Logan University hosted its seventh annual Anatomy Centered Education & Science (ACES) workshop for local high school students last week. The week-long program features hands-on activities allowing high school students to explore careers in health care, anatomy, sports science and more. They also receive a certificate at the end that can be sited on their college applications. “It’s probably one of the most hands-on programs in the St. Louis area,” said professor and director of strategic partnership and ACES founder Dana Underkofler-Mercer, DC, MS. “From acupuncture to surgical procedures to dissections, this program is great for students interested in these …

Earlier this summer, Logan hosted its fifth – and largest – Anatomy Centered Education & Science (ACES) workshop for local high school students. The program, held Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., immersed 60 students in the field of health sciences. After completing the workshop, students earn a certificate for the hours of instruction they attended that can be sited on their college applications. “This year, we added five new topics to the workshop in response to student interest and survey feedback from prior years,” said Dana Mercer, DC, MS, professor and director of strategic partnerships and …

Ignite a passion for science and natural medicine. The Anatomy Centered Education & Science (A.C.E.S.) Workshop invites area high school students and future college freshmen to experience learning at Logan University while exploring careers in health care. The one-week program is taught in small groups by physicians and professionals from various medical specialties. Students will study physical anatomy, body systems, health, wellness and prevention and gain hands-on experience in cadaver dissection, radiology and more. Registration for the Summer 2021 ACES Workshop, which will be held July 19-23, 2021, is now open. Learn more and register here.

Last week, Logan University hosted its fourth annual A.C.E.S. (Anatomy Centered Education and Science) Workshop for area high school students, organized by Dana Underkofler, DC, MS, professor and director of strategic partnerships for the College of Chiropractic. “The A.C.E.S. Workshop saw such great success this year,” Dr. Underkofler said. “This program came at the perfect time for these students. Their school years were cut short, and many of their summer activities were cancelled. A.C.E.S. provided them an opportunity to learn, and it was clear every student was eager to be in a classroom-like setting again.” Students were spread throughout the …