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SCU announces expanded scheduling for Doctor and Master of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine programs

February 18, 2022|Comments Off on SCU announces expanded scheduling for Doctor and Master of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine programs

SCU is preparing the future healthcare workforce for one of the fastest-growing careers in the health field: acupuncture Feb. 18, 2022 SCU has announced that its Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and Master of [...]

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Ask the librarian: Why is Black History Month celebrated in February, and how can I learn more and become involved in advancing healthcare equity?

February 16, 2022|Comments Off on Ask the librarian: Why is Black History Month celebrated in February, and how can I learn more and become involved in advancing healthcare equity?

Joshua Shulman, MSIS, Director of Learning Resource Center discusses the origins of Black History Month, a special LRC Black History Month LibGuide, and other ways to learn more and get involved in advancing healthcare equity. [...]

  • A photo of SCU MSPA Program Director Melanie Catalano, MSPA, PA-C speaking to students during a White Coat Ceremony.

SCU partners with Beverly Hills Physicians to offer Physician Assistant Students real-world experience in surgery

February 11, 2022|Comments Off on SCU partners with Beverly Hills Physicians to offer Physician Assistant Students real-world experience in surgery

SCU partners with Beverly Hills Physicians to offer Physician Assistant Students real-world experience in surgery WHITTIER, CA (Feb. 11, 2022) — SCU has announced a partnership with Beverly Hills Physicians, a medical group based in [...]

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SCU celebrates 100% NAMACB examination passing rate

February 9, 2022|Comments Off on SCU celebrates 100% NAMACB examination passing rate

WHITTIER, CA (Feb. 9, 2022) — Ten SCU Ayurvedic Practitioner Certificate Class of 2021 graduates recently completed the National Ayurvedic Medical Association Certification Board (NAMACB) examination in 2021, resulting in a 100% passing rate. NAMA's [...]

  • Three photos of Dr. Hiromichi Nakano at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo

Chiropractic care & the Olympics: What does it take to be an Olympic chiropractor?

February 7, 2022|Comments Off on Chiropractic care & the Olympics: What does it take to be an Olympic chiropractor?

Chiropractic care & the Olympics: What does it take to be an Olympic chiropractor? Feb. 7, 2022 The 2022 Winter Olympics are in full swing. Athletes of all kinds who have trained nearly their entire [...]

  • SCU Named Recipient of 2022 John W. Nason Award for Board Leadership by Association of Governing Boards

SCU Named Recipient of 2022 John W. Nason Award for Board Leadership by Association of Governing Boards

January 26, 2022|Comments Off on SCU Named Recipient of 2022 John W. Nason Award for Board Leadership by Association of Governing Boards

SCU Named Recipient of 2022 John W. Nason Award for Board Leadership by Association of Governing Boards WHITTIER, CA - (Jan. 26, 2022) — The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) announced [...]

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Southern California University of Health Sciences hosts White Coat Ceremony for Physician Assistant students

January 20, 2022|Comments Off on Southern California University of Health Sciences hosts White Coat Ceremony for Physician Assistant students

Southern California University of Health Sciences hosts White Coat Ceremony for Physician Assistant students WHITTIER, CA - (Jan. 20, 2022) — Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) recognized 48 Master of Science: Physician Assistant [...]

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Southern California University of Health Sciences hosts White Coat Ceremony for Doctor of Chiropractic and Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine students

January 18, 2022|Comments Off on Southern California University of Health Sciences hosts White Coat Ceremony for Doctor of Chiropractic and Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine students

WHITTIER, CA (Jan. 18, 2022) Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) recognized 55 Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) students and 64 Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM) students today with a white coat ceremony held [...]

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Jonathan Anthony Enriquez Carlos, DC, SCU Class of 2021 graduate receives NCMIC Bucks for Boards scholarship

December 28, 2021|Comments Off on Jonathan Anthony Enriquez Carlos, DC, SCU Class of 2021 graduate receives NCMIC Bucks for Boards scholarship

Jonathan Anthony Enriquez Carlos, DC, SCU Class of 2021 graduate receives NCMIC scholarship WHITTIER, CA (Dec. 28, 2021) Jonathan Anthony Enriquez Carlos, DC, SCU Class of 2021 graduate, has received a 2021 third quarter $500 Bucks [...]

  • A group photo of the Doctor of Chiropractic program graduates of the SCU Class of 2021

Southern California University of Health Sciences graduates 456 new healthcare professionals

December 17, 2021|Comments Off on Southern California University of Health Sciences graduates 456 new healthcare professionals

Southern California University of Health Sciences graduates 456 new healthcare professionals LOS ANGELES, CA (Dec. 17, 2021) Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) hosted its annual commencement ceremony today, conferring health science degrees to 456 [...]

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SCU Doctor of Chiropractic students, Christian Caragao and Katie Sakamoto, recognized by The California Chiropractic Association

December 6, 2021|Comments Off on SCU Doctor of Chiropractic students, Christian Caragao and Katie Sakamoto, recognized by The California Chiropractic Association

WHITTIER, CA (Dec. 6, 2021) SCU Doctor of Chiropractic students Christian Caragao and Katie Sakamoto were recently recognized by The California Chiropractic Association (CalChiro) at theCalChiro Convention in Napa, California. Caragao received the Diversity and Inclusion [...]

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SCU Doctor of Chiropractic student, Blyss Saxon Gellert receives 2021 Alberta College and Association of Chiropractor’s Investing in our Future Scholarship

December 3, 2021|Comments Off on SCU Doctor of Chiropractic student, Blyss Saxon Gellert receives 2021 Alberta College and Association of Chiropractor’s Investing in our Future Scholarship

WHITTIER, CA (Dec. 3, 2021) SCU Doctor of Chiropractic student, Blyss Saxon Gellert has been awarded the 2021 Alberta College and Association of Chiropractor's Investing in our Future Scholarship. Dr. Brad Kane, Council Chair, Alberta College [...]

  • Introducing DNA Dan: A Genetics and Genomics Podcast

Introducing DNA Dan: A Genetics and Genomics Podcast

September 7, 2021|Comments Off on Introducing DNA Dan: A Genetics and Genomics Podcast

Introducing DNA Dan: A Genetics and Genomics Podcast, SCU's first podcast. The podcast is officially available to listen to on Apple podcast, Spotify, or wherever else you enjoy podcast listening.DNA Dan is a storytelling podcast [...]

  • SCU Alumnus Dr. Erica Witter-Davis Featured in Olympic Commercial

SCU Alumnus Dr. Erica Witter-Davis Featured in Olympic Commercial

August 9, 2021|Comments Off on SCU Alumnus Dr. Erica Witter-Davis Featured in Olympic Commercial

SCU Alumnus Dr. Erica Witter-Davis Featured in Olympic Commercial The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress and the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) aired a Historic Commercial During the 2021 Olympics that features SCU Alumnus Dr. Erica [...]