Maggie Toigo, Author at Logan University

Students Take Skills from Classroom to Clinic Through Preceptorship Program

Posted on January 5, 2021January 5, 2021 in Alumni in Careers in College of Chiropractic in Students in Tower Magazine

When qualified Logan University Doctor of Chiropractic students reach their tenth and final trimester, they have a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience in a clinical environment of their choice through Logan’s Preceptorship Program. “A preceptorship is the final chapter of a student’s time here,” said Jason Goodman, DC (’98), PhD, director of external clinical rotations. “Students get to spend their final trimester working in their dream scenario, whether that is at a pediatric clinic, a family practice or even in a hospital. The sky is truly the limit.” For 15 weeks, 95 percent of Logan’s trimester 10 DC students …

Building Resilience Through Gratitude

Posted on December 21, 2020 in Online Resources in Resources in Students

Laura Arnett, Testing Center Coordinator This year has been one for changes. However, although we are in unusual times, change is inevitable, and examples of change are all around us. From welcoming a new person into the family, learning new chiropractic concepts/techniques, or making new friends, change does not have to be viewed as “negative,” although it can feel that way sometimes. Research, however, has discovered that a daily gratitude practice allows us to stay more in the present moment. In fact, building this kind of psychological flexibility has been “associated with improved quality of life and wellbeing, and is …

Believe to Achieve

Posted on December 11, 2020 in Careers in Online Resources in Resources in Students

Dr. Megan Zacheis, Academic Success Coach Let’s take a few minutes and look forward 5 years into our future. Where are you? What type of career do you have? Where do you see yourself working? Who are you surrounded by? Where are you living? Are you successful? Write these thoughts down on a piece of paper and place it in a space that is visible; somewhere that you will notice it often. Make sure you place it in a space that will allow you to view it every single day; perhaps posting it on your bathroom mirror or bedroom door. …

How to Advance Your Career in Health Informatics

Posted on December 8, 2020May 14, 2024 in Careers in College of Health Sciences in General

If you’re analytical and fascinated by health, technology and business; if you’re driven to improve outcomes; or if you have a degree or work experience in health care, information management or data analytics, you’ll find a rewarding future in health informatics. Named one of the Most Affordable programs in the U.S. by bestvalueschools.com and a Best Online Master’s in Health Informatics by Best College Reviews, Logan University’s Health Informatics Masters (MSHI) is an interdisciplinary, comprehensive graduate program that prepares students to utilize computer technology in the advancement of medicine. Read on to learn more about this rapidly growing field in …

Logan Alumna Returns to Campus to Pursue Dream of Becoming Registered Dietitian

Posted on December 7, 2020 in College of Health Sciences in Students

Two weeks after graduating from Logan’s Master of Science in Nutrition & Human Performance (MSNHP) program in May 2019, Caitlyn Sheppard was ready to take the next step in her career when she discovered the University’s new graduate-level dietetics program. “I knew it was the perfect opportunity to pursue my dream of becoming a registered dietitian (RD),” said Caitlyn, a trimester 8 student. “I immediately contacted my advisor at Logan and asked what I needed to do to get in.” In January 2020, Caitlyn became one of 14 students in Logan’s first cohort of students entering the graduate-level registered dietitian …

The Tower – Fall 2020

Posted on December 3, 2020 in Tower Magazine

The fall issue of The Tower is out now! Read about alumna Micheala Edwards, DC (’09) and student Renee Gentle and their efforts to bring awareness to black representation in chiropractic through leadership roles within the American Black Chiropractic Association; how Logan is celebrating our graduates with virtual commencement ceremonies; our preceptorship program and so much more. Stop by the front desk on campus for a printed copy or view online here.