Dreams ATSU-SOMA’S Inaugural Class 92 New D.O.S Graduate in Our Point of View

Vol. 6, No. 2 • Fall 2011 come true Dreams ATSU-SOMA’s inaugural class 92 new D.O.s graduate in Our point of view

ATSU celebrated five commencements this spring, and you’re looking at a few of the 92 new D.O.s who graduated from ATSU-SOMA’s inaugural class in June.

A.T. STILL UNIVERSITY Board of Trustees 2011

Carl G. Bynum, D.O., M.P.H., ’75 Chair Jefferson City, Mo. Friends, Kenneth E. Jones, D.O., ’83 It seems like every issue of the magazine is special, and this one is, Vice Chair Clinton, Mo. too, celebrating the first graduating class of our School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona. SOMA began as a dream six years ago when Dr. Cynthia D. Byler, D.O., M.P.H., Douglas L. Wood joined us as the founding dean. Now the dream has KCOM ’85, SHM ’04 Secretary become reality as 92 men and women of the inaugural class took part St. Louis, Mo. in commencement ceremonies on June 3 and, receiving their D.O. degrees, became osteopathic physicians. I am proud of each and ev- Richard W. Anderson, D.O., FACGP, ’46 ery one of them, and I am equally proud of the innovative curriculum Dallas, Texas which Dr. Wood and his staff have implemented and which Interim Manuel C. Bedoya, D.M.D. Dean Thomas McWilliams is carrying on. Tucson, Ariz. Daniel L. Biery, D.O., FACOI, FACG, ’72 from the president At the Innovators’ Gala the evening before Phelps, N.Y. commencement I had the distinct privilege of presenting to Dr. Wood the Presidential Kenneth A. Burdick, J.D. Proclamation of Thanks and Appreciation for Minneapolis, Minn. his years of excellent service to SOMA, to the Clyde H. Evans, Ph.D. University, and to medical education nation- Needham, Mass. wide. The entire evening was a marvelous Robert L. King, J.D. celebration of SOMA students, faculty, and Lexington, Ky. staff, including the 11 community campuses Martin S. Levine, D.O., M.P.H., FACOFP, across the country at which students spent KCOM ’80, SHM ’03 three years of their medical education. Bayonne, N.J.

Now that the first class has graduated, the Paul A. Lines, D.D.S., M.S. American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic Tempe, Ariz. College Accreditation has awarded SOMA its initial full accreditation Linda C. Niessen, D.M.D., M.P.H. status. Congratulations to all who made this important recognition Dallas, Texas happen, and congratulations to everyone at SOMA and ATSU for the John G. Robinson splendid success of the dream that became reality. Phoenix, Ariz.

Other dreams are taking firm shape, too, including the Missouri dental Robert W. Uhl Phoenix, Ariz. program to be centered on our Kirksville campus. Many people at ATSU have already put in countless hours to move this project ahead. Paul R. Willging, Ph.D. The next steps are to work with community health centers in Missouri Ellicott City, Md. and to obtain concrete plans from the architects for our Kirksville den- Ronald W. Winkler tal building. I look forward to the first class of 40-45 students entering Kirksville, Mo. in fall 2013.

Beginning with the dream of Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, ATSU continues as an institution full of vitality and excellence. The wonderful and talented people at this great institution take pride in being part of the mission, the vision, and the many dreams that have become—and Our mission will become—real. I am proud to play a role in the success of ATSU as we go forward to pre-eminence, and I thank you—the faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends of the University, as well as the Board of A.T. Still University of Health Trustees—for all that you do. It is a pleasure and an honor to represent Sciences serves as a learning- you wherever I go. centered university dedicated to preparing highly competent Peace, professionals through innovative academic programs with a commitment to continue its osteopathic heritage and focus Jack Magruder, President on whole person healthcare, scholarship, community health, interprofessional education, diversity, and underserved populations.

STILL magazine Contents

Vol 6, No. 2

5 Symbol of peace installed in Arizona

Mortarboards flew as ATSU celebrated spring commencements.

Features In every issue

6 Win-win: Truman and ATSU 20 Dreams come true 5 In brief Years in the making, SOMA graduates its first class of D.O.s using a Hot sheet new model of medical education. Faculty news From the archives 28 ASHS graduates 222 students Degrees are awarded in six online programs. 33 Connections Donor recognition 29 175 years of world-class D.O.s Class notes ATSU and AOA Executive Director John Crosby, J.D., celebrate In memoriam 175 years of educating D.O.s at KCOM. The last word

15 The students’ professor 30 SHM online students take the stage SHM’s ninth commencement recognizes 241 graduates.

Still Magazine strengthens and 30 Fifth class of ATSU dentists enter the profession extends the positive connec- ASDOH graduates 59 new community-focused dentists. tions of alumni, faculty, staff, and students to the university Dreams and each other by informing, come true 92 new D.O.s graduate in ATSU-SOMA’s inaugural class entertaining, and engendering pride in a shared experience and university mission. The “What has happened here over the 6, No. 2 • Summer 2011 Vol. magazine focuses on a variety past six years is utterly amazing.” of academic, social, political, Cover photo Douglas L. Wood, D.O., Ph.D., cultural, scientific, and artistic by Mark Skalny issues through the lens of senior vice president – academic affairs; student and alumni achieve- founding dean, School of Osteopathic 3 ments, faculty research, and Medicine in Arizona institutional news.

Fall 2011 magazine STILL No one accomplishes anything alone, alone, anything one accomplishes No staff in part of an awesome and I’m here I’m & Marketing. Communication SOMA celebrating with half the team Gala. the Innovators’ at students - please send communica absence, In my ensure to [email protected] tion to the next mail gets to editor. your Good-bye is bittersweet. letter This - our conversa the privilege of continuing I have No longer will leaving and I are family Still Magazine, as my of tion as editor and Clark – but of Lewis in the manner Missouri Oregon for in fisheries his career continue to He, without the keel boat. - I will con where University, State Oregon and I to and wildlife, with alumni in tinue writing about health and communicating Sciences. of Health and Human the College one to this publication working transform to enjoyed I have Kathryn Stroppel, B.J., editor Kathryn B.J., Stroppel, that represents the university and both of its campuses, and I leave knowing and I leave and both of its campuses, the university represents that of and proud can be we make this magazine something best to I truly did my has earned Still Magazine serves a name you. and most importantly, which also, continue. won’t that why and I see no reason itself, for I joined its family six leaps and bounds since has changed by university This and its students to changed is its commitment hasn’t One thing that ago. years those in need and for caring for for responsible are we mission and belief that whole person. but the person – the not just the disease, treating provided It’s than a job. me much and has been more given has university This a network of to access as as well a support of friends and colleagues, system skills, and me with their talent, impress and alumni who unfailingly students others in a holistic way. for care to dedication and educate a story, you tell the opportunity story, for your you tell Thank to continuing serving to and I look forward been a pleasure you, It’s entertain you. travels. the story medicine in my share to of osteopathic my considering and which seems appropriate says, always one colleague As … West new adventure trails! Happy

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The Tree of Peace Pictured are (right) ATSU-ASDOH After a long journey to ATSU’s Arizona campus, the Tree of Peace, which symbolizes oral Dean Jack Dillenberg, D.D.S., health as a bridge to peace nationwide, was officially unveiled and dedicated May 26 M.P.H., and (left) Adam Stabholz, D.M.D., dean, faculty of dental before more than 40 guests. The bronze sculpture, which was funded by ATSU-ASDOH medicine, the Hebrew University supporters, is the first to be installed in the United States and symbolizes the pioneering of Jerusalem, who are standing partnership of medicine and education and the enduring desire to achieve peace within with (center) Hedva Ser, a the global community. renowned contemporary artist who sculpted the Tree of Peace. The original sculpture is located at the Hebrew University School of Dental Medicine, where it symbolizes the peaceful, pioneering partnership between Israeli and Palestinian dental students at the university and also Al-Quds University, both of which are located in Jerusalem, Israel.

Fall 2011 KCOM president emeritus is Great Pioneer On July 15, the American Osteopathic Association honored KCOM President Emeritus Fred C. Tinning, Ph.D., for his contributions to the osteopathic medical profession with its Great Pioneer Award. Additionally, the American Acad- emy of Osteopathy presented Dr. Tinning with its 11th annual Academy Award in recognition of his support of osteopathic philosophy, principles, and practices. Dr. Tinning earned his bachelor’s Truman State University President Troy D. Paino and ATSU President Jack Magruder look to (1959), master’s (1961), and doctorate strengthen cooperative ventures. (1973) at Michigan State University (MSU). He served as president of ATSU-KCOM from 1984-96. In 1994, Win-win: the college dedicated the Tinning Truman and ATSU share bright futures Education Center in his honor. Dr. Tinning boasts numerous other Strategic partners in many ventures, graduate degree programs in phar- recognitions, having been selected Kirksville’s two universities are poised macy and nursing. by the Kirksville Osteopathic Alumni to take that partnership to the next “I am excited about the increasing- Association Board of Directors to level. Troy D. Paino, J.D., Ph.D., Truman ly valuable partnership between our receive its Living Tribute Award (2003) State University president, and ATSU universities, especially with respect for his many years of outstanding President Jack Magruder have spent to ATSU’s new dental program,” said service to KCOM and to the osteo- months in conversation regarding the President Magruder. “ATSU, Truman, pathic profession. In 1999, the MSU advantages of a confirmed collabora- and the city of Kirksville will be the Alumni Association honored him with tion, especially in support of ATSU’s beneficiaries of our cooperation.” the Distinguished Alumni Award for new dental school. While no timelines for these initia- his exceptional community, state, and “The fates of Kirksville, ATSU, and tives have been outlined, it is certain national service. Truman are inextricably joined; over that each institution will share con- time, our individual successes will tinued successes, building upon their benefit the entire community,” Dr. already strong relationship. For many Paino said. “Truman’s support for years the universities have pooled ATSU’s dental program is unequivocal, resources – Truman uses ATSU’s and we will do whatever we can to anatomy lab, ATSU makes constant ensure its success.” use of Truman’s Baldwin Hall Audi- Initiatives in support of Missouri torium, and researchers from both Dental include Truman’s development campuses share new ideas at ATSU’s

hot sheet of a pre-dental club and pre-dentistry annual Interdisciplinary Biomedical concentration as well as a coopera- Research Symposium. Countless other tively developed admissions process examples abound, each a win-win for to co-enroll Truman students in the Kirksville’s fine institutions of higher dentistry program. education. Other exciting initiatives also are on the radar, such as possible new

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STILL magazine Lecture on Aging focuses on Alzheimer’s ATSU’s Committee on Aging hosted its 7th annual Lecture on Aging on April 1 to enhance hot sheet healthcare providers’ understanding of the challenges associated with Alzheimer’s disease and share current concepts related to diagnosis and patient care. The lecture, “Meeting the chal- lenge of Alzheimer’s: Current concepts in diagnosis and care,” featured speakers from the Ban- ner Alzheimer’s Institute (BAI) in Phoenix, and was held on the Arizona campus with simultane- ous videoconferencing on the Missouri campus. Helle Brand, PA, Memory Disorders Clinic, outlined issues associated with each stage of Alzheimer’s. In his presentation, “Diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease,” Roy Yaari, M.D., MAS, associate director of BAI’s Memo- ry Disorders Clinic, discussed the early warning signs of Alzheim- er’s disease, the key elements PA program update Museum gets funds for cranial collection to diagnosing Alzheimer’s, and The Accreditation Review The Cranial Academy Foundation mann,” said Michael Lockwood, drugs currently used to treat the Commission on Education for the extended funds to the Museum D.O., ’81, FCA, president of The disease. He stressed that it is im- Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) has of Osteopathic MedicineSM and Cranial Academy Foundation. portant to note that these drugs granted continued accreditation International Center for Osteo- The Cranial Academy Foun- slow down the progression of the to A.T. Still University’s Physician pathic History to support the dation is dedicated exclusively disease but are not curative. Assistant program. Continued Viola Frymann Legacy Collection. to teaching, advocating, and Helle Brand, PA, Memory accreditation is an accreditation The collection comprises the advancing osteopathic medicine, Disorders Clinic, addressed the status granted when a currently life work of Viola Frymann, D.O., specifically osteopathic medicine stages of Alzheimer’s disease and accredited program is in compli- FAAO, FCA, a pioneer, innova- in the cranial field. “It is distinctly the key issues associated with ance with the ARC-PA Standards. tor, advocate, and friend of the our honor to aid in the research early, moderate, and late stages Continued accreditation remains osteopathic profession for more and advancement of the Osteo- of the disease. “In each of these in effect until the program closes than 50 years. The gift will help pathic Paradigm and Sutherland stages, it is important to recog- or withdraws from the accredita- the museum assess, prioritize, concepts,” Dr. Lockwood said. nize the impact of the disease on tion process, or until accredita- and make Dr. Frymann’s unique “Members of the board of direc- caregivers and offer support and tion is withdrawn for failure to work available for education and tors embrace the philosophy that understanding,” she said. comply with the Standards. The research. serving is not an obligation or “ATSU was honored to partner approximate date for the next “There are few among us who opportunity but a gift.” with BAI for this lecture,” said comprehensive review of the are more worthy of high esteem Elton Bordenave, M.Ed., director program by the ARC-PA will be and few who have such a dis- of the ATSU Aging Project for the March 2014. tinguished body of work as the Arizona campus. “We plan on profession’s beloved Dr. Viola Fry- future collaborative projects with BAI and other community organizations to enhance our student, faculty, and staff’s awareness of issues affecting the elderly.”

