A.T. Still University

09/27/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/27/2024 10:14

ATSU-ASHS’ DMSc program presents awards to class of 2024

ATSU-ASHS' DMSc program presents awards to class of 2024

Posted: September 27, 2024

The Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) program at A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) held an awards ceremony and banquet for the class of 2024 on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona.

Check out more photos and view the full list of award winners below.

Capstone Award of Excellence

Michael Carpenter, DMSc, '24, PA-C
"Cardiovascular Healthcare Access Inequities among the American Indian and Alaskan Native Population in the United States: Implementation Project"

Kathryn Harrison, DMSc, '24, PA-C
"The Accuracy of Skin Cancer Detection Rates with the Implementation of Dermoscopy Among Dermatology Clinicians: A Scoping Review"

Stacy Laack Valentine, DMSc, '24, PA-C
"Training Programs Developed for Advanced Practice Providers Who Desire Hospital Administrative and Leadership Positions: A Scoping Review"

Mary Sweeney, DMSc, '24, PA-C
"The Effect of Simulation-Based Education on Long-Term Retention in Healthcare: A Scoping Review Protocol"

Whitley Virgil, DMSc, '24, PA-C
"The Use of Baseline Electrocardiograms for Patients Diagnosed with Hypertension to Assess for the Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases: A Scoping Review"

Sergio de Freitas, DMSc, '24, PA-C
"Military Service and Factors That Increase Risk for Suicide: A Scoping Review Protocol"

Laurie Einwald, DMSc, '24, PA-C
"Endometriosis Diagnostic Delays of Women Internationally, Attenuated by Educational Awareness: A Scoping Review Protocol"

Student Leadership Recognition

Mary Sweeney, President (2023-24)
Nicole Schwensow, Vice President (2023-24 & 2024)
Franklin Brown, At Large (2023-24 & 2024)
Nicole Gentry, At Large (2023-24)

Student Ambassador Recognition

Eric Demers
Shireen Noori
Kristy Ochoa
Nicole Schtupak

DMSc staff and faculty members also received recognition for their contributions to the program.