Doctor of Education in Health Professions Education Archives

Speech-Language Pathologist Leads by Example, Elevates Teaching Skills with Ed.D. Degree

Posted on December 11, 2024 in Careers in College of Health Sciences in Doctor of Education in Health Professions Education in Students

Carrie Axt, MA, CCC-SLP, a speech-language pathologist with more than 20 years of clinical experience, is now working on her Doctor of Education in Health Professions Education (Ed.D.) degree at Logan University. Carrie’s journey began at the University of North Dakota, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders in 2001. Drawn to the medical side of speech-language pathology, she continued her education at the University of Northern Iowa, earning her master’s degree in speech pathology in 2003. “From the start, my goal was to provide direct patient care,” she said. “I wanted to work closely with …

Dr. Angelita Howard’s Approach to Diversity, Equity, and Leadership in Education

Posted on November 8, 2024 in College of Health Sciences in Doctor of Education in Health Professions Education in Leaders Made in Resources

Combining her passions for teaching and diversity training, Angelita Howard, Ed.D., MBA-PM joined Logan University’s faculty in 2017 to teach two important courses in the university’s Doctor of Education in Health Professions Education (Ed.D.) program: Diversity in Education and Leadership. “The courses I teach are incredibly important for students as they dig deeper and understand how to become more authentic leaders,” she says. For Dr. Howard, authentic leadership is about more than titles. It requires building meaningful relationships with everyone involved in an organization—whether faculty, custodians or social media managers. “Your title means nothing if you don’t have everyone else …

Degrees & Dreams: How Austin Kuennen’s Education Paved His Path to the Pros

Posted on October 30, 2024 in Alumni in Bachelor of Science in Human Biology in Careers in Doctor of Education in Health Professions Education in Leaders Made in Master of Science in Nutrition & Human Performance in Master of Science in Strength & Conditioning in Students

Between treating MLB players, running a private practice and working on master’s programs, Austin Kuennen, RDN, MS (’23) has become a pro at time management. Originally from St. Louis, MO, the 2017 graduate from Lindbergh High School enrolled in the University of Arkansas’ exercise science program with plans to work in healthcare. His interest in healthcare developed as a child watching his mom, Laura Kuennen, serve various roles at Logan University. “I love sports and grew up alongside the healthcare industry, so I thought exercise science would be a great middle-ground to prepare me for a career in this field,” …

The Furtados: Married Logan Faculty Members Receive Back-to-Back Awards

Posted on June 10, 2024 in Bachelor of Science in Human Biology in Careers in College of Health Sciences in Doctor of Education in Health Professions Education

Jennifer Furtado, PT, DPT, CNT and Michael Furtado, PT, DPT, Ed.D., NCS were both honored with the College of Health Sciences Outstanding Faculty Award in the December 2023 and April 2024 commencement ceremonies respectively. This award is given to a faculty member who excels in meeting the educational needs of students through high levels of classroom engagement, outstanding responsiveness outside class time, quality feedback, and positive attitude. “The most rewarding part of this award is that it is voted on by students,” said Dr. Jennifer Furtado. “To be recognized in my first semester teaching is humbling and very motivating.” Dr. …

From Student to Teacher, to Student Again: Dr. Ferrahs Abdelbaset’s Journey in Health Professions

Posted on April 10, 2024June 14, 2024 in Alumni in Careers in College of Chiropractic in Doctor of Education in Health Professions Education

Ferrahs Abdelbaset’s, DC (’08) introduction to chiropractic traces back to the early 2000s after getting the opportunity to shadow a graduate from Logan University’s Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) program. It was during this experience he discovered his passion for whole health care. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in biology from Saint Louis University, Dr. Abdelbaset enrolled in Logan’s DC program. “The DC program was great,” Dr. Abdelbaset said. “It was filled with wonderful classmates and a lot of faculty members who were great mentors. I still see and keep in touch with them frequently.” Dr. Abdelbaset completed the DC …

Ed.D. Program Faculty Member Shares Experience with Online Learning

Posted on February 16, 2024March 18, 2024 in College of Health Sciences in Doctor of Education in Health Professions Education in Students

Sarah Carter, PhD, joined Logan as an assistant professor in 2014 when she began teaching courses for the university’s online Doctor of Health Professions Education degree, which is now the Doctor of Education in Health Professions Education (Ed.D.) program. She worked closely with Ed.D. program director Laura Rauscher, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS, CTMH, CCATP to grow the program and the courses she was teaching. Dr. Carter teaches a variety of statistics and dissertation courses, among other online classes. She recently earned Logan’s Outstanding Faculty Award for the College of Health Sciences for her dedication to students and commitment to their …