Fall 2011 Fraternity prepares campus, community for disaster ATSU-KCOM Sigma Sigma Phi Still University, and other com- honors fraternity brought to- munity healthcare organizations, gether members of the Kirksville setting up stations, lectures, and community for the first Disaster demonstrations to benefit the Preparedness and Awareness community and students. Day (DPAD) on March 26. Cold “We definitely want to see this temperatures couldn’t keep the become an annual community crowd away as 250 healthcare event,” Musso said. “We will look professionals, students, volun- to bring back everything next teers, and community members year and to add new pieces as gathered to raise awareness of well.” the steps to take whenever a With the success of DPAD, community disaster occurs. Sec- Emge and Musso were asked to ond-year ATSU-KCOM students present the event as a workshop Colleen Emge and Michael Musso at the 2011 Student Osteopathic coordinated the event. Medical Association national “We wanted to raise commu- convention in Washington, D.C., nity awareness,” Emge said. “After on April 9. the tornado in 2009, Red Cross Two other schools of osteo- and FEMA weren’t able to get pathic medicine have already here for two days and locals were taken notice. Pacific Northwest self-dependent and we wanted University of Health Sciences in to get out information on how to Yakima, Wash., and Touro Univer- respond to a future crisis.” sity Nevada in Henderson, Nev., Community fire departments, have inquired about a video- ambulance districts, and local law conference session with event enforcement joined with North- organizers to implement similar east Regional Medical Center, A.T. programs on their campuses.

Bottom photo: Pictured are Colleen Emge, Dan Holte, R.N., director of the Emergency Department at Northeast Regional Medical Center, and Michael Musso.

Gallup taps ATSU for campus well-being ATSU has been selected as one other schools selected. wellbeing. whole person healthcare and to of only three inaugural member Universities were selected This is a landmark commit- provide a healthy learning and institutions of the Gallup Campus from a pool of interested schools ment to improving the lives of work environment, in keeping Wellbeing Consortium. The con- based on their outstanding those who learn and work at with our osteopathic heritage. sortium works to create a new levels of commitment to ATSU. It clearly aligns with Our participation in the Gallup discussion about the wellbeing of the project and the the university’s mis- Consortium will help us maximize the people who learn and work powerful impact sion to improve the progress toward that goal. hot sheet at colleges and universities, and they are proposing wellbeing not only of “I am excited about this to create a community where to make on their the university family important project and confident people use a common vocabu- campuses and in but also the greater that everyone will benefit from lary about what is right with their communities. community. our participation. This is a chance individuals. These institutions This announce- “The goals of the for us to make a difference are collectively committed to in- ment marks the be- consortium are highly nationally as we move toward creasing the wellbeing of all the ginning of a five-year congruent with the mis- becoming the pre-eminent people on their campuses and in journey for each university sion of the university,” ATSU healthcare university.” the surrounding communities. to become a wellbeing campus President Jack Magruder said. For more information about The University of North Texas and and to help students, faculty, “We are committed to educate the program and its goals, visit 8 Texas Christian University are the and staff reach thriving levels of caring professionals dedicated to campuswellbeing.gallup.com.

STILL magazine ATSU-ASDOH joins elite group in training community health workers The American Dental Association In their initial phase of training group of students training (ADA) and ATSU-ASDOH an- in Arizona, students, who are to work in American Indian nounced in March the launch of practicing dental assistants and communities will begin and the Community Dental Health dental hygienists, will complete complete their training in the Museum to participate in Coordinator (CDHC) education 12 months of online coursework ATSU-ASDOH program. conservation program and training program based at administered by Rio Salado “We’re excited to open this The Museum of Osteopathic ATSU’s Mesa, Ariz., campus. The College in Tempe, Ariz. Upon suc- final phase of the CDHC pilot MedicineSM has been chosen to program will provide training for cessfully completing the didactic project at the Arizona School of participate in the 2011 Conserva- community health workers with portion of their training, they Dentistry & Oral Health,” said ADA tion Assessment Program (CAP) hot sheet emphasis on oral health educa- begin six-month internships at President Raymond F. Gist, D.D.S. and joins 2,600 museums that tion, prevention, and helping ATSU-ASDOH. Students receive “It will leverage the university’s have participated in CAP in its patients who may normally face a certificate upon completion of many ties to the American Indian 21-year history of serving small barriers to care, receive dental the program. community and its proximity to museums. care. Temple University’s Korn- both Rio Salado College and the CAP will provide a general ATSU-ASDOH is one of four berg School of Dentistry trains southwestern tribal communities conservation assessment of the university-affiliated dental students to work in inner cities; in which some CDHCs will work.” museum’s collections, and a pro- schools providing the CDHC pro- the University of Oklahoma trains ATSU-ASDOH has the largest fessional conservator will spend gram, which is jointly sponsored students to serve in remote rural contingency of tribally enrolled two days surveying the site be- by the ADA. Other universities areas; and students currently at American Indian dental students fore preparing a comprehensive offering programs in conjunction the UCLA School of Dentistry of any dental school in the report identifying conservation with their dental schools include are training to work in American nation, with a 100 percent priorities. The onsite consulta- Philadelphia’s Temple University, Indian communities. The UCLA graduation rate for Native tion will enable the museum to the University of Oklahoma, and CDHC program will end with the students. All of ATSU-ASDOH’s evaluate its current collections’ the University of California at Los graduation of its second class of Native graduates practice in care policies, procedures, and Angeles (UCLA). students in fall 2011. The final Native communities. environmental conditions. The assessment report will help the museum make appropriate improvements for the immediate, mid-range, and long-range care of its collections. “The museum has worked toward this professional review for almost 14 years since its last evaluation and is confident that the work accomplished will be evident in the new CAP report,” said Museum Director Jason Haxton.

ATSU-ASDOH visits Jordan ATSU’s Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health recently visited Irbid, Jordan, to meet with leadership from the Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) about a poten- tial collaboration to include ATSU- ASDOH, JUST, and Lutheran Medical Center to start an Advanced Educa- tion in General Dentistry program on the JUST campus.

From left to right: Prof. Elham S.J. Abu Alhaija, dean of the faculty of dentistry, JUST; Tony Hashemian, D.D.S., special assistant to the ASDOH dean, global oral health; Sabah Kalamchi, D.D.S., ASDOH assistant dean; Prof. Ahed M. Al-Wahadni, president, JUST; Jack Dillenberg, D.D.S., M.P.H., ASDOH dean; Elizabeth Russell; and Prof. Khalid El-Salem, dean of graduate studies, JUST. 9

Fall 2011 “Universitizing” continues with new support desk, unified library The new, university-wide A.T. ATSU’s new university-wide “The new unified library struc- Still Memorial Library (ATSMLib) library launched on April 5, ture will provide a consistent, and its Educational Technology unifying the Arizona and Missouri coordinated set of resources and Development Center have estab- campus libraries. The establish- services across the ATSU com- lished the Academic Computing ment of the A.T. Still Univer- munity,” said Michael Kronenfeld, Support Desk. The support desk sity Memorial Library is part of university librarian and director staff will provide answers to the university’s move toward of the Arizona ATSMLib site. “The basic questions about the use of combining the two campuses opportunity to better pool our academic computing software into a single unified university resources and expertise will and services and, if needed, refer structure. enable us to upgrade these individuals for more in-depth Working together, the two services for everyone.” consultation. The support desk is campus library locations will take Doug Blansit, formerly direc- located in the ATSMLib-Arizona. the lead in providing focused tor of the ATSU Memorial Library Access and use of the support library and academic computing in Missouri, will serve as director desk are available to both the support of the schools on each of the Missouri ATSMLib site. Arizona and Missouri programs’ campus. faculty and staff.

D.H.Sc. Institute inspires ATSU’s Arizona School of Health Sciences held its second winter institute for the online Doctor of Health Sciences program in Febru- ary. More than 100 students, 15 faculty, and five alumni attended the 2011 institute, titled “Mind- ing, Mending, and Moving Health Forward.” Students toured the campus, listened to faculty and alumni presentations, and shared research projects with their colleagues. The week also provided an opportunity for students to meet face to face and discuss pertinent issues in healthcare. Said one attendee, “I know that I made a great choice when I chose A.T. Still University, and the experience gave me an even greater desire to achieve this degree from this University.” hot sheet

Arizona and Missouri students bond over b-ball Arizona students visited the Missouri campus to take on its students in the annual Rotator Cuff basket- ball tournament. This is the fourth time ATSU-ASDOH Vice Dean James Bell, D.D.S., has taken students to Missouri to compete in the tournament, which he says is a nice way for students who don’t interact with each other regularly to come together. The sixth time Arizona teams have played in Missouri, the boys’ team included ASDOH students, 10 and the girls’ team comprised ASDOH and ASHS students. According to Dr. Bell, the girls’ team won four straight games and took it all. “It was cool,” he said.

STILL magazine MFH gives $500k grant for Missouri dental program Future access to oral healthcare and innovative dental program just became much brighter at ATSU’s Arizona School of for Missouri’s most vulnerable Dentistry & Oral Health in Mesa. populations, including the state’s The goal of ATSU’s new Missouri- uninsured, underinsured, and based dental program is to underserved populations of all educate and produce a whole ages. new generation of community- The Missouri Foundation for minded dentists who will help

Health (MFH) announced it will fill oral health workforce gaps, hot sheet provide an initial $500,000 grant including in Community Health to ATSU to help the university Centers (CHCs) across the state. plan and develop a new and ATSU President Jack Magruder innovative dental program in said, “Adding the dental program Kirksville. Additional MFH fund- to our ATSU Missouri campus ing of approximately $2.5 million not only will enhance interpro- A reason to smile has been requested by ATSU for fessional education in our state, Approximately 350 underprivi- (ADF), ATSU-ASDOH students its subsequent 2012 develop- but also provide meaningful leged elementary school children and faculty took part in Give Kids mental/start-up phase and 2013 oral health outcomes, espe- went home with brighter smiles a Smile® Day for the sixth con- launch/implementation phase, cially among Missouri’s most because of Give Kids a Smile® secutive year along with volun- contingent upon successful vulnerable populations. With this Day (GKAS) held April 15 on the teers and volunteer dentists from completion of the initial planning generous support from MFH, A.T. Still University campus in around the Valley. More than and development phase. we are confident that our dental Mesa. Students from the Mesa 400 volunteers participated in ATSU expects to open its program in Kirksville — involving and Apache Junction Public the event. Missouri dental program with its local and other Missouri CHCs — School Districts and, for the first According to Ginger Froncek, first class of 40 to 45 students in will be highly successful and will time, children from the Catholic executive director of the ADF, the fall 2013. The four-year Missouri help fulfill the missions of both Healthcare West dental program, donated oral healthcare provided dental curriculum is being mod- ATSU and MFH.” visited ATSU-ASDOH to receive through GKAS is approximately eled after the highly successful free basic dental care. the equivalent of $300 per child, Through a partnership with with this year’s ATSU-ASDOH the Arizona Dental Foundation event totaling $105,000 in care.

ATSU publications take honors ATSU brought home three ACOM American Association of A ond Sec Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Best Magazine (AACOM) Excellence in Print Communications Awards AACOM Second at the association’s annual Best Website banquet on April 15. Still Magazine won first place ACOM in Best Magazine – Multimedia A First and second place in Best Best Magazine Multimedia Magazine – Print. iconnect earned second place for Best Website. VIPs get sneak peek of new center And ATSU won second place for its video “What is a D.O.?” in Approximately 100 guests attended ATSU-ASDOH’s VIP the Best Video – COM Produced reception preview of The Center for Advanced Oral Health category. Education on April 28. The multi-phased project includes AACOM’s Excellence in areas focused on orthodontics, maxillofacial care, advanced ACOM Communications Awards are A cond care, and research. The first phase, an expanded orthodontic Se presented for outstanding clinic, held its grand opening. The center will be designed to Best Video – COM Produced marketing, media relations, bring together expertise in education, advanced care and public relations, public research, and will provide unparalleled opportunities for oral education, writing, and design healthcare innovation and access. efforts at the nation’s colleges 11 of osteopathic medicine.

