A.T. Still University Explained

A.T. Still University
Endowment:US $53.6 million[1] (2006)
Students:3,717[2] [3]
Faculty:234 full time
511 part time
Campus:Kirksville, MO
Mesa, AZ
Santa Maria, CA
Former Names:American School of Osteopathy (1892–1922)
A.T. Still College of Osteopathy and Surgery (1922–1924)
Kirksville Osteopathy College (1924–1926)
Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery (1926–1971)[4]
Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (1972–2003)[5]
Colors: Blue
Aqua

A.T. Still University (ATSU) is a private medical school based in Kirksville, Missouri, with a second campus in Arizona and third campus in Santa Maria, California. It was founded in 1892 by Andrew Taylor Still and was the world's first osteopathic medical school. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. ATSU includes three campuses on 200 acres with seven schools and colleges.

History

Missouri

In 1892 in Kirksville, Missouri, Dr. Andrew Taylor Still founded the first osteopathic medical school in the world.[6] [7] Originally known as the American School of Osteopathy (ASO), the inaugural class of 21 students graduated in 1894.[8] In 1892 Still hired William Smith, a formally trained Scottish physician, to serve as the first anatomy professor of the school.[9] Several other early osteopathic schools eventually merged with Still's school including the Atlantic School of Osteopathy (1898–1905), which had been based in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania and then Buffalo, New York.[10] [11]

In 1908, the school established a nursing program.[12] In 1922, the school was renamed the "A.T. Still College of Osteopathy and Surgery." Two years later, in 1924, ASO merged with another osteopathic medical school (Andrew Taylor Still College of Osteopathy and Surgery), becoming the Kirksville Osteopathic College.[13] In 1925, the school was renamed the Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery. In 1949, the first rural clinic was established in Gibbs, Missouri. As of 1960, the rural clinics program operated 10 clinics and served 43,000 patients. In 1960, the Rockefeller family donated resources to build the Timken-Burnett Research building. In 1971, the school was again renamed to the "Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine." In 1999, the College of Graduate Health Sciences opened (ATSU-CGHS). In 2001, the schools were organized under the new name AT Still University. In 2013, a dental school opened at the Kirksville campus (ATSU-MOSDOH).

Arizona

See main article: A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona. In 1995, the university established the Arizona School of Health Sciences. In 2000, a second ATSU campus opened in Mesa, which became the primary Arizona campus for ATSU. In 2003, the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health opened and began accepting students. In 2006, the School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) opened and began accepting students the following year. In 2014, the Center of Advanced Oral Health opened at the Mesa campus. It provides dentistry for those with advanced oral health needs, and developed in response to the complex needs of patients in underserved communities.[14]

California

In September 2021, the university initiated the Central Coast Physician Assistant program in Santa Maria, California, matriculating 90 students in the inaugural class.[15] In January 2022, the Higher Learning Commission approved ATSU's third campus, the College for Health Communities, in Santa Maria, California.[16]

Campus and locations

ATSU operates three campuses (Kirksville, MO, Mesa, AZ, and Santa Maria, CA) on more than 200 acres with seven schools, offering degree programs in a wide spectrum of health sciences. [17]

Missouri campus

ATSU's main campus is located on 150 acres in Kirksville, Missouri. Kirksville's population is more than 17,000 and is approximately 180 miles to Kansas City and 214 miles to St. Louis. The campus houses the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, and includes a human patient simulation lab, study rooms for standardized patient encounters, classrooms, and labs. It also houses the Gutensohn Clinic, the Museum of Osteopathic Medicine, the A.T. Still Memorial Library, the Northeast Missouri Area Health Education Center, and the A.T. Still Research Institute.[18]

The university runs the Museum of Osteopathic Medicine at its Kirksville campus. The museum was founded in 1934[19] and holds more than 80,000 artifacts, documents, and books relating to osteopathic medicine.[20]

