Kenneth E. Ross, D.O., ’81, KCOM regional dean, was nominated by his peers in the St. Louis Osteopathic District for the 2009 Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons (MAOPS) Physician of the Year Award. Dr. Ross was recognized for his outstanding service to his patients, residents, and the osteopathic profession in Missouri.
Jae Hyun Park, Ph.D., D.M.D., M.S.D., M.S., assistant professor and director at ATSU’s Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health, recently published “Deep-Bite Correction Using a Clear Aligner and Intramaxillary Elastics” in the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics together with Tae Weon Kim, Ph.D., D.D.S., M.S.D., president of the Korean Society of Lingual Orthodontics, president of […]
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – After years of work and scores of proposals, George Carlson, Ph.D., professor of physiology at A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM), received his first grant from the National Institute of Health (NIH) for his work on treatment options for muscular dystrophy. His win means that Dr. Carlson and ATSU […]
[cincopa belt2 10478774] Occupational therapy, physical therapy, and audiology students mingled with potential employers at the Arizona School of Health Sciences Job Fair on May 7 on the Arizona Campus. According to Rachel Zivney, assistant director of alumni services, it was the best recruiter turnout ever, with representatives from more than 25 companies from Oregon […]
[cincopa belt2 10478772] Student Services sponsored its first ever Derby Pie Contest on May 1 in celebration of the 135th running of the Kentucky Derby. Arizona Campus faculty, staff, and students entered the contest, with rules requiring that the pie be homemade, include chocolate, and be submitted with a copy of the recipe. Darcy Derickson, […]
NBC Channel 12 in Arizona investigates the dangers of energy drinks when over-consumed by teens and athletes. Their investigation features commentary by A.T. Still University Associate Provost O.T. Wendel, Ph.D., and Alison Snyder, Ph.D., ATC, associate professor, interdisciplinary health sciences.
[cincopa belt2 10478333] The KCOM Student Government Association (SGA) held its Gutensohn Awards and Student Doctor of the Year Award Ceremonies on May 6 in the Mehegan classroom. “These were great honors to the two professors and one student doctor who were presented with these very prestigious awards,” said Sara Warren, OMS I, SGA president-elect. […]
[cincopa belt2 10478222] Second-year SOMA student, Thomas Chavez, began his tour in the military by volunteering for the U.S. Army. Today, Chavez is a 2nd Lt. in the Arizona Air National Guard. Read about his latest journey and the challenges he faced when assisting civilians in Puerto Rico following a recent earthquake and tsunami. [read […]
Missouri Governor, the Honorable Jeremiah W. “Jay” Nixon, will address the newest class of graduates at KCOM—A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, the founding osteopathic medical school—on Saturday, May 16. KCOM is slated to hold its 117th annual commencement ceremony at Baldwin Hall Auditorium on the campus of Truman State University. As the […]
[cincopa belt2 10478195] KCOM students Allison Bechtel, OMS I; Carl Giacchi; Robert Haas, OMS II; Daniel Humphreys, OMS II; and Cory Nelson, OMS III, received the Alton & Lois Hinks, D.O., Award. This award is given to students who demonstrate significant financial need. Jeff Suzewits, D.O., M.P.H., presented the $1,000 awards to each student.