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A visit to Missouri Southern State University is ideal, but virtual tours can act to refresh your memory or as a preview for your on-site tour.

Why a Virtual Tour?

Inevitably, on-campus tours of classrooms, libraries, dorms, and dining halls will start to blend. Jog your memory using the virtual tour and even explore the area surrounding the campus using the interactive mapping tool. If you're just beginning your college search, a virtual tour can be a great way to get a feel for a campus before your visit. Remember, when you do go, be sure to ask current students about their college life. A student perspective can be the most helpful way to gauge your future experience at Missouri Southern State University.

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Missouri Southern State University is dedicated to providing students with innovative learning environments and the opportunity to prepare for the competitive and changing world. MSSU offers a wide variety of undergraduate programs – and a growing number of master’s, associate’s and certificate offerings – as well as small class sizes, state-of-the-art facilities and affordable tuition. Partnerships around the globe and international-themed semesters can serve to broaden students’ career horizons. MSSU serves their students on its 360-acre campus in Joplin, Mo.

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Our daily campus visit includes a 30-minute admission presentation followed by a 90-minute tour of campus. Please register for a weekday visit if you plan to request an appointment with an academic department. Explore our Visit Campus  page for other visit options.

Please note: we are hosting  Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 30, which is our open-house campus visit event intended for prospective high school students, transfer students, and their families. At Showcase, you can explore campus through walking or shuttle tours; attend presentations on topics like admissions, financial aid, and housing; meet faculty members and learn about our academic programs; and more.

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Codefi, center on rural innovation are gold sponsors for 2024 connecting entrepreneurial communities.

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Codefi and the Center on Rural Innovation are joint 2024 Gold Sponsors for University of Missouri Extension’s Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC), a conference dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in rural areas.

The conference, Sept. 17-19 in Fulton, brings together leaders, innovators and change-makers to explore strategies for driving economic growth in rural communities, said Annette Kendall, chair of the MU Extension CEC state team.

“We are thrilled to partner with the MU Extension Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities conference,” said James Stapleton, president and CEO of Codefi. “At Codefi, we believe in the power of entrepreneurship to transform communities, and we are committed to delivering programs that foster innovation and create quality jobs and economic growth in areas often overlooked. We look forward to sharing our expertise and insights with conference attendees and collaborating with other stakeholders to help create capacity.”

Codefi provides high-growth venture and tech workforce development programs and services that eliminate the skills and opportunity gaps preventing workers and entrepreneurs in smaller metro areas, cities and rural communities across southern Missouri from thriving in the digital economy. Codefi was founded in Cape Girardeau in 2014 and has expanded to Springfield to serve the 47 southernmost counties in Missouri.

Partnering with Codefi as Gold Sponsor is the Center on Rural Innovation (CORI), a national nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing economic prosperity in rural America through entrepreneurship and technology-driven innovation.

“At CORI, we are passionate about creating opportunities for rural communities to thrive in the digital economy,” said Matt Dunne, CORI founder and executive director. “We are excited to partner with the MU Extension Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities conference to further our shared mission of empowering entrepreneurs and fostering innovation in rural areas. By working together, we can unlock the full potential of rural America and build a brighter future for all.”

Kendall expressed gratitude for the support of Codefi and CORI as a joint Gold Sponsor of the conference. “The partnership between Codefi, CORI and the Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities conference exemplifies our collective commitment to driving positive change in rural communities,” she said. “We are excited to collaborate with Codefi and CORI to create an engaging and impactful conference experience that empowers entrepreneurs and spurs economic growth in rural Missouri and beyond.”

Kendall said the 2024 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities conference in Fulton promises to be a dynamic and informative event, featuring keynote presentations, breakout sessions and networking opportunities aimed at inspiring and equipping attendees to drive entrepreneurship and innovation in their communities.

The Callaway Chamber of Commerce, serving as the local host for the event, also expressed enthusiasm for the partnership. “We are delighted to welcome Codefi and CORI as Gold Sponsors for the Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities conference,” said Tamara Tateosian, chief executive officer of the chamber. “Their support underscores the importance of fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in rural communities, and we look forward to working together to make this year’s conference a resounding success.”

For more information about Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities, visit http://muext.us/CEC .

