Faculty & Administration
ATSU Administration
SOMA Administration
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Carolina Quezada, MD
Assistant Dean of Clinical Education and Services
Clinical Assistant Professor
BS
Saint Marys College, Biological Sciences, 2001
MD
MSU College of Human Medicine, 2008
Assistant Dean of Clinical Curriculum, IPE, and Simulation
Associate Professor
BS
Human Development, University of Arizona Tucson, AZ, 2010
DO
A.T. Still University Mesa, AZ, 2014
Erin Messer, PharmD, EdD, MBA
Assistant Dean for Preclinical Curriculum
Assistant Professor
PharmD
Duquesne University, Pharmacy, 2008
MBA
Argosy University, Business Administration, 2014
EdD
A.T. Still University, Education, 2022
Anatomy Faculty
Chair of Anatomy
Associate Professor
BS
University of Alaska Fairbanks, Biological Sciences, 2005
PhD
Penn State University College of Medicine, Anatomy, 2012
Assistant Professor
BS
University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Biology, 1994
MD
University of Nebraska Medical Center, 1999
Associate Professor
BS
University of California at Davis, Geology, 2005
MS
University of Iowa, Geoscience, 2009
PhD
University of Iowa, Geoscience, 2014
Adjunct Assistant Professor
AS
Utah Valley University, Biology, 2005
BS
Brigham Young University, Physiology and Developmental Biology, 2009
DO
A.T. Still University, School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (SOMA), 2014
Adjunct Assistant Professor
MD
Dhaka Medical College, Medicine, Surgery, 1984
PhD
Kanazawa University School of Medicine, Neurosurgery, 1997
Associate Professor
MD
Peking Union Medical College, Medicine, 1989
PhD
Wayne State University School of Medicine, Anatomy, 1993
Adjunct Assistant Professor
BS
University of Texas at Austin, Chemical Engineering, 1973
MS
University of Texas at Austin, Biomedical Engineering, 1974
DO
Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Medicine, 1978
Adjunct Assistant Professor
BA
Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 2009
DO
A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2014
Professor
BS
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Molecular Biology, 1989
PhD
Arizona State University, Molecular/Cell Biology, 2004
Associate Professor
BS
University of Oregon, Exercise Physiology, 1992
MS
University of Calgary, Cardiovascular Physiology & Biophysics, 1995
PhD
University of Calgary, Cardiovascular/Respiratory Physiology & Biomechanics, 1998
Basic Science Education Faculty
Chair of Basic Medical Science Education
Associate Professor
BS
Brigham Young University, Zoology, 1989
PhD
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Immunology, 2010
Professor
MS
Old Dominion University – Norfolk, VA, 2009
PhD
Old Dominion University – Norfolk, VA, 2012
Associate Professor
MBiol
University of Bath, Molecular and Cellular Biology, 2005
PhD
University of South Florida, Cancer Biology, 2016
Associate Professor
MPharm
Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Poona College of Pharmacy, Pune, India, 2003
MS
University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy, Baltimore, MD, 2009
PhD
Wayne State University, Dept. of Pathology, Detroit, MI, 2015
Adjunct Professor
BS
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, Biochemistry, 1990
PhD
University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, Chemistry, 1997
Associate Professor
BS
Behavioral Neuroscience, Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, OK, 2011
PhD
Oklahoma State University, Physiology, 2016
Professor
MD
Jiwaji University, General Medical Training, 1985
MS
Fachhochschule Hamburg, Germany, Biomedical Engineering, 1989
PhD
University of Texas at Austin, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Acoustics, 1994
Professor
BS
Mercyhurst College (now Mercyhurst University), Erie, Pennsylvania, Sports Medicine, 1996
MS
University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, Kinesiology, 1998
PhD
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, Education - Sports Medicine, 2002
Associate Professor
AB
University of California - Berkeley, Biophysics, 1990
PhD
University of Washington, Physiology and Biophysics, 1997
Professor
BA
Whitman College, Psychology, 1997
MS
University of Toledo, Exercise Science/Applied Physiology, 2002
PhD
University of Toledo, Exercise Science/Applied Physiology, 2004
Professor
BS
