Jae Hyun Park, DMD, MSD, MS, PhD, director of the postgraduate orthodontic program at ATSU-ASDOH, recently published an article in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (AJO-DO), an SCI journal. The article was selected to be on the cover page of the August issue of the AJO-DO. The article, Palatal bone thickness compared […]
Allen W. Rohe, AuD, FAAA, ‘05 was a recent guest on a nationally syndicated CBS radio show, People of Distinction. The interview focused on Dr. Rohe’s work in the Phoenix metro area with his practice, Tri-City Audiology, Ear Candy, a music charity focused on bringing music education to youth, and the American Tinnitus Association through […]
Each day I continue to be humbled and amazed by our outstanding faculty, students, staff, administrators, alumni, and community supporters. ATSU’s footprint on our nation’s healthcare is broad, deep, and growing. Students July 2012 brought excitement to both campuses as students began their first-year studies in biomedical science, dental and oral health, osteopathic medicine (AZ), […]
ATSU honored Thomas Bennett, DO, assistant professor, ATSU-SOMA, with the Honored Patron Award for his philanthropic contributions to the University. Kimberly Hopely, interim associate vice president, University Advancement, presented the award to Dr. Bennett during a faculty meeting on July 31 and thanked Dr. Bennett for his generosity. Dr. Bennett highlighted the importance of giving […]
After careful consideration by the ASHS search committee of all eligible applicants for the position of ASHS chair of physician assistant studies, Albert “Bert” F. Simon, DHSc, PA, has been appointed chair effective August 6. A member of the SOMA faculty since 2005 (the last few years as SOMA vice-dean), Dr. Simon currently serves as […]
Patricia Sexton, DHEd, has been named the new associate dean for curriculum for KCOM. Dr. Sexton will be working closely with faculty and the curriculum committee in oversight and development of the predoctoral curriculum, years one through four. “Dr. Sexton brings a wealth of experience in osteopathic medical education and is recognized nationally as a […]
ATSU’s School of Health Management (SHM) held its Residential Learning Institute (RLI), Affordable care act and soft skills for a hard core career, on the Missouri campus July 26-28. RLI’s are held four times per year, twice on the Arizona campus and twice on the Missouri campus. The focus of the RLI is to present […]
Beth Poppre, MEd, assistant vice president – Student Affairs, has been promoted to associate vice president for Student Affairs. Beth joined ATSU in 2005 and has been integral in the development of the Student Affairs Department on the Arizona Campus and universitizing the Student Affairs Department. Beth directly supervises the ATSU offices of Learning Resources, […]
ATSU’s Athletic Training program will host Douglas Casa, PhD, ATC, FACSM, FNATA on August 17 for a presentation entitled, The Top 10 Ways to Prevent Sudden Death in Sports. Dr. Casa is the chief operating officer for the Korey Stringer Institute located on the University of Connecticut campus in Storrs, Conn. The mission of the […]
More than 300 ATSU students confirmed their professional commitment at the annual white coat and pinning ceremony at the Mesa Arts Center’s Ikeda Theater on July 16 in Mesa, Ariz. The Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health’s class of 2016, the School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona’s class of 2016, and the Arizona School […]