Release from MidAmerica Nazarene University
Dr. Eric Clarkson ('01) is the owner and family physician at the Pratt Family Practice in Pratt, KS. He also serves as the medical director for the local emergency services and the free health clinic in town. He practices a full range of family medicine services, including surgical obstetrics, hospital, nursing home, and clinical medicine.
While at MNU, Eric met his wife, Dr. Amy (Morsch ’99) Clarkson, who was the recipient of the Alumna of the Year Award in 2016. The couple now has three children and are active in their community and their church, Abundant Harvest Church of the Nazarene, where Eric serves on the board, acts as youth director, and has taught Sunday school for six years.
“MidAmerica provided the backdrop and was the catalyst for nearly every good thing in my life,” says Eric. “It provided me critical leadership experiences through being a part of the residential life team as an RA my sophomore and junior years. It is where I met my best life-long friends. These friends, and now their families, continue to provide joy and encouragement 25 years later. While at MidAmerica I was given the opportunity to be a member of a student ministry team in Papua New Guinea with Youth in Mission. While there I met Dr. Bill McCoy and decided I wanted to be a physician. Most importantly, MNU is where I first rollerbladed past Amy Morsch and thought, "I need to get to know that girl!". Two years later, I finally asked her out!”
Clarkson was introduced Friday at Homecoming Chapel and will also be a part of the Homecoming Celebration Breakfast, Homecoming Football Game, and the Alumni Showcase on Saturday, where he will be presented with his award.