Clemson University, Microbiology, 2000
PhD
Wake Forest University, Microbiology & Immunology, 2006
Clinical Science Education Faculty
Chair of Clinical Science Education
Associate Professor
BS
St. Ambrose University, 1999
DO
Des Moines University, 2004
Adjunct Assistant Professor
MD
University of Anbar College of Medicine – Ramadi, Iraq, 2003
MSHI
Arizona State University – Phoenix, 2019, MSHI, 2019
Assistant Professor
BS
Arizona State University, Accounting, 1966
DO
A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, 1975
Adjunct Instructor
RN
St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing, 1975
BSN
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, 1996
Adjunct Instructor
EMT
Northland Pioneer College, Springerville, AZ, 1987
Assistant Professor
BA
LaSalle University, Biology, 1994
DO
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, 1998
Adjunct Assistant Professor
BA
Barnard College of Columbia University, Music, New York, New York, 1990
AA
Mannes College of Music, Vocal Music, New York, New York, 1992
MD
University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2002
CPE
American Association for Physician Leadership CPE, Washington, District of Columbia, 2002
Assistant Professor
BS
Villanova University - Villanova, PA, Biology, Minor in Chinese, 2012
DO & MPH
A.T. Still University, School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) - Mesa, AZ, 2017
Adjunct Assistant Professor
DO
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines, IA, 2017
BA
Brigham Young University, American Studies, Provo, UT, 2013
Adjunct Assistant Professor
AA/AS
Los Medanos College, Pittsburg, CA, Nursing, 1991
BS
CSU Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA, Nursing, 2007
DO
A.T. Still University, School of Osteopathic Medicine Arizona, Mesa, AZ, 2016
Adjunct Assistant Professor
BS
Arizona State University, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Tempe, AZ, 2011
BSN
Arizona State University, Nursing Science, Tempe, AZ, 2011
AAS
GateWay Community College, Health Care Management , Phoenix, AZ, 1995
AS
GateWay Community College, Nursing, Phoenix, AZ, 1995
Adjunct Assistant Professor
BS
Arizona State University, Nutrition, 2010
DO
A.T. Still University SOMA, Doctor Of Osteopathic Medicine, 2014
Adjunct Assistant Professor
BSN
Chamberlain College of Nursing, Phoenix, AZ, 2017
Professor
AA
Macomb College, Warren, Michigan, 1977
BS
University of Detroit – Mercy, Detroit, Michigan, Biology/Microbiology, 1981
MD
American University of the Caribbean, Montserrat, West Indies, 1985
Assistant Professor
BS
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH, Education, 2004
DO
Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ , Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2014
MSCTS
University of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, 2020
Adjunct Assistant Professor
MPH
The University of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, 2015
MSN
The University of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, 2014
MPA
Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, 2005
BS
The University of Arizona, Biochemistry, Tucson, AZ, 1997
B MATH
The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 1994
Assistant Professor
BS
Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ, Biology, Minor in Chemistry, 2007
DO
Midwestern University - Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine - Glendale, AZ, 2014
Associate Professor
BA
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 2010
DO
A.T. Still University - School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona, 2017
MPH
A.T. Still University, 2017
Assistant Professor
BS
University of Michigan- Ann Arbor, Neuroscience, 2009
MD
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Medicine, 2014
Adjunct Assistant Professor
BS
University of Arizona - Tucson, AZ, Psychology, 2012
MS
University of Edinburgh - Edinburgh, Scotland, Global Health and Public Policy, 2013
MD
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix, AZ, 2020
Assistant Professor
BS
Arizona State University, Biology, 2002
MPH
University of Arizona, 2010
MD
University of Arizona College of Medicine, 2010
Adjunct Assistant Professor
BA
Stanford University, Stanford, CA, Human Biology, with a concentration in Sports Medicine, 2011
DO
A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona, Mesa, AZ, 2020