About Codefi

Codefi is a nationally recognized tech-based development non-profit organization that specializes in deploying an innovation ecosystem by building and attracting software-focused companies, educating and training tech talent and founders, and expanding the tech economy to improve the quality of lives, companies, and communities. Codefi and the efactory at Missouri State University, are co-creators of the Southern Missouri Innovation Network (Innovate SOMO), a regional collaborative working to unlock the full potential of entrepreneurship and innovation to transform entire communities in the southernmost 47 counties in Missouri.

The Center on Rural Innovation (CORI) is a national nonprofit committed to advancing economic prosperity in rural America through the creation of inclusive tech economy ecosystems that support scalable entrepreneurship and tech job creation. Established in 2017, CORI is at the heart of a dynamic social enterprise focused on closing the rural opportunity gap. To maximize all possible resources to address this critical problem, the organization partners with a taxable nonprofit, Rural Innovation Strategies, Inc. (RISI), and a seed fund, the CORI Innovation Fund, focused on early-stage technology companies located in rural areas. For more information, visit www.ruralinnovation.us .

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Mizzou Athletics’ “Come Home Tour” returns for 2024

The third annual spring caravan will feature Mizzou coaches, student-athletes and staff in seven different stops.

April 9, 2024

University of Missouri Athletics is taking the show on the road and around the state again this spring on the 2024 "Come Home Tour" with six one-day stops planned throughout the Show-Me State, plus a return to Dallas, site of Mizzou's Cotton Bowl victory over Ohio State that punctuated the Tigers' magical 2023 football season.

For the third straight spring, Mizzou's "Come Home Tour" stops will feature head coaches, student-athletes and staff, along with Truman the Tiger and Mizzou spirit squads to interact with fans, sign autographs and share Mizzou gear.

Mizzou fans are required to register for this free event by visiting MUTigers.com/ComeHOMETour , where they can also join the Tiger Scholarship Fund for $30 to receive a 2024 "Come Home Tour" T-shirt and event drink ticket.

2024 "Come Home Tour" dates and locations

• April 11 - Sedalia: Lamy's, No. 5 Bistro & Bar, 108 W Pacific St., Sedalia, Mo., 65301
• April 15 - Kansas City: Chicken N Pickle, 5901 W 135th St., Overland Park, Kan., 66223
• April 16 - Jefferson City: Capital Bluffs Event Center, 1616 Oilwell Rd Ste B, Jefferson City, Mo., 65101
• April 17 - Springfield: Oasis Hotel & Convention Center, 2546 North Glenstone, Springfield, Mo., 65803
• April 23 - Dallas, Texas: Chicken N Pickle, 4600 Merlot Ave., Grapevine, Texas, 76051
• May 1 - Moberly: Moberly Municipal Auditorium, 201 W Rollins St., Moberly, Mo., 65270
• May 9 - St. Louis: Chicken N Pickle, 1500 S Main St., St Charles, Mo., 63303

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Solar eclipse 2024: Photos from the path of totality and elsewhere in the U.S.

Images show the Great American Eclipse, seen by tens of millions of people in parts of Mexico, 15 U.S. states and eastern Canada for the first time since 2017.

Millions gathered across North America on Monday to bask in the glory of the Great American Eclipse — the moment when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun. 

The path of totality measures more than 100 miles wide and will first be visible on Mexico’s Pacific coast before moving northeast through Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois and upward toward New York, New Hampshire and Maine, then on to Canada.

Total solar eclipse 2024 highlights: Live coverage, videos and more

During the cosmic spectacle, the moon’s movements will temporarily block the sun’s light, creating minutes of darkness, and will make the sun's outer atmosphere, or the corona, visible as a glowing halo.

Here are moments of the celestial activities across the country:

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International Current Student

Congratulations.

You are one step closer to studying here in the U.S! We are excited to welcome you to our country and our campus. In order to best prepare for your arrival to MSSU, we have compiled a checklist and helpful information that will ensure your transition goes as smoothly as possible.

If you have any questions as you prepare to come to MSSU for the fall 2024 semester, please feel free to contact Stephanie Goad, Sr. Coordinator of International Admissions, at [email protected], 417-625-9372. The International Admissions office has temporarily relocated to Spiva Library, room 102.

