Every year, the Kirksville Osteopathic Alumni Association (KOAA) honors alumni and friends who, through their achievements, have helped ensure the continued reputation of excellence at A.T. Still University. Alumnus of the Year Martin S. Levine, DO, ’80, MPH, ’03, FACOFP dist. Living Tribute Award Recipient Willis Jackson “Jack” Magruder, EdD Distinguished Service Award Recipients […]
The Museum of Osteopathic Medicine(SM) and International Center for Osteopathic History was awarded a $5,998 grant from National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to host an emergency preparedness workshop. The training workshop will be held at the museum and will be open to libraries, archives, and historical societies/museums from the state of Missouri and surrounding […]
Andrew Taylor Still, MD, DO, has been selected for induction into the Hall of Famous Missourians at the state capitol in Jefferson City. The hall is a collection of bronze busts that generally has honored people chosen by the House Speaker, but this year House Speaker Tim Jones opened the process to the people of […]
Cynthia Paulis, DO, ’84, recently had an essay published in Gloria Gaynor’s book “We Will Survive.” Her essay of survival on Hurricane Sandy was one of 40 winners of a world wide competition that were included in the book. Dr. Paulis is retired from medicine and is a fulltime writer. She is a frequent lecturer […]
In October, Joshua Davidson, DMD, ’11, participated in a humanitarian trip to Guilin, China to provide oral healthcare to school children with special needs, to treat the local underserved population, and to offer instruction to hospital staff on new dental techniques and dental materials. Dr. Davidson accompanied a team of 22 healthcare professionals, including seven […]
On Dec. 3, A.T. Still University’s School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) announced the Wall of Teaching Cases (WTC) project, which will support ATSU-SOMA’s upcoming innovative Virtual Community Health Center (VCHC). A reception, overviews of the project and tours of the WTC, which is located in the hallway across from Jackrabbit in the main […]
John Heick, PT, DPT, associate professor, physical therapy, has been appointed as the Federal Affairs Liaison to represent Arizona for the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). His responsibilities will include leading physical therapists from every district in Arizona to Washington D.C. annually to represent the physical therapy profession. Congratulations, Dr. Heick!
Justin Puckett, DO, ’06, recently received the Steelman-Seim Educator Award from the American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP). Dr. Puckett was recognized and presented with his award at the ASBP Annual Awards Luncheon in Phoenix, Ariz., on Oct. 12, 2013 at a ceremony attended by more than 500 clinical obesity medicine specialists. The Steelman-Seim Educator […]
Students and faculty at A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medical School observed national Primary Care Week on Nov. 18-22, 2013. Events were sponsored by ATSU-KCOM and Missouri Area Health Education Centers, Several student organizations sponsored guest speakers, including Margaret Wilson, DO, dean, and Wesley Ryle, MD, associate professor, family medicine, as well as […]
On Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) will announce the global expansion of Text2Floss – an innovative, mobile-based program promoting oral healthcare – at the 89th Annual Greater New York Dental Meeting. In conjunction with ATSU-ASDOH, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association will officially announce its commitment […]