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East Central College Faculty Advance Their Teaching Skills with Logan’s Doctor of Education in Health Professions Education

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Nancy Mitchell, MSN, RN is the director of nursing and dean of health science at East Central College (ECC) in Union, Missouri. Nancy attended ECC for her associate degree before earning her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Central Methodist University and her master’s in nursing from Maryville University. She came back to ECC as a full-time nursing instructor, a position she held for more than 15 years, until she was promoted to her current position. Nancy has mentored many students while teaching at ECC, including Brittany Clark, MSN, RN. Brittany came to ECC in 2012 to obtain her associate degree …

Canadian Chiropractor, Teacher, Bagpipe Player Pursues MS-CP from Logan

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Dr. Carole Smith provides a chiropractic adjustment to a young boy laying on an adjustment table.

In addition to being a chiropractor, Carole Smith, DC, MEd is a contemporary medical acupuncture provider, Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA) labor doula, teacher and bagpipe player. However, virtually attending Logan University’s 2021 Women’s Health Symposium inspired her to pursue another title: recipient of a Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatrics (MS-CP) from Logan. “I had never heard of a program like Logan’s MS-CP in Canada or the United States,” Dr. Smith said. “I immediately knew I wanted to be part of it.” Led by founding program director Elise Hewitt, DC, DICCP, FICC, Logan’s MS-CP is the first of …

Logan Staff Member & MSHI Student Graduates This Winter

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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 …

MS-NHP’s Online Format Enables Student to Pursue Career Goals

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Karla Curran first considered pursuing her MS in nutrition while working as a personal trainer. Although many of her clients had well-rounded workout routines, she realized most did not know what to eat and drink to feel and perform at their best. “They had no problem working out, but they didn’t know where to even begin with their nutrition,” Karla said. “It was a huge gap for them. I was also personally interested in how nutrition can enhance athletic performance because I am an avid weightlifter and runner.” Karla chose Logan’s Master of Science in Nutrition & Human Performance (MS-NHP) …

Doctor of Chiropractic Students Attend Career Roadshow in Milwaukee

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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 …

Student Perspective: Why Volunteer at Symposium

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Volunteering for Logan events is a great way to get involved on campus and to give back to your university. Trimester 5 student Christopher Dailey provides some insight as to why he volunteers annually for Symposium. Why is volunteering important to you? Volunteering is important to me because it gives me the opportunity to serve the world. Why have you chosen to volunteer at Symposium? I have chosen to volunteer at Symposium because this is an opportunity to serve Logan University and learn more about the chiropractic profession while networking with others. What roles or jobs have you had while …