A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) alumnus Bret Ripley, DO, ’01, has been elected president of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians’ (ACOFP) Iowa chapter during the recent Midwest Osteopathic Family Practice Virtual Conference. Dr. Ripley is currently a family physician at MercyOne South Des Moines Family Medicine Clinic in Des Moines, […]
Ann Lee Burch, PT, EdD, MPH, dean of A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS), associate professor, was accepted to the Crisis Leadership in Higher Education program through Executive Education at Harvard Kennedy School. Dr. Burch recently completed this training program, which was specifically designed for leaders in academia who are responsible for and […]
Each month, A.T. Still University’s (ATSU) Admissions Office in Kirksville, Missouri, will select student ambassadors to recognize and showcase. Student ambassadors are second-year students who speak and meet with prospective ATSU-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) and ATSU-Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH) students. ATSU-KCOM Student Ambassador Spotlight: Colin Smith Colin Smith, OMS […]
A.T. Still University–College of Graduate Health Studies (ATSU-CGHS) has been awarded Exemplary Program status from Quality Matters (QM) for achieving recognition in all four of the program certification areas. Katherine Adler, DHA, FACHE, adjunct instructor, former associate dean of academic and assessments, and Sue McDaniel, MS, instructional designer, have been the leading force behind ATSU-CGHS’ […]
A.T. Still University (ATSU) celebrated student recipients of its Graduate Health Professions Scholarship (GPS) with white coat and pinning ceremonies during February’s ATSU Board of Trustees meeting. ATSU’s GPS program is a targeted approach to attract and educate students whose life contributions and experiences are consistent with ATSU’s mission to serve in underserved areas. The […]
ATSU’s year of living dangerously During ATSU’s 2020 spring break, our lives changed as we moved to online learning followed by hybrid learning and reduced location capacity. We became familiar with coronaviruses, quarantine, personal protective equipment (PPE), social distancing, vaccines, mRNA, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance. Our front-line faculty and staff […]
Written by Barbara Maxwell, PT, PhD, DPT, FNAP, professor, university director of interprofessional education & collaboration and Scott Howell, DMD, MPH, ’14, assistant professor, director of public health dentistry and teledentistry. In 2015, A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) received a $1.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health […]
A.T. Still University–Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) alumna Ingrid Edwards, AuD, ’09, CCC-A, was selected as a 2021 Health Care Hero from Louisville Business First. The annual awards recognize professionals who have made an impact on healthcare in their community through their concerns for patients, research and inventions, management skills, innovative programs for employees, […]
A.T. Still University–Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) is proud to offer a new home for osteopathic medicine providers, programs, and institutions called National Center for Osteopathic Principles and Practice Education (NCOPPE). NCOPPE is designed to serve and build the osteopathic learning community nationwide. NCOPPE assists osteopathic recognition residency programs and advances osteopathic principles and […]
To establish a welcoming atmosphere in online spaces where students feel their experiences are valued, educators can benefit from these inclusive practices through digital accessibility. In episode #293 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast, Christina Moore discusses this important topic while suggesting practical tips and resources to identify and remove barriers to creating inclusive […]