An A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) alumnus has been appointed to the Florida Board of Physical Therapy (PT) by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Retired Lt. Col. Paul Kleponis, DPT, ’09, was appointed to the seven-member board in late December. “At this point, I can say I have entered into my 39th year […]
Valentina Leonett Serrano, D3, was recently awarded second place in the Nuestros Niños Award Competition. Leonett received her award in this national competition sponsored by Colgate during the Hispanic Dental Association’s virtual annual session. “Representing A.T. Still University–Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) at a national level is a major accomplishment and I am […]
Defining the learning context In alignment with the 2021 TLC Spring Seminar Series, before creating a cohesive and welcoming environment, the first step is understanding your students’ learning needs. For example, who are they, what do they already know, and what motivates them? To learn more about the implications of understanding your students’ needs, explore […]
A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) student Cody Blentlinger, OMS II, speaks with Lori Haxton, ATSU vice president of student affairs, and Dan Martin, director of ATSU’s Thompson Campus Center. Blentlinger is an ATSU Student Ambassador, and each month the ambassadors choose one of their favorite faculty members to profile.
“Dear Dental School,” 9-year-old Isaiah Buie wrote. “I am helping with Operation Christmas Child. They are an organization that helps needy children across the world. “I was wondering if you could donate toothpaste, toothbrushes, and floss. I am sure that every kid would love your donation. Can I count on your help?” Of course you […]
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: Cody Blentlinger Cody Blentlinger, OMS […]
Director’s note This month, The Center for the Future of the Health Professions will be posting our third monthly op-ed column and the last one for 2020. 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 state, […]
Reflecting on 2020 Our hearts go out to all those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether an illness, loss of a friend or loved one, or unemployment, many have suffered. Fortunately, even through the fog of 2020 events, many ATSU students, faculty, staff, and alumni lifted our collective spirits. This year, I am particularly thankful […]
A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) celebrated its 25-year anniversary this week. The online celebration included special guests, a timeline video featuring ATSU-ASHS’ past, present, and future, an opportunity to support ATSU-ASHS, and audience participation with tributes and testimonies. Ann Lee Burch, PT, MS, MPH, EdD, dean of ATSU-ASHS, kicked off the […]
Ray Pavlick, PhD, professor, A.T. Still University–Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS), was selected as the grand prize winner of the Osmosis Raise the Line Faculty Award in the Physician Assistant (PA) category. The purpose of this award is to recognize health educators and the work they are doing to increase the capacity of healthcare […]