In A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences’ (ATSU-ASHS) Physician Assistant (PA) program, Abigail Elizabeth Lagergren, PA, ’24, found a place that prioritizes not only the things she was seeking in a health sciences program, but also an approach which aligns with her personal beliefs toward healthcare. “I chose ATSU-ASHS because of the school’s dedication […]
A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) program student Ashley Mixon became the first SLP student to present at a national research/clinical conference when she presented at the California Speech-Language and Hearing Association 2023 Convention earlier this year. The poster, “Inhibition and switching advantage in proficient bilinguals,” is Mixon’s project under […]
When Anna Kautzman, DPT, ’25, is asked why she chose A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences’ (ATSU-ASHS) Doctor of Physical Therapy program, she typically begins by recounting a car accident she had last winter on an icy road in Wisconsin. While there are certainly climate benefits for the Champlin, Minnesota native, her decision to […]
A.T. Still University-School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) student Dakota Shank, OMS I, believes in serving underserved communities, and wants to one day be an emergency department physician in a rural area. That approach to medicine makes ATSU-SOMA a natural fit. “I chose ATSU-SOMA because of the shining example it sets in supporting underserved […]
A.T. Still University-College for Healthy Communities (ATSU-CHC) student Efren Torres, PA, ’24, will be representing ATSU’s Central Coast Physician Assistant (CCPA) program as a PA Student Leader Fellow, making strides for LGBTQ+ Hispanic students in the PA profession. The PA Student Leader Fellowship program is a joint fellowship between The LBGT PA Caucus and PAs […]
A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences’ (ATSU-ASHS) Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program celebrated 57 students entering their clinical experiences with a White Coat Ceremony June 1, 2023, at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa, Arizona. Philip Paul Tygiel, PT, MTC, hFAAOMPT, FAPTA, delivered an inspiring keynote speech to the students, who are entering […]
A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences’ (ATSU-ASHS) National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) chapter has been awarded Gold Chapter Honors by the NSSLHA, in recognition of the chapter’s distinguished achievements throughout the 2022-23 academic year. ATSU’s NSSLHA chapter was honored for its significant contributions in the field of communication sciences and disorders (CSD), […]
A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) celebrated the graduation of 257 students from its online and residential programs at two commencement ceremonies held on Friday, June 2, at the Mesa Arts Center in Mesa, Arizona. 133 students graduated from ATSU-ASHS’ online programs, including 10 from the Master of Science in Athletic Training […]
A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) Dean Ann Lee Burch, PT, EdD, MPH, presented awards during a virtual ATSU-ASHS faculty assembly on May 8, 2023. Faculty members were nominated and selected by their fellow colleagues for their contributions during the 2022-2023 academic year. The following list includes the award name, award recipient, […]
A.T. Still University’s School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) honored 138 students at a commencement ceremony on Friday, May 26, at the Mesa Arts Center in Mesa, Arizona. In addition to their doctor of osteopathic medicine degrees, 12 students graduated with master of public health degrees from ATSU’s College of Graduate Health Studies (ATSU-CGHS). […]