Assistant Professor
BS
Auburn University, 1995
DO
Nova Southern University, 2000
Assistant Professor; Psychiatry Clerkship Director
BS
University of Alabama, Microbiology, 1989
BS
University of Alabama, Birmingham, Nuclear Medicine Technology, 1990
DO
AT Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona, 2013
Assistant Professor
BS
LeMoyne College, Biology, 1974
MS
Syracuse University, Science Education, 1977
DO
NYCOM, Osteopathic Medicine, 1982
Adjunct Assistant Professor
DO
Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 2004
BA
University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 1998
Adjunct Assistant Professor
MPH
University of Arizona, Zuckerman College of Public Health, Phoenix, AZ, 2020
DO
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens, OH, 2014
MA
Ball State University, Physiology, Muncie, IN, 2009
BS
University of Indianapolis, Biology & Chemistry, Indianapolis, 2008
Assistant Professor
BS
Michigan State U, East Lansing, MI, Zoology, 1973
MSCLS
Michigan State U, East Lansing, MI, 1978
BS
Mercy College of Detroit, Detroit , MI, PA, 1980
DO
Michigan State U College Osteopathic Medicine, East Lansing, MI, 1986
Adjunct Assistant Professor
BS
Arizona State University, Genetics, 2015
DO
AT Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine, 2019
Adjunct Assistant Professor
AA
Kent State University, Case Mgmt, Kent, OH, 1999
BS
Kent State University, Human Development, Kent, OH, 2000
MSSc
University of Akron, Akron, OH, 2002
RN
Aultman School of Nursing, Canton, OH, 2003
Associate Professor
BA
Vanderbilt University, Sociology, 1997
DO
Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, 2002
Adjunct Instructor
AAS
Orange County Community College, Middletown, New York, Nursing, 1990
Assistant Professor
BS
University of Texas Permian Basin, Life Science/Chemistry, 1979
MD
Texas Tech University School of Medicine, 1983
Assistant Professor
MD
Family Medicine Spokane, Family Medicine, 2005
Assistant Professor
BS
School for International Training, International studies, 1995
MPA
University of Utah, School of Public Administration, 2006
MPAS
University of Utah, School of Medicine, 2008
DBH
Arizona State University, College of Health Solutions, 2017
Associate Professor
BS
Northern Arizona University, Health Promotion and Education, 2004
MEd
Northern Arizona University, Higher Education, 2006
PhD
Walden University, College of Health Sciences, Health Services, 2009
Adjunct Assistant Professor
BS
University of Arizona, Molecular and Cellular Biology
DO
Midwestern University AZ COM, Glendale, AZ, 2017
Adjunct Assistant Professor
BA
San Jose State University, San Jose, California, Chemistry, 2008
DO
A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona, Mesa, AZ, 2014
Adjunct Assistant Professor
ASN
Trinidad State Junior College, Nursing, Trinidad, CO, 2005
BBA
University of Denver - Denver, CO, 1996
Community Health Center Partner Site Faculty
Regional Director of Medical Education
Clinical Assistant Professor
Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center
Waianae, HI
BS
University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, 2000
MD
University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, 2005
Regional Director of Medical Education
Clinical Assistant Professor
Beaufort-Jasper-Hampton Comprehensive Health Service, Inc.
Ridgeland, SC
BS
Life Sciences, New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, NY, 1987
DO
University of Medicine and Dentistry School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, NJ, 1991
Regional Director of Medical Education
Clinical Assistant Professor
The Wright Center for Community Health Scranton, PA
MD
University of Belgrade School of Medicine, Serbia, 2011
Regional Director of Medical Education
Clinical Assistant Professor
Osteopathic Principles & Practice
Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation
Alton, IL
BS
State University of New York College at Fredonia, Biology, 2005
DO
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2009
Regional Director of Medical Education
Clinical Assistant Professor
HealthSource of Ohio
Mt. Orab, OH
BS
Ohio University, Zoology, pre-med, 1991
DO
Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, 1996
Clinical Assistant Professor
Osteopathic Principles & Practice
Beaufort-Jasper-Hampton Comprehensive Health Service, Inc.
