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National Nutrition Month: Myth Vs. Fact

By Heidi Obermark, MSAND student As a dietetic intern, I’ve had the opportunity to work with diverse patient populations across a variety of settings, including community nutrition, food service and clinical practice. For National Nutrition Month, I wanted to create a project to celebrate the month and raise awareness at my cardiac rehab rotation at the Heart Care Institute in Creve Coeur, Missouri, where I work closely with patients recovering from cardiac events, helping them make meaningful lifestyle changes. I developed a “Nutrition Myth Vs. Fact” flyer, featuring a different topic every week. My goal was to address common nutritional …

Opening Doors: Tyler Kohmetscher Views Ed.D. Program as Path to New Opportunities

When Tyler Kohmetscher decided to pursue a doctorate degree—building upon his Master of Arts in Athletic Training—he wanted to find a program that was compatible with his busy life. As a father of three young children and Instructor of Human Health & Performance at Nebraska Wesleyan University, he needed an asynchronous program that allows students to work on their own schedule. “One of the first things I loved about the program is that I can complete the work when I actually have the time,” said Tyler. “This program really stood out in the way it is broken down into different …

Logan’s MSHI Program Transitioning to Seven-Week Course Format in August 2025

Logan University’s College of Health Sciences is excited to launch seven-week courses for the online Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI) program, beginning in August 2025 for new students. The shift from the current 15-week course format to seven* weeks will allow full-time students to complete the MSHI program in just one year. “The shorter sessions allow students to complete the program faster, but the amount of quality coursework does not change,” said MSHI program director Regina Glenn, PhD, RHIA, CHDA, CCS, CPHIMS. “Students should prepare to manage their time effectively, staying on top of assignments and responsibilities.” In …

DCs to-be Take on D.C. at ACA Annual Conference

Five of Logan University’s Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) students had the opportunity to attend the American Chiropractic Association’s (ACA) Engage 2025 conference in Washington, D.C. earlier this year. As members of Logan’s Student American Chiropractic Association (SACA), the students accompanied ACA members as they lobbied on Capitol Hill for the Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act. Learn more about their experience in SACA and at the ACA Engage 2025 conference through the Q&A below. What is the ACA Engage Conference? Gail Savage, trimester 7 DC student: The ACA Engage conference is an annual conference and lobbying event attended by ACA members …

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

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. …

Logan University’s MSSSR Program Transitioning to Seven-Week Course Format in January 2025

Logan University’s Master of Science in Sports Science and Rehabilitation (MSSSR) program is moving from 15-week courses to seven-week courses in January 2025, making it more time effective for students. “This accelerated degree format will allow our full-time students to complete the program in just one year and move forward with their certification and career goals,” said Brittany Ramirez, DC (’15), MS (’18), LAT, ATC, CCSP®, program director for Logan’s MSSSR program. “This change also ensures that our MSSSR program stays competitive within the field.” Full-time students will take two courses every seven-week session, completing the program in one year. …