Arizona campus

A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona, located in the city of Mesa, was established in the 1990s and is located on a 59-acre campus approximately 25 miles from Phoenix. The School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) is housed at the Mesa campus, which includes a 100,000-square-foot (9,300 m2) building on the 22-acre (8.9 ha) campus of ATSU in Mesa, Ariz. The campus is the anchor of the Arizona Health and Technology Park, a 132-acre (53.4 ha) education, healthcare, and technology triangle owned by ATSU and Vanguard Health Systems. Long terms for the new park include hospitals, long-term care facilities, professional offices, and product development research facilities.[21]

California campus

The university's Santa Maria campus is a facility intended to support pre-clinical education. It includes clinical simulation rooms, a library, a student lounge, and a recreation area.[22]

Patient care

A.T. Still University provides patient care in several locations in Missouri and Arizona. At the Mesa campus, ATSU provides medical, dental, balance and hearing services.[23] The university provides primary care services in Kirksville and dental services in St. Louis, Missouri.

Academics

College Founded Accreditation
ATSU 1892Higher Learning Commission
Health Sciences 1995 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)[24]
American Physical Therapy Association[25]
Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the PA[26]
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education[27]
Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education[28]
Dental Medicine 2003 American Dental Association[29]
Osteopathic Medicine 1892American Osteopathic Association COCA[30]
ATSU currently offers 30 graduate and post-professional programs among its schools and colleges. All programs at ATSU are post-baccalaureate and focused on health sciences. ATSU-KCOM is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).[31] Individual programs also hold accreditation by their respective national accrediting bodies.

Doctoral degrees include the Doctor of Audiology, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Doctor of Physical Therapy, and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Master of Science programs are offered in Athletic Training, Biomedical Sciences, Orthodontics, Occupational Therapy, and Physician Assistant Studies. Several certificate programs are offered in various subjects, including athletic sciences, global health, education and leadership. Several degree programs are offered online.

Community health centers and medical education

SOMA educates osteopathic medicine students under a relatively new medical educational model, which links osteopathic training to community health centers in the U.S.[32] A partnership exists between ATSU and the National Association of Community Health Centers.[33] The ATSU-ASDOH implemented a model integrating state of the art training with patient care needs in community health centers (CHCs). ATSU-SOMA works in partnership with eleven sites to integrate medical education with preparation for the most complex healthcare careers.[34] A hometown program exists to offer an opportunity for medical students previously connected to CHCs to gain admission.[35]

Research

Through the AT Still Research Institute, the university conducts research in several areas. In cooperation with the National Center for Community Health Research, ATSU conducts research on social determinants in health, particularly in regions served by community health centers. ATSU also conducts research on assessing trainees skills in the subject of osteopathic manipulative medicine. The Center for Oral Health Research conducts research in the field of dentistry. Research is funded in part by the National Institute for Health.[36]

Student life

ATSU has an average annual enrollment of more than 3,100 students from 35 countries.[37] In the 2018–19 academic year, a total of 3,717 students were in attendance at ATSU,[38] from 35 countries. In that academic year, 77% of students were full time, while 23% were enrolled on a part-time basis. 57% of students were female and 43% were male. 56% were White, 14% Asian, 9% Hispanic/Latino, 7% black or African-American, 1% Native American, 1% Native Hawaiian, 5% two or more races, and the remaining students were of unknown ethnicity (6%).

Students at ATSU participate in 143 clubs and extracurricular organizations on campus.[39] Organizations include an active student government association and the professional fraternities Sigma Sigma Phi and Delta Sigma Delta. The Still-Well Student Wellness Program is designed to encourage students' health and wellness. Additional clubs and organizations on campus include:[40]

People

ATSU employs 234 full time faculty and 511 part time faculty. Some notable alumni, faculty and staff include:

