Doctor of Health Science

A.T. Still University and Ponce Health Sciences University Announce Expanded MOU to Address Nationwide Healthcare Worker Shortage

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Thursday, September 30, 2021
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Through this new pipeline, students from PHSU's Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS) program who complete the program with at least a 3.0 grade point average will be eligible for an interview at ATSU. Furthermore, PHSU MSMS students who apply and are accepted to the PA program will complete their clinical education with ATSU's affiliated community health centers, which allows -- and encourages -- students to practice medicine within their community. 

Key Points: 
  • "PA professionals can play a crucial role in addressing our country's pressing healthcare needs -- today and in the future.
  • "As we work to ensure our communities have expanded access to primary care professionals who are well-trained and culturally competent, we're very excited to collaborate with Ponce Health Sciences University.
  • This innovative program ensures that we're widening opportunities to address these gaps and cultivating a talented and diverse healthcare workforce."
  • Today, ATSU offers master's degrees across allied health disciplines and doctorates in osteopathic medicine, dental medicine, athletic training, audiology, health administration, health education, health sciences, medical sciences, nursing practice, occupational therapy, and physical therapy.

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Celebrates Five Years of Offering ImPACT Applications' Credential Programs

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Saturday, January 11, 2020
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Since its launch, the Master of Health Science offering has expanded from the ImPACT Trained Athletic Trainer (ITAT) credential to the ImPACT Trained Occupational Therapist (ITOT) and ImPACT Trained Physical Therapist (ITPT) credentials.

Key Points: 
  • Since its launch, the Master of Health Science offering has expanded from the ImPACT Trained Athletic Trainer (ITAT) credential to the ImPACT Trained Occupational Therapist (ITOT) and ImPACT Trained Physical Therapist (ITPT) credentials.
  • The decision to add additional ImPACT Applications' credential offerings stems from the need for multidisciplinary concussion care teams.
  • The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is an emerging leader of comprehensive health sciences education.
  • About the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences:
    The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is a graduate institution that offers degree programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, nursing, education and health care administration, as well as continuing education programs.