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Physical Therapist and Instructor Earning Logan’s Ed.D. To Increase Impact on Students

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Samantha Marocco, PT, DPT, MS, GCS Emeritus came to Logan University for her Doctor of Education in Health Professions Education (Ed.D.) to make a bigger impact in student success at her teaching position at Utica University. “I looked into Logan’s Ed.D. curriculum, and I found it to be the perfect fit for my career goals and the audience I am trying to impact,” she said. Dr. Marocco earned her master’s degree in basic science/gerontology from Clarkson University and her bachelors and doctor of physical therapy degrees from Russell Sage College.  After working with older adults for several years, she also …

Logan DC Student Believes Teamwork Makes the Difference

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From the time Aubrianna Jones began playing sports, the word “teamwork” resonated with her. But she never expected that mindset to pour into her desire to work in clinical practice. “I’m finding that teamwork makes a difference to patients, especially when they can see the collaboration that comes with it,” she said. “There’s an assurance that patients get when they have a team of doctors all rooting for their success.” Aubrianna is a Trimester 10 Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) student and was recently accepted into a competitive four-month multidisciplinary Chiropractic Student Preceptorship Program at the Medical College of Wisconsin in …

Associate Dean of Academic Success at Logan Finds Success in Ed.D. Program

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First-generation American and college graduate Katrina Marnin, MS, fell in love with higher education while working towards her master’s degree at Russell Sage College in Albany, New York. After obtaining the degree in Organizational Management, Katrina left her home-state of New York and returned to a place she called home for just a short period of time – Missouri. “I went to Mizzou for a year in undergrad and really loved Missouri,” said Katrina. “After graduation I decided to move to St. Louis and look for a job in higher education.” Katrina moved and began working at Logan University, on …

Logan Adjunct Professor and Health Professions Education Resident to Graduate with Ed.D.

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While working on her master’s degree in athletic leadership and positive coaching at the University of Missouri, Brianna Kraft, MEd, LAT, ATC worked as a graduate assistant athletic trainer for the university’s track and field and cross country programs. There she met Brittany Ramirez, DC, MS, LAT, ATC, CCSP®, who introduced her to Logan University and the adjunct professor position teaching courses in the Master of Science in Sports Science & Rehabilitation (MS-SSR) program. She currently teaches the sports emergency care course and lab, in addition to teaching sports psychology for the Master of Science in Strength & Conditioning (MS-SC) …

CNS Student Finds Career Passion at Logan

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While searching for a master’s program in nutrition and to further understand the importance of healthy living, Taneya Fortson-Cifci, MSNHP (’21), found so much more: a career passion. “I believe when you are on the right path, opportunity will find you” explained Taneya. “Following my acceptance to Logan in 2018, there have been so many serendipitous occurrences involving my education and career that there is no doubt I am on the correct path.” Taneya decided upon Logan University’s virtual Master of Science in Nutrition and Human Performance (MSNHP) program, where she found the most challenging and interesting curriculum. As she …

DC Student Competes in IBTF World Baton Twirling Competition

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From back pain to baton twirling, Miranda Proctor, trimester 2 Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) student, keeps herself busy. Miranda is competing in the IBTF World Baton Twirling Competition in England August 4-13. “It’s been a bit of a hectic schedule,” laughed Miranda. “In past years, I’d spend all day in the gym practicing. But with classes, homework and studying, I have had to time manage a lot differently.” This will be Miranda’s fourth time attending Worlds for baton twirling. She will be competing in three events: Elite 2 Baton, an event with two batons, Elite 3 Baton, an event with …