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Dear ATSU-SOMA Prospective Student, Join us for a typical day in the life of an ATSU-SOMA student! ATSU-SOMA's Student Government Association encourages pre-med students to attend ATSU-SOMA DO for a Day. Students should attend who are interested in learning about osteopathic medicine and the university. Students will attend class, small group activities, eat lunch with Student Ambassadors and observe a lab. The primary goal of A.T. Still University's School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) is to create exceptional physicians. ATSU-SOMA integrates a unique and innovative curriculum combined with early clinical experiences that prepare students for a valuable and meaningful future in osteopathic medicine. SOMA is looking for students that are eager to be a part of a new generation of osteopathic physicians, students that have a desire to become compassionate and forward thinking doctors, and students that are seeking an exciting alternative to the traditional and routine methods of medical education. For more information and to view the flyer, please click here. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROGRAM: ATSU-SOMA uses the Clinical Presentation Educational Model which holds that there are approximately 120 different ways that a patient can present to a physician. ATSU-SOMA students learn inductive reasoning skills which will assist in developing the ability to assess and diagnose patients more efficiently. Basic sciences are bundled with clinical sciences in order to give our students a more comprehensive and practical foundation for each medical discipline. The overall design of this curriculum emphasizes clinical competencies. Osteopathic principles and practices are incorporated into every course, providing distinct training in the value of the healing touch in whole patient care. Students spend their first year on the Mesa, Arizona campus learning together in small groups, using real-life patient interactions and simulated clinical experiences. Simulation based education is utilized through the use of our 11 Advanced Human Patient Simulators, to challenge and test students' clinical and decision making skills during realistic patient care scenarios. Students' education in years two through four will be based at one of the 11 select Community Campuses across the country. The second year is spent in Community Campuses and students will have the opportunity to observe patient care first‐hand. Students will continue their academic education through small group learning, lead by community campus faculty who are practicing physicians, as well as through various distance education technologies. In years three and four, students will complete their clinical rotations in hospitals, clinics, and healthcare institutions that are associated or affiliated with their Community Campus. Dates range from September 2017 - April 2018. September 15 - CLOSED October 13 - CLOSED November 3 - CLOSED December 1 - CLOSED December 15 - CLOSED January 26 - CLOSED February 2 - SEATS OPEN February 16 - CLOSED March 9 - CLOSED March 30 - CLOSED April 20 - SEATS OPEN SEATS ARE LIMITED. SECURE YOUR SEAT NOW. Please know that some days are already filled. To RSVP, please email your desired date of attendance, your name, email address and phone number to: azadmissions@atsu.edu. Thank you, The Admissions Office A.T. Still University Arizona Campus 480-219-6025 azadmissions@atsu.edu Please do not respond to this e-mail. For questions, you may reach us at: azadmissions@atsu.edu or 480-219-6025. Follow us on facebook Follow us on twitter http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa2rwr-9Mvk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTxsw3CA-Bw PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS EMAIL IS NOT AN INVITATION TO AN INTERVIEW, NOR IS BECOMING A "FOLLOWER" A WAY TO STRENGTHEN YOUR APPLICATION. ATTENDING D.O. FOR A DAY, FOLLOWING ATSU'S FACEBOOK PAGE AND/OR TWITTER IS JUST A MEANS OF GATHERING MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ATSU. If you no longer wish to receive emails from ATSU Admissions, please click here.