A.T. Still University-School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) students are continuing to live the University’s mission of service to the underserved in southern California. ATSU-SOMA student Sam Adllirad, OMS III, is currently doing a rotation at San Ysidro Health in San Diego, California. Adllirad is also president of The Student Homeless Aid Relief Project […]
A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) Doctor of Medical Science program student Jessica Grice, PA-C, MMS, class of 2023, is treasurer-elect for the North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants’ (NCAPA) 2022-23 term. Grice currently serves as director-at-large on NCAPA’s Board of Directors, is a member of the Governmental Affairs Committee, and treasurer of […]
A.T. Still University’s (ATSU) National Center for Osteopathic Principles and Practice Education (NCOPPE) is hosting a four-day introduction to osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) for MDs and DOs in May. “Introduction to OMM for MDs and DOs” will be May 23-26, 2022, at ATSU’s Kirksville, Missouri, campus. The cost to attend is $75 for NCOPPE members, […]
A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) alumna Kris Pyles-Sweet, DMSc, PA-C, MS, ’21, ’18, is currently serving a term as president of PAs for Tomorrow. PAs for Tomorrow develops professional policy statements and aims to promote and advance the physician assistant (PA) profession through advocacy. Dr. Pyles-Sweet is a 2021 graduate of ATSU-ASHS […]
This month, The Center for the Future of the Health Professions is posting its first monthly op-ed column for 2022. Our columns represent strong, informed, and focused opinions on issues that affect the future of the health professions. As mentioned in the past, the center was developed to provide state, local, and national policymakers and health system […]
A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) alumnus Robert L. DiGiovanni, DO, FACOI, FACR, ’82, has been appointed president of the American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI) for the 2021-22 year. Dr. DiGiovanni, a 1982 ATSU-KCOM graduate, has been a member of ACOI for more than 30 years, earning the distinction of fellow in […]
A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) Doctor of Medical Science program alumna Kimberly Sapre, DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-EM, ’21, recently founded and was appointed chair of the Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants’ (VAPA) Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee. Dr. Sapre is a 2021 graduate of ATSU-ASHS Doctor of Medical Science program, and also a […]
According to the American Educational Research Association (AERA), educational research is the “scientific field of study that examines education and learning processes and the human attributes, interactions, organizations, and institutions that shape educational outcomes.” Those who take part in this research study the science of learning in all formal or informal educational settings throughout a […]
A.T. Still University’s (ATSU) Office of Assessment & Accreditation (OAA) recently announced a reorganization, with a goal to continue to provide assessment and accreditation support at the University, and improve efficiency. Forrest Bollow, EdD, was selected as director in April 2021 following a national search. The reorganization process resulted in the promotions of Jordan Farris […]
Service organizations on A.T. Still University’s Kirksville, Missouri, campus have been busy this holiday season. Individuals from Alpha Phi Omega (APO) service fraternity helped the Pantry for Adair County in assembling 100 boxes for pantry clients. The pantry provides supplemental food to residents in need in Adair County, Missouri, distributing fresh produce, meats, and other […]