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ATSU-SOMA commencement ceremony honors 140 new doctors of osteopathic medicine
ATSU-SOMA commencement ceremony honors 140 new doctors of osteopathic medicine
Posted: June 9, 2026A.T. Still University's School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) celebrated 140 graduates at a commencement ceremony on Friday, May 26, at the Mesa Arts Center in Mesa, Arizona.
In addition to their doctor of osteopathic medicine degrees, seven students graduated with master of public health degrees.
Kyu Rhee, MD, MPP, president and CEO, National Association of Community Health Centers, delivered the ceremony's commencement address. Dr. Rhee was also presented with an honorary doctor of humane letters degree. Other speakers included ATSU-SOMA Dean Sharon J. Obadia, DO, FNAOME, '97, O.T. Wendel, PhD, president, ATSU Arizona & California campuses, and Danielle Barnett-Trapp, DO, FACOFP, '11, who delivered the Board of Trustees greeting.
ATSU Chancellor Craig Phelps, DO, '84, provided closing remarks.
Watch the full ceremony and check out more photos below!
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