Universities must evolve to meet the changing needs of students and society. Growth and progress stem from new and creative ideas. At ATSU, innovative ideas are a core element of our mission and lead to important advances in research, teaching, and learning. In this issue of Still Magazine, we take a closer look at how […]
ATSU-SOMA holds first culinary medicine workshop As part of its Osteopathic Wellness Lifestyle (OWL) program, ATSU-SOMA held its first culinary medicine workshop Tuesday, June 5, on the Mesa, Arizona, campus. Student participants learned to blend culinary arts with researched-based medical science to treat and prevent many chronic diseases. “It has made me more aware of […]
Randy Danielsen, PhD, PA-C Emeritus, DFAAPA, announced that he will step down as dean of A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) effective Dec. 1, 2018. He has accepted the role of program director for ATSU’s new Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) program. Dr. Danielsen served as dean of ATSU-ASHS from 2004 to 2010 and […]
Forensic pathologists are tasked with determining the cause and manner of death in sudden, unexpected, or violent deaths. They perform autopsies, analyze medical records and crime scene evidence, and talk to family members and law enforcement to assess whether death was caused by injury or disease. They are integral to public health and the healthcare […]
U.S. Air Force Capt. Mike Love, DMD, PHC, ’18, always knew he had to excel at something. Dr. Love’s younger sister, who seemingly excelled at everything, pushed him to aim high. Motivated by a speech he heard in elementary school, Dr. Love became the high school rifle team commander and class valedictorian and subsequently, the […]
Kelly Boyce, MS, ’16, knew she wanted to be an athletic trainer, but she didn’t know what steps to take to reach her goal. With a tenacious attitude and an inquisitive nature, she worked to achieve her dream. Here, she describes what it took to earn the distinction as the first female athletic trainer for […]
From the streets of New Jersey to the shores of California, Dr. Turcillo’s journey to become an osteopathic physician began with his determination to learn. Growing up during the Great Depression in a cold water flat in Garfield, New Jersey, Joseph Turcillo, DO, MD, FACP, ’59, had nothing but a strong family bond. His mother, […]
According to her classmates, Emily Nieto, DMD, ’14, MPH, ’13, didn’t just say she was going to work in rural communities — she went out and did it. Dr. Nieto’s first experience with dentistry came as a dental assistant at a private practice in high school. The experience left a lasting impression on her. “One […]
As a public health management analyst with the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Janelle Anderson, DHEd, ’17, MPH, ’09, plays an important role in shaping the national healthcare landscape. She’s also a professional salsa dancer who enjoys traveling and skydiving. This ATSU-CGHS alumna is committed to living life to the fullest and fulfilling the […]
ATSU-CGHS holds 2018 Commencement Ceremony ATSU-CGHS celebrated achievements of 108 graduates from the class of 2018 at its Commencement Ceremony held at the Mesa Arts Center on Friday, May 25. Graduates were congratulated by ATSU President Craig Phelps, DO, ’84, and ATSU-CGHS Dean Don Altman, DDS, DHSc, EdD, MPH, MBA, MA, ’12. The commencement speaker […]