A.T. Still University (ATSU) celebrated the Museum of Osteopathic Medicine surpassing its $1 million fundraising goal with a special donor recognition ceremony on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, during the University’s annual Founder’s Day events on the Kirksville, Missouri, campus. Dozens of members of the ATSU community attended the event, including the ATSU Board of Trustees, […]
A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) and Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH) second-year students triumphed over the first-year students, 28-6, in the annual Founder’s Day flag football game at ATSU’s Thompson Campus Center. The second-year team got off to a quick start and led 21-0 at halftime, thanks to three […]
For family members and friends of those who have donated their body to A.T. Still University (ATSU), the annual Gift of Body Ceremony offers an opportunity for closure. For ATSU students, faculty, staff, and alumni, it’s an opportunity to express profound gratitude for the donor’s decision and support of their loved ones, and attempt to […]
A.T. Still University-School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) student Adriana Barranco, OMS II, has found a home in Arizona. “The community is awesome,” Barranco said. “The students, faculty, and staff all make an effort to be supportive of and kind to each other. We uplift each other when we see others going through a […]
A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program student Kylie LaSota, PA, ’25, saw an opportunity to give back in pursuing her degree at ATSU. “I chose ATSU because I wanted the opportunity to give back to the same communities throughout Arizona that I was raised in,” […]
For George, DO, ’76, and Elaine Pipes, the last 66 years have gone by in a flash. Since their marriage in 1958, they have walked through life side by side, hand in hand. Today, they both work at ATSU on the Kirksville, Missouri, campus. Dr. George is a family medicine physician overseeing residents at Kirksville […]
From the moment students enter their academic program at ATSU, they are immersed in a rigorous educational environment, whether in a physical classroom or online. Their daily lives are filled with assignments, research, group activities, after-hours study sessions, and eventually for many, clinical rotations and patient care. Students across campuses and programs submitted their personal […]
For A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) student Inga Ishu, D2, the decision to become a student ambassador was personal. “During my interview at ATSU-ASDOH, Austin, the student ambassador, embodied everything an ASDOH student should be: kind, caring, honest, and supportive. After I was waitlisted, a stressful and uncertain time in […]
It is with sadness I share with you the passing of W. Jack Magruder, EdD, DHL (hon.), president emeritus of A.T. Still University. Dr. Magruder served as ATSU’s 11th president from 2008-2012. A native of northeast Missouri, Dr. Magruder earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and mathematics from Northeast Missouri State Teachers College (now Truman […]
When Yesenia Maldonado, PA, ’25, was looking for a physician assistant program that fit within her life as a mother on the Central Coast of California, she didn’t need to look far. For the Santa Maria, California, resident, the answer was just down the street at A.T. Still University’s College for Health Communities (ATSU-CHC) Central […]
For future dentist Desiree Elizondo, D2, an important factor in selecting A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) was knowing her dental program had an eye toward the future, as well. “I was drawn to ATSU-ASDOH’s innovative curriculum that embraces new dental technology and prepares students for the future of dentistry,” […]
A.T. Still University’s Mesa, Arizona, campus celebrated Diwali, the festival of light, on Friday, Nov. 1, when students, staff, and faculty came together to share snacks and sweets and learn different forms of art, including a dance performance. Organized by ATSU-Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology assistant professor Malathy […]
The Center for the Future of the Health Professions is excited to present another monthly op-ed column for 2024, offering insightful perspectives on issues shaping the future of health professions. Established to provide policymakers at all levels and healthcare stakeholders with accurate and comprehensive data, our center aims to support effective planning for a sustainable […]
A.T. Still University-School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) student Mahita Bandlamudi, OMS II, is originally from Queens, New York, and ventured to the other side of the country for medical school. That may be a tough situation for just about anybody, but what’s made it easier for Bandlamudi is the community at ATSU-SOMA. “I […]
American Osteopathic Association (AOA) President Teresa A. Hubka, DO, FACOOG, FACOG, CS, visited with first-year A.T. Still University-School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) students on Friday, Nov. 1, as part of her visit with the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOOG). ATSU’s Mesa, Arizona, campus hosted the ACOOG for a variety of […]
On this Veterans Day, we take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to all men and women who serve or have served in the military, including our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends. We are proud to have you as part of the ATSU family. Veterans, today we honor your contributions, courage, and dedication, […]
A.T. Still University (ATSU) Diversity & Inclusion hosted the 2024 Diversify Dentistry Youth Summit on Friday, Oct. 25, in partnership with nonprofit organization Diversity In Dentistry Mentorships, Inc. Local middle and high school students from historically underrepresented groups visited ATSU’s Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH), where they experienced a day in the […]