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2006-07 KCOM/SHM/ASHS/ASDOH Year in Review ATSU Financial Report . ATSU Financial Report . 2008-04-11 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070813194700/http://www.atsu.edu/communications/pdfs/annual_report/AnnualReport06.pdf . 2007-08-13 . dead .
  2. Web site: A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. AACOM. 13 September 2012. 21 May 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120521130251/http://www.aacom.org/resources/bookstore/cib/Documents/2013cib/2013cib-ATSU-KCOM.pdf. live.
  3. Web site: Communication: Fast Fact. 2008-11-04. A.T. Still University (Kirksville, Missouri). https://web.archive.org/web/20081204031432/http://www.atsu.edu/communications/fast_facts/index.htm. 2008-12-04. dead.
  4. Book: Walter, Georgia . The first school of osteopathic medicine . 1992 . Thomas Jefferson University Press . 0-943549-08-6.
  5. Web site: KCOM honors founder . https://archive.today/20110717105817/http://media.www.trumanindex.com/media/storage/paper607/news/2002/10/24/News/Kcom-Honors.Founder-305240.shtml . dead . 2011-07-17 . Sarah Young . 2002-10-24.
  6. Web site: A.T. Still University - Support ATSU - Partners & Friends . Atsu.edu . 2012-05-26 . 2012-08-06 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120806143750/http://www.atsu.edu/support_atsu/partners_friends.htm . live .
  7. Web site: Andrew Taylor Still . 2008-12-29 . 2008-11-19 . https://web.archive.org/web/20081119154835/http://www.atsu.edu/museum/ats/index.htm . live .
  8. Web site: History of ATSU . AT Still University . 2020-06-14 . 2020-06-14 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200614144622/https://www.atsu.edu/contact/history . live .
  9. Gevitz . Norman . The "Diplomate in Osteopathy": From "School of Bones" to "School of Medicine" . The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association . February 2014 . 114 . 2 . 114–124 . 10.7556/jaoa.2014.025. 24481804 . free .
  10. The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, Volume 7
  11. Web site: Chapter 3: History of Osteopathy . Early American Manual Therapy . David McMillin . 2020-04-10 . 2023-04-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230407140101/https://www.mcmillinmedia.com/eamt/files/booth/chapter03.htm . live .
  12. Web site: Along the line of history . AT Still University.
  13. News: Hubbard . Katie . ATSU 125: Key dates in the university's history . Kirksville Daily Express . October 18, 2017 . June 15, 2020 . June 15, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200615052134/https://www.kirksvilledailyexpress.com/news/20171018/atsu-125-key-dates-in-universitys-history . live .
  14. Web site: Campus Locations. atsu.edu. 23 June 2015. 6 May 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150506093831/http://www.atsu.edu/contact/locate. live.
  15. Web site: CCPA. atsu.edu. 17 January 2021. 25 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210125203959/https://www.atsu.edu/chc/about. live.
  16. Web site: ATSU News Higher Learning Commission approves newest ATSU campus, college in Santa Maria, California . 2022-05-22 . www.atsu.edu . 2022-05-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220522014955/https://www.atsu.edu/news/higher-learning-commission-approves-newest-atsu-campus-college-in-santa-maria-california . live .
  17. Web site: About A.T. Still University . 2022-05-22 . www.atsu.edu . 2022-05-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220505200945/https://www.atsu.edu/about-atsu#Colleges-Schools . live .
  18. Web site: ATSU - Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine - About KCOM - Campus . Atsu.edu . 2012-05-26 . 2012-03-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120327174726/http://www.atsu.edu/kcom/about/campus.htm . live .
  19. News: Hansen . Julia . Museum at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine chronicles the history of the practice . The Columbia Missourian . Missourian . May 23, 2019 . June 15, 2020 . June 15, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200615183104/https://www.columbiamissourian.com/special_section/tourism/northeast_missouri/museum-at-kirksville-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-chronicles-the-history-of-the-practice/article_213cac58-652a-11e9-89b2-ebbb43b4818b.html . live .
  20. Web site: Museum of Osteopathic Medicine . AT Still University . 2020-06-15 . 2016-04-17 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160417200831/https://www.atsu.edu/museum/index.htm . live .
  21. Web site: ATSU - School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona - About - The Campus . ATSU . 2012-05-26 . 2012-06-14 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120614213609/http://www.atsu.edu/soma/about/the_campus.htm . live .
  22. Web site: CHC - Campus . 2022-05-22 . www.atsu.edu . 2022-05-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220522020459/https://www.atsu.edu/college-for-healthy-communities/about/our-community . live .
