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

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Dr. Shefali Chheda

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 …

Logan University’s Ed.D. Program Transitioning to Seven-Week Course Format

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Starting in May 2025, Logan University’s Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) for Health Professions Education will launch seven-week courses. The shift from the current 15-week course format to a seven-week format aims to provide a faster path to program completion while providing a more structured and focused schedule. “The new format is essential, as nearly all of our Ed.D. students work full time,” said Laura Rauscher, PhD, director for Logan’s Ed.D. program. “Students will be able to complete their degrees more efficiently while still meeting the necessary learning outcomes.” The new course format will allow full-time students to complete the Ed.D. …

Why 2025 is The Year to Pursue a Degree in Health Informatics

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What were your resolutions at the beginning of the year? Are you still sticking to them? Most people abandon their resolutions by February. But 2025 is going to be your year. Whether you are hoping to finally earn that promotion at work, change careers, learn something new, or completely reinvent yourself, there is still plenty of time left in the year to make big changes. In fact, 2025 might be the best time to consider pursuing a career in health informatics. With rapid growth and corresponding changes occurring within both the technology and healthcare industries, a Master’s Degree in Health …

Jessica Scarato, MS (’24): Navigating Data to Drive Success at Logan University

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Jessica Scarato, MS (’24), is Logan University’s registrar, where she is able to blend her passion for data and education. After graduating from the University of Missouri-Columbia with degrees in Psychology and Sociology in 2012, she moved to St. Louis with her husband to chart the next chapter of her life. Initially considering law school, Jessica took time to explore her career path while starting a family. Her journey eventually led her to Logan University in 2018, where she began as a student records assistant in the Registrar’s Office and then became registrar in 2022. Jessica’s role as registrar is …

The Future of Health Informatics and AI

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The field of health informatics is constantly evolving, blending technology with the healthcare system and businesses to improve patient care outcomes and population health. Health informatics manages, analyzes and uses healthcare data to streamline workflow processes with the goal of improving the quality and safety of patient care. There are several facets to healthcare informatics, including electronic health records (EHR), digital tools for remote healthcare, clinical decision support systems, data privacy and security, and interoperability. Recently, there has been an explosive growth in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the healthcare sector. Generative AI uses computer information technology to …

Logan University Graduate Thrives as Clinical Dietitian

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Originally from Grand Rapids, Minnesota, Morgan Joshi, RDN now works as a clinical dietitian at in Atlanta, Georgia. With a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from the University of Wisconsin-Stout already under her belt, Morgan was well-prepared to dive deeper into the field of nutrition and dietetics through her graduate studies. She chose Logan University for her master’s degree due to the university’s personalized approach and smaller size. “What appealed to me about Logan was, not only the high quality of the education and the curriculum, but also the faculty and staff focus on student goals,” she said. Another appealing …