More than 340 ATSU-ASDOH students, faculty, and alumni provided screenings, preventive care, and dental hygiene education throughout the day, with first-year dental students adding to the fun by dressing in a variety of character costumes and organizing an outdoor carnival.
The GKAS program was established nationally by the American Dental Association (ADA) in 2003, and provides free oral healthcare for underserved children with a goal to ensure access to quality oral healthcare for all.
Check out photos from this year’s event below!
A.T. Still University’s College of Graduate Health Studies (ATSU-CGHS) has been recognized as one of seven founding members of the American Association of Public Health Dentistry’s (AAPHD) newly launched Institutional Partnership Program, reflecting the College’s long-standing commitment to advancing public health dentistry education.
ATSU-CGHS’ Department of Public Health worked closely with AAPHD in the establishment of this partnership.
“This milestone reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the future of public health dentistry,” said AAPHD Executive Director, David Pena, Jr. “Together, we are advancing leadership, equity, and national collaboration.”
The Gold Crown Award for Best Chapter Video recognizes the chapter whose video best showcases their work across ASDA’s six mission pillars, which include member engagement, community service, advocacy, health & wellness, member communications, and professional development & leadership. ATSU-ASDOH was also named Chapter of the Year, ASDA’s highest chapter honor, recognizing one chapter from 13 district finalists nationwide and includes a $1,000 monetary award.
Both recognitions reflect the dedication and hard work of ATSU-ASDOH’s students and chapter leadership throughout the year.
Watch ASDOH ASDA’s winning video:
Writing a research paper can feel like navigating a maze, but the library is here to give you the ultimate map. We are thrilled to announce that the APA Style Manual is available digitally through our library database. This authoritative guide is your go-to resource for formatting, citing, and structuring your work with professional precision.
What’s Inside the Digital Platform?
Transitioning from the heavy blue book to our online portal offers more than just a digital copy; it provides a suite of interactive tools designed to streamline your writing process:
Latest Edition Access: Get instant, digital access to the most up-to-date APA standards.
Smart Tools: Use intuitive features to search for specific rules, highlight key passages, and annotate content for your future reference.
Beyond the rules of “who goes where” in a citation, the platform offers more than 70 interactive lessons. These lessons break down the Publication Manual into engaging, approachable modules that help you master complex writing skills without the headache. You may need to create a free account if you would like to work through the lessons.
Pro Tip: Use the “Search” function within the manual to quickly find specific table formats or heading styles. No more flipping through hundreds of pages!
You can access the APA Style Manual today through the Library Databases page on our website. Happy Citing!
During their recent endocrine block, second-year PA students were given the opportunity to practice continuous glucose monitor (CGM) placement using Dexcom sensors. While working through the lab, Salsabeal Jarrah, ’27, and Meredith Eliasen, ’27, connected with Oscar Overley, campus safety manager, who shared that he has type 2 diabetes, but hadn’t been introduced to continuous glucose monitoring technology.
“With his permission, we demonstrated the Dexcom system and assisted him in setting up the monitoring app. For the first time, he was able to visualize his glucose trends in real time. This provided immediate insight into how his diet, medication adherence, and activity levels were influencing his blood sugar throughout the day,” said Jarrah.
After reviewing his data, Jarrah explained, Overley followed up with his primary care provider and was able to share objective glucose trends.
“We discussed dietary adjustments and an exercise plan that fit within his daily routine. The CGM allowed him to see immediate improvements after implementing changes, including adding a brisk walk after meals. Since then, he has improved his nutrition and incorporated more consistent physical activity,” she added.
To take their support beyond the classroom, Overley, Jarrah, and Eliasen will be participating in a 5K together this March.
“We believe this interaction reflects the practical, community-centered application of what we are learning in the classroom,” Jarrah said. “We are grateful for the hands-on experiences our curriculum provides and for the opportunity to apply them in meaningful ways.”
Serving as a symbol of transformation and a right of passage, the ceremony marks a milestone for healthcare students as they step into the responsibilities that come with wearing the white coat.
Caroline Sabatino, AuD, ’16, an audiologist at Desert Voices, delivered the keynote address for the Doctor of Audiology class of 2029. Jordan Staenberg, OTD, OTR/L, C-IAYT, community education and outreach manager at the Parkinson’s Foundation, delivered the keynote address for the OTD class of 2027. Karen L. Bustillo, PT, DPT, board certified clinical specialist in orthopedic physical therapy and certified lymphedema therapist, delivered the keynote address for the DPT class of 2027.
Check out more photos and watch the full ceremonies below!
The library offers four board/exam prep tools for our students. While all four cover core medical exams like the USMLE and PANCE, they each excel in different areas of your study journey. Here is a rundown of what each resource is best for:
Functioning as a massive, peer-reviewed clinical encyclopedia, StatPearls offers a system-based curriculum where every practice question is directly anchored to an indexed review article for instant remediation. It is particularly effective for students who want a “hyper-linked” learning experience, allowing them to jump from a missed board question to a comprehensive evidence-based summary in one click.
Exams Covered:
COMLEX
DO Shelf Exams
INBDE
Audiology Praxis
MBCOT
PANCE/PANRE
PA Shelf Exams
SLP Praxis
USMLE
StatPearls is the “encyclopedia” of the group. It is perfect if you prefer a resource that blends deep reading with active testing.
What it’s good for: Comprehensive review across nearly every healthcare specialty. It is unique because every practice question is linked to a peer-reviewed, PubMed-indexed article.
