Marcia Arbizu

This strategic plan for A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona outlines a roadmap for enhancing educational activities and outcomes, including strengthening pathways from recruitment to practice in underserved communities, fostering interprofessional development, and integrating osteopathic principles. It also focuses on cultivating a community of cultural proficiency, advancing an innovative medical school through efficient resource utilization and technological advancements, and promoting and supporting research and scholarly activities within the institution.

The Mid-Missouri Area Health Education Center (MID-MO AHEC) conducted a needs assessment and gap analysis for its region, focusing on population health needs, health care workforce, and infrastructure. The report identifies gaps between health needs and services, analyzing primary care, dental health, mental and behavioral health availability, nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, and community health workers, as well as facilities like FQHCs, RHCs, hospitals, long-term care, and broadband access. The findings aim to inform efforts to expand the healthcare workforce and improve access to comprehensive, coordinated care within the region.

The 2023 Quick Facts document addresses Missouri's critical healthcare provider shortage, focusing on the role of the Missouri Area Health Education Centers (MAHEC) as a comprehensive solution. It outlines MAHEC's longitudinal pipeline approach, which includes youth recruitment activities, the AHEC Scholars Program for interprofessional training, and extensive clinical training experiences in rural and urban underserved areas. The report details MAHEC's impact through partnerships, infrastructure, and outcomes, demonstrating its success in recruiting, training, and retaining healthcare professionals, particularly those returning to practice in Missouri communities and primary care disciplines.

This document presents a needs assessment and gap analysis for the East Central Missouri Area Health Education Center (ECMO AHEC) region. Developed by the University of Missouri Center for Health Policy and the Missouri AHEC Program Office, it comprehensively scans the region's health care landscape, focusing on population health needs, health care workforce, and infrastructure. Key areas of analysis include population demographics, socioeconomic barriers, the demand for a culturally competent workforce, and the impact of Medicaid expansion. It further assesses the availability and distribution of primary care, dental health, mental and behavioral health, nursing, and allied health professionals, as well as health care infrastructure such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, and broadband access. The report aims to identify gaps between health needs and available services to inform future efforts for improving access and comprehensive, coordinated care within the region.

This strategic plan from the Division of Research, Grants & Scholarly Innovations (RGSI) provides a roadmap to significantly enhance research and scholarly advancement at A.T. Still University. Its core pillars include strengthening research infrastructure and culture, enhancing the growth and impact of the A.T. Still Research Institute, improving the capacity and value of RGSI's service departments, and fostering synergistic engagement with internal and external partners. The plan aims to cultivate a strong, supportive, and innovative environment for scholarly activity, aligning with the university's broader strategic themes.