Fall 2011 First lady of Tanzania visits ATSU-ASDOH ATSU’s Arizona School of Den- sive communities, and educated, tistry & Oral Health welcomed healthy children. Because of the Her Excellency Salma Kikwete, close alignment of the organiza- first lady of the United Republic tions’ missions, the lunch and of Tanzania, to campus in April. tour provided an opportunity for She joined leadership from Proj- ATSU-ASDOH leadership, Project ect C.U.R.E. for lunch and a tour of C.U.R.E. leadership, and the first the ATSU-ASDOH Clinic. lady to discuss how the groups HE Kikwete was in town to may be able to collaborate in the serve as the guest of honor at the future. sixth annual Project C.U.R.E. First Ladies Luncheon at the Arizona Biltmore. Proceeds from the luncheon will be used to deliver medical supplies and equipment to Tanzanian hospitals. Project C.U.R.E. is a Colorado-based, Belles – and beaus – non-profit organization dedicated to helping meet the need of the Ball for medical supplies, equipment, The 2011 ATSU-ASDOH Founders’ Ball was held June 9 at The Phoe- and services around the world. nician in Scottsdale, Ariz., in the hotel’s new Camelback Ballroom. All The first lady is also the found- students from the Class of 2011 were invited to attend the black-tie er of Tanzania’s Women in Devel- formal, reception, and dinner with one guest, at no cost. The event opment Foundation, a non-profit also included remarks by ATSU-ASDOH’s dean, the presentation of organization committed to an the student-made DVD yearbook, and dancing. The ball, which was increased number of economical- attended by 252 guests, is primarily funded by sponsorship, and ly empowered women, progres- this year boasted one Platinum-level sponsor ($5,000), six Gold-level sponsors ($2,500), six table sponsors ($2,000) and 18 Friends of ASDOH ($100-$1,999). Women’s Wellness provides $15k in awards ATSU’s Women’s Wellness for program awards that best program members announced aligned with ATSU’s mission. hot sheet the recipients of the First Annual More than $15,000 in combined Women’s Wellness Program funding was awarded. Awards. Funds were made Funded recipients include available from charitable gifts $3,000 to the BRITE program, received from members to pro- which provides dental patient vide ATSU programmatic awards transportation to ASDOH’s dental through a competitive process. clinic; $4,000 to purchase a birth- Applications initially were ing simulator for ASHS’ Physician reviewed by the Women’s Assistant program; and $8,500 Wellness Awards & Scholar- for a hand-held X-ray system 12 ship Committee, with finalists for ASDOH students and faculty presenting to members of the who visit rural villages in Alaska Women’s Wellness program at to provide care to underserved an on-campus session. Women’s populations, particularly school- Wellness members then voted age children.

STILL magazine A celebration Sixth annual Still Spirit Awards honors of community community leaders still spirit awards

A.T. Still University honored in March more than 30 Kirksville leaders who contribute to the community in a variety of roles and for more than 60 local organizations. Led by ATSU President Jack Magruder and guest emcee Alisa Kiger, the 2011 Still Spirit Awards hosted just over 200 community members and honored seven with Still Spirit Awards. This is the sixth annual ceremony ATSU has held to honor those community leaders The 2011 Still Spirit Award Top photo: Still Spirit Award nominees attended a VIP recep- who exemplify A.T. Still’s compas- winners include Tourism Director tion. sion and giving spirit. During the Debi Boughton; co-chairs Ranee ceremony, President Magruder Brayton and Larry Gardner of Left photo: Alisa Kiger, a 2007 Still Spirit Award winner, said Dr. Still would have loved Community Friends for ATSU emceed the event. the connection that exists Dental; longtime commu- Right photo: ATSU-KCOM Biomedical Sciences student Paul today between the university nity supporters Bill and Dianthe Buttars entertained the audience on his guitar during dinner. and Kirksville. Cable; livestock producer Garry “It’s really neat that this com- Mathes; and radio host John Mc- munity has twice come to the aid Connell. of A.T. Still University,” he said, Last year’s Still Spirit Award recalling the money the Kirksville recipients Gary Cunningham, City Council gave to Dr. Still to Shag Grossnickle, Marietta form his medical school, as well Jonas Jayne, John and the as the $1 million recently raised Hon. Martha Rowe, and Bertha to bring a dental program to the Thomas were recognized, as 13 Missouri campus. “This truly is a well as 25 nominees. celebration of community.”

Fall 2011 Music to our ears

International music and noise ex- tion, and some tricks to delude the program. Hochschuler and posure expert Marshall Chasin, the musician and the listener Muldoon were both presented Au.D., ’03, M.Sc., Reg. CASLPO, such as lowering the volume and with personal framed copies of Aud (C), shared his knowledge obtaining special noise-reducing “The Healing Touch,” painted by with 122 attendees of the headphones. DeLoss McWilliams. Women’s Wellness program’s Among the Women’s Wellness Guests received ATSU bags annual community luncheon crowd sat ATSU audiology faculty, filled with items such as Dr. on March 1 at the newly opened staff, and students. ASHS Dean Chasin’s book, “Hear the Music,” Musical Instrument Museum Barbara Maxwell, P.T., D.P.T., informational sheets on hearing, in Phoenix. ’06, M.Sc., Cert. THE, and Audi- an ATSU calendar, a stress relief During Dr. Chasin’s presenta- ology Chair and Associate Profes- ball in the shape of an ear, and a tion, “Hear the Music,” he dis- sor Tabitha Parent Buck, Au.D., set of ear plugs. cussed hearing loss prevention provided remarks to the crowd, “Hear the Music” event spon- and the importance of appreciat- informing them of the Arizona sors included Women’s Well- ing and not taking advantage School of Health Sciences, and ness member Randy Kendrick, of music. more specifically the Audiology Scottsdale Healthcare, Eytomic “It turns out that humans are program. Research, and Dr. Chasin. wonderful at discerning changes “The Women’s Wellness in pitch, and we can certainly tell Luncheon provided an excellent when people are off key,” said Dr. opportunity to inform attendees women’s wellness Chasin. “However, we are quite about the prevention of hearing poor discriminators of intensity. loss as well as some key points re- It is intensity that eventually garding the audiology programs causes hearing loss damage. at ATSU,” said Dr. Parent Buck. “I Rock and roll needs to be was honored to be a part of this loud, but it does not need to event and happy to see audiolo- be intense.” gy students and faculty network- Dr. Chasin’s presentation cov- ing with community members.” ered hearing protection, modera- The event also symbolized the changing of the guards for the co-chairs of the Women’s Top photo: Founding Women’s Wellness co-chairs and incoming co-chairs Wellness program. Founding (l to r) Christine Muldoon, Amanda Weaver, Nancy Dean, and Kim Hochschuler. co-chairs Kim Hochschuler and

Christine Muldoon welcomed 14 Left photo: Joseph, from Duo Felice, allows the group to literally hear the music as he performs on his guitar during lunch. both Amanda Weaver and Nancy Dean as incoming co-chairs for

STILL magazine The students’ Music to our ears Paleontologist brings professornew life to Anatomy Anatomy Chair Peter Kondrashov, dent’s figurative seat helps. “I Ph.D., is living proof there’s no always try to remember when I substitute for passion. When you was a student,” he says. “I think love what you do, your excite- one of the mistakes that a lot of faculty profile ment is contagious. Thus explains teachers make is that they forget his success in the classroom and where the students are and don’t popularity among students, who connect with them. I try to look this year voted to grant him the at material not as an expert but Max T. Gutensohn award. as a student. And being a visual “I’m hyper; I get excited when learner, I usually put a lot of visu- I teach. I’ll say, ‘look at this cute als into my lectures. I like images, cell,’ and the class just dies laugh- and I think visual learning is really ing. You need to like what you’re important.” doing, or it’s not going to go well,” he says. “I think the biggest Pushing new frontiers reason students like my lectures Born on the border between Rus- is because I love my subject. One sia and Asia “in the middle of no- histology student wrote saying where,” Dr. Kondrashov is the son he thought the class would be of a geologist who moved the boring, but was surprised to find family to Moscow when he was a beauty in the stained tissues. I toddler. It wasn’t until 2001 that get excited about what I teach, he moved to the United States to and I think students see that. accept a teaching job at North- When they see I’m west Missouri excited about the State University subject, they get in Maryville to interested.” “I’m looking at teach anatomy Of course pas- dead things, and and histology. cies of animals new to science. to deliver the content of this chal- sion is only part He joined ATSU- At ATSU-KCOM, he furthers lenging discipline. Not surprising- of the equation. they come alive KCOM in 2006 – discovery and innovation in the ly, he’s done his research, talking Dr. Kondrashov, in my hands.” primarily so that classroom as well. He has big with numerous anatomy chairs an international he could devote plans for Anatomy, including across the country to develop a researcher trained more time to his making it more clinically oriented unique system that sets the bar as an anatomist research – and and incorporating technology. for the teaching this course in the at Moscow State University, also became Anatomy chair three The latter includes the use of digital format. knows his subject matter. years later. ultrasound, upgrading anatomy Teaching “is really where my “First, I make sure I know my An active researcher, he labs with computer stations, passion is,” he says. Other pas- stuff. Then, I make sure I deliver collaborates with international and using an online dissector, sions include traveling, always the material well. And then when researchers, reconstructing life as well as a 3-D atlas, which will with his camera, and working I test, I’m always fair. That’s my from bones and fossils. From help students see and rotate and playing outdoors. His office teaching philosophy.” such treasures, he can “see the structures. “I think this will greatly walls display a colorful collection In addition, he is a self- creature behind it,” achieving a improve students’ perception of of butterfly photos taken on his described “laid-back guy,” who better understanding of what anatomy,” he says. “I think they many adventures. forms a positive rapport with stu- the animal was like anatomically have lost interest in anatomy, and Still, at the end of the day, dents based on mutual respect. “I and how it lived. “Basically, I’m this will make it more relevant to bags unpacked, he’s happy to very much respect the students, looking at dead things, and they what they’ll be learning later on. return to Kirksville. “I love my job, and I think they notice that – and come alive in my hands,” he says. I hope to make it more likeable I love my career, my family, and it pays back,” he says. “If you don’t Ongoing papers include research and interesting again.” my life here,” he says. “I’m a happy respect them, they’re not going on a 55-million-year-old skeleton Over the last two years he has person. A whole person.” to respect you. I take this very from New Mexico and a sloth-like completely digitized the Histolo- 15 seriously.” creature from Mongolia. In total, gy course, which currently utilizes Putting himself in the stu- he has described about 10 spe- the most up-to-date technology

Fall 2011 {ATSU} Douglas Wood, D.O., Ph.D., Medicine Advisory Board, the in Arizona, a position he held senior vice president – academic medal is awarded annually for until assuming his current duties affairs, received the Walter F. excellence in medicine, govern- in 2010. Patenge Medal of Public Service ment, and public service. Dr. Among his many tributes, Dr. from Michigan State University’s Wood was one of four to receive Wood has received the Phillips College of Osteopathic Medicine the award this year. Medal for Public Service from (MSU-COM) in May. The award is Dr. Wood served as associate Ohio University’s College of given to members of the com- dean of MSU-COM from 1987-91 Osteopathic Medicine, the State munity and profession who have and as dean from 1991-95. He of Michigan Senate Concurrent shown an outstanding dedication left to become president of the Resolution for contributions to and commitment to serving the American Association of Colleges the diagnosis and treatment of public good and is the highest of Osteopathic Medicine until kidney disease, the Outstanding honor the college can bestow. 2005, when he joined ATSU to Nephrologist Award from the Named for the first president become the founding dean of the Michigan Kidney Foundation, of the Michigan Osteopathic School of Osteopathic Medicine and numerous others.

{KCOM} Vineet Singh, Ph.D., associate cided by first- and second- year The second-year class chose ATSU-KCOM Professor of Medi- professor of mi- students who vote on the profes- David Goldman, D.O., J.D., cine and Associate Dean (Arizona crobiology, hosted sor they believe went above and ’91, as its Max T. region) Robert D. faculty from Tham- beyond to teach. Gutensohn award Ligorsky, D.O., masat Univer- The first-year class chose Dr. winner. Dr. Gold- FACOI, FACP, sity in Thailand for Kondrashov, who earned his mas- man graduated FAHA, has been research training ter’s and bachelor’s degrees in zo- from the Univer- honored by the in his laboratory. ology and ecology from Moscow sity of Illinois in American College Sungunya Utaida, State University. He received Champaign before of Osteopatic In- Ph.D., studied with Dr. Singh from his Ph.D. in paleontology from attending Wash- ternists (ACOI). He April 2 to June 15. Russian Academy of Sciences and ington University School of Law. will be inducted into the Gillium worked as a researcher for three He worked as secretary-treasurer Society of Master Fellows, one of The following faculty members years. He taught anatomy, histol- and corporate legal counsel until ACOI’s highest honors for service have been promoted from the ogy, and zoology at Northwest he decided to attend KCOM. to the college and profession. His title of associate professor to pro- Missouri State University for six He completed a traditional induction will take place in San fessor. The promotions are based years before coming to Kirksville rotating internship at Kirksville Antonio on October 14. on their performance in the areas in 2006. He is an avid nature pho- Osteopathic Medical Center, The Gillum Society of Master of teaching, research, and/or tographer and goes on digs in after which he began residency Fellows honors active ACOI mem- scholarly activity and service. Mongolia, Siberia, China, and all in psychiatry and a fellowship in bers who have demonstrated • Neal Chamberlain, Ph.D., over the southwest United States. child and adolescent psychiatry outstanding past and present Department of Microbiology In addition to receiving the at Vanderbilt University Medical contributions to the college or to • Stephen Laird, D.O., Gutensohn award, Dr. Kondrash- Center in Nashville. He serves as osteopathic internal medicine on Department of Surgery ov also was awarded the A.T. a medicolegal consultant and a local, regional, or national level. • Neil Sargentini, Ph.D., Still Staff Award, established to operates a private psychotherapy The society is named for Grover Department of Microbiology recognize full-time KCOM faculty management practice. Most Gillum, D.O., past ACOI president faculty news • Karen Snider, D.O., who demonstrate excellence in importantly, he is a professor at and outstanding clinician. Dr. Department of OMM teaching osteopathic philosophy KCOM, as well as Southern Illinois Gillum was, for many years, the and principles. University Medical School in department chair and residency David Kermode, D.O., associ- Springfield, Ill. program director at the Depart- Two ATSU-KCOM faculty awards ate professor in the Department ment of Internal Medicine at the were handed out this spring, with of Surgery, also received the A.T. Kansas City College of Osteopa- one faculty member taking home Still Staff Award. thy. two coveted awards – Anatomy Established in 1994, The Gil- Chair Peter Kondrashov, Ph.D., lum Society honors members who is profiled in this issue. who have demonstrated excep- The Max T. Gutensohn award tional service and dedication to recognizes outstanding teaching both the college and profession. and is a special merit award de- 16

