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What Is a White Coat Ceremony and Why Does It Matter in Healthcare Education?

What Is a White Coat Ceremony and Why Does It Matter in Healthcare Education? Every year, hundreds of SCU students participate in White Coat Ceremonies as they transition from classroom learning to supervised clinical training. These ceremonies are more than just tradition. They have a rich history rooted in the same whole-person approach to care that SCU embraces as an Integrative, Whole Health University. What Is a White Coat Ceremony? A White Coat Ceremony is a meaningful rite of passage that formally welcomes students into a healthcare profession. During the ceremony, students receive their first white coats and [...]

By |2026-03-04T16:45:49+00:00March 4, 2026|Front Page News, SCU News|
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Why Mentorship Matters: How Supportive Work Environments Shape the Journey from OT Student to Certified Hand Therapist

Why Mentorship Matters: How Supportive Work Environments Shape the Journey from OT Student to Certified Hand Therapist Becoming a healthcare professional involves more than completing coursework or accumulating clinical hours. Long-term success depends on the quality of mentorship, professional support, and workplace culture that shape a clinician’s early career. For Emily Grullón, OTR/L, OTD, CHT, a Certified Hand Therapist and faculty member at Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU), those factors were instrumental in her own professional development—and now inform how she prepares future occupational therapists for practice. Dr. Grullón explored these themes during her presentation, From [...]

By |2026-02-19T17:24:26+00:00February 20, 2026|Front Page News, OTD-Organic, SCU News|
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Medicare Covers Acupuncture—So Why Can’t Licensed Acupuncturists Provide It?

Medicare Covers Acupuncture—So Why Can’t Licensed Acupuncturists Provide It? Nearly five years after Medicare approved acupuncture as a covered, evidence-based treatment for chronic low back pain, access to care remains strikingly uneven across the United States. In many regions, older adults technically have coverage—but little practical ability to receive acupuncture from trained providers. New research presented by faculty from Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) reveals just how wide these gaps are—and points to a central policy contradiction at the heart of Medicare’s acupuncture benefit. Extreme Geographic Inequities in Access At the recent Academy of Integrative Health [...]

By |2026-02-11T16:38:51+00:00February 13, 2026|Front Page News, SCU News|
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SCU Faculty Spotlight: Global Leadership in Whole Health at International Integrative Medicine Congress

SCU Faculty Spotlight: Global Leadership in Whole Health at International Integrative Medicine Congress Faculty leaders from Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) took the global stage this fall, showcasing the university’s growing leadership in Whole Health education, integrative research, and culturally responsive care at the 3rd World Congress on Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) in Rio de Janeiro The international gathering brought together researchers, educators, clinicians, and policymakers from around the world to explore evidence-informed approaches to integrative health care. SCU faculty contributed through oral presentations, panel participation, and poster research—advancing conversations on how health professions [...]

By |2026-02-12T17:09:04+00:00February 5, 2026|Front Page News, SCU News|
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SCU Doctor of Occupational Therapy Student Rekha Todker-Sulkar Honored with Chuck Strauch Award

SCU Doctor of Occupational Therapy Student Rekha Todker-Sulkar Honored with Chuck Strauch Award Photo: Rekha Todker-Sulkar (center) received the Chuck Strauch Award from the California Foundation for Occupational Therapy When Rekha Todker-Sulkar, a student in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program at Southern California University of Health Sciences, was honored with the Chuck Strauch Award from the California Foundation for Occupational Therapy at the Occupational Therapy Association of California Conference, the moment marked far more than a professional milestone. For Todker-Sulkar, a longtime pediatric occupational therapy assistant who returned to graduate school after years of [...]