Helpful Documents and Forms

1.    pre-orientation form, 2.    orientation guide, 3.    airport pick-up form, 3.   fall 2024 orientation schedule (coming soon), 4.    pre-departure orientations from the dept. of state, pre-arrival information/checklist.

It is almost time to embark on your adventure to MSSU! We are so excited to welcome you to campus! Before you head to the United States, there are a few additional items we would like to share with you about traveling to campus. Please remember that you are expected to arrive to campus at least the weekend before orientation. You can find the dates for orientation in your admission letter. Be sure to finalize your communication plans with family and friends, emergency plans, and other travel-related items.

You should plan on entering the United States no more than 30 days before classes start. Reference your admission letter to find important semester information.

Pre-Arrival Checklist 

• Pay your SEVIS I-901 fee (see instructions in your acceptance documents)
• Schedule your visa interview
• Book your on-campus housing (if under 21). Over 21 may live off campus
• Order your bedding to be delivered to campus
• Book your flight
• Fill out the airport pickup form (for free pick up from the Joplin airport)

Please complete the following tasks:

• Please complete the pre-international orientation form. We ask that you let us know about your food allergies, t-shirt size, visa status, and more.
• Schedule your flight to fly into the Joplin Regional Airport.
• Complete the airport pick-up form if you wish to be picked up at the Joplin Regional Airport. You must have your arrival information available, including arrival date, time, and flight number. We do not offer pickup at any airport other than Joplin Regional Airport.
• Convert your currency to USD before you arrive to the Joplin Regional Airport.
• Prepare your documents for your carry-on passport, I-20, and admission letter.
• We will coordinate transportation from the Joplin Regional Airport to the residence halls at MSSU. Upon arriving to campus, the Residence Life staff will need to be contacted at 417.659.4261 to check you in.

You are welcome to use another airport, but you will be responsible for finding transportation to Joplin via bus, taxi, Uber, Lyft, etc. We do not have trains running to Joplin. 

Airport/Hotel Information

Airport Pick-Up Information

Please schedule your flight into the Joplin Regional Airport (JLN). This is the closest airport to campus. MSSU provides FREE airport pick-up from the Joplin Regional Airport only. If you choose to fly into the Joplin Regional Airport, please fill out the Airport Pick-Up Request Form to arrange your free shuttle transportation. 

While there are other airports in the area, which we have listed below, MSSU only provides transportation from the Joplin Regional Airport (JLN). You would be responsible for arranging your transportation to campus at your own expense should you choose to fly into a different airport. There is no shuttle service to Joplin, Missouri, from any other airport.

Other Airport Options

Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) – 1.5-hour drive to campus, no shuttle service

Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) – 1.5-hour drive to campus, no shuttle service

Tulsa International Airport (TUL) 2-hour drive to campus, no shuttle service

Kansas City International Airport (MCI), no shuttle service

Hotel Information

Students who arrive on campus after 11 p.m. or earlier than the designated arrival weekend (three days before orientation starts) must stay in a hotel at their own expense. MSSU will provide transportation from the Joplin Regional Airport to the hotel and from the hotel to campus. 

Hotel Options

• La Quinta Inn & Suites : Joplin, MO
• Drury Inn & Suites : Joplin, MO
• Microtel Inn & Suites : Joplin, MO

Housing/Bedding Information

Booking your housing & ordering bedding.

It is important that you submit your housing application if you plan to live on-campus. Information about housing can be located here . If you would like to cook your own meals, we recommend looking at our Quads and Lion Village. In these facilities, you will have your own kitchen.

To reserve housing , you will need to log in to your Lionet account and fill out the housing application and pay the $150 refundable housing deposit. For assistance on housing issues, contact Residence Life at [email protected] .

Bedding and toiletries are not provided by MSSU. We encourage you to order items for your residence hall room via OCM and have them delivered to 1007 International Ave, Joplin, MO 64801 . We will have them ready for you upon your arrival.

Upon arriving, we will contact Residence Life at 417-659-4261 to check you into your assigned residence hall. Lunches and dinners will be provided beginning Monday, August 7, 2023.

Though you may have already made travel plans and are ready to start your journey to MSSU, you will need to find temporary housing as on-campus housing if you arrive more than three days before the start of orientation . Joplin offers multiple hotel and Airbnb options. You will still be able to request pickup from the airport if you arrive early.

