism to enroll, track, and support students through their active participation clinical and/or biomedical research experiences with a primary goal of developing these students into clinicians and other healthcare professionals of the future; ones who will actively engage in and provide leadership in clinical research as a regular aspect of their clinical practice. Individuals that complete this program will have the foundation to become leaders in directing the development of evidence-based healthcare in America.
Clinical Research Development Program for Undergraduates
View the Brochure for CRDP-Undergraduates
View the Application for enrollment
Benefits to Truman State University Students:
- Early development of biomedical and clinical research skills and critical thinking through research experiences that will begin a path toward becoming a full-fledged clinical researcher of the future.
- Enhanced credentials for subsequent application to clinically-orientated professional programs; i.e., internships on resume (e.g., Truman Co-Curricular Transcript) increases potential for job or graduate position recruitment.
- Increased ability to enter a career in clinical research (including from non-life science disciplines).
- Ability to develop strong network associations to maintain a career in clinical research.
- Fulfillment of required scholarship hours (e.g., 4.5 h/wk).
- Fulfillment of academic program requirements, e.g., Health and Exercise Science Field Experience.
- Obtain course credit (e.g., Independent Research classes: 441, 442, 443); ES370 (200 h Field Experience), ES250 (Practicum), H460 (320 h).
- Financial benefit depending on work/study or stipend availability.
- Opportunity to participate in workshops and receive guidance provided by ATSU Admissions for students considering future application to ATSU education programs for the clinical professions.
Eligibility of Student Applicants for the Clinical Researcher Intern Program:
- Full-time Truman State University students, ATSU students, or medical or allied health sciences postgraduates.
- Strong interest in a career as a physician or allied health professional focused on whole-body healthcare and based on attention to the mind, body and spirit of their future patients.
- Strong interest in a career that directly contributes to clinical research activities (i.e., computer technology, engineering, psychology).
- Strong interest in science and the scientific method as a basis for critical thinking.
- Strong academic record.
- Admirable interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of leadership potential and community involvement.
Student Testimonials: Click on the following student names to view student testimonials:
Clinical Research Development Program for Graduate/Postgraduate Students in ATSU professional programs
View the Brochure for CRDP-Graduate/Postgraduates
View the Application for enrollment
Benefits to Students or Postgraduates in ATSU professional programs:
- Development of biomedical and clinical research skills and enhanced critical thinking throughout one’s research training program will begin a path toward becoming a full-fledged clinical researcher of the future.
- Enhanced credentials for subsequent application to residencies and fellowships, e.g., NIH and Cleveland Clinic.
- Ability to develop strong network associations to maintain a career in clinical research.
Enhance clinical expertise by developing advanced critical thinking skills applicable in interpreting literature and diagnosing patient’s complaints.
Eligibility of Student Applicants for the Clinical Researcher Intern Program:
- Full-time Truman State University students, ATSU students, or medical or allied health sciences postgraduates.
- Strong interest in a career as a physician or allied health professional focused on whole-body healthcare and based on attention to the mind, body and spirit of their future patients.
- Strong interest in a career that directly contributes to clinical research activities (i.e., computer technology, engineering, psychology).
- Strong interest in science and the scientific method as a basis for critical thinking.
- Strong academic record.
- Admirable interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of leadership potential and community involvement.
Student Testimonials: Click on the following student names to view student testimonials:
Research Enrichment Program
In 1995, ATSU-KCOM received a three-year grant for more than $400,000 from the Health Resources and Services Administration of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). With this grant, KCOM developed a research enrichment curriculum/program specifically tailored for clinical faculty. The purpose of this training program was to develop and refine the research capabilities of clinicians interested in becoming active in primary care clinical research. The program was designed to expose novice investigators to the tools and resources necessary to begin a successful career in clinical research. This program serves as a springboard for a certificate in a clinical research training program.
KCOM/OPTIK
OPTIK offers a resident-level research development program including faculty mentorships. The pilot mentorship program for OMM, family practice, and FP/OMM-integrated residents at our local training hospital involves clinical faculty as well as a basic science faculty member and KCOM's statistician as research mentors. This program has been commended by AOA site inspectors for its commitment to developing a culture of research. Currently, KCOM and OPTIK are preparing a grant to provide handheld palm computers to OPTIK residents for a project to investigate the integration of log activities with the ability to record standardized osteopathic structural examinations.
Masters of Science in Biomedical Sciences
This degree program provides a formal mechanism for interested students to participate in a structured program to develop their capabilities as researchers. Further, adaptation of this program will allow students, existing DOs, and other clinicians to become educated in the techniques of clinical research, culminating in an additional MS degree in Clinical Research Program.
School of Health Management
This program offers six academic degrees in a distance learning format: the Doctor of Health Education, Master of Health Education, Master of Geriatric Health, Master of Health Administration, Master of Public Health, and Master of Public Health with a Dental Emphasis. The statistical and research coursework in each of these doctor and master's degree programs, provided in a distance-learning format, serves to enhance the research experience available to KCOM students, faculty, staff, OPTIK residents, and those within the osteopathic profession at large.
Research Fellowships
KCOM supports fellowship programs in research, anatomy, and OMM. All fellowships add an additional year to the student's academic program and include research design and participation opportunities.
