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A.T. Still University (ATSU) was a great learning experience for me. The courses were rigorous and you have to do the work. There were no "easy A's." Each grade I received I earned. The faculty were helpful and always willing to provide any assistance needed. The doctoral project was the most challenging. Although a dissertation was not required, the Applied Research Project (ARP) consists of the same elements of a dissertation. The literature review, proposal, data collection, data analysis, and... Read More dissemination is required. An oral defense of the project is also required. As a working professional, the online program at ATSU enabled me to obtain my doctorate.

A.T. Still is committed to making doctors who are not just book smart but also people smart. We are groomed from day one to be empathetic and genuine in our interactions with every person, patient or not. I cannot say enough good things about my experience. Perhaps the rigor is not as intense as other schools, but board scores are competitive and I think we are better equipped to practice the art of medicine rather than just the science of medicine when we graduate. The teachers love teaching, which... Read More has made all the difference. The ability to get an extra year of clinical experience within a community health center was a huge part of the decision to choose this school. After going through that experience, I can say that it was an overwhelmingly positive experience and worth trying to balance one more thing on my plate during second year.

A. T. Still PA program was all in all a great experience. The faculty were very helpful and supportive although the program is very rigorous and intense. The location is great and there is very affordable living surrounding the campus. Due to it being a suburb location there is not much public transportation, so a car would be necessary. The only con of this graduate program was the rotation/clinical placement. There were times throughout my schooling that I did not have a clinical rotation set up... Read More until the very last minute and sometimes I had to set them up myself. It is my understanding that the school is aware of this downfall however and is trying to improve this area.

Pros: ATSU is staffed with passionate, knowledgeable, motivational professors. They sincerely want their students to succeed and work hard in a collaborative effort in providing current evidence based practice. AZ is a fun, affordable place to live. Some local activities include bike riding, hiking, sight seeing, and working out at the YMCA on campus. Cons: Although there is little diversity represented on campus, several educational and social programs are on campus to provide a safe and open environment.... Read More The weather can reach over 100 degrees F.

The SOMA program at A.T. Still University provides a diverse way of learning medical schools curriculum that are scheme based. The curriculum is just as hard as any medical school program at an extremely fast pass that provide hands on experience in your second year (working at a clinic). Overall, Arizona is a perfect place to hone my medical skills with so many hospitals and excellent doctors to assist. For me when choosing a medical school I could not think of a better match than what was offered... Read More through A.T. Still university.