Maggie Teson, Author at Logan University

See One, Do One, Teach One: Dr. Shefali Chheda Joins Logan’s MSCP Program as Instructor

Posted on March 5, 2025March 5, 2025 in College of Health Sciences in Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatrics

After 25 years of practicing pediatric medicine, Shefali Chheda, MD, FAAP was ready to embark on a new challenge: becoming an adjunct instructor for Logan University’s Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatrics (MSCP) program. “In medical training, there is a common phrase: ‘See one, do one, teach one,’” Dr. Chheda said. “First you see something, then you attempt it, and finally, you teach it to someone else. Being able to teach it means you have completely mastered it. After more than two decades working as a pediatrician, I thought it was time to take the next step.” Dr. Chheda found …

Canadian Chiropractor, Teacher, Bagpipe Player Pursues MS-CP from Logan

Posted on June 22, 2023April 8, 2024 in College of Health Sciences in Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatrics in Students in Tower Magazine

In addition to being a chiropractor, Carole Smith, DC, MEd is a contemporary medical acupuncture provider, Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA) labor doula, teacher and bagpipe player. However, virtually attending Logan University’s 2021 Women’s Health Symposium inspired her to pursue another title: recipient of a Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatrics (MS-CP) from Logan. “I had never heard of a program like Logan’s MS-CP in Canada or the United States,” Dr. Smith said. “I immediately knew I wanted to be part of it.” Led by founding program director Elise Hewitt, DC, DICCP, FICC, Logan’s MS-CP is the first of …

Sierra Girton Uses MS-SSR Degree to Blaze Trail at Xavier University

Posted on May 31, 2023July 18, 2024 in Alumni in College of Health Sciences

Logan University alumna Sierra Girton recently became Xavier University’s first full-time strength and conditioning coach dedicated to only the women’s basketball program. “Every day I feel blessed that I am getting the opportunity to work in collegiate athletics—specifically with women’s basketball because it is the sport I am most passionate about,” Sierra said. Sierra grew up playing basketball. In high school, she realized she enjoyed training in the weight room just as much as competing on the court. “I picked up my first dumbbell seriously when I was 14 years old and fell in love with the training process,” Sierra …

How to Decide if Teaching is the Next Step in Your Health Care Career

Posted on May 12, 2023July 18, 2024 in Careers in College of Health Sciences

Tomorrow’s nurses, dentists, nutritionists and other professionals need expert educators to teach and guide them. For health care professionals interested in a career in education, entering a doctorate program could be the right step forward. Laura Rauscher, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS, CTMH, program director for Logan University’s Doctor of Health Professions Education (DHPE), shares who is a good fit for a doctorate in education program, how to choose one that aligns with your career goals and more. Why might someone working in health care consider pivoting to teaching? Many people in health care consider it a privilege to teach future …

Doctor of Chiropractic Students Attend Career Roadshow in Milwaukee

Posted on April 5, 2023June 18, 2024 in Careers in College of Chiropractic in Community & Events in Students

Five students from Logan University’s Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) program attended a Career Roadshow in Milwaukee on March 9 and 10. Hosted by Logan Career Services, the event was designed to help student doctors explore a variety of career options and build their network of professional contacts. On March 9, the participating students—along with Jason Goodman, DC (’98), PhD, director of external clinical rotations and assistant professor at Logan—delivered a presentation to a group of undergraduate students from several universities throughout Wisconsin interested in applying to chiropractic school. They shared information and answered questions about their experience in Logan’s DC …

MS-AND Program Celebrates National Nutrition Month

Posted on March 8, 2023June 25, 2024 in Clubs & Organizations in College of Health Sciences in Community & Events in Students

This March, students in Logan University’s Master of Science in Applied Nutrition & Dietetics (MS-AND) program will recognize National Nutrition Month through a variety of initiatives and activities. “Our goal is to focus on sustainable eating habits that can enable the Logan community to lead healthier lives while also helping the planet,” said Mandeep Kaur, an MS-AND student in her seventh trimester at Logan. “We also hope they become more aware of the MS-AND program and the skills and knowledge we bring to the table as future registered dietitians.” National Nutrition Month is an annual campaign the Academy of Nutrition …