ATSU-KCOM held its annual Day of Compassion events Oct. 19-21. On Wednesday, in a memorial led by ATSU President Jack Magruder, a moment of silence was held in remembrance of Flight 5966.
The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (HLC) made a follow-up focused visit on both campuses Oct. 17-19. The HLC, ATSU’s regional accrediting organization, last visited in February 2009 when ATSU was awarded re-accreditation for 10 years – the maximum period permitted.
A total of 119 athletes made a splash at the 27th Annual NEMO Triathlon on Sept. 11 at Thousand Hills State Park in Kirksville. The triathlon comprises a 3/4-mile swim, 18-mile bike ride, and 5-mile run.
ATSU’s National Center for American Indian Health Professions (AI Center) was recently awarded a $200,000 grant from the Gila River Indian Community (GRIC). This two-year grant will be dedicated to building a Native student circular pipeline and builds upon the former GRIC Bridge Grant that led ATSU to the national forefront for Native graduate healthcare […]
ATSU recently consolidated all its continuing health professions education programs under the Continuing Education (CE) office, formerly the Continuing Medical Education office.
ATSU-ASHS’ Doctor of Physical Therapy program celebrated its annual White Coat and Pinning Ceremony on July 8. The ceremony was held at the Mesa Arts Center, with 124 students in attendance.
First in osteopathic education, ATSU-KCOM welcomed the class of 2015 at its Induction and White Coat Ceremony on Aug. 13 at Truman State University’s Baldwin Hall Auditorium.
On Sept. 13, 32 third-year residential occupational therapy students attended a pinning and awards luncheon. The ceremony recognizes the achievements of residential students and acknowledges their transition from the didactic portion of the curriculum into the clinical portion and final status as alumni. The class of 2012 also presented group research projects.
ATSU-ASDOH’s Postgraduate Orthodontic program celebrated the graduation of its third class of residents at the Arizona Country Club in Phoenix on Aug. 18.
In July, ATSU-ASDOH faculty and students participated in a medical and dental humanitarian expedition to the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador. Staff and students worked on patients ranging in age from 3 to 60.