Packing Recommendations

• Check with the airline before you start packing. Make sure that your clearly label all of your luggage.
• Bring warm clothes: In the winter, temperatures typically range between 20 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit (0 to 4 degrees Celsius).
• Bring an umbrella and rain jacket: It is common for us to get a lot of rain. You can purchase umbrellas and rain jackets here, if needed.
• Ethnic wear: Bring some clothing that is special to your country. There may be international festivals and events where you may want to wear them. You may also do presentations about your country and share your culture with the campus.
• Items of interest: We encourage you to bring items and photos from your country that you may like to share with others.
• Formal wear: Bring some formal wear, such as suits, shirts, and dresses that you may wear for class presentations, interviews, etc.
• Toiletries: You can bring some for immediate use, but they are readily available for purchase in Joplin.
• Electrical appliances: The voltage used in the United States is 110V so make sure your devices are compatible with that.
• Bedding: Bedding and toiletries are not provided by MSSU. We encourage you to order items for your on-campus residence hall room via OCM at least a month before arriving to campus. Please be sure to have them delivered to International Ave, Joplin, MO 64801.

International Orientation

International student orientation (required of all international students): august 12th-16th, 2024.

International Student Orientation will be here very soon! Orientation will provide you the opportunity to connect with other international students, become familiar with campus and community resources and services, enroll for the semester, get your textbooks and student ID card, meet with the Willcoxon Health Center staff, among many other ways to help you adjust to campus and the community.

All new international students are required to attend orientation starting on August 14, 2023. Be sure to bring all of your immigration documents, including your passport with your visa stamp, and I-20 or DS-2019. You will be guided through printing your I-94 Arrival and Departure record during orientation. Soon you will receive an email with the detailed orientation schedule.

Here are a few items to consider before you travel to Joplin. When traveling, make sure all of your necessary travel documents are kept in your carry-on bag. You will always want to have your immigration documents easily accessible when traveling. If you take any medications, you might also want to put those in your carry-on bag so you can access those at any time.

Students usually dress casually and relaxed around campus, however, you are welcome to wear whatever makes you comfortable. It can be very hot in August, but very cold December through March. You may want to bring coat and warm clothes for our winter season. We also recommend bringing some formal clothes (suits, dresses, skirts, etc.) with you. We would love for you to bring any traditional clothing from your home country for when we have cultural events!

Visa Information

Applying for a student visa.

If you plan to study in the United States, you will need to apply for an F-1 student Visa (or J-1 student visa if you are an ISEP student). In order to apply for the F-1 student visa, you will need to have an official I-20 from Missouri Southern State University. Please see the checklist below for the required documents needed for issuance of the I-20 form. If you are an ISEP student, they will issue you the DS-2019 needed for the J-1 student visa.

• Admission to Missouri Southern State University
• Copy of the name page from your passport
• Bank Statements
• Affidavit of support
• Sponsorship or scholarship awards
• If you are currently attending another university in the U.S. on an F-1 student visa, you will need to submit the MSSU transfer-in form.

Five Top Tips when Applying for a U.S. Student Visa:

• Plan ahead. Schedule an appointment with the embassy or consulate to review your application.
• Have your paperwork ready.
• Prove that you intend to return home following your program.
• Articulate your ambitions (what do you want to study and why?)
• Practice your English language skills.

Immunization and Health Insurance

Immunization and vaccine records.

Please review the   international student requirements   for the Willcoxon Health Center.

Be sure to collect copies of your medical and dental records with an English translation. Also, you will need to submit proof of immunization that include two immunizations of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) to the Student Health Center as soon as possible. If you do not have these submitted, you will not be able to register for classes. You should arrange to take these immunizations before you arrive to MSSU if you have not taken them already.

A tuberculosis (TB) test will be conducted upon your arrival. You will be scheduled to visit the Student Health Center staff for a TB Test during orientation.

All of your immunization documents must include a signature from your physician, a verified stamp or seal, and your physician’s address. Please bring your documents to orientation with you!

Please complete the   Med+Proctor   Risk Assessment before arriving to campus. We recommend a month in advance.

Please contact the Willcoxon Health Center at   [email protected]   or   417.625.9323   if you have any questions.

Health Insurance

All international students at MSSU are enrolled to have health insurance via   LewerMark Student Insurance.

