| A.T. Still University | |
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| Established | 1892 |
| Type | Private Coeducational |
| Endowment | US $53.6 million[1] (2006) |
| President | Jack Magruder, Ed.D. |
| Provost | Craig M. Phelps, D.O., FAOASM |
| Academic staff | 278 full time, 100+ part time[2] (2007) |
| Students | 2,000+[2] |
| Location | Kirksville, Missouri, USA Mesa, Arizona, USA |
| Campus | Kirksville, MO Rural Mesa, AZ Urban |
| Former names |
American School of Osteopathy (1892-1924) |
| Colors | Green, Maroon, Orange, Blue & Aqua |
| Website | www.atsu.edu |
A.T. Still University (ATSU) is the world's first osteopathic medical school. Founded in 1892 by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still,[5] the school is based in Kirksville, Missouri, 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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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 founded in 2003; School of Osteopathic Medicine Arizona founded in 2006. The ASDOH clinic opened in 2005.
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. KCOM and SOMA both have over 20% of graduates who are fluent in Spanish. 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.
A unique partnership exists between A.T. Still and the National Association of Community Health Centers. 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. A Hometown program exists to offer an opportunity for medical students previously connected to CHCs to gain admission. Specific tracks also focus on Native American health professional workforce.
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."[6]
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.
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