Congratulations to Rebecca Schaffer, DDS, adjunct professor, ATSU-ASDOH Advanced Care Clinic, who has been nominated to the World Federation of Hemophilia-Dental Committee. The goal of the dental committee is to raise awareness about the need for good oral healthcare within the hemophilia community and to develop strategies to deliver it to all affected patients.
On behalf of the Athletic Training program, we would like to extend a thank you to Tamara Valovich McLeod, PhD, ATC, FNATA, and Barton Anderson MS, AT, ATC for their dedicated efforts in guiding and overseeing the Athletic Training Student Association for the 2013-14 academic year. Additional thanks goes to the executive officers of the […]
On behalf of the Athletic Training program, we would like to extend a special thank you to the several professionals that volunteered their time and efforts to share their expertise with the Athletic Training program. At some time throughout the past year, the following individuals visited the ATSU-Mesa campus to disseminate their knowledge on selected […]
Suzie Aparicio Age: 26 Hometown: Superior, AZ Where did you complete your undergraduate degree? Arizona State University B.S. Exercise and Wellness, Grand Canyon University B.S. Athletic Training Where was your graduate assistant position while at ATSU? South Mountain Community College Thesis topic: Appropriate Medical Coverage for Intercollegiate Athletes: Staffing levels at NCAA FBS Institutions In your time at ATSU, what […]
The newly added section of the ATSU alumni newsletter, Inside the Profession, features the story of an AT working in their unique setting within the field of athletic training. This edition’s story highlights ATSU alumnus Candace Leach, in her duties as an athletic trainer working in the occupational health setting. Occupational Health: Reaching New Heights […]
Sarah Piebes This year, Sarah Piebes MS, ATC has been chosen as the AT program alumni spotlight. Sarah graduated from Ithaca College (Ithaca, NY) in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training & Exercise Science. She graduated from ATSU-ASHS in 2008 with a Master of Science degree in Athletic Training. Her first […]
Thursday June 26th Nicholas Kostishak Jr., AT class of 2014 Title: Treatment Characteristics and Return-To-Play Timelines Following Sport-Related Concussion: A Report from the Athletic Training Practice-Based Research Network Presentation Type: Oral Presentation Session Located Within: Factors Associated with Concussion Recovery Thursday, June 26, 2014, from 8:15am-8:30am in Room 243 Context: Most studies describing the day-to-day […]
With the guidance and advocacy from the AT program faculty, several students submitted works for publication this year. Below is a list of publications that have been published or are in review. Kay MC, Weber ML, Valovich McLeod TC. Assessment, management, and knowledge of sport-related concussion. NATAnews. June 2014: 36-38. Kay MC, Welch CE, Valovich […]
Dr. Parsons leads NCAA Sport Science Institute It is with mixed emotions that we announce the resignation of Dr. John Parsons, Associate Professor & Director of the Athletic Training Program. Dr. Parsons left A.T. Still University after 17 years to become the Director of the NCAA’s Sport Science Institute. In his new position, Dr. Parsons […]
2013 Bowl for Brain Injury event The Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona held its annual fundraiser “Bowl for Brain Injury” in the fall of 2013. Funds from this event support brain injury awareness and research. This year, five ATSU athletic training students created the team, The Cere-Bowlers, and raised over $700 for this cause. Stay […]