Ridgeland, SC
BSc
Pepperdine University, Sports Medicine, Malibu, California, 1983
DO
Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, Missouri, 1992
Clinical Assistant Professor
Osteopathic Principles & Practice
Family Healthcare Network
Visalia, CA
BS
The University of California Riverside, Biology, 2014
DO
Pacific Northwest University (PNWU) of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2021
Regional Director of Medical Education
Clinical Assistant Professor
Family Health Center at NYU Langone Silver
Brooklyn, NY
BS
Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, Biomed, 2005
MD & MPH
SUNY Downstate College of Medicine, Brooklyn, NY, 2008
Regional Director of Medical Education
Clinical Assistant Professor
El Rio Community Health Center
Tucson, AZ
AA
Pima Community College, Tucson, AZ, 1999
BS
University of Arizona, Psychology, Tucson, AZ ,2001
DO
Midwestern University-AZCOM, 2006
Regional Director of Medical Education
Clinical Assistant Professor
Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation
Alton, IL
AB
Stanford University, 1994
MD
University of California San Diego, 1998
Clinical Assistant Professor
Regional Director of Medical Education
Family Health Center at NYU Langone
Brooklyn, NY
BA
New York University, Literature, 1989
DO
NYCOM NYIT, Osteopathic Medicine, 1998
Clinical Assistant Professor
Regional Director of Medical Education
Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center
Waianae, HI
BS
Loyola Marymount University, Biology, 1987
DO
Western University of Health Sciences, Osteopathic Medicine, 1992
Clinical Assistant Professor
Osteopathic Principles & Practice
El Rio Community Health Center
Tucson, AZ
EMT-B
Riverside Community College, 2004
BS
University of Redlands, Biology/Chemistry, 2007
DO
A.T. Still University - School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona, 2011
Clinical Assistant Professor
Osteopathic Principles & Practice
Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center
Waianae, HI
BA
University of Hawaii at Manoa, History, 1987
DO
Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, ATSU-KCOM, 1992
Regional Director of Medical Education
Clinical Assistant Professor
The Wright Center
Scranton, PA
MD
Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (Batch – 2008) Ludhiana (Punjab).
Regional Director of Medical Education
Clinical Assistant Professor
The Wright Center for Community Health
Scranton, PA
BS
University of Scranton, Scranton, Pennsylvania, Biology and Philosophy, 2002
MD
Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, 2006
Regional Director of Medical Education
Clinical Assistant Professor
Adelante Healthcare
Phoenix, AZ
BS
Univ. of Pittsburgh, Biology, 1975
DO
Phila. College of Osteopathic Medicine,1979
Regional Director of Medical Education
Clinical Assistant Professor
HealthPoint
Renton, WA
BS
University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, Psychology, 1992
MD
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL, 1999
Clinical Assistant Professor
Osteopathic Principles & Practice
Near North Health Service Corporation
Chicago, IL
BS
Illinois State University, Medical Technology, 1980
DO
Chicago college of Osteopathic Medicine, 1989
Regional Director of Medical Education
Clinical Assistant Professor
Beaufort-Jasper-Hampton Comprehensive Health Service, Inc.
Ridgeland, SC
BS
Northern Arizona University, Biology/Chemistry, 2012
MD
St. George’s University, St. George’s Grenada, W.I., 2017
Regional Director of Medical Education
Clinical Assistant Professor
Near North Health Service Corporation
Chicago, IL
BS
Loyola University of Chicago, Biology, 1978
MS
University of Texas, Dallas, Healthcare Mgmt, 2007
DO
Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, 1983
Clinical Assistant Professor
Osteopathic Principles & Practice
The Wright Center
Scranton, PA
BS
The University of Scranton, Neuroscience, 2010
DO
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, 2016
Regional Director of Medical Education
Clinical Assistant Professor
Northwest Regional PCA Multnomah County SC Health Center
Portland, OR
BA
International Studies/German and Business, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, 2004
DO
A.T. Still University, School of Osteopathic Medicine Arizona, Portland Campus, 2013
Regional Director of Medical Education
Clinical Assistant Professor
San Ysidro Health Center
San Ysidro, CA
BA
University of California, San Diego, Human Development, 2003
DO
ATSU SOMA, 2011
Regional Director of Medical Education
Clinical Assistant Professor
Marian Regional Medical Center
Santa Maria, CA
BS
La Sierra University, Biochemistry, 2003
PhD
Loma Linda University, Biochemistry, 2009
DO
Western University of Health Sciences, 2014
Regional Director of Medical Education
Clinical Assistant Professor
Beaufort-Jasper-Hampton Comprehensive Health Service, Inc.
