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ATSU-KCOM, ATSU-SOMA top U.S. News & World Report Best Medical Schools rankings
U.S. News & World Reports’ 2025 Best Medical Schools list found ATSU-KCOM ranked No. 1 in graduates who go on to practice in rural areas, while ATSU-SOMA graduates ranked No. 1 in practicing in primary care fields. Read Communication & Marketing's full article on the 2025 rankings here.
ATSU Faculty Spotlight
We reached out to faculty who have recently submitted external grants to see how these grants advanced their research, program, and/or career goals.
Dr. Ann Lee Burch, PT, MPH, EdD
"I have recently had the wonderful opportunity to lead a grant application with colleagues from four different professions. The purpose of the Dignity Grows Period Poverty Experience Scale research grant is to develop and pilot a valid and reliable assessment tool, assess data findings and develop recommendation guidelines to health care providers and educational/civic leaders for use of the scale in evaluating period poverty risk. Period poverty is defined in the literature as the inability to obtain the adequate quantity and quality of safe and clean resources to manage menstrual cycles effectively and with dignity. Research shows that people living in the U.S. are unable to afford basic hygiene products during menstruation cycles leading to many missing school, work, sport or social events. Lack of access to clean private facilities as well as running water also contributes to period poverty. The project is important to the whole team as the purpose aligns with ATSU's commitment to health equity and access to health care. Personally, the project brings me joy as the research and methods will directly impact further understanding of communities in need across the US who are experiencing period poverty while also educating health care providers and community organization leaders locally through training and outreach. A big thank you to the whole SP team for their support and especially to Annelise Pinjuv and Terri Moran!"
Dr. Malathy Venkatesh, PhD, CCC-SLP
"My recent ASH Foundation Collaborative Clinical Research Grant submission, Knowledge to Action for Clinical Fellows (K2A-CF) Training Program: Building Practice-Ready SLPs for Skilled Nursing & Post-Acute Care Facilities, aims to empower Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellows (SLP-CFs) working in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) and Post-Acute Care settings to effectively transition into interprofessional teams and optimize service delivery. Guided by the Knowledge to Action framework, the K2A-CF Practice-Ready Training Program is an innovative training program that integrates structured mentorship, hands-on application of best practices, and exposure to the real-world clinical workflow; and leverages the expertise of researchers, clinicians, mentors, teachers and clinical leaders. By incorporating the K2A-CF Practice-Ready Training Program within the first ninety days of their clinical fellowship experience, SLP-CFs could address known barriers in such settings.
My collaborators and I met through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Associations’ Special Interest Group 15 (Gerontology), and this project evolved from our shared passion for mentoring clinicians and highlighting the role of SLPs in SNFs and Post-Acute Care settings. The specific aims of this collaborative project are: 1) to develop and iteratively refine the K2A-CF Practice-Ready Training Program using a user-centered design process, including the Delphi technique, and 2) to evaluate its feasibility, acceptability, and appropriateness in SNFs and Post-Acute Care settings.
This grant application aligns with my long-term career goal for promoting educational leadership by applying my clinical knowledge and expertise to improve the training of future SLPs. As an Assistant Professor developing my long-term research plan and program, this grant submission is instrumental in advancing my research goals in implementation science, and my professional goals in mentoring current and future clinicians."
Dr. Richard J. LaBaere II, DO, MPH, FAODME
"My recent submissions have helped me grow in a couple different ways. First of all, the work has helped me explore meaningful parts of my professional life with regard to the intersection of education, assessment and medical licensure. Secondly, it has given me the opportunity to share my work in ways that reach others both through journal articles and international public speaking. I am so grateful for the opportunity to complete this work, and hopefully I demonstrate this type of scholarship is attainable and has meaning too."
Dr. Sumitra Miriyala, PhD, MPH, MBA, FAHA
"My recent submissions to ScholarRx Bricks and NBME represent intentional efforts to secure extramural funding that supports the advancement of my research and educational initiatives. As NIH funding becomes increasingly competitive, these alternative funding sources provide essential opportunities to sustain innovation in medical education. ScholarRx supports the development of learner-centered, evidence-based educational tools, which aligns with my commitment to improving curriculum design and knowledge integration. Similarly, NBME funding emphasizes assessment-focused research and educational scholarship, offering valuable resources to enhance the quality and impact of my work. Together, these submissions not only enable continued progress on key projects but also help expand professional networks, increase scholarly output, and further my long-term career goals in academic medicine and education research."
CITI Modules & Webinars
2025 AOA-OMED Call for Research Abstracts Due Monday, June 16, 2025
The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Research Abstract and Student Poster Competition and the Bureau of International Osteopathic Medicine (BIOM) Abstract Competition are a single, combined competition. Please review the abstract instructions carefully for detailed information regarding submitting an abstract.
