ATSU-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine graduate Plato E. Varidin, D.O., ‘54, was selected as one of the American Osteopathic Association’s (AOA) Great Pioneers in Osteopathic Medicine. As part of the AOA’s Greatness Campaign, AOA members nominated D.O.s, basic scientists, and laymen who have pioneered new frontiers for the osteopathic profession. Dr. Varidin was nominated by […]
Despite lean times, one charity wants to give more. In a significant community investment to increase access to oral care for the uninsured and underinsured in the West Valley, Thunderbirds Charities has awarded $75,000 to expand Dental Care West (DCW), a university affiliated dental clinic run by ATSU’s Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health. […]
Richard H. Mercer, D.O., ’55, and his wife, Bess, were presented the Distinguished Patron lifetime giving award ($25,000-$49,999) at the annual Still/Legacy Society and Still Partners Reception during the ATSUKCOM Founder’s Day celebration. Dr. Mercer is a retired pediatrician living in Kirksville, Mo. Also pictured are ATSU President Jack Magruder, far left, and ATSU-KCOM Dean […]
Painter Patricia DeLoss McWilliams was commissioned to create this painting for ATSU, which is meant to inspire and reaffirm the importance to all health professionals of the sacred relationship shared with patients and their families. To purchase a signed giclée print and assist ATSU students and their families experiencing a health crisis, contact 660.626.2359 or […]
As an undergraduate with two loves, Keith Kattner, D.O., ’89, had to make a choice – to pursue a career in medicine or art. Much like Robert Frost considering the diverging roads in a yellow wood, Dr. Kattner examined both paths and set upon what he considered the most realistic, or at least the one […]
As a volunteer with Operation Smile, which he has been involved with for seven years, Tom DiDonna, D.H.Sc., ’10, travels into developing countries prior to surgical missions to provide life-saving training in pediatric and adult advanced resuscitation certification courses. DiDonna takes time out of his hectic schedule to share his story and passion with ATSU. […]
484 students earn master of science or doctoral degrees A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Health Sciences celebrated commencement ceremonies in August at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Ariz. A total of 484 students received either master of science or doctoral degrees at the dual ceremonies.
David, a 6-year-old boy from Chiapas, Mexico, traveled with his family 18 hours by car to receive the second in a series of surgeries to repair his cleft lip and palate. Maria, a young woman in her 20s, walked with a noticeable limp and couldn’t use her right arm. She complained of pain in her […]
The Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation has continued its Provisional Accreditation of ATSU’s School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona. “It is the highest level a school can have until they graduate their first class, and we are honored to have this continuation,” said Senior Vice President – Academic Affairs Douglas L. Wood, D.O., Ph.D. SOMA […]
KCOM welcomes back classes of ’60 and ’85 The Missouri campus welcomed alumni back to Kirksville in September with CME events, tours, dinners, lectures, unveilings, and book signings. Not to mention a Still-a-Bration that encouraged faculty, staff, and alumni to get their game on and show their team spirit. The three-day celebration kicked off with […]