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- Graduate Certificate in Sport Neurology and Concussion
- Certificate in Public Health, Emergency Preparedness & Disaster Response
- Certificate in Health Professions Education
- Certificate in Adaptive Sports
- Certificate in Corrective Exercise & Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Certificate in Exercise and Sport Psychology
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Center for the Future of the Health Professions
The Center for the Future of the Health Professions was developed to provide state, local and national policymakers and health system stakeholders with accurate, reliable, and comprehensive data and research about the healthcare workforce, so they can effectively plan for a sustainable future and make the best use of available resources.
Vision +
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The vision of the Center is to become a national and international network and resource focused on the future of health professions; particularly those health professions in which ATSU currently has educational programs or plans in the future. The aim of the Center is to bring greater visibility to ATSU as a preeminent institution of healthcare innovation, research and education.
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Goals +
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The goals for the inaugural year 2018-2019 include:
- Publishing a periodic electronic newsletter, periodic research reports, and occasional “one pager” based on recent data and/or regulatory changes. The ATSU Health Professions Messenger is the inaugural issue.
- Hosting panel discussions with experts on a variety of health policy topics. The first panel discussion was held on September 11, 2018 on “The Future of Programmatic Accreditation.”
The next panel discussion topic will be “Workforce Projections for the Health Professions”. We will invite ATSU faculty and staff to participate on site or through Zoom technology. The third panel discussion will address “The Challenge of Clinical Training Sites.”
- Hosting a page on ATSU’s website with health policy updates and resources.
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Panel Discussions +
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The ATSU Center for the Future of the Health Professions conducts periodic panel discussions designed to foster an interprofessional dialog on contemporary and emerging themes and issues relevant to the health professions and health professions education. All ATSU faculty and staff are invited to participate in-person or virtually via video conference.
Panel discussion schedule
- The challenge of clinical training sites (date TBD)
- Workforce projections for the health professions (date TBD)
- The future of programmatic accreditation (September 11, 2018)
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Administration and Steering Committee +
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Randy Danielsen, PhD, PA-C Emeritus, DFAAPA
DirectorRandy Danielsen, PhD, PA-C, Emeritus, DFAAPA, is director of the Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) Program in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies at A.T. Still University Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) in Mesa, Arizona. Since graduating from the University of Utah physician assistant program in 1974, Dr. Danielsen has distinguished himself as a clinician, educator, and editor. He received his BS in health science (cum laude) from the University of Utah in 1978, his masters in PA studies from the University of Nebraska with an emphasis on internal medicine in 1997 and his PhD in interdisciplinary arts and sciences from the Union Institute and University in 2003 with an emphasis on medical education. He completed over 20 years with ATSU as academic coordinator (1995 – 1997), chair of physician assistant studies (1997-2004), and as dean of ATSU-ASHS (2004-2010) and returned as dean of ASHS in 2012 through 2018.
Amanda Weaver, MBA
Program AdministratorAmanda Weaver, MBA, retired on July 1, 2014, as executive director for the Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association (AOMA) after almost 20 years. She received her masters in business administration from Arizona State University in 1998. She is a 2001 graduate of the Osteopathic Heritage Health Policy Fellowship Program. She was the first recipient of the first honorary degree (doctor of humane letters) conferred by ATSU-SOMA in 2014. She received The Riland Medal for Health Policy from New York Institute of Technology in 2014.
Steering Committee
- Randy Danielsen, PhD, PA-C Emeritus
- Norman Gevitz, PhD
- Leonard Goldstein, DDS, PhD
- Amanda Weaver, MBA
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Digest Articles (2020 - Present) +
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Use these links below to view previous columns.