The AOA announces the CALL FOR RESEARCH ABSTRACTS for the 2025 Osteopathic Medical Education Conference (OMED). The virtual poster session and student competition will be held on Friday, September 26, 2025.
The AOA's virtual poster session/competition allows new and experienced researchers to share their research with a broad audience. As part of the competition, the AOA Bureau of International Osteopathic Medicine (BIOM) allows osteopathic medical students to share their research experiences as they relate specifically to osteopathic healthcare internationally.
The virtual poster session is integral to the OMED experience. Investigators interested in participating will submit an abstract of their research project. Approved abstracts are published in the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM). The virtual poster session will include a virtual student poster competition (international and non-international). Students must enter the competition when they submit their abstracts. (Please note that the criteria for the international component will vary slightly, so please consult the "Review Criteria" section of the Abstract Instructions document for more details.
Guidelines: Abstracts must be clinical, basic science, health services, public health, or international health studies and fall within one of the AOA research topic areas:
Download the Abstracts Eligibility and Instructions Document
Online submissions are now open. The submission deadline is Monday, June 16, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. CST. For more information, visit the AOA website. If you have questions, you can get in touch with Gloria Dillard, MPH, at 312.202.8006 or email at gdillard@osteopathic.org.
Advisory Council 90th Meeting
Date: July 1, 2025 - 1:00 p.m. ET to 5:00 p.m. ET
Federal Register Notice of Meeting
Closed Session |
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| 10:00 a.m. | This session of the meeting is closed to the public in accordance with the provisions in Sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5, U.S.C., and Section 1009 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. §§ 1001-1014). |
| NOON | LUNCH BREAK |
Open Session |
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| 1:00 p.m. | Call to Order Martina Schmidt, Ph.D. |
| 1:05 p.m. | NCCIH Director’s Welcome and NCCIH Report Helene M. Langevin, M.D. |
| 2:05 p.m. | Recognition of Council Members’ Service Helene M. Langevin, M.D. |
| 2:15 p.m. | Review and Approval of Council Operating Procedures Martina Schmidt, Ph.D. |
| 2:35 p.m. | BREAK |
| 2:45 p.m. | Advisory Council Working Group on Spiritual Health—Final Report Helene Benveniste, M.D., Ph.D. |
| 3:45 p.m. | Triennial Report on Clinical Studies and Representation Kevin McBryde, M.D. |
| 4:00 p.m. | The Whole Person Health Index (WPHI)—A Patient-Focused Tool Assessing a Person’s Overall Health Helene M. Langevin, M.D. |
| 4:15 p.m. |
Concept Updates The Role of Hormesis in Whole Person Health |
| 4:50 p.m. | Acknowledgment of Public Comments |
| 5:00 p.m. | ADJOURN |
FUTURE MEETINGS: September 19, 2025; January 23, 2026; May 15, 2026; September 11, 2026
Speakers
| Helene Benveniste, M.D., Ph.D. Professor, Department of Anesthesiology Yale School of Medicine New Haven, Connecticut |
Sekai Chideya, M.D. Program Director, Division of Extramural Research National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, NIH Bethesda, Maryland |
| Emmeline Edwards, Ph.D. Director, Division of Extramural Research National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, NIH Bethesda, Maryland |
Helene M. Langevin, M.D. Director, National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, NIH Bethesda, Maryland |
| Kevin McBryde, M.D. Acting Director, Office of Clinical and Regulatory Affairs National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, NIH Bethesda, Maryland |
Erin Quinlan, Ph.D. Program Director, Basic and Mechanistic Research Branch National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, NIH Bethesda, Maryland |
| Martina Schmidt, Ph.D. Executive Secretary, National Advisory Council for Complementary and Integrative Health Director, Division of Extramural Activities National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, NIH Bethesda, Maryland |
David Shurtleff, Ph.D. Deputy Director, National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, NIH Bethesda, Maryland |
ATSU Research Community:
The RGSI Division Core and the Office of Sponsored Programs (SP) are watching the federal climate earnestly. While POTUS declared executive authority for massive changes to DHSS grant-making, state Attorney Generals, R1 universities, AAMC, and others have been quick to file lawsuits to block these actions. The courts continue to intervene with temporary restraint, however, until permanent injunctions are returned, nothing is certain.
At ATSU, we are monitoring all active projects very closely, reviewing contract terms, and being conscientious of potential risk areas. We continue to submit federal reports and we continue to apply for federal funding that fits ATSU's mission and faculty expertise. If there are questions relevant to a specific ATSU grant award or mechanism, please reach out to SP's Senior Director, Michelle Mollick mmollick@atsu.edu.
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