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{ASHS} Tamara Valovich McLeod, Ph.D., The AzATA Warren H. Lee Les R. Schmeltz, Au.D., CCC-A, have been involved in profes- ATC, CSCS, associate professor, Certified Athletic Trainer of the assistant professional associations, community Athletic Training, Year Award is the second highest sor of Audiology, organizations, grassroots public was interviewed honor bestowed by the associa- was re-elected to relations efforts, and service as a for the article “A tion, and is named after the long- the Educational volunteer athletic trainer. Warning on Over- time certified athletic trainer Audiology Associa- use Injuries for at the University of Arizona, a tion (EAA) Board Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Youths,” which was pioneer in the profession. of Directors as a staff Eric Sauers, Ph.D., ATC, featured April 4 in Dr. McLeod, regarded as an director-at-large FNATA, chair, and

the personal health international expert on pediatric for a term expiring in 2013. Alison Snyder faculty news section of The New York Times. sport-related concussion, works The EAA is an international Valier, Ph.D., Dr. McLeod has also been with dozens of local schools, professional organization for ATC, associate named a 2011 National Athletic athletic teams, and policy bod- audiologists that was estab- professor, athletic Training Association (NATA) ies to implement appropriate lished in 1984 to advocate for training, were rec- fellow and is also the recipient sport concussion diagnosis and educational audiologists and the ognized with the of the Arizona Athletic Training management practices to keep students they serve. 2011 AzATA Presi- Association (AzATA) 2011 Warren children safe. dent’s Award. This H. Lee Certified Athletic Trainer of John Parsons, Ph.D., ATC, AT, award recognizes the Year Award. ATSU Emeritus Professor Randy assistant professor, interdisciplin- exemplary service The NATA Fellows program Danielsen, Ph.D., PA-C, senior ary health sci- on behalf of the recognizes professional achieve- vice president ences and director, association and/or ment in research and/or educa- of the National athletic training, the profession of tion, combined with service to Commission on has been named athletic training. the profession. Only the most Certification of Phy- the 2011 NATA Drs. Sauers and accomplished scholars in the sician Assistants Athletic Trainer Valier are recognized for their athletic training profession earn and former ASHS Service Award tireless efforts in support of as- this distinction and are allowed dean, is co-author (ATSA) winner. The sociation legislative and govern- to use the prestigious designa- of the new book ATSA recognizes NATA members mental affairs activities. tion of FNATA. “The Preceptor’s Handbook for for their contributions to the Supervising Physician Assistants.” athletic training profession as a volunteer at the local, state, and district levels. ATSA recipients

{SOMA} {SHM} Thomas McWilliams, D.O., recipients. He is a diplomate for and Community Medicine, is the Michael Samuels, Dr.P.H., FACOFP, received the Distin- the American Osteopathic Board 2011 recipient of the Arizona Os- professor and chair, public health, guished Service of Family Physicians and the teopathic Medical Association’s contributed to and presented the Award from the American Board of Emergency Excellence in Osteopathic Medi- research paper “United States/ Arizona Society of Medicine and has completed cal Education Award. The award Mexico Rural Border Health Is- the American Col- fellowships in rural medicine, honors a physician or non- sues” at the Rural Health Associa- lege of Osteopath- national health policy, teaching physician who has contributed tion’s 34th Annual Rural Health ic Family Physi- and learning, and leadership. He significantly to the advancement Conference in cians at its annual has held teaching appointments of osteopathic medical education Austin, Texas, in May. meeting April 8. at the University of Washington in Arizona. Dr. McWilliams, clinical profes- and at ATSU-KCOM and is past Dr. Schwartz was the found- Keith Earnshaw, Ph.D., adjunct sor and interim dean of ATSU’s president of both the Arizona ing chair of community medicine professor, public health, has School of Osteopathic Medicine and Missouri Rural Health as- at the University of New Eng- created Coastal Giving, a charity in Arizona, is recognized for his sociations. land’s New England College of that asks North Carolina owners leadership to the society and for Osteopathic Medicine. He also to donate their beach houses for exemplifying the role and impact Frederic has served as vice president of a week to either reunited military of an osteopathic physician and Schwartz, D.O., Midwestern University and as families, injured service mem- educator. ’69, FACOFP, chair of family medicine at the bers, or families with children A third-generation D.O., Dr. associate dean Chicago College of Osteopathic who have life-threatening medi- McWilliams entered the Indian for community Medicine and the Arizona College cal conditions. Donations may be Health Service as one of the first campuses, and of Osteopathic Medicine. made to Coastal Giving Inc., P.O. Public Health Service scholarship professor, Family Box 99566, Raleigh, N.C., 27624. 17

Fall 2011 {SHM} cont. {ASDOH} Larry Leaming, D.H.A., FACHE, Four current and past faculty SHM assistant professor and CEO members were published in the of Roosevelt General Hospital January 2011 edi- in Portales, N.M., presented to tion of the Journal the Nebraska Hospital Associa- of Dental Educa- tion’s Rural Hospital Conference tion. Janet Woldt, in Kearney, Neb., “Bridging the Ph.D., M.S., Leadership Gap: Challenges and associate dean Jae Hyun Park, D.M.D., M.S.D., Best Practices for Sustainable for academic as- M.S., Ph.D., director of ASDOH’s Leadership Through Succession sessment; Wayne postgraduate orthodontic Planning.” The presentation was Cottam, D.M.D., program, pictured left, recently a review of his research on rural M.S., associate published four articles. hospital CEO turnover and best dean of commu- “Nonextraction treatment of practices for minimizing the neg- nity partnerships; the labially displaced maxillary ative impact of gaps in leadership Robert Ceder- canine” was published in the through succession planning. berg, D.D.S., spring 2011 issue of International M.A.; and Kneka Journal of Orthodontics in Smith, M.P.H., all collaboration with Kyle S. contributed to the article “The Jackson, D.M.D., D.H.Sc., ’09, Arizona Model: A New Paradigm a graduate of the ATSU-ASDOH for Dental Schools.” (Pictured are postgraduate orthodontic pro- Drs. Woldt and Cederberg.) gram, and Denton Rex Rogers, D.D.S., M.S.D., former clinic Mounir Kharchaf, D.D.S., director of ATSU-ASDOH’s post- M.D.S., associate professor and graduate orthodontic program. associate director of prosth- Two other articles, “Tooth au- Jerimy Blowers, Ph.D., LMHC, odontics, has been certified as a totransplantation as a treatment NCC, CAS, CGAS, assistant diplomate of the American Board option: A review,” and “Orth- professor for the Doctor of Health of Prosthodontics (ABP). The mis- odontic treatment of a bilateral Education program, spoke for the sion of the ABP is to certify indi- cleft lip and palate patient with New York State Council of SUNY viduals who have demonstrated bilateral tooth transpositions and Community Colleges Chief Stu- special knowledge and skills in congenitally missing teeth,” were dent Affairs Officers in Lake Placid prosthodontics. Certification as published in the Journal of Clini- in June. He spoke on college a diplomate requires a yearlong cal Pediatric Dentistry. “3-Dimen- student mental health issues. exam administered by the ABP. sional cone-beam computed tomography analysis of transverse changes with Schwarz appliances on both jaws“ was published in Angle Orthodontist. Dr. Park also received the or more Joseph E. Johnson Clini- F cal Award (Best Clinical Award) at the American research Association of Ortho- For complete information on dontists Table Clinic research published by ATSU faculty news Competition. Dr. Park’s faculty, visit the Publications tab on iconnect and check out the award-winning article Grants & You and ATSU titled, “3-Dimensional Researcher newsletters. Accuracy of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Im- ages: An in vitro Compari- son of Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Cone-Beam Computed Tomography,” was co- authored by Kiyoshi Tai, D.D.S., visiting adjunct assistant professor, postgraduate orthodontic 18 program, ATSU-ASDOH.

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Dr. A.T. Still, in cap and gown, and also as he looked handing out diplomas to students from his front lawn.

Also pictured is the first diploma awarded, handwritten on a plain piece of paper, for Dr. Still’s first faculty member, William Smith, M.D., who needed to be an osteopath to co-sign students’ diplomas. Dr. Smith wrote out his own diploma, and Dr. Still signed it.

