When A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) student Grant Thimesch, OMS IV, first heard about the AIM at Melanoma Foundation’s “Steps Against Melanoma” walk, he thought it would be a great opportunity to do a bit of fun volunteer work in between his studies. Instead, he found himself organizing Springfield, Missouri’s first “Steps […]
This holiday season, A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences’ (ATSU-ASHS) second-year Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) and Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) students helped spread festive cheer to children with disabilities through an adapted-switch toy giveaway. The Occupational Therapy (OT) department partnered with the Arizona Assistive Technology Access Program (AzTAP) for this […]
Two A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) alumni have recently been conferred as Fellows of the American Osteopathic College of Anesthesiologists (FAOCA). Walter Rose, DO, ’86, FAOCA, and Roy Skousen, DO, ’85, FAOCA, were awarded this honor at the 2022 American Osteopathic College of Anesthesiologists’ (AOCA) annual convention. Dr. Rose received his doctor […]
Here at the library, we know that our clinical apps and point of care tools are some of our most popular resources. But did you know that we have a variety of different point of care tools, not just UpToDate? Read on to learn more about the various tools we provide, and find out which […]
A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) Doctor of Occupational Therapy program student Alyssa Jordan, OTD, ’25, hopes to become an advocate for her field as a professional. “I hope to have a positive impact on my community and to continue advocating for occupational therapy,” Jordan said. “My experiences so far at ATSU have […]
This month, The Center for the Future of the Health Professions will post the last monthly op-ed column for 2022. Our columns represent strong, informed, focused opinions on issues affecting the health professions’ future. As mentioned previously, the center was developed to provide state, local, and national policymakers and health system stakeholders with accurate, reliable, and comprehensive […]
A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) Doctor of Physical Therapy program student Jasmine Parker, DPT, ’25, remembers what it was like the first time she visited ATSU’s Mesa, Arizona, campus. “It was a little scary,” she said, “but I felt a lot better when I saw my tour guide with a huge smile.” […]
It didn’t take long for Kelly Frasier, OMS IV, to decide A.T. Still University’s School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) was the right choice. Originally from Cary, North Carolina, Frasier had majored in English (screenwriting) and minored in biology at North Carolina State University, and earned a master’s degree in neurological rehabilitation and mental […]
A group of second-year Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) and Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program students had the opportunity to complete their first international assignment – all without having to leave the comfort of their own homes. Briana Bonner, OTD, OTR/L, assistant professor and academic fieldwork coordinator in A.T. Still University-Arizona School […]
A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (OT) program student Sarah Squiers, OT, ’24, knew ATSU was a place she could find a variety of opportunities for experience from her first glance at the University. “I chose ATSU for many reasons,” Squiers said. “One of the things that […]