Mary Nguyen, D2, was a public health major at University of Washington, planning for a future in dental education. Some of the most important things she learned about healthcare were the social determinants of health, health disparities, and how they affect different communities’ access to healthcare. “Graduating, I vowed to myself to serve underserved populations […]
A.T. Still University-School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona alumna Tesalia Jordens, DO, ’15, is reshaping women’s midlife care through her recently launched telehealth practice, 1988. Following the completion of her family medicine residency, Dr. Jordens began her career in urgent care, which she still practices today. Through urgent care clinics, and later primary care, she […]
A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) is a welcoming place. That’s something Jeffrey Thomas Rudman, OMS II, felt when he first stepped foot on campus, and helped him make the decision to attend medical school in northeast Missouri. “I chose ATSU because of how welcomed and wanted I felt during my interview,” […]
As technology advances faster than ever, ATSU stands at the forefront of preparing healthcareproviders of the future. What started as a showcased robotic device at the University’s annual healthcare expo has become a catalyst for change across the University in classrooms, clinics, and communities. The device, a wearable exoskeleton, now plays a pivotal role in […]
On Saturday, April 12, 2025, alumni, faculty, and students gathered to celebrate ATSU-Arizona School of Health Sciences’ (ATSU-ASHS) 30th anniversary. Originally named Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine Southwest Center for Osteopathic Medical Education and Health Sciences, ATSU-ASHS opened Sept. 9, 1995. At that time, the School offered programs in occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant […]
On ATSU’s campus in Kirksville, Missouri, where osteopathic medicine first took root, stories of visionary people and bold ideas still echo through the halls. One of these stories connects the worlds of literature and osteopathic medicine and highlights a friendship with the famous American writer and humorist, Mark Twain. Thanks to the generosity of the […]
For the first time in its history, the Special Olympics Missouri State Summer Games took place in Kirksville, bringing together approximately 1,000 athletes, coaches, families, volunteers, and supporters from across the state. Held on Truman State University’s campus from May 30-June 1, the 2025 State Summer Games represented a weekend of competition, camaraderie, and community […]
As a second grader, Lori Haxton, MA, dreamed of growing up to be like Mary Poppins – someone who helped others and made the world a little brighter wherever she went. And for the past 36 years at ATSU, she did just that. Lori has touched thousands of students’ lives in her roles at the […]
Would you or someone you know like to be recognized on the Museum of Osteopathic Medicine’s Wall of Honor? Located in Kirksville, Missouri, the Museum of Osteopathic Medicine serves as the world’s repository for the history, archives, and artifacts of osteopathic medicine. Beginning in 1934, the museum consistedof two glass display cases containing the personal […]
When members of the ATSU family gather, a common thread emerges. Friends reconnect, new bonds develop, and students find inspiration. From coast to coast and many points in between, recent events brought energetic, diverse, accomplished groups of individuals together – enriching and reinforcing the tapestry of social and professional networks that bind the University community […]