Enrollment Information

There will be time designated during international orientation for you to enroll in your classes for the semester. To meet immigration regulations, you must enroll in at least 12 credit hours.

• If you are a degree-seeking student, you will enroll with your respective academic advisor.
• If you must take the Michigan English Test during international orientation, you will enroll with Aaron Carmichael, Director of the Intensive English Program. You will contact him via   [email protected] , 417-625-9573, or in Webster Hall 343.
• If you are an exchange or visiting student and are not required to take the Michigan English Test, you will enroll with Dr. Chad Stebbins. You can contact him via   [email protected] , 417-625-9736, or in Webster Hall 337.
• After your enrollment and student accounts are adjusted, you will have the opportunity to pay your bill within the first couple weeks of the semester. Contact the Bursar Office at   [email protected] ., 417-625-9381, or visit Hearnes Hall 105 if you have any questions.
• Here is a link of  classes available for the upcoming semester .
• Classes begin August 19, 2024.

Stay Connected

Friendship family program & conversation partner program.

You have many wonderful opportunities ahead of you at MSSU! One of the biggest opportunities you will experience in America is through our Friendship Family community and our Conversation Partner Program. In the Friendship Family Program, you will be matched with a local family and do a variety of activities in and around the Joplin area. This program allows you to experience life in an American home and traditional American holidays.

There are also opportunities for you to get involved with Conversation Partners. These are current MSSU students who spend 1-2 hours a week with international students who need help practicing their English. Conversation Partners also share experiences with international students, like American holidays, traditions, campus and community events, and many other opportunities.

You will be able to apply for a friendship family at International Orientation. 

International Club

The International Club, one of more than 60 different student clubs on campus, organizes many events during the semester such as a prom, bonfire, hayride, World Music and Cuisine Festival, hiking, and other campus events.

• Join our   MSSU International Club Facebook group 
• Join our  MSSU International Club Instagram page  
• Visit our   International Club   website

Campus Community

We are happy to invite you to an exciting platform for you to connect with one another before orientation begins. Be on the lookout as we have some fun photo opportunities! This will be a nice introduction to beginning conversations with your peers and potentially your Friendship Family and even your Conversation Partner. Cultivating meaningful first connections based on shared interests, hobbies, and passions. Empowering students to discover, engage and belong from the start.

Campus Community is a private community engagement and peer-to-peer support platform allowing students (like you!) to discover classmates, create unique communities, and engage with communities from your college with ease. Whether you’re looking to connect with classmates, find the perfect study group, or stay in the know, we’ve got you covered. Instantly access meaningful first connections based on shared interests, hobbies, and passions while exploring daily suggested friendships and unique communities in just one click. With advanced search filters and keyword searches, you can easily connect with diverse peers, find roommates, study groups, exercise partners, and language / cultural exchange partners. Participate in student-led discussion boards for peer-to-peer support, join themed groups and conversations, stay up-to-date with campus events, and more. We aim to connect classmates, campus communities, alumni, and more like never before. Join today to engage with your unique community.

5-step instructions 

1. Set up your   account and profile  – use your   mssu.edu   email or personal email address

2. Download the app and enable notifications.  Google Play   and the   App Store   (When you open the app – if you don’t see MSSU, please close the app, and reopen and your institution should appear in the drop-down menu.)

3. Participate in the Photo Scavenger Hunt Challenge

4. Join the discussions in our Forums to find roommates, ask questions, and get advice

5. Connect with your future classmates and friends based on shared interests and hobbies

 Discover – Engage – Belong

Missouri Southern to Host Innovative Health Summit

Missouri Southern State University will host its first Willcoxon Innovation in Healthcare Summit on April 11-12, an event featuring speakers and provoking discussion about technology enhancements and innovative practices in healthcare.

Intended for students, healthcare professionals, and anyone who has an interest in healthcare, the summit will be the premier gathering in the region for innovative health discussions and feature several speakers who understand the importance of technological advances in medicine and health services. The event will be free for participants thanks to generous contributions from Joplin residents Dr. Bob and Dot Willcoxon.

Click here to register , or email Mark Scott [email protected] .

