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

Posted on in Careers in College of Health Sciences
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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 …

Logan Staff Member & MSHI Student Graduates This Winter

Posted on in Careers in College of Health Sciences in Students

With a thirst for knowledge and a desire to help others, Sara Thoele found her place at Logan University as both a staff member and student. Following her graduation from Cornell College in 2013, Sara’s plans of being a social worker changed after having to move home to help take care of her grandmother. “After moving home, I wasn’t sure what to do,” Sara said. “Finding the position as a patient service representative at Logan University’s Southfield Health Center – and at the Stephen A. Orthwein Center – was serendipitous.” Saras responsibilities at the Orthwein Center include welcoming patients for …

Doctor of Chiropractic Students Attend Career Roadshow in Milwaukee

Posted on 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 …

U.S. Air Force Veteran Aspires to Aid Fellow Disabled Veterans

Posted on in Careers in General in Leaders Made in Students

Dominque Roberts, former nuclear weapons technician for the United States Air Force, realized their true calling after attending one of many appointments with the Veterans Affairs (VA) office.  Dominique wanted to create custom, electronically aided, active prosthetics for other disabled veterans. “I aim to create the prosthetics to be suited to people’s specific needs and match their lifestyles,” explained Dominique. “This isn’t necessarily a niche the VA is suited, or designed, to meet.” Dominique plans to achieve this goal by attending Logan University to earn their Bachelor of Science in Human Biology degree. They’ll go on to pursue their master’s …

Logan Grad Alyssa Troutner, DC, MS, Named in SpineLine’s “20 Under 40”

Posted on in Alumni in Careers in College of Chiropractic in Leaders Made

Logan Alumni Alyssa Troutner, DC (’18), MS (’18) has been recognized in Spineline’s “20 Under 40,” a campaign by the North American Spine Society (NASS) showcasing the brightest young physicians under the age of 40. Recipients are selected by the Spineline committee, looking for the most deserving individuals based on accomplishments, community service and philosophy of care. On the list next to many surgeons, Troutner’s inclusion shines a light on the future of chiropractic care for spine pain. “It is encouraging to see acknowledgement of different spine care disciplines in this publication,” said Troutner. “Modern pain care demands collaboration and …

DHPE Student Spotlight: Drs. Ron and Danielle Armold

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Meet Ron Armold, DC, MS and Danielle Armold, DC, MS, CAHTA, a husband and wife duo in Logan’s Doctorate of Health Professions Education (DHPE) program, as told by Dr. Danielle Armold. Dr. Ron and I currently work in our private chiropractic office, Hub City Spinal Care in Spartanburg, South Carolina. We just celebrated our three-year anniversary. We were both interested in the DHPE program for similar reasons. One of our shared commonalities is a love for teaching others. I actually started teaching at a local college at the same time I opened my chiropractic office in order to supplement our …