By |2026-01-28T19:17:58+00:00January 30, 2026|Front Page News, OTD-Organic, SCU News|
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SCU Introduces Online, Self-Paced Ayurveda Short Courses for Learners Everywhere

SCU Introduces Online, Self-Paced Ayurveda Short Courses for Learners Everywhere Responding to growing interest in integrative and preventive approaches to health and wellness, Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) today announced the launch of Ayurveda Short Courses, a new collection of fully online, self-paced offerings designed to make one of the world’s oldest healing systems accessible to learners everywhere. Available for purchase through a simple e-commerce model, these short courses remove traditional barriers to university education while maintaining the rigor and expertise of SCU, a recognized leader in Ayurvedic medicine and integrative, whole-person health education. Learners can [...]

By |2026-01-20T22:06:17+00:00January 21, 2026|AYUR-Organic, Front Page News, SCU News|
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2025 Commencement Valedictorian Jamie Gabriel Inspires Graduates with a Call to Lead with Balance, Compassion, and Service

2025 Commencement Valedictorian Jamie Gabriel Inspires Graduates with a Call to Lead with Balance, Compassion, and Service At the Southern California University of Health Sciences 2025 Commencement Ceremony, Jamie Gabriel, valedictorian for the Master of Science in Physician Assistant program, delivered an inspiring and deeply personal address that captured the heart of SCU’s Whole Health mission. Balancing multiple roles as a full-time Los Angeles County Fire Department captain, a graduate student, and a parent, Gabriel spoke powerfully about perseverance, leadership through service, and the importance of balance — not only in patient care, but in life itself. Her [...]

By |2026-01-16T20:21:09+00:00January 16, 2026|Front Page News, MSPA-Organic, SCU News|
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SCU Launches New Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Psychodynamic Psychology Starting Fall 2026

SCU Launches New Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Psychodynamic Psychology Starting Fall 2026 A new era for developmental, psychodynamic, and Whole Health–centered psychology education Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) is proud to introduce its newest graduate program—the Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Psychodynamic Psychology, launching Fall 2026. Designed for licensed or license-eligible mental health professionals who want deeper clinical insight, advanced training, and the flexibility to continue working full-time, this new doctoral program represents a powerful milestone in SCU’s evolution as the Integrative Whole Health University. The PsyD program traces its roots to the highly respected [...]

By |2026-01-22T17:49:41+00:00January 9, 2026|Front Page News, PsyD, SCU News|
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2025 Commencement Speaker Dr. Russell Greenfield: A Call to Heal with Humility, Service, and Gratitude

2025 Commencement Speaker Dr. Russell Greenfield: A Call to Heal with Humility, Service, and Gratitude At Southern California University of Health Sciences’ 2025 Commencement Ceremony, graduates and their families were invited into a deeply reflective and inspiring moment with Dr. Russell Greenfield, the University’s commencement speaker. A nationally recognized physician leader in Whole Health, Dr. Greenfield delivered a moving address that blended personal storytelling, moral clarity, and a powerful call to service. His message challenged the Class of 2025 to see healing not merely as a profession, but as a sacred responsibility, one rooted in humility, presence, and [...]

By |2026-01-22T17:52:01+00:00December 30, 2025|Front Page News|
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SCU President Dr. John Scaringe Delivers Commencement Message on Compassion to the Class of 2025

SCU President Dr. John Scaringe Delivers Commencement Message on Compassion to the Class of 2025 At Southern California University of Health Sciences’ 2025 Commencement Ceremony, University President Dr. John Scaringe delivered a heartfelt and deeply personal address centered on one essential principle: compassion. Speaking to graduates poised to enter the healthcare professions, Dr. Scaringe reminded the Class of 2025 that while clinical knowledge and technical expertise are critical, it is compassion — expressed through presence, dignity, and action — that ultimately defines meaningful leadership and healing. Through personal stories drawn from his own life, Dr. Scaringe illustrated that [...]

By |2026-01-16T19:01:26+00:00December 23, 2025|ACM-Organic, AYUR-Organic, BSHS-Organic, DC-Organic, DPT-Organic, DrWHL-Organic, Front Page News, Genetics-Organic, MSGC-Organic, MSHGG-Organic, MSMS-Organic, MSPA-Organic, OTD-Organic, PsyD-GEO|
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