A.T. Still University

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A.T. Still University
Andrew Taylor Still University Logo.png
Established 1892; 120 years ago (1892)
Type Private Coeducational
Endowment US $53.6 million[1] (2006)
President Craig M. Phelps, D.O.
Provost Craig M. Phelps, D.O.
Academic staff 167 full time, 481 part time[2]
Students 3,293[3][4]
Location Kirksville, Missouri, USA
Mesa, Arizona, USA
Campus Kirksville, MO Rural
Mesa, AZ Urban
Former names

American School of Osteopathy (1892-1924)
A.T. Still College of Osteopathy and Surgery (1922-1924)
Combined Schools Kirksville Osteopathy College (1924-1926)
Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery (1926-1971)[5]

Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (1972-2003)[6]
Colors Green, Maroon, Orange, Blue & Aqua
Website www.atsu.edu

A.T. Still University (ATSU) is a private, not-for-profit higher education institution and the world's first osteopathic medical school.[7] Founded in 1892 by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still,[8] the school is based in Kirksville, Missouri, United States, and has other campuses in Arizona. ATSU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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History [edit]

Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine founded in 1892 (originally named American School of Osteopathy); Arizona School of Health Sciences founded in 1995; School of Health Management founded in 1999; Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ASDOH) founded in 2003; School of Osteopathic Medicine Arizona founded in 2006. The ASDOH clinic opened in 2005.[9]

Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCOM), as the original osteopathic model, has continued to distribute graduates at top levels to the rural and underserved areas of the nation in most need of physicians. KCOM graduates train in a wide range of rural and urban locations. The School of Osteopathic Medicine Arizona (SOMA) is a new medical education model linking osteopathic training to the nation's Community Health Centers.[10] KCOM and SOMA both have over 20% of graduates who are fluent in Spanish.[citation needed] ATSU graduates match up to the populations in most need of health care in student birth to admission life experiences, training location, and career choice.[citation needed]

A unique partnership exists between A.T. Still and the National Association of Community Health Centers.[11] In response to needs for primary care, the Physician Assistant training program was integrated into the initial Arizona campus plans. The Dental School implemented a unique model integrating state of the art training with patient care needs in Community Health Centers (CHC). The School of Osteopathic Medicine Arizona works in partnership with eleven sites to integrate medical education with preparation for the most complex health care careers.[12] A hometown program exists to offer an opportunity for medical students previously connected to CHCs to gain admission.[13] Specific tracks also focus on Native American health professional workforce.

A.T. Still University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).[14]

Mission [edit]

With providing the worlds first osteopathic principles to medicine, A.T. Still University states:

"Consistent with the University’s heritage as the founding school of osteopathic medicine, the mission of A.T. Still University is to educate students to become competent healthcare professionals who continuously develop and demonstrate compassion, integrity, and ability, while advancing osteopathic principles and philosophy. The institution is committed to scholarly inquiry that anticipates and addresses society’s healthcare needs. The University encourages its constituencies to become leaders in improving community health and wellness with a comprehensive appreciation of the interaction of body, mind, and spirit."[15]

Campus [edit]

A.T. Still University comprises two osteopathic medical schools, a school of dentistry and oral health, a school of health sciences, and a school of health management. A second school of dentistry and oral health is scheduled to open in 2013.

  • Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine - The Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine deals exclusively with training osteopathic physicians and grants the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree. The KCOM curriculum includes four years of study.[16] The first two years focus on the basic and clinical sciences including osteopathic theory and methods, in an academic setting at the Kirksville campus. The third and fourth year clinical rotation experience is completed at sites in one of the rotation regions. These regions include Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Utah. The campus features a human patient simulation lab, study rooms for standardized patient encounters, classrooms, and labs. It also houses the Gutensohn Clinic, the Still National Osteopathic Museum, the A.T. Still Memorial Library, the Northeast Missouri Area Health Education Center, and the A.T. Still Research Institute.[17]
  • School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona - The School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona deals exclusively with training osteopathic physicians. The campus operates in a portion of an existing 100,000-square-foot (9,300 m2) building on the 22-acre (8.9 ha) campus of A.T. Still University in Mesa. The Campus is the anchor of the Arizona Health & Technology Park, a 132-acre (53.4 ha) education, healthcare, and technology triangle owned by ATSU and Vanguard Health Systems. The master plan for the new park includes hospitals, long-term care facilities, professional offices, and product development research facilities.[18]
  • School of Health Management - The School of Health Management was founded in 1999 on the Kirksville Campus. This school trains individuals in health education, public health, and the business side of healthcare.
  • Arizona School of Health Sciences - Arizona School of Health Sciences was founded in 1995, and was the first school to occupy ATSU’s second campus in Mesa, Arizona. The school deals with health sciences ranging from audiology, physical therapy, and PA studies.
  • Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health - The Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health, Arizona's first dental school, was added to the Mesa Campus in 2003. This school deals with training in the dental medicine sciences.
  • Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health - It was announced on February 17, 2011 that a branch campus of the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health will be added to the Kirksville A.T. Still campus.[19] However at an October 2011 meeting the A.T. Still University Board of Directors voted to instead operate the new Kirksville dental school as a separate entity. Construction of a two-story, 61,000 square foot building adjacent to the A.T.S.U. Kirksville campus will begin in Spring 2012, with an initial class of forty to fifty students expected to begin classes in the fall of 2013.[20]

