A.T. Still University’s (ATSU) Office of Student Life recently announced 2020-21 Registered Student Organization (RSO) of the Year and Advisor of the Year recipients for the Mesa, Arizona, and Kirksville, Missouri, campuses. In Arizona, the Social Justice Club (SJC) earned RSO of the Year, while Scott Howell, DMD, MPH, associate professor and director of teledentistry […]
The future of physician assistants is in the training This month, The Center for the Future of the Health Professions is posting another monthly op-ed column for 2021. Our columns represent strong, informed, and focused opinions on issues that affect the future of the health professions. As mentioned in the past, the center was developed to provide […]
A.T. Still University’s (ATSU) Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) recently announced two staff promotions. Brittany Williams, MS, has been promoted to assistant director of the TLC. Williams has been instrumental in organizing and expertly facilitating many TLC training events during her six years at ATSU. In 2018, she received ATSU’s Employee Excellence Award, and in […]
As we celebrate commencement and white coat ceremonies of 2021, I have been reflecting on the unique, remarkable year it has been. When the pandemic began, we didn’t know what to expect or when our daily activities would look “normal” again.
Around the world, museums capture the attention of millions of people each year. From aquariums and zoos to science centers and historical sites, museums have the unique ability to transport visitors to another time and place and immerse them in an educational experience. These cultural hotspots provide insight on specialized topics while showcasing tangible and […]
Dr. Sandra Lindsay becomes first person in U.S. to be vaccinated against COVID-19, ushering in a sense of hope after a devastating year. Dec. 14, 2020, was going to be a memorable day for Sandra Lindsay. As COVID-19 vaccines neared availability in the weeks prior, Lindsay, DHSc, MBA, MS, RN, CCRN-K, NE-BC, ’21, director of […]
In December 2020, ATSU-ASHS celebrated its 25-year anniversary. Faculty, staff, and alumni connected with one another online to learn more about the School, including its history and its plans for the future. The celebration started with Ann Lee Burch, PT, EdD, MPH, dean of ATSU-ASHS, welcoming and thanking ATSU President Craig Phelps, DO, ’84; Norman […]
2020 tested sports in ways never before imagined. ATSU alumni made certain their teams were up to the challenge. Zeroes filled the scoreboard in Walt Disney World, and the Los Angeles Lakers were 2020 NBA champions. Two weeks later, a 97-mph fastball from Julio Urías blinked past Willy Adames, and the Los Angeles Dodgers won […]
When the COVID-19 pandemic swept the nation, many ATSU programs made adjustments to their clinical rotations, shifting from hands-on, in-person labs to virtual simulations. As time went on, many students and faculty members were feeling burnt out on virtual simulations, which prompted two faculty members from ATSU-ASHS’ Occupational Therapy (OT) department to develop a unique […]
Founder’s Day in Kirksville, Missouri, is an event the University looks forward to every year. This past year, some changes were made to ensure the celebration took place in the safest way possible. Even though it may not have looked the same, it was important for ATSU to continue its annual tradition. Virtual Alumni Recognition […]