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DHPE Advances Dr. Karen Manitsas’ Career as Assistant Professor and PA

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Karen Manitsas, DHPE (’19), MS was among Logan’s first graduating class in the Doctorate of Health Professions Education (DHPE) degree program. Currently a physician assistant (PA) at Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto, California, Dr. Manitsas also serves as an assistant professor at her alma mater, Samuel Merritt University (SMU), in the PA program. There, she teaches medical ethics and evidence-based practice courses and assists students in preparing for their national board exams. After being hired as an assistant professor at SMU, Dr. Manitsas realized her desire to further her own education. She knew she wanted to pursue a doctorate …

#LeadersMade: Willie Ocampo

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Willie Ocampo, MS (’17) has always known he wanted to help athletes who are physically or intellectually impaired. As the lead adaptive training exercise physiologist for the Disabled Athlete Sports Association (DASA)—a non-profit that provides adaptive sports and fitness to individuals with physical disabilities, visual impairments, and those who are hard of hearing—Willie provides individual training to athletes with physical disabilities. DASA is also recognized by the U.S. Olympic and the Paralympic committees as a U.S. Paralympic sports pipeline. “At DASA, we develop relationships with our athletes, and the atmosphere is very family-oriented,” Willie said. “Having a one-on-one personal experience …

Students Take Skills from Classroom to Clinic Through Preceptorship Program

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When qualified Logan University Doctor of Chiropractic students reach their tenth and final trimester, they have a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience in a clinical environment of their choice through Logan’s Preceptorship Program. “A preceptorship is the final chapter of a student’s time here,” said Jason Goodman, DC (’98), PhD, director of external clinical rotations. “Students get to spend their final trimester working in their dream scenario, whether that is at a pediatric clinic, a family practice or even in a hospital. The sky is truly the limit.” For 15 weeks, 95 percent of Logan’s trimester 10 DC students …

Dr. Richard Cutting Changing Lives at Connecticut Practice Amid COVID-19

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Dr. Richard Cutting, Connecticut

Richard Cutting, DC (‘12) has seen his work at his practice, Cutting Edge, in Tolland, Connecticut, change people’s lives in more ways than simply improving their acute pain. “We always try to go above and beyond to help patients, but I didn’t realize how much people needed us during COVID-19,” he said. Dr. Cutting says that he has seen a huge influx of patients during the pandemic and believes a lot of that has to do with the side effects of living in isolation and quarantine. “There were people dealing with so much stress that even the most minor pain issue …

December 2020 Postgraduate Programs

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Committed to our graduates’ ongoing development, Logan University’s Postgraduate Department offers a variety of engaging, affordable and applicable continuing education programs. Please see below for upcoming programs in December 2020. For more information or to register, visit www.logan.edu/post-grad or contact the Postgraduate Department at postgrad@logan.edu or 800-842-3234. On-Campus Holistic Family Practice December 12-13 Instructor: Mackenzie McNamara, DC 100 Hour Basic Acupuncture Certification Course December 12-13 Instructor: Nicholas J. Gatto, DC, Dipl.Ac *Note: This course meets every month through May 2021. On-Demand Radiology for the Non-Radiologist | The Lumbar Spine On-Demand through December 17 Instructor: Beverly Harger, DC, DACBR Women’s Health …

October 2020 Postgraduate Programs

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Committed to our graduates’ ongoing development, Logan University’s Postgraduate Department offers a variety of engaging, affordable and applicable continuing education programs. Please see below for upcoming postgraduate webinars and on-demand programs in October 2020. For more information or to register, visit www.logan.edu/post-grad or contact the Postgraduate Department at postgrad@logan.edu or 800-842-3234. On-Demand Women’s Health Symposium Open to all health care professionals who want to learn more about treating the female patient, this year’s event features respected speakers providing enlightening and practical information on women’s health, from meditation, yoga and stress relief to labs, radiology, pain reduction and so much more. …