A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) alumnus Seth Peterson, PT, DPT, ’13, OCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT, adjunct professor, recently received an award from the Arizona chapter of American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Dr. Peterson was presented with the 2020 Arizona Chapter Emerging Leader Award. “It’s definitely an honor to be recognized for contributing to the […]
In 2020, there exists 39 osteopathic medical schools in the U.S. These colleges annually graduate approximately 25% of all U.S. medical students enrolled in all MD- and DO-granting medical schools combined. The first osteopathic school, now known as the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, a component of A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, produced distinctive […]
Examining health inequities in the COVID-19 pandemic was a focal point of Thursday’s installment in A.T. Still University of Health Sciences’ (ATSU) President’s Cultural Proficiency Speaker Series. The series serves as a place for ATSU’s community to have open and honest discussions on race, class, culture, and equity. Thursday’s event featured Cedric Bright, MD, associate […]
A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) is partnering with technology company VideaHealth to launch artificial intelligence (AI) teaching programming into Mesa, Arizona, classrooms. ATSU-ASDOH has incorporated cutting-edge technology in its dental simulation clinic, which serves as an innovative learning environment for dental students. ATSU-ASDOH has been instrumental in development of VideaHealth’s […]
A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences’ (ATSU-ASHS) Kim DeVore, MS, PA-C, director of clinical education, physician assistant (PA) studies, was recently recognized for her dedication to the education of future PAs and work with underserved communities. DeVore was awarded the Clinical Education Award from the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA). “DeVore is a consummate […]
An A.T. Still University-College of Graduate Health Studies (ATSU-CGHS) alumna was recently recognized as part of a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) program honored for excellence. Magon M. Saunders, DHSc, ’13, MS, RDN, LD, is part of CDC’s National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP). The team was awarded the 2019 Hubert H. Humphrey Award […]
A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) second-year students of audiology practiced immittance audiometry testing during a recent clinical module. “Immittance audiometry is a physiologic measure, the primary purpose of which is to determine the status of the tympanic membrane (eardrum) and middle ear via tympanometry, a graphic representation of middle ear function,” said […]
A.T. Still University-College of Graduate Health Studies’ (ATSU-CGHS) alumna Alkiesha Collins, DHSc, ’17, PA-C, was recently recognized as a Distinguished Fellow by the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA). A graduate of ATSU-CGHS’ Doctor of Health Sciences program, Dr. Collins currently practices internal medicine in Camino Division at Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group in California. […]
A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine’s (ATSU-KCOM) Student Osteopathic Internal Medicine Association in collaboration with the College’s administration hosted a virtual COVID-19 panel discussion this week. The panel discussion, moderated by Maria Kondrashova, OMS II, included three ATSU-KCOM alumni who have been on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through honest, candid conversation, Valena […]
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (ATSU) President Craig Phelps, DO, ’84, hosted “Coffee with the President” via Zoom on Wednesday, updating University faculty and staff on ATSU’s advancements and accomplishments and launching the University’s Employee Investment Campaign (EIC). Dr. Phelps praised University employees for their continued excellence in delivering world-class healthcare education during a […]