In celebration of 125 years of osteopathic heritage, A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) will be bringing back alumni to the Kirksville campus to discuss their journey to osteopathic medicine, and how it has played a role in their professional careers as osteopathic physicians. Rodolfo Jimenez, DO, MBA, ’90, presented on the Kirksville […]
A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) faculty and staff were in attendance at the Capitol in Jefferson City, Missouri for Missouri Osteopathic Awareness (MOMA) Day. Also in attendance were representatives from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences and Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons. Missouri Governor Eric Greitens also officially declared […]
A.T. Still University (ATSU) students, faculty, and alumni gathered for a reception during the 2017 American Occupational Therapy Association conference in Philadelphia. The reception was hosted by Ann Lee Burch, PT, MPH, EdD, vice dean of ATSU’s Arizona School of Health Sciences and Jyothi Gupta, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, chair of the occupational therapy department. The […]
Sarah Vander Beek, DMD, ’09, received the 2017 Distinguished Service award from A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) Alumni Chapter Board. The award honors ATSU-ASDOH graduates who have attained local, national, or international distinction. It was presented to Dr. Vander Beek at the 2017 ATSU-ASDOH alumni barbecue on Feb. 17. […]
Alumni, students, and friends from all of A.T. Still University’s (ATSU) programs recently came together for a reception in Tucson, Arizona. The event was hosted by Jeffrey Morgan, DO, MA, dean of ATSU’s School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona; Don Altman, DDS, DHSc, EdD, MPH, MBA, MA, ’12, dean of ATSU’s College of Graduate Health […]
On Tuesday, March 28, The Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA) at A.T. Still University (ATSU) hosted a celebration of Holi, the Hindu festival of colors. Nearly 50 students participated in the event, which was held on the sprawling lawns of ATSU’s Arizona campus. Holi is a two-day Hindu festival, held in India to mark the […]
On Saturday, April 1, A.T. Still University (ATSU) Diversity & Inclusion partnered with the Black Chamber of Arizona to host a youth day on ATSU’s campus. Participants between the ages of 10 and 16 listened to presentations by ATSU faculty and current students. They also attended several interactive demonstrations. At one workshop, they had the […]
Faith Polkey, MD, MPH, was recently named the Juan Carlos Olivares Hometown Scholar Advocate of the Year. Dr. Polkey works at Beaufort County Jasper Hampton Comprehensive Health Services in South Carolina. She also serves as regional director of medical education for A.T. Still University’s School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) at the health center. […]
The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine inducted Karen Snider, DO, C-NMM/OMM, assistant dean for osteopathic principles and practice integration, ATSU-KCOM, as a National Academy of Osteopathic Medical Educator (NAOME) Fellow. NAOME Fellows are inducted into the academy each year to serve a five-year term. As fellows, inductees function as leaders and mentors for […]
Vanessa Kristensen, D3, was recently named District 10 Delegate of the Year at the American Student Dental Association (ASDA) annual Gold Crown Awards. The winner is selected based on personal dedication and outstanding achievement on behalf of ASDA and its local chapter members. “Representing ATSU-ASDOH in the ASDA has been an honor,” says Kristensen. “This award […]