ATSU’s Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health’s Orthodontic department celebrated the graduation of its second class of residents at the University Club in Phoenix on Aug. 12. The day began with presentations from the four residents: Brandon Johnson, Michael Bowen, Celeste Pokorney, and Kelsey Peterson. Later, they enjoyed a dinner with family, faculty, and […]
President Jack Magruder has been recognized by the AOA with an American Osteopathic Association presidential citation for his dedication to advancing ATSU’s mission and that of osteopathic medicine, for initiating a long-range plan that will ensure the university’s continued success, and for transforming its schools and college into a cohesive university. He also was honored […]
OT alumna helps others return to life Mother. Wife. Occupational Therapist. Floridian. Caregiver. Great listener. Clinician of the Year. Numerous descriptions can be given to Laura Dawson, OT, ’06, an ATSU alumna who leads a busy life but still finds time to offer a helping hand to those in need, be it in her personal […]
Loanship benefits students, underserved In two underserved communities in California and Washington, people who ordinarily would not receive dental care are getting the attention they need, and young dentists are receiving an education not found in any classroom. Thanks to the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health’s Connect the Docs Graduate Loanship Program, funded […]
Drs. Levine will become first father-son AOA presidents ATSU Board Member Martin S. Levine, D.O., M.P.H., FACOFP, KCOM ’80, SHM ’03, an AOA board-certified family physician, was elected president-elect of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) during its annual business meeting in Chicago.
Why aren’t larger numbers of osteopathic physicians using osteopathic manipulative treatment? Are osteopathic educators doing enough to educate students in OMT so that they use it in their practice? So that patients understand its value? Is there enough research to support its continuation in the world of evidence-based medicine? What is the profession without it? […]
A bright and sunny 87-degree day greeted more than 400 staff, faculty, alumni, students, and their families at this year’s Founder’s Day, held Nov. 6 at ATSU’s Arizona campus. The day began with a successful 5K run/1-mile walk, with participation from 40 students and faculty. Throughout the afternoon children raced on the inflatable obstacle course, […]
Twins emulate their father’s passion for providing dental care for the poor “Everything we know about anything we learned from our dad,” say the Pattersons. “Honestly.” The twins give their father full credit for leading them to a career in which they can help those in need. Allen Patterson, CPA, FACMPE, M.H.A., chief financial and […]
Two clubs on the ATSU Arizona campus, the student chapter of the Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA^2) and the student chapter of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP), have come together to plan a series of speakers to introduce SOMA students to the legislative process and to brief students on health policy topics. […]
1950s M.J. “Mickey” Mintz, D.O., ’54, Dover, N.J., was featured in the article “Doctors no longer use a horse and buggy, but some still make house calls,” which appeared in the Aug. 5 edition of MD Consult. Dr. Mintz began his “Doc in a Car” practice after retiring from family medicine, making house calls to […]