Best feature: The sheer volume of its library. If you are looking for niche specialty info or want to earn CME/CE credits while you study, this is your go-to.
Top Use Case: Deep-diving into a specific pathophysiology or treatment guideline before jumping into practice questions.
This platform provides interactive board prep for the USMLE and PANCE, utilizing a data-driven environment to identify knowledge gaps through detailed analytics. Students can access Step 1 resources under the Learning Modules tab, while Step 2 and 3 materials are located in the Create Exams section for their respective tests.
Exams Covered:
USMLE
PANCE/PANRE
Exam Master is designed for the final “crunch time” before an exam. It focuses on the mechanics of test-taking and precision diagnostics.
What it’s good for: Identifying exactly what you don’t know. It’s scoring system is extremely granular, meaning it breaks down your performance by tiny sub-topics so you can stop wasting time on your strengths.
Best feature: Realistic simulation. The questions are meticulously patterned after official board test plans (like the USMLE and PANCE), giving you a clear sense of the actual exam’s “vibe.”
Top Use Case: Taking a full-length practice exam to gauge your readiness and identify specific knowledge gaps.
BoardVitals specializes in high-yield “question-first” learning, providing adaptive question banks that automatically adjust in difficulty to match the student’s real-time performance. Its PANCE/PANRE and INDBE tracks are curated from top medical publishers and include AI-powered risk assessments to pinpoint exactly which clinical subjects require more focus before test day.
Exams Covered:
PANCE/PANRE
INDBE
BoardVitals is the most “adaptive” of the four. It uses technology to keep you on your toes and ensures you are studying as efficiently as possible.
What it’s good for: Personalized study sessions. Its AI-powered “risk assessment” flags topics where you are underperforming compared to your peers.
Best feature: Adaptive testing. The platform automatically adjusts the difficulty of the questions based on your performance—getting harder as you improve to keep you challenged.
Top Use Case: Daily “on-the-go” practice. With its mobile-friendly interface and high-quality clinical images/videos, it’s great for fitting in high-yield review between rounds.
Link to How to Use Your BoardVitals Dashboard video:
DITKI provides a multi-step USMLE/COMLEX board prep curriculum that spans Step 1 through Step 3, featuring hundreds of active-learning modules organized by both organ systems and high-yield subjects. Each course integrates narrated drawing tutorials with board-style vignettes, digital flashcards, and subject-specific exams to ensure students can translate complex biological pathways into reproducible mental maps for exam day. You can also find PANCE and DNP board prep under “Licensing Exam Prep”.
Exams Covered:
USMLE
COMLEX
PANCE/PANRE
DNP Licencing Exams
DITKI is the “architect” of the group. It is perfect if you are a kinesthetic or visual learner who struggles to remember complex pathways by just reading or watching.
What it’s good for: Active physiological and anatomical mastery. It breaks down high-yield USMLE/COMLEX topics into step-by-step drawing tutorials that you complete yourself.
Best feature: The “Active Drawing” interface. Unlike passive video platforms, DITKI provides a digital canvas where you draw the structures alongside the narrator, forcing your brain to physically map out the connections as you go.
Top Use Case: Conquering “hard-to-visualize” topics. It’s the ultimate tool for turning a confusing 2D textbook image into a “mental blueprint” you can recreate from memory on scratch paper during the exam.
Whether you’re heading to a big conference or just need to show off your latest research, the Library team has you covered. We know that large-format printing can feel a bit daunting, so we’ve made the process as smooth as possible.
The Best Part: It’s FREE
Poster printing is completely free! If you’re looking for something more durable or travel-friendly, we also offer fabric posters for $25 (Students: cash only | Staff & faculty: We can accept cash or a fund transfer).
Our printer uses 42-inch wide paper. While we can print quite long, we are capped at that 42-inch width. To get the best result, here is what you need to know about sizing:
Please try to size your file as accurately as possible to your requested dimensions before submitting.
If your file doesn’t perfectly match the paper size, don’t worry! We won’t stretch or distort your design. We’ll enlarge it as much as possible to fit the space, though this might leave a small white border on the edges. Your layout stays exactly as you intended!
How to Get Started
Fill out our Poster Printing Survey for your poster request! When you need to submit a poster on the Mesa campus, this survey ensures the library staff has all the information we need to get your poster printed as quickly as possible!
We generally need at least two business days to get your poster through the queue, so please plan ahead!
Once you receive your “It’s ready!” email, stop by the library’s front desk:
Monday-Friday (8 a.m.-5 p.m.): Our professional staff is on hand to help with technical questions or specific printing issues.
Evenings & Weekends: Our work-study students are available during all other open hours and will be happy to hand over your finished poster!
Please note: This service is specifically for large-format posters. For regular flyers or standard documents, please use the library’s multi-function printer.
Questions? If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us at libaz@atsu.edu or by calling 480-219-6090.
A.T. Still University’s (ATSU) Student Government Association-Missouri campus (SGA-MO), recently donated $1,000 to both the Kirksville and Novinger school districts to address unpaid meal debts, reflecting ATSU’s commitment to making a positive impact in local communities.
“As medical and dental students, we are deeply aware that our growth and success are made possible by the unwavering support of those around us. The Kirksville and Novinger communities have consistently provided that foundation for ATSU students, offering encouragement, generosity, and a true sense of belonging,” said Meghan Ott, OMS II, SGA-MO chair. “It was both an honor and a privilege to give back to these communities as a small expression of our gratitude and to help inspire future generations to continue this tradition of service.”
