Reijiani Relova immigrated to the United States from Legazpi City, Philippines, and now calls Lakewood, California, home, a journey that has shaped her path toward osteopathic medicine at A.T. Still University’s School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA), class of 2029. Relova earned her bachelor’s of science in biology from the University of California, Los […]
Through the stories featured in this issue of Still Magazine, a common theme emerges: meaningful impact is built over time through dedication, collaboration, and a commitment to something greater than oneself. Our cover story explores the many parallels between athletics and healthcare. The lessons learned through sports – the value of practice, communication, discipline, composure, […]
Osteopathic physicians and students across Arizona gathered March 19-21 on ATSU’s Mesa, Arizona, campus for the 104th Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association (AOMA) Annual Convention. Hosted by ATSU’s School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA), the three-day event brought attendees together to connect, learn, and advance the profession under the theme “Still The One – Advancing […]
Long before the white coats, anatomy labs, simulation experiences, and clinical rotations, many ATSU students were learning other kinds of lessons: how to push through when the body is tired, how to recover when things don’t go as planned, and how to rely on the people beside them. They were swimmers, dancers, wrestlers, runners, competitive […]
For decades, Andrew Berry, DO, ’55, had planned to leave a gift to ATSU in his estate. But recently, he began to think differently about his legacy. Rather than planning for what his generosity would accomplish, he wanted to see the outcome for himself. The result of his decision – a $1 million gift to […]
ATSU’s Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH) celebrated its 10th graduating class on Friday, May 15, in Kirksville, Missouri. The day marked a milestone for the School and for communities where 70 new dentists will increase access to oral healthcare. Among the pomp and circumstance, this year’s ceremony included an added element of […]
The Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory: Mesa, Arizona A shared research space brings faculty and students together to explore questions crossing disciplines and pushing healthcare research forward. New location Established in 2004, the Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory (IRL) was relocated to the second floor of 5845 Building where it opened its renovated space in summer 2025. Renovated space […]
When members of the ATSU family gather, a common thread emerges. Friends reconnect, new bonds develop, and students find inspiration. From coast to coast and many points in between, recent events brought energetic, diverse, accomplished groups of individuals together – enriching and reinforcing the tapestry of social and professional networks that bind the University community […]
1980s Ellie Campbell, DO, ’89, wrote a chapter about integrative management of hypertension for a medical textbook, “Integrative Nephrology.” Additionally, Dr. Campbell co-published the article, “The Liver as the Central Regulator of Cholesterol Homeostasis: Statins, Gut Microbiota, Hepatic Inflammation, and the Proposed Oral–Gut–Liver–Artery Axis in Atherogenesis” in Metabolites. Dr. Campbell is the co-chair of a […]
Blood Orphan By Ashley Glosson, DHSc, ’22 Published March 2026, Barnes & Noble Press In this memoir, Dr. Glosson tells her story about abuse, survival, and the lifelong cost of growing up in fear. She takes readers through the moments that nearly destroyed her, the faith that sustained her, and the determination that helped her rise […]