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ATSU declares Nov. 19 as Dr. George Blue Spruce Jr. Day

A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (ATSU) formally declared Nov. 19 as Dr. George Blue Spruce Jr. Day, honoring George Blue Spruce Jr., DDS, MPH, assistant dean, American Indian affairs, ATSU-Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) for his lifelong dedication to advancing healthcare, education, and opportunities for American Indian and Alaska Native communities.  […]

Student Headlines
ATSU-ASDOH provides strong community for students, lasting relationships with peers

For A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) student Inga Ishu, D2, the decision to become a student ambassador was personal. “During my interview at ATSU-ASDOH, Austin, the student ambassador, embodied everything an ASDOH student should be: kind, caring, honest, and supportive. After I was waitlisted, a stressful and uncertain time in […]

Student Headlines
ATSU’s Central Coast Physician Assistant program fit needs of student as mother, future PA

When Yesenia Maldonado, PA, ’25, was looking for a physician assistant program that fit within her life as a mother on the Central Coast of California, she didn’t need to look far. For the Santa Maria, California, resident, the answer was just down the street at A.T. Still University’s College for Health Communities (ATSU-CHC) Central […]

University Headlines
Museum of Osteopathic Medicine surpasses $1 million in gifts, celebrates donors

A.T. Still University (ATSU) celebrated the Museum of Osteopathic Medicine surpassing its $1 million fundraising goal with a special donor recognition ceremony on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, during the University’s annual Founder’s Day events on the Kirksville, Missouri, campus. Dozens of members of the ATSU community attended the event, including the ATSU Board of Trustees, […]

Still Magazine
Hand in hand: Dr. George and Elaine Pipes reflect on a lifetime of love, perseverance, and service to the osteopathic profession

For George, DO, ’76, and Elaine Pipes, the last 66 years have gone by in a flash. Since their marriage in 1958, they have walked through life side by side, hand in hand. Today, they both work at ATSU on the Kirksville, Missouri, campus. Dr. George is a family medicine physician overseeing residents at Kirksville […]

Student Headlines
ATSU-ASHS’ Occupational Therapy department holds annual holiday switch-adapted toy event

The Occupational Therapy (OT) department at A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) held its third annual holiday switch-adapted toy giveaway on Tuesday, Dec. 3, in partnership with the Arizona Assistive Technology Access Program (AzTAP).  Led by Kat Bauer, OTD, MS, OTR/L, ’23, instructor, second-year students used their lab period to switch-adapt dozens of […]

Student Headlines
ATSU-ASHS Speech-Language Pathology program offers strong community for students

A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) program student Maya Waehrer remembers what it felt like when she first began applying to graduate school. It’s a big part of the reason Waehrer wanted to become an ATSU student ambassador. “I chose to become a student ambassador because I take great pride […]

Student Headlines
For students with high expectations, ATSU-ASHS Doctor of Occupational Therapy program hits mark

Samantha FitzSimmons knows a thing or two about higher education. She received her bachelor’s degree in exercise science from the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, in 2022, and then in early 2024 completed her Master of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Science degree at North Dakota State University.  So when looking for a place to pursue […]

Student Headlines
ATSU-ASDOH preparing students to handle complex dental cases as professionals

A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) student Taylor Felton, D1, finds inspiration for her future around every corner. “My favorite part about being an ATSU student is getting to meet all of our amazing faculty,” she said. “Each faculty member I have met has followed a unique path to their respective […]

Student Headlines
ATSU-SOMA provides experiences close to home and across the country in medical education

For Lizzie Hillier, OMS IV, A.T. Still University’s School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) offered the best of both worlds. Hillier, born and raised in Arizona, didn’t need to go far to find a medical school, so the Mesa, Arizona, campus provided an opportunity to begin her studies near family. Also, ATSU-SOMA’s partnerships for […]

Scholarly Activity
A.T. Still Research Institute hosts 2024 Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Symposium

A.T. Still Research Institute (ATSRI) hosted the annual Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Symposium (IBRS) Saturday, Nov. 16, in Kirksville, Missouri. The event featured oral and poster presentations of research studies by ATSU graduate students, faculty, and staff; StillOPTI resident physicians; Truman State University undergraduate students; and other biomedical researchers and students. Chad Cook PT, PhD, FAPTA, […]

Seasonal Chancellor Updates
Happy Thanksgiving!

Today, and every day, we are thankful for the generosity and dedication of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni. It is the hard work and commitment from each of you that allows ATSU to successfully live its mission. In observance of Thanksgiving, ATSU offices and patient care centers at the Kirksville, Missouri; Mesa, Arizona; Santa […]

AT Still Library News
New features in UpToDate

We are happy to announce that you now have access to some advanced features within UpToDate: UpToDate Pathways and Lab Interpretation. UpToDate PathwaysUpToDate Pathways offer a dynamic approach to clinical decision-making. These interactive guides, powered by the latest evidence-based research, provide step-by-step recommendations tailored to specific clinical scenarios. How to Use UpToDate Pathways: Stay Updated […]