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Logan Bachelor of Science Graduate Lands Her Top Choice of Medical School

Posted on February 21, 2024March 18, 2024 in Alumni in Bachelor of Science in Human Biology in College of Health Sciences in Leaders Made

Emily Hoffman knew from an early age she wanted to be a doctor. “When I was 4 years old, I lost my dad due to a ruptured aneurysm. At that young age, I decided I would be a ‘brain surgeon’ and fix all the dads so this wouldn’t happen to anyone else,” she said. After months of searching for an undergraduate degree in biology that was not overly broad, she found Logan’s Bachelor of Science in Human Biology program. The class offerings were a perfect fit, offered online for maximum flexibility, and was specific to human biology. “While the program …

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 …

Meet the Team: Dr. Regina Glenn and Audra Kramer

Posted on January 30, 2024February 28, 2024 in College of Health Sciences in Master of Science in Applied Nutrition & Dietetics in Master of Science in Health Informatics

Regina Glenn, PhD, RHIA, CHDA, CCS has been promoted as Program Director for the Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI). In her new role, Dr. Glenn offers administrative oversight and supervision for all facets of the degree program. Additionally, she will continue to instruct students within the program and is responsible for the capstone/internship program. Dr. Glenn’s responsibilities extend to the design, development, implementation, and assessment of the program curriculum. She is involved in crafting policies and procedures to effectively manage all aspects of the program, ensuring fair, equitable, and considerate treatment of both prospective and enrolled students. Furthermore, …

Logan Alumni Competing with USA Bobsled Team

Posted on January 23, 2024January 31, 2024 in Alumni in College of Health Sciences in Master of Science in Strength & Conditioning

When Logan Radik, MS-SC (’23) was growing up in Nebraska, bobsledding was not a sport he thought he would be involved in one day. “I grew up wrestling, so bobsledding was not on the horizon until much later,” he said. Logan came to Maryville University in St. Louis to wrestle and earn his bachelor’s degree in psychology. His senior year was during the pandemic, which caused wrestling to slow down. That is when he saw an ad for a bobsled combine and decided to look into it. “Many bobsled athletes are retired college athletes, and I felt like I could …

A Career in Health Informatics Combines Data and Healthcare

Posted on December 20, 2023 in College of Health Sciences in Leaders Made in Master of Science in Health Informatics in Resources

If you’re analytical and fascinated by health, technology and business and you are driven to improve outcomes, you may find a career in health informatics of interest. The U.S. National Library of Medicine defines health informatics as “the interdisciplinary study of the design, development, adoption and application of IT-based innovations in health care services delivery, management and planning.” So if you have a degree or work experience in health care, information management or data analytics, Logan University’s Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI) may be a great option to advance your career. Named one of the Most Affordable programs in the U.S. …

MS-CP Faculty Member Helps Children with Motor Development, Feeding, and Nutrition

Posted on November 27, 2023February 28, 2024 in Careers in Leaders Made in Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatrics

Amanda Stevens, DC, MS (ACN), BS (KIN) has dedicated her career to pediatric and perinatal care. She earned her bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from the University of New Brunswick and her master’s degree in applied clinical nutrition from Northeastern College of Health Sciences. Since graduating from Palmer West with her Doctor of Chiropractic in 2011, she has worked with children—primarily infants—especially supporting gross motor development and feeding success. Originally from New Brunswick, she practices in Kelowna, British Columbia, and has found her calling in caring for children and teaching others to do the same. “In treating children, especially infants, you …