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21 Oh, the places they’ll go! There are as many ways to “This is a story of a journey … ATSU-SOMA’s tell the story of ATSU-SOMA’s This is a story of people who had a dream to inaugural class inaugural commencement as Dreamsthere are people who made itcome become a doctor. true of 92 D.O.s happen. Those with the vision to create such a unique school. This is a story of hard work. realize a dream, Those with the courage to This is a story of study. for themselves attend it. During the Innovators’ Gala This is a story of persistence. and those who the night before commence- This is a story of relationships. Relationships ment, where students and between student and students, between made it all possible. their guests dressed in their best for a night of celebra- students and teachers, between students tion and reflection before the and significant others … By Kathryn Stroppel next day’s ceremonies, many expressed what it all means to This is a story of serious and businesslike soma inaugural graduation NEWS TODAY’S them. During a video presenta- people. People who ironed their coats tion featuring congratulatory THIS SPECIAL Congratulations PROMOTIONAL EDITION HAS BEEN remarks from the 11 communi- and shined their shoes. PREPARED BY ATSU-SOMA THE USA TODAY Class of 2011 MARKETING ty campuses at which students DEPARTMENT ON P BEHALF OF This is a story of people who tripped and Thomas E. McWilliams, D.O., FACOF A.T. STILL Dean, ATSU-SOMA spent three years of their UNIVERSITY Beyond Flexner education, the Ohio campus fell down, but always got back up. Spring 2011 Creating a New Milestone in Medical Education perhaps summed it up best: by Douglas Wood, D.O., Ph.D. This is a story of people who led the way U-SOMA ATS the 100th rt (1910) of ne The nation recently celebrated school education ■Life Factli ■Sports anniversary of the hallmark repo ■Money ■News Abraham Flexner on medical in the United States - and Canada. While sig nificant and relevant for other students, other travelers, to its time, things have changed. Flexner’s survey of American medical schools was done at a- time when most medical schools were pro , facilitates an prietary institutions. - other people with a dream. There were no admis sions requirements to Douglas Wood, D.O., the medical schools, no Ph.D. Class of 2011 Jonathon Kirsch, D.O., C-NMM/OMM, assistant professor - full-time faculty, and -no report, stan OMM learning lab. Cover story standards for cur riculum were Student Profile riculum. As a result of his hools; basic dards for admission and cur ing for medical gree: Doctor of Osteopathic established for all medical sc De ull-time faculty in This is a story of people who set a high science became the underpinnished. - Medicine (D.O.) education, and a system of f the institutional clinical departments was establave permanently Class Size: 96 ATSU-SOMA Creates We are indebted to Flexner for better. But the ization of these changes, whichucation h today are- Average MCAT: 24.4 changed medical education for xner.the The explo problems we face in medical edchnology related Average GPA: 3.6 cumulative different from those faced by Fleatic changes that sive growth in the science and te standard for others to follow. Average GPA: 3.24 science Innovative Model for on and financing to medical practice, the dram emographics Average Age: 27 0 are occurring in the organizatill for us to address resented: 3 of medical care, and the changingot d part of the States Rep Medical Education, of the population we serve ca a range of issues that were n ner would have Flexnarian reform. he would applaud As an educational reformer, Flexf Osteopathic understood this. And I believe t (and future) As with all stories, there is a beginning Graduates First Class the innovation at the School o Medicine in Arizona and its firs ing consensus sentations. graduating class of physicians.he U.S. healthcare At a time when there is a grow of Physicians courses in the valuable national- diagnoses associated with the pre about the need for change in t leled opportu ncerned edicine. Instead, ATSU-SOMA has no individuals as these subjects system, medical schools are anrship in role. We at s in Arizona, as sciences basic to the practice of m resource, and this is an unparalation reform is an The board of A.T. Still University, co esentations. facing medical students learn the basic scienceical Presentation nity for them to take a leade care reform. and an end … about the need for more physician , first discussed are bundled with the clinical pr basic and clinical ATSU believe that medical educ cians medical well as about the many challengeschool to its Arizona “It is our feeling that the Clin tegration than essential part of enduring health the foundational education in the new millenniumhe ATSU School Model, with its bundling of the od, D.O., Ph.D, Regardless of the number of physiians in this 21st the possibility of adding a newizona s (ATSU-SOMA) sciences, leads to more significantnd in now senior education institutions produce,d modernize the campus in 2003. In May 2011, t students—96 other models,” said Douglas Woat ATSU. “Also, issue is how we educate physic tion to better of Osteopathic Medicine Ar in the way they ATSU-SOMA’s inaugural dean a century. How can we improve an will graduate its first class of 96 various aspects of hey will practice vice president-academic affairs have few gaps in content and process of medical educaallenges facing physicians who break new ground students who comprehend the serve the public good? A asked how were educated, and in the way t ll group of Considering the educational ch One story ends, but the journey continues.” each clinical presentation will hods employed medicine. the University who their medical knowledge.” ive large-group medical schools today, ATSU-SOM of science and ATSU-SOMA was planned by a sma 22 panels in the areas of Other innovative education metning facilitator medical education can: nce relevant in individuals from the school and business. After by ATSU-SOMA include interactls) interacts with • Truly integrate the teaching medical school were advised by blue ribbon iscussion, initial presentations in which the lear ussion, rather clinical medicine to make scie medical education, technology and clinical practice throughout the Commission of (“lecturer” in many medical schoo” students. ls for meaningful countless hours of planning and d (COCA) of the students and guides the group in disc the physician years and beyond? accreditation was obtained by the Use technology to give the too on (AOA). than a more passive “talking atarticipates in the • rofessional Osteopathic College Accreditationdel, which was “Small group discussions in whichds Dr. Wood. learning? amwork a part Community Campus American Osteopathic Associatif Calgary Medical facilitator both guides and p one year on • Make meaningful inter-p The Clinical Presentation Mo cular model. (See discourse are a regular feature,” adcontinue their education, collaboration, and te that is less developed at the University o of the medical school experience? Partnership - odel is based Students at ATSU-SOMA spend large Community ntative of the School, was chosen as the curri atients present campus in Mesa, Ariz. and then United States. • Create clinical training for students the patients ATSU and the National Association of related story on Page 4.) The m fragmented and more represe nd abnormal studies in small groups of 10 at Even in their first Community Health Centers are partner- on three categories in which pel, students learn Health Centers (CHC) around thericulum includes experiences and clinical problems is more of diverse to physicians: signs, symptoms a they will serve? ing to deliver one of the most exciting entations and the (See related stories Pages 2-3.)linical experience eographically) laboratory findings. In this mod year “on ground” in Mesa their nalcur technology • Achieve a student body that innovations in medical education, includ by studying the clinical pres approximately 10 percent c d to present (racially, socially, ethnically, and gient safety, ing early contextual learning experiences through advanced educatio to reflect the society it will serve?icy, and public of simulators and live actors hire e in an interdisciplinary, community-focused • Incorporate the principles of pat dents? - as patients. odel quality improvement, public pol um of educa environment. ATSU-SOMA celebrates both thof health into the curriculum for allg stu education? innovation of the education m ith and the accomplishments • Better integrate the whole continu for medical t tion from premedical to continuin its first graduating class. W and addressed Community Campus this USA Today supplemen In creating the our innovative model “Make us proud.” we hope to bring the program education, ATSU-SOMA focused onhe foundation to life and pave the way for these challenges by: e Osteopathic Locations Oregon Redefining the science that is t future graduates. • Alabama New York of medical practice around th oblem-solving Arizona South Carolina Manipulative Medicine. of exploding Recognizing the importance of pr California Washington • - and self-directed learning in an eradents expe Hawaii knowledge. ual patients, Ohio • Creating an environment wheress stu through the rience continuity of care for individE). especially those with chronicrtunities illne to learn Accreditation Integrated Clinical Experience (ICovement and • Providing students with oppo STILL ATSU-SOMA is provisionally accredited by the principles of quality impr al venues and patient safety. lassrooms” magazine the Commission of Osteopathic College • Placing less emphasis on hospitThese are the Accreditation (COCA) of the American more on community settings as “c Osteopathic Association (AOA).® for educating future physicians.efficiently as What's the Score? ATSU-SOMA medical homes of the future. ams. Preparing students to work USA TODAY Snapshot Level 2 of the • f public health How did the inaugural class of ical Licensing members of inter-professionalants te of illness, Broadening the understanding o graduates do on Level 1 and t Simon, D.HSc., • entoring skills New D.O.s on the Rise Comprehensive Osteopathic Meds were on par and non-biologic determin and developing the teaching and m Examination? According to Berts who attended ating students- • Between 1980 and 2005, new D.O.s of faculty. increased 140%, from about P.A., vice dean, the students’ score -SOMA is proac with the performance of studen , “because With our inaugural class of gradure physicians to 1,150 to about 2,800. other medical schools. -SOMA is very and its innovative model, ATSU o participate • New M.D.s remained “This is notable,” Dr. Simon saidmedical school tively addressing how to prepa lthcare system. stable. better meet the public’s needs and t the medical curriculum for ATSU different from the traditional osteopathic most effectively in a changing hea • By 2015 D.O.s are expected education model.” administered COMLEX-USA is a series of three the Senior Vice President- to rise opathic Medical Dr. Wood is of A.T. Still University. to 4,000. medical licensing examinations o the United Academic Affairs by the National Board of Oste ination (USMLE). Examiners (NBOME) similar t on pathway by States Medical Licensing Examapply for licensure, Bert Simon, D.HSc., P.A. n Workforce COMLEX-USA is the most comm ver, Atul. “Physicia Health which osteopathic physicians , Edward and Gro for AcademicVol. 81, No. 9, Source: Salsberglications and Issuesemic Medicine, and is accepted in all 50 states. Shortages: Imp cymakers,” Acad Centers and Poli6. September 200 SPECIAL EDITION CREATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE 2011 ATSU-SOMA GRADUATES Anne Kennard, D.O., ’11, and husband Ryan, a first-year Audiology student at ATSU-ASHS “I’m so happy the school put the effort into a ball like this. Not only because we get to dress up but because administration is celebrating with us. It was fun to see everyone again,” says Dr. Kennard, who will complete an OB/GYN residency. “I always felt like everyone had our best interests at heart and truly wanted us to do well. Everyone worked so hard to make our education a success.” graduation soma inaugural “She just had such a good experience,” says Ryan. “We both feel really connected to the school. The only thing I dislike is it’s not OUR school any more.”

One could add that SOMA’s first “We all knew that being a Class profile commencement also is a story of part of something new – being revolutionizing medical educa- a part of the inaugural class of Degree: tion. Of proactively addressing this school – would bring its own Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine the public’s healthcare needs. Of unique set of challenges – and How336 many?! social responsibility. Of innova- boy, did it! Our perseverance and gala guests D.O. graduates: 92 tion. reflection on our experiences at 432 M.P.H. graduates: These stories and more were our CHCs will make this program 2 tulips used for centerpieces at the gala Average MCAT: 24.4 shared by faculty and students much stronger. Talking with some Avg. GPA: 3.6 cumulative alike at the gala, which featured of the students in the classes 45 bottles of champagne poured to toast 3.24 science student representative Vanessa behind us, many things have DeSousa speaking on behalf of already changed for the better,” SOMA’s inaugural class Avg. age: 27 the graduating class. After taking she said. States represented: 30 16 students back to the excite- “You know, along the way, months of planning for the gala and ment of the day they first were we’ve been called many names: graduation events Community campus locations: accepted at SOMA, through tests guinea pigs, pioneers, founders, 80+ Alabama, Arizona, California, and surveys and experiences at trailblazers, and my personal fa- faculty and ATSU leadership seated Hawaii, Ohio, Oregon, CHCs that rattled nerves and put vorite, gladiators. And we certain- on stage at graduation New York, South Carolina, bodies and minds to their limits, ly have been all of these things. she told students that although But tomorrow, when we walk 368 Washington handshakes on stage during the experience hasn’t been easy, across that stage, they will call commencement (92 grads shaking Where they’re going: her hope is that they know they us doctors. So, cheers to us! To hands four times) can take on the next leg of the perseverance and hard work, to 77 students, or 83.7 percent journey – residency. “You CAN do finishing at a now fully accredited of graduates are entering this,” she said. medical school, and to bright, primary care or NACHC bright futures as physicians.” needed specialties

at SOMA Innovators’ Gala & commencement “Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart.” “There are two types “Like anything in life, the hard work was worth it.” “Live life on purpose, work at what you love, and follow your own road.” of people – those who wait for things 23 “I feel like your mother sending you off to kindergarten.” “The only easy day is yesterday.” to happen and those who make “Saying to the short white coat!” things happen.” overheard goodbye Fall 2011 Commencement The next day, June 3, more than 1,000 guests joined the 92 SOMA graduates for commencement at the Mesa Arts Center, where they heard remarks from ATSU Board of Trustees Vice Chair Kenneth E. Jones, D.O., ’83; Frederic N. Schwartz, D.O., ’69, FACOFP, professor and associate dean for community campuses; SOMA Interim Dean Thomas McWilliams, D.O., ’76; and ATSU President Jack Magruder before keynote speaker and SOMA Founding Dean Douglas Wood, D.O., Ph.D., took the stage to personally address graduates. “Today is a dream come true – for every one of you and certainly for me,” said Dr. Wood, who also serves as ATSU’s senior vice president – academic affairs. Believe it or not, he told graduates as he addressed them on the floor rather than from the stage, 49 years ago he himself was a first-year medical student. Of the advice he conferred to his protégés was the message to “always be the doctor.” Act as a profes- soma inaugural graduation sional, dress as a professional, don’t use foul language, respect your patients, continually develop your character, and Carey Vaughan, D.O., ’11, and her aunt, Gladys have integrity, he said, defining One of the three oldest students to graduate from SOMA, Dr. Vaughan, 52, says the latter as the ability to meet she is, in a word, relieved. “I’m very happy and feel good about my accom- the demands of reality. “We need plishment,” says Dr. Vaughan, who will complete a family medicine residency in Missouri, where she will work with third- and fourth-year students from to see things the way they are and ATSU-KCOM in the state’s capital. not how we wish them to be,” he Says Aunt Gladys: “I’m so proud of her. She played with everything else cautioned. ’til she figured out this is what she was meant to be. I’ve always known she has healing hands.”

at SOMA Innovators’ Gala & commencement

“It is not important the “Remember the smiles, laughter, and joy. You’ve earned every one of them.” kind of specialty you 24 choose, it is important “We earned our guinea pig status.” the kind of physician “I think this world is in pretty good hands.” you are choosing to be.” “Congrats! We’re pretty awesome!” overheard “I’ve always known she has healing hands.”

STILL magazine Just days before ATSU-SOMA’s first graduation, the American Osteopathic Association’s Com- mission on Osteopathic College Accreditation awarded the school initial full accreditation The followingAnd students the were chosenaward by their goesrespective to … status. ATSU-SOMA received official notifica- tion of the status May 31. CHC as an Outstanding Student: “To achieve accreditation status is a Adelante Healthcare Kristina Leinwand tremendous accomplishment for any El Rio Krystal Chavez medical school,” said Thomas McWilliams, Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center Versha Srivastava D.O., interim dean, ATSU-SOMA. “It is Lutheran Family Health Centers Neil Borja particularly gratifying to have done this HealthSource Paul Round in a program that is as innovative as Northwest Regional Primary Care Association Sarah Dawson

Accredited!ATSU-SOMA.” Beaufort-Jasper-Hampton Comprehensive Health Services Viraj Modi HealthPoint Jessica Brayton Family Healthcare Network Vanessa DeSousa Alabama Medical Education Consortium Joshua Prickett North Country Healthcare Brandon Abbott

Mitch Kasovac, D.O., FACOFP, professor “It’s (gala/commencement) special because the work Dr. Wood He then gave students an assign- concluded by quoting his favorite

assigned me four years ago, to ment – three things to do as they doctor – Dr. Seuss – and read from graduation soma inaugural get us accreditation, is successful. begin their careers: to continually “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” I’m very happy to see this gradu- develop medical knowledge and ation and to be here,” says Dr. skills, to spend 300 seconds every Kasovac. “These graduates are “And will you succeed? day thinking about the issue of on to great things. They’ve made Yes, you will, indeed! phenomenal progress. By the character, and to authentically con- end of the first year, they were nect with others and build trust. (Ninety-eight and three- where I was in my third year.” “We can always improve on us,” fourths percent guaran- he said, advising students to be Cassandra Villatoro-Bank, truthful and develop the ability to teed.) Yes, you’ll move D.O., ’11 work in such a way to reach goals mountains. … “The degree is more his [my hus- and continue personal and profes- Today is your day! Your band’s] than mine,” says Dr. Bank, sional growth. He also advised a mother of three who decided to them to develop the ability to thank mountain is waiting. So change her life and go into medi- those who have helped them along cine, specifically psychiatry. “The their path. … get on trick is to marry a great guy and Dr. Wood, clearly feeling the work as a team,” she says. moment and full of pride not for your way!” himself but for the graduates,

“You are innovators. You will change the face of medicine. You are the future.” “It was a lot of fun working with you and messing with your mind.” “It’s a very special night. It’s nice to see the beginning of something reach a stage of completion.” “Starting a medical school is really hard.” 25

“Remember“You who you were did before youit. became You “Thesurvived, days are long and and the you’re years are short.” champions“Let’s hearand it for theleaders.” doctors!” a doctor and why you wanted to be a doctor.”

