Devon Ackroyd, DC, MS-SSR, DACBSP, Cert. MDT, assistant professor at Logan University, recently served on the medical staff for the United States Archery Team (USAT) on the way to the World Cup 2024. Dr. Ackroyd traveled to Pudong, China, and spent ten days treating the top-ranked male and female recurve and compound archers in the country. “The experience was great. It’s always great learning a new sport, meeting new athletes, being in a new city and experiencing different cultures,” Dr. Ackroyd said. Dr. Ackroyd is in the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee’s (USOPC) medical provider pool – a group …
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Logan University Celebrates Historic Induction into Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Logan University hosted its first ever Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society induction ceremony on Friday, March 22, 2024. The ceremony welcomed eight faculty members and 40 students into the nation’s oldest and most selective multidisciplinary honor society. The ceremony showcased the inductees’ academic achievements and potential, aligning with Phi Kappa Phi’s mission to promote academic excellence and community service. Keynote speakers, including Logan University Provost Brian McAulay and Phi Kappa Phi Chapter President-Elect Patrick Montgomery, provided insights into the society’s rich history and core values. Participants were informed about the numerous awards and fellowships offered by Phi Kappa …
Logan DC Student Demonstrates Leadership in Action
Tyler Snodgrass, trimester 8 Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) student at Logan, was nominated as a student leader in honor of National Leadership Day. Growing up in Butler, Pennsylvania, Tyler attended Westminster College nearby, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in neuroscience on a premed track. Initially, his plan was to go into medicine. But as graduation neared, Tyler reconsidered his career goals and began assessing other professions in healthcare. “Once I began getting ready to study for the MCAT and apply for medical school, I realized it wasn’t the model that I wanted to follow,” Tyler said. “So, I …
Parents as Chiropractors Club Supports Students with Children
Pursuing a doctoral program like Logan University’s Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) is a tremendous commitment. But earning an advanced degree while raising children presents an entirely separate and often competing set of challenges. “I moved to St. Louis from Tennessee to start the DC program at Logan somewhat last-minute,” said trimester 5 student Brittany Kidd. “When my husband and our son joined me during my first trimester, we struggled to find reliable child care because we were new to the area and didn’t know anyone.” Brittany threw herself into researching local day care facilities and other child care options all …
MS-AND Program Celebrates National Nutrition Month
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 …
Recent Logan Grads’ SACA Involvement Leads to National Appointments
Making time to get involved in various clubs and organizations while in college can be difficult. But for recent Logan Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) graduates Breanna Leach, DC (’22) and Tristan Alley, DC (’22), their involvement in Logan’s Student American Chiropractic Association (SACA) started at the beginning of their journey at Logan. “In a trimester 1 class, members from SACA came in and highlighted the importance of being in professional organizations,” explained Dr. Leach. “Their passion for fighting for the progression of chiropractic care really interested me.” SACA is a community of student doctors who support evidence-based, patient-centered, collaborative-care practice. …