Gallery [edit]

  • The first building of the American School of Osteopathy in Kirksville, Missouri. Dr. A.T. Still taught the first classes here in 1892.

  • The second A.S.O. building in Kirksville. Rapid growth in school enrollment soon outgrew the first building.

  • A third building, with more classrooms and surgical areas, was constructed in 1906.

  • A slightly different angle and closer view of the third A.S.O. building.

  • Dr. A.T. Still and students examine a cadaver as part of a human anatomy class.

  • Surgical pit in the third A.S.O. building. Students would stand on platforms on surrounding walls to observe surgeries.

Notable alumni [edit]

See also [edit]

References [edit]

  1. ^ "2006-07 KCOM/SHM/ASHS/ASDOH Year in Review ATSU Financial Report". ATSU Financial Report. Retrieved 2008-04-11. 
  2. ^ "A.T. Still University". College Navigator. Institute of Education Sciences National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 8 November 2012. 
  3. ^ "A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine". AACOM. Retrieved 13 September 2012. 
  4. ^ "Communication: Fast Fact". A.T. Still University (Kirksville, Missouri). Retrieved 2008-11-04. 
  5. ^ Walter, Georgia (1992). The first school of osteopathic medicine. ISBN 0-943549-08-6. 
  6. ^ Sarah Young (2002-10-24). "KCOM honors founder". 
  7. ^ "A.T. Still University - Support ATSU - Partners & Friends". Atsu.edu. Retrieved 2012-05-26. 
  8. ^ "Andrew Taylor Still". 
  9. ^ "ATSU Dental Clinic - Student Dentists serving the Phoenix Valley". Atsudental.com. Retrieved 2012-05-26. 
  10. ^ Krueger, PM; Dane, P; Slocum, P; Kimmelman, M (June 2009). "Osteopathic clinical training in three universities.". Academic medicine : journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges 84 (6): 712–7. PMID 19474543. 
  11. ^ "National Association of Community Health Centers, Inc". Nachc.com. 2012-05-08. Retrieved 2012-05-26. 
  12. ^ "ATSU - School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona - "The Medical School of the Future" - Community Health Centers". Atsu.edu. Retrieved 2012-05-26. 
  13. ^ "ATSU - School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona - Admissions - Hometown Partnerships for Health". Atsu.edu. Retrieved 2012-05-26. 
  14. ^ "A. T. Still University of Health Sciences". The Higher Learning Commission. Retrieved 25 February 2013. 
  15. ^ "Our Mission". A.T. Still University. Retrieved 13 September 2012. 
  16. ^ "Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - KCOM Curriculum". Retrieved 2008-05-03. 
  17. ^ "ATSU - Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine - About KCOM - Campus". Atsu.edu. Retrieved 2012-05-26. 
  18. ^ "ATSU - School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona - About - The Campus". Atsu.edu. Retrieved 2012-05-26. 
  19. ^ KTVO Newsdesk (Feb 17, 2011). "Kirksville lands dental school". The Heartland Connection. Retrieved 13 September 2012. 
  20. ^ Curtis, Chris (October 3, 2011). "Bond approved for new Missouri School of Dental and Oral Health". The Heartland Connection. Retrieved 2011-10-04. 
  21. ^ "Leading the Way to a Cure for Diabetes". ForeFront. Summer 2009. p. 38. Retrieved 5 July 2012. 
  22. ^ "Biographies - Oregon Medical Board". Oregon State. Retrieved 5 July 2012. 

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