ATSU School of Osteopathic Medicine AZ

Not-for-profit mission inspires students, graduates

ATSU’s community-outreach mission instills within students the compassion, experience and knowledge required to address the whole person and shape healthcare in communities where needs are greatest.


ATSU mission statement

A.T. Still University of Health Sciences serves as a learning-centered university dedicated to preparing highly competent professionals through innovative academic programs with a commitment to continue its osteopathic heritage and focus on whole person healthcare, scholarship, community health, interprofessional education, diversity, and underserved populations.


ATSU-SOMA mission

Prepare individuals through high-quality, innovative, learning-centered undergraduate and graduate medical education programs to become compassionate osteopathic physicians and healthcare leaders who serve medically underserved populations with a focus on research and community-oriented primary care.


ATSU-SOMA vision

To improve delivery of distinctly osteopathic healthcare to underserved populations through innovative selection, training, and placement of graduates, leading to improved well-being for the individual and community.