A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) student Mariem Towakoli, OMS II, decided to become a student ambassador as a way to give back, but her service has also provided a glimpse into herself. “I chose to become a student ambassador because I remembered how much the student ambassadors impacted my decision to attend […]
A.T. Still University-Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH) student Jannette Covarrubias, D2, ventured a long way from her hometown of East Wenatchee, Washington, to attend dental school in Kirksville, Missouri. And Covarrubias wants future dental students in the Pacific Northwest to join her. “I chose to be a student ambassador because I wanted […]
Students in A.T. Still University-College for Health Communities’ (ATSU-CHC) Central Coast Physician Assistant (CCPA) program finished up the term by serving their local community and spreading holiday spirit. On Dec. 16, the students volunteered at a community outreach event with LAGS Recovery Centers, where they had the opportunity to serve meals to families in need […]
Students, faculty, and staff The Centers for Disease Control website has downgraded Maricopa County COVID community level from high to medium As a precaution, masks will continue to be available in the lobbies of all Mesa campus buildings. Please remember, if you are sick, or have been around someone who is, please stay home. Cover […]
An A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences’ (ATSU-ASHS) Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OT) program student is studying how virtual reality (VR) can improve athletic performance – while also working to close the occupational therapy gap in sports. MacKenzie Watterson, OTD, ’24, is a second-year OTD student who is currently in the process of working […]
An A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) alumnus was inducted into the Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Professional Hall of Fame on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. David Heath, DO, MS, ATC, DAT ’20, graduated from ATSU-ASHS’ Doctor of Athletic Training (DAT) program in 2020. He graduated from LMU in 2003 with a bachelor of […]
A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) hosted the Northern California component of the E. H. Angle Society of Orthodontists (EHASO) Away Meeting on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Jae Hyun Park, DMD, MSD, MS, PhD, professor and chair of the postgraduate orthodontic program, serves as a central body director of EHASO representing […]
Holiday gratitude 2022 has been an exceptional year for A.T. Still University (ATSU) students, faculty, and staff. I am grateful to all as we successfully came out of the pandemic and compassionately moved forward. In this edition of the President’s Perspective, you will read about faculty and staff kudos and anniversaries, University accomplishments, and strategic […]
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 […]