A.T. Still University’s School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) joined the Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association (AOMA) in celebrating their 93rd Annual Convention May 6-10. During the convention, AOMA hosted their awards ceremony where two ATSU-SOMA individuals were recognized for their leadership, volunteer efforts and advocacy work on behalf of the osteopathic medical profession in […]
Congratulations to A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Health Sciences’ Dean, Randy Danielsen, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPA, who has been named the 2015 Eugene A. Stead Jr. Award of Achievement winner. This is the highest award given by the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA). The Stead Award honors the candidate’s lifetime achievement that has had […]
Lillie Pitman, DMD ’11, was awarded the 2014 Dr. and Mrs. Gerald M. Kramer Scholar Award for Excellence by the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation after completing her periodontal residency from the University of Alabama, Birmingham. Selection is based on the individual’s demonstrated personal motivation for excellence in both character and academic achievement. Personal integrity, […]
ATSU alumni, students, and friends from the Tucson, Ariz., region gathered to reconnect with University leadership and each other. Updates were given by Dr. Don Altman, dean of College of Graduate Health Studies (CGHS); Dr. Randy Danielsen, dean of Arizona School of Health Sciences (ASHS); Dr. Klud Razoky, associate dean of Arizona School of Dentistry […]
Alumni, students and friends from A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona gathered during Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association’s (AOMA) 93rd annual convention on May 7. The group was able to reconnect and visit with ATSU President Craig Phelps, DO, ‘84; SOMA Dean Kay Kalousek, DO, MS; AOMA […]
The San Diego Business Journal has honored Lee Rice, DO, FAAFP, FAOASM, ’73, with their Lifetime Achievement Award for his dedication to revolutionizing healthcare. Dr. Rice received the award on Thursday, May 7 at the Paradise Point Resort & Spa during San Diego’s Healthiest Companies 2015 event. In 2000, Dr. Rice founded the Lifewellness Institute, […]
Michael Kronenfeld, MBA, MLS, university librarian, ATSU Memorial Library, Arizona campus, co-authored Healthcare Reform in America: A Reference Handbook (Santa Barbara: ABC Clio 2015). The book has just been published in a 2nd edition.
Growing up in the small, rural town of Jerome, Idaho, Lon Egbert, DPT, MPT, ATC, ’98, became aware of the gap in healthcare services for the region’s medically underserved population. With the next major town being Twin Falls, Idaho, small communities like Jerome did not have available specialty healthcare services— especially physical therapy or athletic […]
On Friday, May 1, the Arizona campus celebrated its inaugural Diversity Day event. The special event brought student, faculty and staff together to embrace the University’s diverse culture through different activities. Hosted by the Cultural Competency in Education Committee (CCEC), participants enjoyed world music and entertainment and had the opportunity to discover the many clubs […]
On Thursday, April 30, A.T. Still University’s Still Standing Fall Prevention Outreach program was honored with Empowerment System’s Community Impact Award. The award was accepted by Elton Bordenave, Still Standing program creator and director of ATSU’s Aging Studies Project. Still Standing Fall Prevention – an initiative housed under the Aging Studies Project – has been […]