A.T. Still University of Health Sciences

The world's first osteopathic medical school was established here at A.T. Still University way back in 1892 and through the years, the same good quality of education has been maintained as the university continues until this day to nurture students. A.T. Still University is a world-famous institution. A.T. Still University, reknown for multi-disciplinary education, inculcates the values of integrity and compassion among its students even as they learn basic knowledge and skills through direct in-service training on holistic, integrative healthcare. With campuses in Kirksville, Missouri and Mesa, Arizona, Still University offers students an education in healthcare fields at both the professional and graduate levels. Among its schools with campuses in Arizona are: the School of Osteopathic Medicine, the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, the School of Health Management, the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health and the Arizona School of Health Sciences.

Having invested considerable time and resources in faculty and advanced technology, A.T. Still University's reputation has now been established as one of the top multi disciplinary health care educational institutions in the United States. ATSU is identified as one of America's most distinguished and unrivaled centers in geriatric health, intergenerational healthcare, rural practice methodologies, and applied wellness education. The students thrive in a University campus that constantly offers challenges towards the nurturance of holistic healthcare gained through wellness training, coupled with courses in psychology, nutrition and related co-curricular activities.

ATSU also provides a rigorous research environment with its A.T. Still Research Institute, which has many highly qualified specialists and researchers. A.T. Still University also operates as the parent institute for the Still National Osteopathic Museum, as well as the National Center for Osteopathic History.

The University has a rich heritage as a key founder of osteopathic medicine programs, and in keeping with this, the mission at A.T. Still University is to teach students the skills that will make them competent health care professionals who will continually develop and demonstrate their principles. A.T. Still University remains absolutely committed to the scholarly inquiry and discourse that allows society's health care requirements to be met and anticipated. A complete rejuvenation including interaction of the body, mind and spirit associated with improved wellness and community health are the characteristics by which the University strengthens its agencies to develop leaders.