2020
- Summer "Interprofessional education and collaboration: A path to sustainability" by B. Maxwell
- Oct. "ATSU's clinical education barriers in the time of COVID-19" by L. Goldstein and K. DeVore
- Nov. "The Six Osteopathic Educational Virtues and the Accreditation of Osteopathic Medical Schools" by N. Gevitz
- Dec. "The viability of hybrid education in entry-level health professions programs" by L. Goldstein and E. White
2021
- Feb. "Virtual health in the COVID-19 era: The opportunity is here!" by R. Danielsen and M. Weaver
- Apr. "The Why and the Need: The Benefit of Diverse Faculty" by T. Tibben
- May "CME in the Time of COVID-19" by J. Baum and M. Weaver
- June "Confessions of a recovering sage-on-the-stage performer" by N. Gevitz
- Sept. "The future of physician assistants is in the training" by K. Devore, M. DiBaise, and T. Tibben
- Oct. "The future of occupational therapy" by J. Gupta
- Nov. "The pandemic: Potential renaissance or a missed opportunity for the future of public health?" by MK. McNatt, M. Presley, and J. Gold
2022
- Jan. "The future of physical therapy" by L. Bordenave
- Feb. "The short history and the future of dentistry, oral health, and oral medicine" by L. Goldstein
- Apr. "Hearing loss and comorbidities: Considerations for healthcare education and patient care" by T. Parent-Buck
- May "Further confessions of a recovering sage-on-the-stage performer" by N. Gevitz
- June "Osteopathic manipulative medicine: Past, present, and future" by K. Snider
- July "Innovative education of physician assistants (PAs): The past is prologue" by F. Wendel
- Sept. "A requirement for dental residency training for licensure in the U.S." by L. Goldstein
- Oct. "Future of diversity in the health professions" by C. Normore
- Nov. "The future of athletic training education" by T. Valovich McLeod
- Dec. "Podiatry/podiatric medicine: Past, present, and future" by L. Zonis
2023
- Jan. "Filling the need for graduate nursing education" by B. Winter
- Feb. "The speech-language pathology profession and student training at ATSU-ASHS" by M. Centeno-Vasquez
- Mar. "The future of the acupuncture profession" by C. Niemiec
- Apr. "The future of optometry through the lens of its past" by T. McMullen
- May "Confessions of a retired standardized patient" by G. Cohen and M. Weaver
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- Above & Beyond Award
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- Meet the Staff
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- University Catalog
- University Student Handbook
- Requirements
- Student Association
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- Support Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health
- Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health
- Arizona School of Health Sciences
- Arizona School of Health Sciences Home Page
- About Arizona School of Health Sciences
- Admissions
- Alumni and Friends
- Faculty and Staff
- New/Current Students
- Departments
- Online Programs
- Certificate Programs
- Graduate Certificate in Clinical Decision-Making in Athletic Training
- Graduate Certificate in Orthopaedics
- Graduate Certificate in Rehabilitation
- Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Education
- Graduate Certificate in Sport Neurology and Concussion
- Certificate in Public Health, Emergency Preparedness & Disaster Response
- Certificate in Health Professions Education
- Certificate in Adaptive Sports
- Certificate in Corrective Exercise & Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Certificate in Exercise and Sport Psychology
- Certificate in Geriatric Exercise Science
- Certificate in Sports Conditioning
- Certificate in Fundamentals of Education
- Certificate in Global Health Concentration
- Certificate in Leadership & Organizational Behavior
- Prospective Students
- Residential Programs
- Student Affairs
- Support Arizona School of Health Sciences
- College of Graduate Health Studies
- College of Graduate Health Studies Home Page
- About College of Graduate Health Studies
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- Doctor of Health Administration
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- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Master of Health Administration
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Public Health - Dental Emphasis
- Master of Public Health - Dental Emphasis with a Dental Public Health Residency Certificate
- Master of Science in Kinesiology
- Canvas Demo Course
- Prospective Students
- Student Affairs
- Support College of Graduate Health Studies
- College for Healthy Communities
- Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine Home Page
- About Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Admissions
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- Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine Academic Calendar
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- Clinical Rotations
- Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine-AHEC Program
- Preceptor Information
- Postdoctoral Study (Still OPTI)
- Scholarly Activity
