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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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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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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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Southern California University of Health Sciences graduates 517 new healthcare professionals in 2025

Southern California University of Health Sciences graduates 517 new healthcare professionals in 2025 Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) hosted its annual commencement ceremony on Monday, December 15, at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach conferring health science degrees to 517 graduates of the Class of 2025. The commencement ceremony is available for on-demand viewing via SCU’s YouTube channel. The Class of 2025 represents the broad variety of SCU’s academic programs, with the Doctor of Occupational Therapy and Doctor of Medical Sciences programs each having their first graduating class. SCU’s class of 2025 has the following numbers of graduates in [...]

By |2026-01-22T17:58:57+00:00December 18, 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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Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) Announces Candidacy Status for Its Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) Announces Candidacy Status for Its Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) is proud to announce that on November 4, 2025, its Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program has been granted Candidate for Accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). This milestone affirms that the program meets CAPTE’s rigorous standards and is authorized to begin enrolling students into professional coursework. Achieving candidacy reflects the collective work of SCU’s faculty, leadership, and academic teams to build a robust, forward-thinking curriculum grounded in [...]

By |2026-01-22T18:01:30+00:00December 5, 2025|DPT-Organic, Front Page News|
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SCU Faculty Dr. Robb Russell Presents New Research at the 3rd World Congress on Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine 2025

SCU Faculty Dr. Robb Russell Presents New Research at the 3rd World Congress on Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine 2025 Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) continued its commitment to advancing integrative health research as Dr. Robb Russell presented new study findings at the 3rd World Congress on Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The international congress brings together experts from around the world to share emerging evidence and collaborate on approaches that strengthen global health and patient care. Dr. Russell attended alongside fellow SCU faculty members Dr. Anu Kizhakkeveettil, Dr. Steffany [...]

By |2026-01-22T18:03:02+00:00December 4, 2025|DC-Organic, Front Page News|
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Back-to-Back: SCU Students Claim the 2025 CalChiro Quiz Bowl

Back-to-Back: SCU Students Claim the 2025 CalChiro Quiz Bowl Southern California University of Health Sciences students win the CalChiro Quiz Bowl for a second year in a row at the CalChiro Fall Conference, held August 28–30, 2025, at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim. The ballroom buzzed before the first question. Teams checked in, glanced at notes, and tried to read the room. When the round opened, SCU’s table leaned forward together. They stayed that way all afternoon. By the final tally, Southern California University of Health Sciences had won the CalChiro Quiz Bowl for the second straight year. [...]

By |2026-01-22T18:10:57+00:00October 24, 2025|DC-Organic, Front Page News|
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