Nawal Hatem Zaki Abdalkhalek knew she wanted to pursue a degree from an online program because of their flexibility and accessibility. It was about seeking a balance between advancing her knowledge and skills, without disrupting her personal life and having things fit within her busy schedule. A.T. Still University-College of Graduate Health Studies (ATSU-CGHS) Master […]
Already professionally accomplished as CEO of a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), A.T. Still University-College of Graduate Health Studies (ATSU-CGHS) Master of Public Health (MPH) program student Heather A. Pelletier says her courses are helping prepare her for the future. “As the CEO of a frontier, rural FQHC, the MPH program has taught me how […]
Welcome to the March 2024 op-ed column of the Center for the Future of the Health Professions Digest! Our goal is to provide reliable information and research on the healthcare workforce, helping policymakers and health system stakeholders plan for a sustainable future. This month, we will delve into the physician assistant/associate (PA) profession, which has […]
Rhianna Freiburger, DAT, LAT, ATC, ’22, an alumna of A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences’ (ATSU-ASHS) Athletic Training programs, recently received the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Career Advancement Committee’s National Distinction Award for 2023-24. This award is the committee’s highest honor and recognizes a career-advancing athletic trainer who is making an impact on […]
A.T. Still University-College of Graduate Health Studies (ATSU-CGHS) Doctor of Education in Health Professions (EdD) student Robin Moreno, MHA, FACHE, was exploring her options for a doctorate program when she learned about ATSU’s EdD program. Initially, Moreno thought she’d pursue a Doctor of Health Administration, but after reviewing her options she concluded such a program […]
A.T. Still University (ATSU) Kirksville Family Medicine is pleased to announce Franchesca Cook, PA, as a new provider. Cook will see patients from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Tuesdays at the ATSU Gutensohn Clinic, located at 800 W. Jefferson St., in Kirksville, Missouri. Cook received her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies degree from the University […]
A.T. Still University-Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH) student Jeremy Chang, D2, found a friendly atmosphere when visiting the Kirksville, Missouri, campus, so much so that he decided this was the place for his dental education. “I chose ATSU-MOSDOH because of the friendly atmosphere and focus on whole person healthcare that believes in […]
A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) student Analise Nicholson, D1, is quick to note her favorite thing about ATSU and dental school. “My favorite part about ATSU is the willingness of the faculty to engage with students at virtually all times,” Nicholson said. “I have reached out to multiple different faculty […]
A.T. Still University-School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) student Joseph Alexander Rivera, OMS III, sought a medical school that aligned with his personal goals of serving underserved communities. No school came closer than ATSU-SOMA. “I chose ATSU-SOMA because my personal goals as a future physician align well with this school’s philosophy in serving medically […]
On Friday, Feb. 23, approximately 200 uninsured and at-risk children received free dental care during the annual Give Kids A Smile (GKAS) event hosted by A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) and the Arizona Dental Foundation. In total, 275 students, 44 alumni, and 70 faculty and staff members participated in […]