Fall 2011 Northwest Regional Primary Care Association, Portland, Ore. The National Association of Community Health Centers Lindsay Sanders, D.O., ’11: “Constant travel dur- (NACHC) meets the vital pri- ing the third and fourth mary care needs of more than years gives students the 20 million Americans in more opportunity to experi- than 3,600 communities in all ence medicine in many 50 states, the District of Colum- different environments.” bia, and U.S. territories. HealthPoint And it’s at these health centers that ATSU-SOMA students spend three years completing their education and residen- cies at one of 11 CHC sites across the country. Each serves a unique population, which includes the homeless, migrant workers, uninsured families, Lutheran Family and ethnically diverse patients Health Care Centers in rural and urban settings. What they share in common is a maldistribution of physicians and an uninsured or under- Family Healthcare served patient mix. Waianae Coast Comprehensive Network These CHCs become Health Center, Waianae, Hawaii students’ medical homes for a Versha community campus learning Srivastava, experience unlike any other. D.O., ’11: North Country ATSU faculty oversee students’ “Working with the warm- Healthcare didactic activities at each site hearted people using adjunct physician faculty of Wai’anae members at each CHC, as well while being sur- as distance education and rounded by the technology – and multiple site natural beauty of the island has been Alabama Medical visits by Arizona-based faculty. a surreal experience. The most impor- Adelante Healthcare Education Consortium Frederic Schwartz, D.O., tant lesson I have learned from being ’69, FACOFP, professor and here is simply ma lama kekahi i kekahi (take care of each other) – and that is associate dean the essence of life here in Hawai’i.” for ATSU-SOMA Beaufort-Jasper-Hampton community Comprehensive Health campuses, Services, INC explains why El Rio Community soma chc placements students are Health Center placed in these centers so early in their training. “Students learn best if it is learned in the context where it will actually be used,” he says. “One of the hallmarks of the new science of learning is its emphasis on learning with understanding. Expert knowledge is ‘con- ditionalized’ – it includes a specification of the context in which it is useful.” 26

Fall 2011 HealthSource, Mt. Oreb, Ohio HomePaul Round,away D.O., ’11: from home “My experience at the Ohio CHC site has been incredible. I have been exposed to clinical practice in rural, suburban, and urban practices, in HealthPoint environments ranging from small FQCHC of- fices to a large, world-renowned teaching pediatric hospital. I feel I am more than prepared to enter residency and become a capable physician because of the teaching

and leadership in Ohio.” placements soma chc

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Adelante Healthcare, Surprise, Ariz. Alabama Medical Education Consortium, Troy, Ala. El Rio Community Health Center, Tucson, Ariz. Beaufort-Jasper-Hampton Comprehensive Health Services, Ridgeland, S.C. HealthSource, Mt. Oreb, Ohio Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center, Waianae, Hawaii Family Healthcare Network, Tulare County, Calif. North Country Healthcare, Flagstaff, Ariz. HealthPoint, Seattle, Wash. 27 Northwest Regional Primary Care Association, Portland, Ore. Sunset Park Family Health Center, Brooklyn, N.Y. ATSU-SOMA’s ATSU-SOMA’s community campuses

STILL magazine More D.O.s than ever ATSU-SOMA one of three new COMs graduating D.O.s in 2011

This spring, the nation’s colleges of osteopathic medicine (COMs) graduated nearly 4,200 students. Last year, that number was 3,845, and it was just 2,536 a decade ago. Although some of the growth can be attributed to increasing class sizes, much of the increase stems from new colleges and campuses founded in the last 10 years. This year, two other COMs, in addition to ATSU-SOMA, graduated their first class of osteopathic medical students. They are Lincoln Memorial University – DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harrogate, Tenn., which graduated its first class of 130 students in May, and Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine – New York, which graduated more than 100 new physicians in June. The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine opened its centralized application service on June 1 to begin taking applications for the 5,716 2012 academic year medical student slots at the nation’s 26 colleges of osteopathic medicine, four branch ASHS When March 5, 2011 campuses, and four remote teaching sites. More than 20 percent of all new U.S. medical students are studying at osteopathic medical Where Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, Ariz. colleges. D.O.? Programs Human Movement, Occupational Therapy, a Physician Assistant Studies, Audiology, Doctor is t of Health Sciences, Physical Therapy a h Keynote Ellen Owens-Summo, M.Ed., DTR, director of W health education, Professional Development, Learn what it means to be a D.O. at the Greater Valley Area Health Education and see ATSU in action on our Center. Owens-Summo holds a master’s degree YouTube channel at in educational leadership from Northern www.youtube.com/atstilluniversity. Arizona University, as well as an undergraduate degree from Ball State University in nutrition and dietetics. She is a member of the National Wellness Institute and assisted in the development of the Arizona Living Well Institute. She is a member of the American Public Health Association and currently serves as president of the Arizona Public Health Association.

Quotable “These graduates demonstrated their com- atsu commencements Gold mitment to their profession and to lifelong Electronic Newsletter learning,” said ASHS Dean Barbara Maxwell, for Alumni PT, D.P.T., M.Sc., Cert. THE, ’06. “As working ACOM healthcare professionals, their learning has A irst F greater impact as it transcends immediately to Multimedia the clinical setting and directly to patient care.”

“Mentoring is not always about giving advice. It is also about taking time to listen, provide words of encouragement, and being willing to advocate on the behalf of others,” said Dr. Owens-Summo. “Without mentors, we would be stillmagazine.atsu.edu less likely to take risks, strive to do a better job, and lack accountability for reaching our goals.”

Who 222 students in six online programs 28 Print or online, Still Magazine is where you are, bringing you the news you want to read. And don’t forget to find us on Facebook to get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the magazine. STILL magazine atsu commencements

KCOM When May 14, 2011

Where Baldwin Hall Auditorium, Truman State University, Kirksville, Mo.

Programs Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Master of Biomedical Sciences

Notable This year’s event marks KCOM’s 175th commencement.

Keynote John Crosby, J.D., executive director of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). Crosby joined the AOA as executive director in 1997, following eight years of service as senior vice president for health policy at the American Medical Association. During his AOA tenure, the association has increased membership more than 125 percent, doubled its contingency reserve, and launched numerous programmatic initiatives to advance women’s health, minority health, end-of-life care, and health system reform. His most notable accomplishments include the Campaign for Osteopathic Unity to make “D.O.” a household word throughout the United States, the first unified convention in the history of the AOA, the establishment of the Osteopathic International Alliance, the AOA’s Branding Initiative, and its current Greatness Campaign. “Each of you is ready to be a D.O,” Crosby said. “There are many ways to show your commitment as a D.O., and as future alumni of this great university, you must look at those who came before you and continue to learn in order for you to lead our profession into the future.”

Honorary degree John Crosby, J.D., awarded Doctor of Laws

Quotable “There were a lot of very good times here in Kirksville,” said Bridget Casey, D.O., ’11. “White Coat was pretty great, but today will be my best memory at ATSU.”

“I’m honored to know what a responsibility and privilege it is to be in our position,” said Carl Lundberg, D.O., ’11. “I feel like I have achieved a dream and a life goal that will help make the rest of my life enjoyable and exciting.”

“It is an indescribable feeling to graduate. It feels like you have been in a tunnel for years and finally, the light hits you,” said Chris Wood, D.O., ’11. “The people will be what I remember most. The close friends and the tight-knit community have made this journey unbelievable.”

Who 185 total grads 113 men 29 average age 176 D.O.s 72 women 12 Army 15 Biomedical Science grads 8 countries represented 6 Air Force 3 dual D.O./M.S. 36 states represented 8 Navy 29

Fall 2011 SHM ASDOH When May 28, 2011 When June 11, 2011

Where Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall, Truman State Where Ikeda Theater, Mesa Arts Center, Mesa, Ariz. University, Kirksville, Mo. Programs Doctor of Dental Medicine, Master of Public Programs Geriatric Health, Health Administration, Health Health, Doctor of Health Sciences Education, Public Health, Public Health – Dental Emphasis, Health Education Notable This was ATSU-ASDOH’s fifth commencement.

Notable This was ATSU-SHM’s ninth commencement. Keynote Stanley M. Bergman, C.P.A., board chair and CEO Attendance is not a requirement; however, of Henry Schein Inc., and Christopher Halliday, more and more students make the journey each D.D.S., M.P.H., chief of staff to the United States year. One grad traveled from as far as Jamaica to Surgeon General. Bergman spoke to gradu- shake hands with ATSU President Jack Magrud- ates about the importance of accepting new er and SHM Dean Kimberly O’Reilly, D.H.Ed., technology, being involved in community, M.S.W. The event also was broadcast online via and being open to a global perspective and video stream for the first time, where hundreds leadership. He said that ASDOH has positioned more watched live. students more than any other institution to impact social responsibility. “You are graduating Keynote Thomas Curtin, M.D., senior vice president and from one of the most unique institutions in the chief medical officer of the National Associa- nation that has at its heart community service,” tion of Community Health Centers. “We believe he said, encouraging students to be proud of quality healthcare is a right for all Americans,” their alma mater, which has brought in “a new he said. generation of providers who are consistently focused on serving the underserved.” Quotable “I love that [the Master’s in Public Health program] is online because I work 8-4. It’s been Honorary degree challenging learning new things, and what Doctor of Humane Letters were awarded to I previously thought public health was has keynote speakers Bergman and Dr. Halliday. atsu commencements been changed for the better,” said Ashley Hill, M.P.H., ’11. Hill is a research assistant at Proctor Quotable “I loved my days at ATSU-ASDOH, and I am & Gamble and hopes to attend medical school, ready for the next step in my journey,” said become a pediatrician, and develop public Andrea Liningood, D.M.D., ’11. health policies. Who 59 D.M.D. grads Who 241 total graduates 8 grads received an M.P.H. in addition 49 total grads who walked to a D.M.D. 400+ friends and family attending 4 grads were orthodontic program 32 states represented residents receiving a D.H.Sc. Master’s degrees conferred 38 grads – more than ever before – are going 1 Geriatric Health into residency programs 30 Health Administration 65 percent of grads chose community 5 Health Education healthcare settings 94 Public Health 9 grads are entering the active military 30 44 Public Health – Dental Emphasis Doctoral degrees conferred 67 Health Education

STILL magazine A mystery made dibbuk box

for Hollywood By Kathryn Stroppel How close is Kirksville to Hollywood? the box simply feeds on a person’s fear of the unknown. That Turns out, it’s closer than you might think. said, “There are many strange A new motion picture will be identifiable and was an unusual occurrences that have happened Art by Jamie Carroll released this winter based on an historical puzzle.” that I cannot explain away,” he unusual wooden cabinet known He began by looking at every says. As a precaution, he’s had as the Dibbuk Box*, currently component of the box and its the box contained in a special in the care of Museum of contents, tracing its ownership, protective wooden ark and has Osteopathic MedicineSM (MOM) studying Jewish history and removed it from public contact. Director Jason Haxton. writings, and talking with Jewish Haxton, who collects ancient Haxton, who fills his free time scholars and Rabbis. The use of art, pottery, and textiles, simply uncovering new information Hebrew writing on the back of says, “I’m fascinated by history about historical objects, came the cabinet and on several items and the story objects tell, which across the odd artifact eight within it seemed to point to a is why I take my work with osteo- years ago when it was in the pos- Jewish origin. Rabbi Lynn Gold- pathic history at the museum so session of the roommate of a stu- stein of St. Louis assisted Haxton’s seriously. My perspective is we’re dent gaining on-the-job museum research and provided a conclud- just passing through time, and experience at the MOM. ing message for Haxton’s book on these objects represent time. I The box is claimed by past the box due out this fall. don’t own them, I just enjoy them owners to have a connection to “I’m the perfect person to before they go on to the next Kevin Bacon to A.T. Still Still A.T. to Bacon Kevin Jewish mysticism, and strange unravel the mystery,” he says, “be- person.” occurrences and illness allegedly cause this is not of my religious The Dibbuk Box movie, direct- had befallen the box’s previous or cultural background. I ques- ed by Sam Raimi of Spiderman owners. Haxton’s innate curiosity tioned everything about it.” fame, throws the old adage that was piqued. But he never had the What he discovered is that the the truth is stranger than fiction opportunity to handle the box box was a personal item created on its proverbial ear, Haxton says. until it later was offered for sale by a Jewish person to fulfill a “The unknown is scary,” he on the Internet auction site eBay. prayer. “Someone had needs, and says. “It’s scarier not to know. Haxton bought the box in 2004 this was a way to focus energy Having read the film’s script, the for less than $200. By contrast, and come to some level of inter- only thing the actual box has the motion picture based on the nal peace,” he says. Not typical of in common with the upcom- box cost more than $12 million. and even shunned by the Jewish ing movie is that, well, there’s a Actors involved in the movie faith, Haxton says what can be wooden box.” include Kyra Sedgwick and Grey’s confirmed is that there is a box, Family folklore, hoax, or Anatomy actor Jeffrey Dean it had a spiritual use, and some web-spawned urban legend, the Morgan. have felt it is a nuisance. unknown may create fear, but it Once he had it in his hands, “Its enigma is that those who also makes one heck of an enter- Haxton began exploring the have owned it felt it brought on taining story. box’s authenticity and cultural bad luck and illness,” he says, add- Kevin Bacon TO wife and actress and Dibbuk Box star Kyra Sedgwick TO Dibbuk Box Dibbuk Box TO Sedgwick star Kyra and actress and Dibbuk Box wife TO Kevin Bacon Jason owner Museumand Dibbuk Box Director TO Wertlieb Stan producer movie Mary museum director and former Jane Denslow granddaughter Still’s A.T. TO Haxton Still. A.T. TO

{Degrees of separation} of separation} {Degrees *Dybbuk is the more common spelling, meanings. “I didn’t know what ing that his hunch is that such meaning “an attachment, a cleaving to it was,” he says. “It wasn’t easily illness is psychosomatic, and that something.”

