James W. Farris, PT, PhD, is the new chair of the ASHS department of physical therapy. He will officially begin the duties as chair on July 1. Dr. Farris has been on the faculty at ASHS since 2008. Prior to that time, he had 13 years of previous teaching experience in physical therapy with five […]

Physician assistant alumni gathered at Su Vino Winery in Scottsdale on June 12 for a reception hosted by Corey Whalin, owner of Su Vino. Corey is the son-in-law of Matt Corey PA ’97. Approximately 50 individuals were in attendance including ASHS Dean Randy Danielsen, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPA.

Ninety-two new doctors of osteopathic medicine crossed the stage at the Comerica Theatre in Phoenix, Ariz., on June 8, marking their completion of four years of study in a unique medical school curriculum model. ATSU-SOMA is one of a handful of medical schools across the country utilizing the clinical presentation-based medical education model where students […]

Friends and family cheered as the A.T. Still University Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) class of 2012 entered the Comerica Theater in Phoenix, Ariz., for commencement ceremonies on Friday, June 8. The 68 members of ATSU-ASDOH’s sixth graduating class received their Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree, 23 of whom also received […]

The 1st Annual Clinical Presentation Curriculum (CPC) Proceedings was held June 9 on the ATSU Mesa campus. The event was sponsored by the newly formed Clinical Presentation Curriculum – Learning, Education & Research Community (CLEAR).  CLEAR is a group of medical educators interested in facilitating and implementing the clinical presentation-based medical education model. “Given that […]

[cincopa AAJAi5qyaeVb] The SOMA class of 2012 enjoyed a night of awards, dinner, and dancing at the second annual Innovator’s Gala, held on June 7 at the Sheraton Hotel in Phoenix, Ariz. The gala, which was attended by 340 guests, took place the night before graduation and allowed the students to spend time with their […]

[cincopa AYOAB5qSa-Ga] ATSU-ASDOH held its fifth annual Founders’ Ball on June 7 at The Phoenician in Scottsdale, Ariz. All students from the class of 2012, along with one guest, were invited to attend the black-tie formal, reception, and dinner. The night included remarks by ASDOH’s dean, the presentation of the student-made DVD yearbook, and lots […]

The American Academy of Osteopathy recently announced the following award and appointments: Stephen D. Blood, DO, FAAO received the FAAO Distinguished Service Award, given by the AAO. Richard A. Feely, DO, FAAO was elected to the AAO Board of Governors. Melicien A. Tettambel, DO, FAAO was elected to the AAO Board of Governors and the […]

[cincopa AcBAh5arGO6K] Missouri National Student Leadership Award:  Jinlin Wang, OMS II Missouri Gaber-Martin Honorary Student Fund:  Katherine Milam, OMS I, Alison Nelson, OMS I Missouri Flight 5966 Student Compassion Award:  Alex Swan, OMS II, Michael McGrew, second-year BioMed student Distinguished Organization Award for Service & Performance:  Biomedical Sciences Club, Sigma Sigma Phi