The event will begin Thursday, April 11, at 2 p.m. with a presentation by former U.S. Senator Roy Blunt, who has been engaged in many innovative health initiatives on Capitol Hill, and will continue at 8:30 a.m. Friday, April 12, with Keynote Speaker Dr. Christa Martin, the Chief Scientific Officer at the Pennsylvania-based Geisinger Health. Sessions following Martin on Friday will focus on the future delivery of healthcare and advances in technology and innovations in healthcare, along with presentations about local healthcare innovation.

“With the construction of the Roy Blunt Health Science Innovation Center on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to launch the Willcoxon Innovation in Healthcare Summit,” Missouri Southern President Dean Van Galen said. “The inaugural Summit will feature national and regional leaders speaking about exciting innovations in health sciences that will impact all of us. The Summit is not only for those in healthcare fields – we welcome the entire community to our campus to learn and be inspired by new ideas and innovative practices in healthcare.”

Following Martin on Friday at 10 a.m. will be Dr. Catherine Satterwhite, the Executive Director of the Center for Population Health and Equity at Kansas City University, and Dr. Robert McNab, Vice President of Medical Education for Freeman Health Systems, discussing the future delivery of healthcare. Then, at 11:20 a.m., Dr. Lance Forshee, an Associate Professor of Anatomy at the Bentonville, Ark.-based Alice L. Walton School of Medicine, will present on the advances in technology and therapy – specifically on artificial intelligence integration in medicine.

Following lunch, Dr. Mark McNemar, Mercy’s Regional Physician Executive, and Kevin Manning, the Chief Nursing Officer for Mercy, will answer questions regarding the future of healthcare in the four-state region.

The event caps a historic week for Missouri Southern, following the groundbreaking of the university’s new Roy Blunt Health Science Innovation Center at 1 p.m. Thursday.

Kicking things off Friday morning is Dr. Martin, the event’s keynote speaker. Vice Dean for Research at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, and Professor and founding Director of Geisinger’s Autism & Developmental Medicine Institute, she is a clinician-scientist with Board-certification in clinical laboratory genomics, who has played a leading role in developing Geisinger as a learning health system, bridging research discoveries and clinical medicine to bring precision health into everyday health care.

Geisinger, a rural healthcare system in Central and Northeast Pennsylvania, was founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger and now serves more than 1 million people across its 10 hospital campuses. Dr. Martin’s strategic vision embraces a population health-based approach to patient care, guided by genomics, to develop a proactive, rather than reactive approach to medicine to prevent disease, detect it earlier, or treat it better.

Other speakers are:

•  Dr. Catherine Lindsey Satterwhite, executive of the new Center for Population Health and Equity (CPHE) at Kansas City University. Dr. Satterwhite most recently worked as the regional health administrator for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of the Assistant Secretary of Health, where she was the senior federal public health official in the region, serving Kansas, Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska. She led diverse public health-related efforts, creating HHS policy and programming to best address the needs of the population. In addition, Dr. Satterwhite worked for more than a decade at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While at the CDC she earned multiple awards for excellence in the practice of epidemiology.
• Dr. Rob McNab is a practicing internist in Joplin and the Vice President of Medical Education, Freeman Health Systems. He's been a longtime advocate for patient empowerment through education and became even more passionate about lifestyle medicine interventions after experiencing their effect on his own life. Now he's established an innovative model of healthcare to deliver better care to his patients. McNab Wellness is where patients go when they are tired of an endless cycle of illness and treatment and want to create foundational wellness in their lives. Dr. McNab has received specialized training in using lifestyle interventions to help people live longer and better.
• Dr. Lance Forshee serves as Associate Professor of Anatomy at Alice L. Walton School of Medicine. In this role, he is the course director for Phase I Structure and Function and Phase II Skin & Musculoskeletal blocks. He also leads efforts to include AI in the medical curriculum at the medical school. Prior to joining the School, Dr. Forshee held the position of Assistant Professor of Anatomy at Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he performed medical education research and taught and course directed Fundamentals of Anatomical Sciences for master’s students. Previously, as an Assistant Professor of Biology at Southern Utah University, he taught several courses including Human Anatomy and Vertebrae Physiology.
• Dr. Mark McNemar, Mercy’s Regional Physician Executive, is the only American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery-certified hand surgeon in the Joplin area. He was a founding physician member of Orthopedic Specialists of the Four States in 2010, where he also served as vice president. Dr. McNemar continued to practice and hold that title until the hospital was acquired by Mercy in 2020.

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