Case-based learning, supportive faculty and staff make ATSU-SOMA ideal environment for student
Posted: October 14, 2025
It didn’t take Chloe AnnaBelle Jensen, OMS IV, very long to decide A.T. Still University’s School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) was where she wanted to attend medical school.
“As soon as I got out of my interview with the faculty, I knew this was where I was meant to continue my education. The faculty and staff are all so inviting, supportive, and truly care about your education and future career,” she said. “Also, I found that the curriculum allowed me to receive patient interaction early on in my medical school career, as well as set me on the right path to be a curious learner. Case-based learning is exactly what I needed to succeed as a future physician and introduced the type of thought process we need to have as physicians.”
Jensen is from Saint Francis, Minnesota, and has a degree in biology with a minor in chemistry, psychology, and Spanish from College of Saint Mary in Omaha, Nebraska.
She has been an active student at ATSU-SOMA, serving as secretary of Sigma Sigma Phi, Upsilon Chapter, former co-president of the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Interest Club, part of the Big Sib-Little Sib Peer Mentorship Program, Phoenix-Cohort Senator Class of 2026 with the Student Government Association, former vice president of the Medical Spanish Club, and former secretary of the Internal Medicine Interest Group. She was also inducted in the Gold Humanism Honor Society in 2024.
Additionally, Jensen is a student ambassador.
“As a former pre-medical student, I understand the specific activities, research, grades, and test scores that go into just applying to medical school. It is completely overwhelming,” she said. “As a first-generation aspiring doctor in my family and attending a small college, I did not always have the resources or people to talk to regarding the process. As soon as I heard about the ambassador program, I knew I needed to be a part of it to provide any help that I could offer.
“I am passionate about aiding and mentoring those within the process and even those throughout their medical school journey. If anyone has questions, I want them to feel comfortable and free to ask them. I have even continued to mentor students who have come to ATSU after a call or campus visit with me, whether it be through tutoring, school questions, or just life. Becoming a doctor is not easy, and I have always wanted to be that lending hand to anyone who needs it and I plan to continue to do so for as long as I can.”
Outside of school, Jensen said she and her fiancé are very passionate about two things: pickleball and teaching their cats (Pollo and Carnito) new tricks.
“As two previous collegiate athletes, we needed a new hobby to pass our time and keep us active, so pickleball it was! It is such a great way to get exercise as well as spend time together after our busy days,” she said. “My cats (one more than the other) are very treat-oriented, which allowed us to teach them many tricks. One of our cats (Carnito) can do nine tricks and we are working on his 10th: Speak!”
Jensen is setting up her post-graduation plans and is applying to PM&R residency.
“This year of medical school is so exciting and terrifying at the same time. In the future, I am uncertain of whether I would specialize within the field of PM&R, as I am interested in just about everything that is presented to me, which I am taking as a good thing,” she said. “Regardless of the path I go down, in the future I plan to provide comprehensive care to all patients that present to me, continue working on the Spanish language, and use OMT (osteopathic manipulative treatment) in my practice. I am so thankful ATSU-SOMA took a chance on me and encouraged me throughout my schooling to pursue the things that bring me joy.”