The right tool for the job Although there are hundreds of different tools available to ophthalmologists, KCOM alumnus Michael R. Willman, D.O., ’92, couldn’t find exactly what he needed when it came to the delicate tissues that make
[cincopa AoFAXpKSipD0] The American Student Dental Association (ASDA) ASDOH 2011 Golf Tournament, held at Superstition Springs Golf Club in Mesa, Ariz., on April 30 proved to be one of the best school events of the year. The event was ASDOH’s first student-driven golf scramble. “ASDOH had golf events in the past to help receive donations […]
Robb Blackaby, PT, ’98, D.P.T, ’04, is always on the move. From being one of the first graduates of ASHS’ Physical Therapy program to serving as co-founder of a sports medicine business, he is always on the go and living life to the fullest.
1930s ~ Ernest Polock Schwaiger, D.O., ’37, Houston, Texas; Paul Louis Bauer, D.O., ’38, Lake Worth, Fla. 1940s ~ Ancil I. Freiburghouse, D.O., ’40, Clearwater, Fla.; Alexander Boris Rakow, D.O., ’44, Camp Hill, Pa.;
Scott Savage, D.O., ’87, co-edited a book of poetry published by Tellico Books entitled “Bleeding Hearts.” This poem describes what it feels like for a spacewalker to go outside of the vehicle – called an EVA – for the first time. EVA 1 The hatch opens to the speckled snow of Orion and lo of […]
Assen and Dani Dobrikov arrived from Sofia, Bulgaria, in typical immigrant fashion. In 1990, the young Bulgarian couple had little money, no relatives, and just plain hope as they started their lives in the United States. With $1,300 in his pocket and a diploma in dental technology, Assen landed in Phoenix. In two weeks, $750 […]
In orbit or on the ground, our astronauts are in good hands with three ATSU-KCOM alumni caring for their health. Drs. J.D. Polk, Tarah Castleberry, and Scott Savage talk about their journey to NASA and what it means to them – and us. J.D. Polk, D.O., ’93, says his coming to NASA was partly by […]
[cincopa AIJAyraSABPG] The 2011 Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health Founders’ Ball was held June 9 at The Phoenician in Scottsdale, Ariz., in the hotel’s new Camelback Ballroom. All students from the class of 2011 were invited to attend the fourth annual black-tie formal, reception, and dinner with one guest, at no cost. The […]
Japanese-Motif Bowl was carved by A.T. Still ca 1900. The design includes iris blossoms alternating with Japanese characters and was a gift to the Museum of Osteopathic MedicineSM from Elizabeth Laughlin.
ATSU-KCOM professor of medicine and associate dean (Arizona region) Robert D. Ligorsky, D.O., FACOI, FACP, FAHA, has been honored by the American College of Osteopatic Internists (ACOI). He will be inducted into the Gillium Society of Master Fellows, one of ACOI’s highest honors for service to the college and profession. His induction will take place in […]