Ridgeland, SC
BS
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, Biology, 1993
MD
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, 1997
MPH
University of North Carolina, School of Public Health, Chapel Hill, NC, 2002
Clinical Assistant Professor
Osteopathic Principles & Practice
North Country HealthCare
Flagstaff, AZ
BS
University of Massachusetts in Amherst, Amherst, MA, 1983
DO
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY, 1990
Regional Director of Medical Education
Clinical Assistant Professor
El Rio Community Health Center
Tucson, AZ
BS
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, Molecular and Cellular Biology & Physiology, 2013
DO
A.T. Still University, SOMA, 2018
Regional Director of Medical Education
Clinical Assistant Professor
North Country HealthCare
Flagstaff, AZ
BS
Arizona State University, Biology and Latin Classical Studies, Tempe, AZ, 2004
MD
St. George's University School of Medicine, Newcastle, UK, 2013
Regional Director of Medical Education
Clinical Assistant Professor
San Ysidro Health Center
San Ysidro, CA
BA
Molecular and Cell Biology (Immunology emphasis) and Anthropology, University of California Berkeley, CA, 2007
MD
University of California San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA, 2013
Regional Director of Medical Education
Clinical Assistant Professor
San Ysidro Health Center
San Ysidro, CA
BS
Point Loma Nazarene University, Biochemistry, 2005
MD
University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, 2010
Regional Director of Medical Education
Clinical Associate Professor
Adelante Healthcare
Phoenix, AZ
AB
Queens College of the City University of N.Y., Chemistry, 1969
MD
Cornell University Medical College,1973
Regional Director of Medical Education
Clinical Assistant Professor
Near North Health Service Corporation
Chicago, IL
BS
University of Wisconsin - Madison, Biomedical Engineering, 2009
MS
Universtiy of Wisconsin - Madison, Bacteriology, 2011
DO
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2015
Clinical Assistant Professor
Osteopathic Principles & Practice
Northwest Regional PCA Multnomah County SC Health Center
Portland, OR
BS
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, Biology, 1993
MS
Georgetown University, Washington, DC, Human Physiology, 1998
DO
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Biddeford, ME, 2004
Regional Director of Medical Education
Clinical Assistant Professor
North Country HealthCare
Flagstaff, AZ
BS
Minnesota State University – Mankato, Human Biology/Political Science and Chemistry, 2009
DO
ATSU-SOMA, 2013
Regional Director of Medical Education
Clinical Assistant Professor
El Rio Community Health Center
Tucson, AZ
BA
Vanderbilt University, Biology, 1974
MS
Rice University, Environmental Science and Engineering, 1976
MD
Texas Tech University, 1982
Regional Director of Medical Education
Associate Professor
Northwest Regional PCA Multnomah County SC Health Center
Portland, OR
BA
SUNY Oswego, Zoology,1992
DO
College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific,Osteopathic Medicine,1998
Clinical Assistant Professor
Osteopathic Principles & Practice
HealthPoint
Renton, WA
BA
USM, History, 1985
DO
UNE, 1989
Graduate Medical Education Faculty
Assistant Professor
Chair of Department of Graduate Medical Education
BS
University of Wisconsin Green Bay, Human Adaptability, 1986
DO
A.T. Still University, Osteopathic Medicine, 1992
Assistant Professor
Residency Education Manager
AS
Schoolcraft College, Occupational Therapy, Livonia, Michigan, 1980
BA
St. Mary’s College, Human Services, Orchard Lake, Michigan, 1989
MA
Michigan State University, Adult & Continuing Education, East Lansing, Michigan, 1991
EdD
Nova Southeastern University, Healthcare Education, Ft Lauderdale, Florida, 2005
Osteopathic Principles & Practice Faculty
Assistant VP for Clinical Education Development
Professor
Adjunct Assistant Professor
BS
University of Oklahoma, Zoology, Norman, OK, 1966
DO
University of Health Sciences, Kansas City, MO, 1970
Assistant Professor
BA
John Hopkins University, Physics, 2003
DO
Midwestern, AZCOM, 2008
Professor Emeritus
BS
University of Vermont, 1975