  23. Web site: Clinics . AT Still University . 2020-06-15 . 2020-09-26 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200926142249/https://www.atsu.edu/a-t-still-university/clinics . live .
  24. Web site: Council on Academic Accreditation Program List . American Speech-Language-Hearing Association . 2020-06-14 . 2020-08-14 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200814205716/https://apps.asha.org/eweb/ashadynamicpage.aspx?site=ashacms&webcode=caalisting&caacat=all . live .
  25. Web site: Accredited PT & PTA Programs Directory. Council on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. 14 June 2020. 12 August 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200812063026/http://aptaapps.apta.org/accreditedschoolsdirectory/allprograms.aspx?UniqueKey=. live.
  26. Web site: Accredited Programs. Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant. June 14, 2020. June 15, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615132348/http://www.arc-pa.org/accreditation/accredited-programs/. live.
  27. Web site: School Directory . Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education . 2020-06-14 . 2020-05-11 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200511105300/https://acoteonline.org/schools/ . live .
  28. Web site: SEARCH FOR ACCREDITED PROGRAMS . Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education . 2020-06-14 . 2020-06-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200607175829/http://caate.net/search-for-accredited-program/ . live .
  29. Web site: Search DDS/DMD Programs. American Dental Association. 9 July 2012. 19 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160319154026/http://www.ada.org/267.aspx. dead.
  30. Web site: COMMISSION ON OSTEOPATHIC COLLEGE ACCREDITATION: Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine . American Osteopathic Association . 2020-06-15 . 2020-06-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200615043817/https://osteopathic.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/colleges-of-osteopathic-medicine.pdf . live .
  31. Web site: A. T. Still University of Health Sciences. The Higher Learning Commission. 25 February 2013. 3 November 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131103194637/http://www.ncahlc.org/component/com_directory/Action,ShowBasic/Itemid,/instid,2004/. live.
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  33. Web site: National Association of Community Health Centers, Inc . Nachc.com . 2012-05-08 . 2012-05-26 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090615153815/http://www.nachc.com/ . 2009-06-15 . dead .
  34. Web site: ATSU - School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona - "The Medical School of the Future" - Community Health Centers . Atsu.edu . 2012-05-26 . 2012-06-14 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120614194350/http://www.atsu.edu/soma/medschool_future/community_health_centers.htm . live .
  35. Web site: ATSU - School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona - Admissions - Hometown Partnerships for Health . Atsu.edu . 2012-05-26 . 2012-06-18 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120618125713/http://www.atsu.edu/soma/admissions/hometown.htm . live .
  36. News: ATSU study receives three-year grant . Kirksville Daily Express . September 25, 2018.
  37. Web site: About ATSU. A.T. Still University. 2015-04-06. 2015-04-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402033332/http://www.atsu.edu/about-atsu. live.
  38. Web site: A.T. Still University. College Navigator. Institute of Education Sciences National Center for Education Statistics. 8 November 2012. 4 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304203318/http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=177834. live.
  39. Web site: Quick Facts. AT Still University. 7 December 2013. 19 October 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131019202019/http://www.atsu.edu/about/quickfacts.htm. live.
  40. Web site: Organizations (Student) . ATSU Engage . ATSU . 2020-06-14 . 2020-06-14 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200614220529/https://atsu.campuslabs.com/engage/organizations . live .
  41. Web site: Findley . Jeff . Cecil Ferguson . Society for American Baseball Research . 2020-06-15 . 2020-06-11 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200611213200/https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/4b59c05f . live .
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  44. News: Hunsicker . Jason . ATSU 125: Q&A with Dr. Craig Phelps . Kirksville Daily Express . October 18, 2017 . June 15, 2020 . June 15, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200615045428/https://www.kirksvilledailyexpress.com/news/20171018/atsu-125-qa-with-dr-craig-phelps . live .
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