31 Sam Raimi’s brother, Haxton is writing a book on the Dibbuk Box artifact, which will Ivan Raimi, is a D.O. be published by Truman State University Press and released in practicing emergency October 2011. For more information on the box’s illustrious

medicine in Michigan. {FYI} history, visit www.dibbukbox.com. Fun fact

Fall 2011 Register now! Upcoming CME programs

Primary Care Update December 1-3, 2011 Big Cedar Lodge Ridgedale (Branson), Missouri 18 hours category 1-A credit, AOA

Primary Care Update February 5-12, 2012 Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas Southern Caribbean 15 hours 1-A credit, AOA Pre-cruise Update February 4-5, 2012 8 additional hours 1-A credit, AOA

Programs subject to change* The ATSU-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide continuing medical medical continuing provide to Osteopathic the American Association (AOA) by of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited College The ATSU-Kirksville CCME. the AOA by category 1A CME pending approval credit, for AOA being anticipate approved These programs for physicians. education

For more information, contact: Kimberly Blackman, director, Continuing Medical Education A.T. Still University — Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine Direct 660.626.2232 • Toll free 866.626.2878, ext. 2232 Fax 660.626.2931 • E-mail [email protected] www.atsu.edu The ATSU-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. These programs anticipate being approved for AOA category 1A CME credit, pending approval by the AOA CCME. Fall 2011 Spring 2011 Spring Connections Remember when? Remember their D.M.D. Class of2007received students inATSU-ASDOH’s stone graduation when53 celebrated anothermile Four years ago, short ATSU -

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Thomas Angelo Castoldi, D.O, ’68, and his wife, Jane Susan Friehling, D.O., ’78, lives in Philadel- Kathleen, live in San Marcos, Texas, where Dr. Castoldi phia, Pa., where she is chief of medicine at Kennedy has a family practice. Dr. and Mrs. Castoldi’s daughter is Hospital and chair of Gastroenterology. Paula Michelle Bilica, D.O., ’04. Ernest J. Davis Jr., D.O., ’76, and his wife, Roberta, live in Harrisburg, Pa., where Dr. Davis is an infectious and tropical disease specialist at the VA Center in Lebanon.

Distinguished Patron Lifetime Giving Award ($25,000-$49,999)

Al Abbadessa is the owner of two Missouri restaurants, Morry S. Fox, D.O., ’56, and his wife, Sylvia, live The Pear Tree in Bevier, Mo., and his newest venture, in Coral Gables, Fla., where he is a family physician AJ’s, in Macon, Mo. His son is Steven Abbadessa, specializing in geriatric care. Sylvia Fox is administra- D.O., ’84. tor of the Westchester General Hospital.

donor recognition A.T. Still Founder Lifetime Giving Award ($300,000 and above)

34 Charles A. Gard, D.O., ’54, and his wife, Phyllis, live in West Palm Beach, Fla., where Dr. Gard serves his patients six days a week as a family physician.

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1940s 1960s Kenneth E. Jones, D.O., ’83, Thomas Miller, D.O., ’41, E. Lee Foster, D.O., ’61, received the prestigious title Fountain Hills, Ariz., accepted Corland, Ohio, clinical of fellow of the American the first Lifetime Achievement professor of family medicine Osteopathic College of Radiol- Award from USA Triathlon at St. Joseph Health Center, ogy in April at the 2011 AOCR COO Tim Yount at the National has been selected by Ohio Annual Convention in Palm Duathlon Championships University College of Osteo- Beach, Fla. Dr. Jones became held in Oro Valley, Ariz., in pathic Medicine (OU-COM) as an active member of the AOCR April. Having raced for more a recipient of the college’s in 1988 and has served on the than two decades, Dr. Miller Master Faculty Award. Membership Committee and dominated the World Champi- Bestowed once every five the Revisions Committee. He onship scene in the 1990s, with years, the award recognizes is also an active member of gold medal wins at Cathedral exemplary faculty members of the Missouri Association of City, Calif. (1991), Frankfurt, OU-COM’s system of affiliated Osteopathic Physicians and Germany (1992), Dallas, Texas teaching hospitals located Surgeons. He has served on (1993), Tasmania, Australia throughout Ohio. The award many of their committees (1994), Cancun, Mexico (1995), honors their committed service and as president in 2002. This and Guernika, Spain (1997). He and ongoing contributions to involvement led him to serve also earned gold medals at the clinical education programs. as the Missouri delegate to National Duathlon Champion- Dr. Foster specializes in fam- the AOA House of Delegates ships in Santa Fe, N.M. (1991), ily medicine and in 2002 and since 1995 and as the Missouri Phoenix, Ariz. (1992), and 2003 was awarded the CORE caucus chair since 2008. Marlboro, Maine (1999). Outstanding Faculty Award. Dr. Jones is currently director of radiology at Golden Leonard E. Staff Jr., D.O., 1970s Valley Memorial Hospital in ’45, was honored during the George Thomas, D.O., ’72, Clinton, Mo. He has presented AzOMA convention in April Garfield Heights, Ohio, was several lectures at various state in Scottsdale, Ariz., as the awarded Physician of the Year specialty meetings and served oldest osteopathic physician at the American College of as clinical professor of diag- still licensed and actively Osteopathic Family Physicians’ nostic radiology at Pikeville practicing at age 96. annual convention in San College School of Osteopathic Antonio. Medicine in Pikeville, Ky., from 2003-07. Philip Slocum, D.O., ’76, received the Robert A. Kistner Darrell Lovins, D.O., ’83, is News to Award at AACOM’s annual the new president of William meeting in Baltimore. Dr. Slo- Carey University in Mississippi. cum is immediate past dean of “I feel humbled. I’m a gentle- ATSU-KCOM. man who never envisioned in share? his wildest dreams that I would Robert Zee, D.O., ’77, has be doing what I’m doing,” said Send it to us! joined Samaritan Hospital in Dr. Lovins, who was hired by Ashland, Ohio, as a part-time William Carey in 2008 to be Alumni Affairs asks hospitalist. the school’s associate dean of clinical sciences. Before that all alumni news coming to William Carey, Dr. 1980s Lovins taught at various places, Elliot Hix, D.O., ’80, a physi- now be sent to the including Pikeville College cian at Scotland County Hos- School of Osteopathic Medi- Still Magazine editor pital in Memphis, Mo., landed cine, the University of South a spot on the Best Doctors in via the magazine’s Alabama, and the University America® list for 2011-12. Only of Washington. Facebook page, or at 5 percent of doctors in America its online home at earn placement on the list. stillmagazine.atsu.edu, Be our friend at or via email at facebook.com/stillmagazine. 35 [email protected].

Fall 2011 Rob Vandergraaf, D.O., ’83, Dr. Weber has been in Former KCOM dean became a Fellow of the Ameri- practice at Yankton Medical joins NBOME can Osteopathic College of An- Clinic, P.C., since April 2002. He The National Board of esthesiologists at the group’s is currently a clinical assistant Osteopathic Medical Exam- annual convention held in professor at Sanford School iners (NBOME), the testing October 2010. Dr. Vandergraaf of Medicine, The University of organization that provides the currently practices in northern South Dakota, Sioux Falls, S.D.; pathway to licensure for osteo- California. director of sports medicine at pathic physicians in the United Mount Marty College, Yankton, States, announced Gerald G. John Wycoff, D.O., ’85, served S.D.; and board certified in Osborn, D.O., M.Phil., ’73, on a panel of experts for a family medicine and sports to the newly created position one-day seminar sponsored medicine. of senior vice president for by Health Dimension and cognitive testing. Dr. Osborn Michigan-based companies to 1990s will be responsible for leading introduce families to doctors Michelle McElroy, D.O., ‘94, NBOME’s cognitive testing who are part of the Michigan has joined the faculty of Okla- department and for oversight Physicians Autism Network, homa State University Center of NBOME’s cognitive examina- which treats autistic patients for Health Sciences as a clinical tions, including those in the with biomedical therapies. professor. Dr. McElroy will join COMLEX-USA licensure series Dr. Wycoff is board certified the college as a clinical associ- (Level 1, Level 2-Cognitive in family medicine and has ate professor of obstetrics and Evaluation, Level 3). Dr. Osborn served as chief of staff at St. gynecology. She is board certi- joined the NBOME in July and Lawrence Hospital. He also is fied and has been in practice is based in Chicago. the founder of Wycoff Wellness in women’s healthcare since Currently, Dr. Osborn serves Center in East Lansing and has 1998, most recently in Arizona. as associate dean for inter- studied alternative ways to She is a board member and national medicine, chair of improve health and wellness junior fellow of the American the department of psychiatry naturally. College of Osteopathic Obste- and behavioral medicine, and tricians and Gynecologists. director of behavioral neuro- Virginia College of Osteopathic sciences at Lincoln Memorial Medicine faculty member and Kristin A. Severson-Solberg, University - DeBusk College family medicine physician Mi- D.O., CMD, ’99, is president of of Osteopathic Medicine in chael Clary, D.O., ’87, Blacks- the Wisconsin Association of Harrogate, Tenn. burg, Va., shared his expertise Medical Directors. The group of “My entire professional life on whooping cough in the Wisconsin nursing home medi- has been dedicated to promot- town of Floyd, Va., on local TV. cal directors and extended ing osteopathic medicine and He also was recently featured care professionals is dedicated my time with the NBOME, in Our Health Magazine’s “Best to quality care in Wisconsin ex- especially the development Bedside Manner” awards for his tended care facilities through and implementation of the work as a family medicine phy- education, legislative dialogue, COMLEX-USA, has been my sician at Lewis Gale Montgom- and cooperation with other most rewarding experience,” ery Hospital. Dr. Clary received providers. This is a two-year said Dr. Osborn. “To return to “New River Valley-First Place” position. the NBOME in a position of by his patients and members senior leadership is simultane- of the local community. Salma Syed, D.O., ’99, Selden, ously humbling and exciting.” N.Y., is program director of the Scott Alan Weber, D.O., ’89, class notes pediatric infectious diseases received the 2011 Leonard fellowship program at SUNY at Tow Humanism in Medicine Stony Brook, N.Y. On page 57 in the Spring Award by the Arnold P. Gold 2011 issue, we incorrectly Foundation. With this honor, switched the photos of Dr. Weber is now a member of Drs. Boyd Bowden and the Gold Humanism Society, Richard Loerke. an international society with Correction Our sincere apologies. 92 established medical school chapters.

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2000s Gregory Janik, M.S., ’00, associate clinical professor of athletic training at King’s Col- lege, received the 2011 Young Professionals’ Committee Na- tional Distinction Award from the National Athletic Trainers’

Association (NATA) at the NATA class notes Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposia held in New Orleans in June. After an internship with the Philadelphia Eagles, Janik began teaching at King’s in 2000. He currently teaches orthopaedic evaluation courses and serves as and the head athletic trainer with primary responsibility for the football and women’s lacrosse teams. Janik is president of the Pennsylvania Athletic Train- ers’ Society and volunteers David Abend, D.O., ’89, President Nixon visited me with numerous organizations, Oradell, N.J., received a for back pain in 1993 – to the including the American Red Humanitarian Service Award restaurant, set it up in a corner Cross, Keystone State Games, from the American Red Cross there and treated hundreds of Special Olympics, and the – Northern NJ Chapter for people before, during, or after Middle Atlantic Conference treating workers for their back their meals/shift. Athletic Trainers Committee. and neck discomfort “Unfortunately, Nino’s while working at the was closed down, but a lot of Juliëtte Sterkens, Au.D., ’06, Staten Island Landfill memories and great friends received the Larry Mauldin in the wake of 9.11. were made. I gained a whole Award for Excellence in Educa- Dr. Abend new respect and admiration tion from Beltone Electron- worked four to five for how New Yorkers came ics at the AudiologyNOW! hours, two days a together to help one another. Convention in Chicago in April. week for about six I also saw the unique power The Mauldin Award is unique months at the site, of touch and healing that I because honorees are solely donating his skill could offer and appreciated nominated and selected by and time to those the medical training I received their industry peers. workers from a from the Kirksville College of “Her extraordinary variety of organizations who Osteopathic Medicine that I contributions to the field of were sifting through rubble learned throughout my medi- audiology and the hearing and experiencing a great deal cal school and post-graduate care industry are profound,” of stress. medical training years. I have said Beltone President Todd He also was asked to pro- a new found pride in my role Murray. “We are grateful for vide OMT at a family restaurant as an osteopathic physician her ongoing efforts to improve called “Nino’s,” about a block providing primary care and our industry, and to benefit from Ground Zero, where osteopathic manipulation for the people with hearing loss workers could get a meal any neck and back pain for my we serve, through continu- time of day from volunteer patients in Bergen County.” ing education, advocacy and staff. Dr. Abend was among 17 innovation.” Says Dr. Abend: “After my honored by the Red Cross in Born and raised in the family medicine office hours in May. He was the sole D.O. For Netherlands, Dr. Sterkens is co- Emerson, N.J., on any Saturday, more information, go to owner of the Fox Valley Hear- I brought a portable osteo- www.handsondo.com. ing Center, with locations in pathic treatment table – the 37 same I used when former

Fall 2011 Oshkosh, Neenah, and Ripon, where he cares for patients at Wis. A recent recipient of the Emanuel and Good Samaritan WSHA Wisconsin Audiologist hospitals. Born in Bangkok and of the Year Award, she also is raised in Malaysia, Dr. Uchiya- past president of the Wisconsin ma plans to specialize in criti- Alliance of Hearing Profes- cal care and says he wanted to sionals, past co-chair of the be a physician “to be able to Wisconsin Speech Language face people’s suffering.” Pathology and Audiology As- And he’s getting that sociation, and guest speaker opportunity firsthand as a at the University of Wisconsin- physician who came to Tokyo Oshkosh School of Nursing. through the Japan Primary Care Association, which Shu-No Chen, Au.D., ’07, is an promotes general medicine in audiology consultant for the the highly specialized nation. County of Los Angeles Depart- He began March 27 helping to ment of Public Health. coordinate disaster response. “I’ve seen the importance James Pham, D.O., ’08, Jenks, of being selfless in a situa- Okla., and wife, Mikala, are tion like this,” he says. “Dignity parents to Braylon James, born and self-discipline really help Feb. 1, 2011, and daughters people recover.” Tori and Alyssa.