DO
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, 1986
Assistant Professor
BS
Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, Nursing, 2001
DO
Midwestern University, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Glendale, AZ, 2007
Assistant Professor
BS
Santa Clara University, Combined Sciences, 2004
DO
ATSU-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2009
Medical Director, ATSU Osteopathic Medicine Center
Assistant Professor
BA
Columbia College, Creative Writing, 1994
MEd
Arizona State University, Higher Education, 1997
DO
AZCOM - Midwestern University, Medicine, 2008
Assistant Professor
BA
College of the Holy Cross, Chemistry and Visual Arts-Studio, 1999
MS
Drexel University College of Medicine, 2003
DO
Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2008
Assistant Professor
BS
Brigham Young University, Zoology/Chemistry, 1968
MS
University of North Dakota, Anatomy and Physiology, 1973
PhD
University of North Dakota, Anatomy and Physiology, 1973
DO
Midwestern University (CCOM), Osteopathic Medicine, 1977
Professor
BS
Arizona State University, Mechanical Engineering, 1990
DO
Western University of Health Sciences, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, 1995
Public Health and Research Faculty
Chair of Department of Public Health
Director of Public Health & Practice-Based Research
Director of DO/MPH Program
Director of ATSU-SOMA Practice-Based
Research Network
BA
Tufts University, Quantitative Economics and Community Health, 1990
DO
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Medicine, 1995
PhD
UCLA, Health Services Research, 2004
Director of Community Oriented Primary Care
Associate Professor
BA
Wayne State University, English, 2000
MA
Wayne State University, Counseling, 2006
MEd
Arizona State University, Higher & Postsecondary Education, 2009
MSW
Arizona State University, Policy, Administration and Community Practice, 2013
DHEd
A.T. Still University, Health Education, 2019
PhD
Bellarmine University, Health Professions Education, 2024
Assistant Professor
BA
St. Xavier’s College, Sociology, Calcutta, 2005
MA
University of Calcutta, Sociology, 2007
MA
University of Louisiana, Monroe, Gerontology, 2010
PhD
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Health Services Research, 2016
Staff
Administrative Support
SOMA Classroom & Clinical Site Operations Specialist
480.219.6161
ktantunes@atsu.edu
Director of Assessment & Accreditation
480.254.6272
carrieblixtdiaz@atsu.edu
Business Operations Specialist
480.219.6102
nicholasdenson@atsu.edu
Executive Administrative Assistant to the Dean
480.245.6253
samanthafillerup@atsu.edu
Administrative Assistant
480.265.8048
laurielehman@atsu.edu
Director of Operations
480.265.8018
amwright@atsu.edu
Clinical Education Support
Clinical Education Project Coordinator Credentialing
tinabannochie@atsu.edu
Clinical Education Project Coordinator
480.216.6265
reneecurtis@atsu.edu
Clinical Education Regional Coordinator
gdurazo@atsu.edu
Clinical Education Regional Coordinator
mackenziefreyer@atsu.edu
Clinical Education Regional Coordinator Credentialing
candyfontes@atsu.edu
Clinical Education Coordinator
nicolegroberg@atsu.edu
Clinical Education Coordinator
pamelakorff@atsu.edu
Administrative Assistant
480.245.6251
brianalangston@atsu.edu
Curriculum Support
Assessment Coordinator
480.219.6113
mfarr@atsu.edu
SOMA Instructional Designer
scotthauert@atsu.edu
DME Program Coordinator
480.219.6000
jessicameilech@atsu.edu
Community Campus Coordinator
480.245.6257
bmschmitt@atsu.edu
Administrative Assistant for OPP
480.219.6048
lsquires@atsu.edu
Medical Simulation Support
SOMA Simulation & Technology Specialist
andrewberry@atsu.edu
Standardized Patient Educator
josiepenrod@atsu.edu
Medical Simulation Technician
lindseybowen@atsu.edu
Research Support
Data Informatics Specialist
surekhaappikatla@atsu.edu
Research Associate
cpedapati@atsu.edu
Student Achievement Success Team
Student Achievement Success Coordinator
ysenialopez@atsu.edu
Student Achievement Success Coordinator
bmaddix@atsu.edu
Director, Student Achievement Success
kalynvalentine@atsu.edu
OMM Center
OMM Center Manager
katlynsandvick@atsu.edu
