A.T. Still University

Coordinates: 40°11′37″N 92°34′46″W / 40.193611°N 92.579444°W / 40.193611; -92.579444

A.T. Still University
Former names

American School of Osteopathy (1892-1922)
A.T. Still College of Osteopathy and Surgery (1922-1924)
Combined Schools Kirksville Osteopathy College (1924-1926)
Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery (1926-1971)[1]

Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (1972-2003)[2]
Type Private Co-educational
Established 1892 (1892)
Endowment US $53.6 million[3] (2006)
President Craig M. Phelps, DO
Academic staff
167 full time, 481 part time[4]
Students 3,293[5][6]
Location Kirksville, Missouri, USA, USA
Campus Kirksville, MO
Mesa, AZ
Colors Green, Maroon, Orange, Blue & Aqua
Website www.atsu.edu

A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (ATSU) is a non-profit, private, graduate school focusing on health sciences, as well as the world's first osteopathic medical school.[7] Founded in 1892 by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still,[8] the school is based in Kirksville, Missouri, United States, with a second campus in Arizona. ATSU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

ATSU includes two campuses on 200 acres with six schools that offer programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, and health management:

History

Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) was the first osteopathic medical school in the world, founded in 1892 (originally named American School of Osteopathy). ATSU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).[9]

ATSU's second campus in Arizona, ATSU-SOMA, educates medical students under a relatively new medical educational model, which links osteopathic training to the nation's Community Health Centers.[10]

A partnership exists between ATSU and the National Association of Community Health Centers.[11] The ATSU-ASDOH implemented a model integrating state of the art training with patient care needs in Community Health Centers (CHCs). ATSU-SOMA works in partnership with eleven sites to integrate medical education with preparation for the most complex healthcare careers.[12] A hometown program exists to offer an opportunity for medical students previously connected to CHCs to gain admission.[13]

The Center of Advanced Oral Health at A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health in Mesa, Arizona opened in 2014 to provide dentistry for those with advanced oral health needs developed in response to the complex needs of patients in underserved communities.[14]

ATSU includes two campuses with six schools:

Mission

With providing the world's first osteopathic principles to medicine, ATSU states:

"A.T. Still University of Health Sciences serves as a learning-centered university dedicated to preparing highly competent professionals through innovative academic programs with a commitment to continue its osteopathic heritage and focus on whole person healthcare, scholarship, community health, interprofessional education, diversity, and underserved populations."[16]

Campus and locations

ATSU occupies two campuses (Kirksville, Mo., and Mesa, Ariz.) on more than 200 acres with six schools offering programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, health sciences, and health management.[14]

Missouri campus

ATSU's main campus is located on 150 acres in Kirksville, Missouri. Kirksville's population is more than 17,000 and is approximately 180 miles to Kansas City and 214 miles to St. Louis.

Arizona campus

ATSU in Mesa, Arizona, was established in the 1990s and is located on a 59-acre campus. Mesa's population is more than 400,000 and is approximately 25 miles from Phoenix.

Academic programs

ATSU currently has 30 graduate and post-professional programs among its schools.

Student life

ATSU has an average annual enrollment of more than 3,100 students from 35 countries.[19] The University also has approximately 40 student organizations, and students to faculty is an 11:1 ratio.[20] The Still-Well Student Wellness Program is designed to encourage students' health and wellness.

Faculty

ATSU has more than 200 full-time faculty.

Gallery

Notable alumni

See also

References

  1. Walter, Georgia (1992). The first school of osteopathic medicine. ISBN 0-943549-08-6.
  2. Sarah Young (2002-10-24). "KCOM honors founder".
  3. "2006-07 KCOM/SHM/ASHS/ASDOH Year in Review ATSU Financial Report" (PDF). ATSU Financial Report. Retrieved 2008-04-11.
  4. "A.T. Still University". College Navigator. Institute of Education Sciences National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 8 November 2012.
  5. "A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine" (PDF). AACOM. Retrieved 13 September 2012.
  6. "Communication: Fast Fact". A.T. Still University (Kirksville, Missouri). Retrieved 2008-11-04.
  7. "A.T. Still University - Support ATSU - Partners & Friends". Atsu.edu. Retrieved 2012-05-26.
  8. "Andrew Taylor Still".
  9. 1 2 "A. T. Still University of Health Sciences". The Higher Learning Commission. Retrieved 25 February 2013.
  10. Krueger, PM; Dane, P; Slocum, P; Kimmelman, M (June 2009). "Osteopathic clinical training in three universities.". Academic Medicine 84 (6): 712–7. doi:10.1097/ACM.0b013e3181a409b1. PMID 19474543.
  11. "National Association of Community Health Centers, Inc". Nachc.com. 2012-05-08. Retrieved 2012-05-26.
  12. "ATSU - School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona - "The Medical School of the Future" - Community Health Centers". Atsu.edu. Retrieved 2012-05-26.
  13. "ATSU - School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona - Admissions - Hometown Partnerships for Health". Atsu.edu. Retrieved 2012-05-26.
  14. 1 2 "Campus Locations". atsu.edu. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
  15. "ATSU Dental Clinic - Student Dentists serving the Phoenix Valley". Atsudental.com. Retrieved 2012-05-26.
  16. "Our Mission". A.T. Still University. Retrieved 13 September 2012.
  17. 1 2 "ATSU - Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine - About KCOM - Campus". Atsu.edu. Retrieved 2012-05-26.
  18. "ATSU - School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona - About - The Campus". Atsu.edu. Retrieved 2012-05-26.
  19. "About ATSU". A.T. Still University.
  20. "Quick Facts". AT Still University. Retrieved 7 December 2013.
  21. Tenpenny, Sherri. "Sherri J. Tenpenny, DO, AOBNMM (CV)". Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 February 2015. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
  22. "Leading the Way to a Cure for Diabetes" (PDF). ForeFront. Summer 2009. p. 38. Retrieved 5 July 2012.
  23. "Biographies - Oregon Medical Board". Oregon State. Retrieved 5 July 2012.

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