Lorin S. Oden, Au.D., ’09, is an audiologist at the new Salisbury location of Hearing MAOPS honors KCOM alumni Lifestyles LLC in Salisbury, N.C. The Missouri Association of Dr. Oden worked for a major Osteopathic Physicians & Sur- hearing device manufacturer geons (MAOPS) held its annual for four years before establish- convention April 16. MAOPS’ Be your own hero. ing the audiology department 2011-12 officers were installed of Audiology and Hearing at the Annual President’s Services of Carolina ENT Spe- Banquet, including Victoria cialists in Concord, where she Damba, D.O., ’97, who was provided services for 21 years. installed as president. Dr. Originally from the Chicago Damba hails from Farmington, It’s time to set your own example. area, she is a fellow of the Mo., where she practices as a It’s time to be the biggest success American Academy of Audiol- hospitalist for the Mineral Area ogy, board certified in audiol- Regional Medical Center. story in your life. It’s time to lead ogy, and licensed by North MAOPS also honored your own party of one. It’s time for Carolina as an audiologist and physicians and friends of the A.T. Still University Online. dispenser of hearing devices. profession at the banquet. More than 275 physicians and 2010s guests joined to honor those With master’s programs in health Makoto Uchiyama, D.O., ’10, who have given so much to

class notes administration and public health, celebrated his 30th birthday as the osteopathic profession. a new physician volunteer in Among those honored were we have ways to help you reach the tsunami-damaged fishing KCOM alumni Tim Jennings, achievements of heroic proportions. town of Kesennuma, Japan, D.O., ’89 (Distinguished where he coordinates medical Service Award); Ken Jones, response and sees patients in D.O., ’83 (Medallion Award); their homes and in shelters. Stephen Coats, D.O., ’68 (Dis- Call 888.621.0939 or go to He currently is completing trict Leadership Award); and a residency at Legacy Health Rusty Bond, D.O., ’83 (District BeAHealthHeroNow.com System, in Portland, Ore., Leadership Award). Now enrolling for Summer and Fall. Financial Aid Available. 38

STILL magazine IN MEMORIAM ATSU pays tribute to the following legacies

1940s ~ Douglas F. Lauder, D.O., ’41, London, Ontario, Canada; Ross Truman Shook, D.O., ’45, Hutchinson, Kan.; Richard W. Anderson, D.O., ‘46, Dallas, Texas 1950s ~ Harold I. Magoun Jr., D.O., ’50, Centennial, Colo.; Glenn Dale Blankenhorn Jr., D.O., ’51, Massillon, Ohio; Richard Dunbar Coan, D.O., ’52, Plantation, Fla.; Fisk Edwin Hallidy, D.O., ’53, Portland, Maine; C. Robert Starks Jr., D.O., ’53, Sequim, Wash.; Frederick Vincent Hrachovina, D.O., ’56, Venice, Fla.; Gerald Wilfred Sikorski, D.O., ’58, Tucson, Ariz. 1960s ~ Theodore G. Green, D.O., ’65,

Brookfield, Wis.; Gerald Edward Piesko, D.O., ’66, Flushing, Mich.; Boyd W. Bowden, D.O., ’68, Columbus, Ohio; Kenneth J. McCormick, D.O., ’69, in memoriam Cranston, R.I. 1970s ~ Paul Marshall Dichter, D.O., ’71, Lynnwood, Wash.; Koster Kenneth Peters, D.O., ’71, Dickson, Tenn.; Gary Paul Jelinek, D.O., ’72, West Bloomfield, Mich. 1980s ~ Michael Austin Knauss, D.O., ’81, Rock Port, Mo. 1990s ~ Theresa M. Nguyen, D.O., ’97, Melbourne, Fla.

ATSU Board of Trustees member Richard W. About Dr. Anderson Anderson, D.O., ‘46, died July 31, 2011. Born in • Born May 6, 1923 Janesville, Wis., he was 88 and resided in Dallas, • Contributing member of the American Texas. Osteopathic Association since 1947 Dr. Anderson, an ATSU-KCOM graduate and • Served as a member of numerous organi- ATSU board member since 2002, had a lifetime of zations including the Texas Osteopathic achievements in osteopathic medicine, volun- Medical Association, the Wisconsin teerism, and philanthropy. He received the Dis- Association of Osteopathic Physicians and tinguished Service Award from the KCOM Alumni Surgeons, the Dallas Osteopathic Study Board in 2002. Although he had retired from his Group, two YMCA boards of directors, and medical practice, he continued to be a major the Kirksville Osteopathic Alumni Associa- contributor to the promotion of osteopathic tion Board of Directors from 1999-2000 medicine, as well as to the future of ATSU. • Received the Distinguished Service Award Dr. Anderson made a lifetime of valuable from the KOAA Board of Directors in 2002 contributions to his profession, to the lives of • Named KOAA’s Alumnus of the Year in 2002 students and patients, and to A.T. Still University • Served as a member of the ATSU Board of and KCOM. In celebration of his contributions, Trustees since 2002 ATSU recently honored him by declaring May • Member of the A.T. Still Founder Lifetime 6, 2011, as Dr. Richard W. Anderson Day. In a Giving Club presidential proclamation, ATSU President Jack • Still Society lifetime and annual member Magruder cited Dr. Anderson’s membership in a • Named the Anderson Patient Simulation variety of professional organizations, his 50 years of practice, and his leadership in the Room in ATSU’s Connell Information Sparks Osteopathic Foundation, which resulted in approximately $1 million in scholar- Technologies Center after his son, Jeffrey ship funds awarded to three osteopathic schools, including $300,000 to ATSU-KCOM. • Established the Dr. Richard W. and Dr. Anderson is survived by his wife, Charlotte, two grandsons, a step-daughter, Charlotte Anderson Research Endowment step-grandchildren, and a step-great-great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death for OMM at KCOM by his wife Bessanne Mills Anderson, his two sons Richard W. Jr. and Jeffrey L. Anderson, • Practiced medicine for more than 50 years and his brother, Esmond Anderson, D.O. in general practice and obstetrics before A visitation and celebration of his life was held August 2, with services held retiring in 1997 to serve as chairman of the August 3. Memorials may be made to ATSU-KCOM or to Central Lutheran Church, Sam and Marille Sparks East Town Osteo- 1000 Easton Rd., Dallas, TX 75128. A memorial was made on behalf of the Board of pathic Foundation for nearly 20 years 39 Trustees and the University.

Fall 2011 IN MEMORIAM

Boyd W. Bowden, D.O., ’68 Harold Magoun Jr., D.O., ’50 Paul R. Willging, Ph.D.

Boyd W. Bowden, D.O., Harold Magoun Jr., D.O., ATSU Board of Trustees ’68, Columbus, Ohio, a ’50, FAAO, FCA, D.O. Ed. member Paul R. Willging, pioneer in osteopathic (Hon), Centennial, Colo., Ph.D., Ellicott City, Md., medicine and a fellow of died May 9, 2011, in died May 21, 2011, at age the American Osteopathic Denver. Born in Scottsbluff, 69 after losing a battle Association (AOA), died Neb., on June 11, 1927, Dr. with cancer. April 14, 2011. Magoun was active in the In addition to his A distinguished osteopathic profession and dedication to ATSU, Dr. surgeon, educator, and leader, Dr. Bowden received numerous awards during his 60 Willging also served as CEO of the Ameri- was a KOAA Board member from 1990 to years of practice in Denver. He enjoyed the can Health Care Association and National 1997, having served as president in 95-96. symphony and opera, was an avid Broncos Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). He He then served on the ATSU Board of fan and certified diver, skied for 65 years, led AHCA/NCAL for 16 years in the 1980s Trustees from 1997 until October 2000. Dr. tried skydiving, and hosted an internet and ’90s and was also past president and Bowden received the 2001 KOAA Distin- radio talk show called “The Good Health CEO of the Assisted Living Federation of guished Service Award and was the 2010 Hour.” America. Additionally, Dr. Willging was KOAA Alumnus of the Year. Dr. Bowden also He also wrote the books “Structured deputy administrator of the Health Care served on the AOA Board of Trustees and Healing,” a tribute to A.T. Still that discusses Financing Administration (now the Centers on the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation aspects of lifestyle necessary for good for Medicare & Medicaid Services). Board. health and the importance of osteopathic Prior to his advocacy and CMS posts, As the first osteopathic physician with treatment, and “A tribute to and selected Dr. Willging worked at Blue Cross/Blue training in both hand surgery and pediatric writings of Harold I. Magoun Sr., D.O.” Shield of Greater New York and was chair orthopaedics, Dr. Bowden was the first His father contributed to “Osteopathy of Howard County General Hospital, as well D.O. to join the staff of the Nationwide in the Cranial Field” with author William as chair of the Howard County Commission Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. G. Sutherland. One of Dr. Magoun Jr.’s on Aging. Most recently, he was a senior He completed residency training at last projects was to work to translate his associate at Johns Hopkins University’s Doctors Hospital, joined Orthopedic and father’s work into Russian. He also donated Bloomberg School of Public Health and Neurological Consultants Inc. and served as many of his father’s materials to the Mu- associate director of the university’s Center its president from 1973 to 1992. seum of Osteopathic MedicineSM in Kirks- on Aging and Health. Since 1974, Dr. Bowden served as team ville, which included work with President “Paul was a resounding voice for long- physician for several Columbus-area col- Eisenhower and his wife. term care, paving the way for the future of leges and high schools. As president of the Dr. Magoun hails from an osteopathic the profession while spearheading a focus AOAO, (1990-91) he launched educa- family of KCOM graduates, including his on quality care for our nation’s seniors,” said tional programs to improve standards for father, Harold I. Magoun D.O., ’24, and Gov. Mark Parkinson, president and CEO of osteopathic orthopaedic surgery residen- mother, Helen Magoun, D.O., ’24. AHCA/NCAL. cies. The AOA awarded Dr. Bowden the Dr. Magoun is survived by his sister, Dr. Willging’s awards included the Vesta Distinguished Service Certificate for his Martha Quiat; children Kathy Caver, John Bowden Award for Outstanding Service accomplishments through research and Caver, Daniel Magoun, David Magoun, and to the Long Term Care Industry in 2000. philanthropy. Scott Magoun; and grandchildren Heather, A devotee of German studies, Dr. Willging Dr. Bowden spent most of his life in Chris, Tim, Bonnie, and Meghan. He was also achieved a 1963-64 Fulbright Scholar- the Columbus area, and in addition to preceded in death by children Ann Caver ship at the Free University in Berlin. He is ATSU-KCOM was a graduate of Denison and Michael Magoun. survived by his wife and two daughters. University and Ohio State University. In Memorial donations may be made to addition to his children, Erin Bowden, Emily Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, in memoriam Bowden, and Kristen (Kevin) McEnery; and 100 North Charles Street, Ste. 234, Balti- a granddaughter, Claire, he is survived by more, MD 21201 or to Gilchrist Hospice his wife of 37 years, Ellen. Care Inc., 11311 McCormick Road, Ste. 350, Contributions may be made in Dr. Hunt Valley, MD 21031. Bowden’s memory to the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation, 1500 Lake Shore Dr., Ste. 230, Columbus, OH 43204, or the American Osteopathic Foundation, 142 E. Ontario St., Chicago, IL 60611-2864. To view Dr. Bowden’s video tribute or offer condolences to his family, visit www.schoedinger.com.

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ATSU-ASHS Physical Therapy student Erin Shaw took this photo alongside a mountain biking trail by the Superstition Mountains in Summer 2010. The “Shrek ears,” with a thick cream col- ored flower growing on top, turned her intense cardio workout into a leisurely ride.

“This was my first time ever seeing a Saguaro Cactus blooming, and nothing could have prepared me for its odd beauty,” she says. “I took this picture standing up on my tip-toes with the bumblebees dancing around my head. I was pleasantly surprised that I was able to capture an un-fuzzy shot without a scratch or a sting.”

Shaw says her passion lies within nature, rock-climbing above the clouds or zipping down dirt trails. “Photography is a way to capture the serenity along the trails,” she says, “enjoying the journey, rather than drudging along seeking the peak.”

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