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- Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine Academic Calendar
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- Premedical Student Checklist
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- Personal Statement Tips
- Ambassadors
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- Visit the Museum
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- Support School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona
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- Doctorate Level Degree Programs
- Doctor of Audiology (AuD)
- Doctor of Dental Medicine - AZ (DMD)
- Doctor of Dental Medicine - MO (DMD)
- Occupational Therapy Entry-level - AZ (OTD-E)
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
- Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc)
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy - Entry Level
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - AZ (DO)
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - MO (DO)
- Master's in Orthodontics
- Master Level Degree Programs
- Doctorate Level Degree Programs
- Online Programs
- Doctorate Level Degree Programs
- Masters Level Degree Programs
- Advanced Physician Assistant (APA)
- Master of Health Administration (MHA)
- Master of Public Health Policy (MPH)
- Master of Public Health - Dental Emphasis (MPH-DE)
- Master of Public Health - Dental Emphasis with a Dental Public Health Residency Certificate
- Master of Science in Kinesiology
- Master of Education in Health Professions Education (MEd)
- Master of Health Sciences (MHSc)
- Residency programs
- Online/Residential Blend Programs
- Continuing Education - CME
- Research
- Certificate Programs
- Graduate Certificate in Clinical Decision-Making in Athletic Training
- Graduate Certificate in Orthopaedics
- Graduate Certificate in Rehabilitation
- Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Education
- Graduate Certificate in Sport Neurology and Concussion
- Certificate in Public Health, Emergency Preparedness & Disaster Response
- Certificate in Health Professions Education
- Certificate in Adaptive Sports
- Certificate in Corrective Exercise & Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Certificate in Exercise and Sport Psychology
- Certificate in Geriatric Exercise Science
- Certificate in Sports Conditioning
- Certificate in Fundamentals of Education
- Certificate in Global Health Concentration
- Certificate in Leadership & Organizational Behavior
- Request Information
- Contact a Representative
- Apply Now
- Request a Tour
- Residential Programs
- Tuition
- Institutional Effectiveness
- Catalog
- Colleges & Schools
- Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ASDOH)
- Arizona School of Health Sciences (ASHS)
- College of Graduate Health Studies (CGHS)
- CGHS Home Page
- Doctor of Health Education (DHEd)
- Doctor of Health Administration (DHA)
- Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc)
- Master of Health Administration (MHA)
- Master of Public Health (MPH)
- Master of Public Health – Dental Emphasis
- Master of Public Health - Dental Emphasis with a Dental Public Health Residency Certificate
- Master of Science in Kinesiology
- Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCOM)
- Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health (MOSDOH)
- School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (SOMA)
- ASHS Departments
- Facilities and Clinics
- Research
- Get Involved
- Clinical Experience Sites
- Student Affairs
- Admissions
- Enrollment Services
- Student Life
- Housing
- Learning Resources and Counseling
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- Thompson Campus Center
- National Center for Native American Indian Health Professions
I Want To +
- Connect
- Learn
- About ATSU
- Osteopathic Medicine DO (Residential)
- Biomedical Sciences (MS)
- Audiology (AuD)
- Physical Therapy Orthopedic Residency
- Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency
- Doctor of Athletic Training (DAT)
- Doctor of Medical Science
- Athletic Training (MS)
- Occupational Therapy Entry-level (OTD-E)
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
- Physician Assistant Studies (MS)
- Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc)
- Post-Professional Doctor of Audiology (AuD)
- Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
- Post-Professional Physical Therapy - non-degree
- Master of Science in Kinesiology
- Doctor of Health Education (DHEd)
- Health Administration (MHA)
- Public Health (MPH)
- Master of Public Health - Dental Emphasis (MPH)
- Master of Public Health - Dental Emphasis with a Dental Public Health Residency Certificate
- Dental Medicine (DMD) - Missouri campus
- Certificate in Clinical Decision-Making in Athletic Training
- Certificate in Leadership and Organizational Behavior, Doctor of Health Sciences
- Certificate in Global Health, Doctor of Health Sciences
- Certificate in Fundamentals of Education, Doctor of Health Sciences
- Graduate Certificate in Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Master's in Orthodontics
- Discover
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