Reunion roundup

American Dental Association (ADA) Annual Session

Denver, Colorado | Oct. 22

Corbin Popp, DMD, ’13; Onika Patel, DMD, ’14, MPH, ’09; Albert Hong, DMD, ’14; Natalie Nguyen, DMD, MPH, ’14; and Mike Duong, DMD, ’12. ATSU-ASDOH’s Jack Dillenberg, DDS, MPH, dean, and Ann Spolarich, PhD, RDH, director of research, shared the advances in ATSU dental education, including CAD/CAM dentures, digital dentistry, and oral cancer screening.

Founder’s Day & ATSU-KCOM Alumni Reunion Weekend

Kirksville, Missouri | Oct. 27-29

ATSU-KCOM alumni reconnected to celebrate 25- and 50-year reunions. Members of the ’66 class received gold medallions in honor of 50 years of dedicated service, and members of the ’91 class received silver pins in honor of 25 years of service. Gold medallion members (those who already celebrated their 50-year reunion) were also honored. Family members, colleagues, students, faculty, and staff gathered to recognize the honorees.

Occupational Therapy Continuing Education & Alumni Reception

Tempe, Arizona | Nov. 9

Mary Erickson, OTD, OTR/L, ’16; Brenda Hubbell, MS, OTR/L, ’99; Jyothi Gupta, PhD, OTR/L, chair, occupational therapy; and Mary Greer, PhD, OTR/L, assistant professor. Occupational therapy alumni gathered for a presentation on mindfulness and managing stress in the workplace presented by Dr. Gupta and Emily Schulz, PhD, OTR, CFLE.

Physical Therapy Continuing Education & Alumni Reception

Mesa, Arizona | Nov. 19

Chad Waits, PT, DPT, ’06, presented on Pilates methods in rehabilitation to fellow graduates and faculty, including his classmates celebrating their 10-year anniversary.

ATSU Continuing Medical Education Conference

Ridgedale, Missouri | Dec. 1

Dr. and Mrs. John Dailey, DO, ’81. ATSU-KCOM and ATSU-SOMA alumni and friends gathered for a continuing education program at Big Cedar Lodge and enjoyed reconnecting during a reception sponsored by ATSU Continuing Education and Alumni Relations.

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Combined Sections Meeting

San Antonio, Texas | Feb. 16

Alumni, students, and friends received updates from ATSU-ASHS’ Ann Lee Burch, PT, EdD, MPH, vice dean, and Jim Farris, PT, PhD, chair, physical therapy, including the international expansion of the post-professional Physical Therapy program and increased support of the Mason Vig Scholarship for physical therapy students.

ATSU-ASDOH Alumni Weekend

Mesa, Arizona | Feb. 17-18

Mai-Ly Duong, DMD, MPH, ’12; Jack Dillenberg, DDS, MPH; Cheryle Singer, DMD, ’13; and Connie Chu, DDS. ATSU-ASDOH alumni from all classes returned to the Arizona campus for Give Kids A Smile; to celebrate the milestone anniversaries for the classes of 2007 and 2012; to honor Drs. Duong, Singer, and Chu with awards; and to earn continuing education credits relating to ridge preservation techniques, preventing medical emergencies, and pediatric dental trauma.

Doctor of Health Sciences Winter Institute

Gilbert, Arizona | Feb. 20

Students Ashley Winans, Clair Lunt, Brittany Hout, and Marie Beatrice Hyppolite. Doctor of health sciences students and alumni met during the annual institute hosted by ATSU-CGHS Dean Don Altman, DDS, DHSc, EdD, MPH, MBA, MA, ’12, and Kathleen DiCaprio, PhD, chair, health sciences.

Arizona State Association of Physician Assistants (ASAPA) Conference

Sedona, Arizona | March 3

ATSU-ASHS’ Randy Danielsen, PhD, PA, DFAAPA, dean; Bert Simon, DHSc, chair, physician assistant studies; and Geoffrey Hoffa, DHSc, ’14, MS, PA-C, ’00, past chair, ATSU and ATSU-ASHS Alumni Boards, shared details about the growth of physician assistant programs.

American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) Convention

Kissimmee, Florida |  March 17

Kent Campbell, DO, associate dean, academic and clinical educational affairs, ATSU-KCOM, and Kelli Glaser, DO, FACOFP, chair, family and community medicine, ATSU-SOMA, shared details about the exciting developments at their respective colleges and hosted a fun evening with alumni, students, and friends.

American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO) Convocation

Colorado Springs, Colorado | March 24

ATSU-KCOM and ATSU-SOMA alumni, students, and friends connected and received ATSU updates from faculty co-hosts Eric Snider, DO, chair, osteopathic manipulative medicine, ATSU-KCOM, and Victoria Troncoso, DO, chair, osteopathic principles and practice, ATSU-SOMA, while enjoying a relaxing and fun event at the Broadmoor Hotel.

Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort

Tucson, Arizona | March 29

Alumni, students, and friends from all ATSU schools gathered again for an annual regional reception with the deans and vice deans from the Arizona campus, including Don Altman, DDS, DHSc, EdD, MPH, MBA, MA, ’12; Ann Lee Burch, PT, EdD, MPH; Wayne Cottam, DMD, MS; Randy Danielsen, PhD, PA, DFAAPA; Jack Dillenberg, DDS, MPH; and Jeffrey Morgan, DO, FACOI.

American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Conference

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | March 31

ATSU-ASHS’ Ann Lee Burch, PT, EdD, MPH, vice dean, and Jyothi Gupta, PhD, OTR/L, chair, occupational therapy, shared with occupational therapy alumni and students about the continued growth of the master’s and doctoral programs, including opportunities for alumni to serve as fieldwork educators and reaccreditation advisory board members.