Michael K. Murphy, D.O., founding dean of the William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine, was re-elected to the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Board of Trustees during its recent annual business meeting in Chicago. Dr. Murphy is an AOA board-certified family physician.

“I am honored to be selected to represent my peers,” said Dr. Murphy. “As a founder of a new college of osteopathic medicine, I am witnessing the growth of the osteopathic medical profession first hand and I look forward to introducing our future osteopathic medical students to the AOA.”

After earning his osteopathic medical degree in 1973 from what is now known as the A.T. Still University-Kirksville (Mo.) College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Murphy completed an internship and residency in family practice at Naval Hospital Camp in Pendleton, Calif.

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Jeffrey Alexander, Ph.D.

New advisory group will steer development of vision for future of active aging

 

The International Council on Active Aging (ICAA), an association that supports professionals who develop wellness and fitness facilities and services for age 50-plus adults, has named Jeffrey Alexander, Ph.D., Arizona School of Health Sciences (ASHS) doctor of health sciences assistant professor, to the new ICAA Visioning Board. From CEOs to researchers to wellness directors, the leaders appointed to the ICAA Visioning Board will drive ICAA 2020, an initiative set up to create a vision for the future of active aging. This diverse and dynamic advisory group will help steer this vision for the industry.

As an ICAA Visioning Board member, Dr. Alexander will offer creative ideas and recommendations about what will help the active-aging industry flourish in the years to come. He will work with other board members to develop a vision for such vital components of active aging as programming, facility development, and community design. The board will present its completed vision to the ICAA Advisory Board, which will work with the recommendations to set priorities for the association.

“The ICAA has its finger on the pulse of the global aging population, continually striving to improve the health, fitness, and well-being of older adults,” said Dr. Alexander. “Serving on their Visioning Board will afford me the opportunity to impact and ensure the future well-being of our growing older adult population, as well as affording our students a preview of things to come in the aging industry as I relay discussions and developments back to them.”

ICAA’s CEO, Colin Milner, welcomed Dr. Alexander’s involvement. “We are delighted Jeff has accepted our invitation to join the ICAA Visioning Board,” said Milner. “His knowledge, expertise, and passion for active aging will help this advisory group in creating a compelling vision for the future of our industry. We eagerly anticipate Jeff’s valuable contributions in the coming year.”

Jae Hyun Park, Ph.D., D.M.D., M.S.D., M.S., associate professor and director at ATSU’s Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health, recently published “Open-Bite Treatment Utilizing Clear Removeable Appliances with Intermaxillary and Intramaxillary Elsastics” in the World Journal of Orthodontics together with Tae Weon Kim, Ph.D., D.D.S., M.S.D., president of the Korean Society of Lingual Orthodontics, president of IV-Tech Co., and in the private practice of orthodontics in Seoul, Korea.

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Eric Sauers, Ph.D., ATC, chair of the department of interdisciplinary health sciences at A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS), appeared on ABC 15’s morning show, Sonoran Living, at 9:50 a.m. on July 24 to discuss the important role of athletic trainers in providing healthcare services to children and adolescents participating in sports.

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Arizona School of Health Sciences (ASHS) student Tony Botelho, OT, ’11, took first place at the 2009 NPC Arizona Bodybuilding Championships on July 18 at the Mesa Arts Center in Mesa, Ariz.

Botelho’s desire to compete was aided by one of his A.T. Still University (ATSU) professors, Sue Hillman, M.S., M.A., human anatomy director. Hillman introduced Botelho to a bodybuilding coach who helped him with his diet and muscle display techniques.

“Botelho’s knowledge of human anatomy has been enhanced by his body building experience,” said Hillman. “His knowledge of kinesiology and anatomy were instrumental in obtaining the stunning look he achieved. His ability to do this intense training during his graduate education is a credit to his determination and intelligence.”

By placing first in the lightweight class (143-154 pounds), Botelho has now qualified to compete at the national level.