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Logan MS-AND Graduate Helps Elite Athletes Maximize Performance

Posted on September 28, 2023 in Careers in College of Health Sciences in Master of Science in Applied Nutrition & Dietetics

Originally from Southern California, Geoffrey Samson, MS-AND (‘23) attended Arizona State University online where he earned a bachelor’s degree in nutrition communications. He graduated in December of 2017 and began work as a personal trainer. “After graduation I decided to go the personal training route, and my nutrition background was very impactful for my clients,” said Geoffrey. He also started an internship at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) where he worked closely with athletes in the school’s Division I football program. “While I was interning at UCLA, I learned a lot about performance nutrition,” said Geoffrey. “These athletes …

How to Complete an Internship for the MS-SSR Program

Posted on August 29, 2023 in Master of Science in Sport Science and Rehabilitation in Resources

Logan University’s online Master of Science in Sport Science and Rehabilitation (MS-SSR) program combines virtual learning courses with a hands-on internship experience. As a part of the MS-SSR degree, students in the graduate program are required to complete an internship at a site of their choosing. Once approved by the Program Director, students work in a clinical setting with health professionals for a total of 180 hours over a 15-week time frame. Given that this degree is mostly online, students often ask what the best way to approach this internship requirement is to successfully complete it. Brittany Ramirez, DC, MS, …

CNS Student Finds Career Passion at Logan

Posted on August 24, 2023 in Alumni in College of Health Sciences in Students

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 …

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

Posted on July 6, 2023July 6, 2023 in College of Health Sciences in Health Care in Leaders Made in Students

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-IP from Logan

Posted on June 22, 2023 in College of Health Sciences in Master of Science in Integrative Pediatrics in Students in Tower Magazine

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 Integrative Pediatrics (MS-IP) from Logan. “I had never heard of a program like Logan’s MS-IP 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-IP is the first of …

Sierra Girton Uses MS-SSR Degree to Blaze Trail at Xavier University

Posted on May 31, 2023May 30, 2023 in Alumni in College of Health Sciences

Logan University alumna Sierra Girton recently became Xavier University’s first full-time strength and conditioning coach dedicated to only the women’s basketball program. “Every day I feel blessed that I am getting the opportunity to work in collegiate athletics—specifically with women’s basketball because it is the sport I am most passionate about,” Sierra said. Sierra grew up playing basketball. In high school, she realized she enjoyed training in the weight room just as much as competing on the court. “I picked up my first dumbbell seriously when I was 14 years old and fell in love with the training process,” Sierra …

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