SCU’s MSPA Program Awarded Song-Brown Grant to Advance Health Equity

Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) Master of Science: Physician Assistant (MSPA) program was awarded a $65,000 grant from the California Department of Healthcare Access and Information (HCAI). The grant funding will allow the MSPA program to continue advancing efforts to recruit students from diverse backgrounds and expand training in high-need communities. SCU’s MSPA program remains committed to ensuring that all patients, regardless of socioeconomic status or geographic location, have access to the providers they deserve.

By |2025-08-15T20:22:42+00:00June 11, 2025|Front Page News, MSMS-Organic, MSPA-Organic|Comments Off on SCU’s MSPA Program Awarded Song-Brown Grant to Advance Health Equity

Southern California University of Health Sciences Graduates 536 New Healthcare Professionals In 2024

Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) celebrated the Class of 2024 with 536 graduates ready to transform healthcare through integrative, whole-person care. Highlights include inspiring speeches by Dr. John Scaringe and Dr. Mimi Guarneri, valedictorian Courtney Lynn Rasic's reflection, and the Health Equity Award honoring Stacy Jocelyn Bencomo.

By |2025-08-15T20:21:23+00:00December 18, 2024|ACM-Organic, AYUR-Organic, BSHS-Organic, DC, DC-Organic, Front Page News, Genetics-Organic, MSHGG, MSMS-Organic, MSPA-Organic, OTD|Comments Off on Southern California University of Health Sciences Graduates 536 New Healthcare Professionals In 2024

AIHM, SCU, and Cornerstone Collaboration to Co-Host Inaugural Whole Health Conference in October 2024

AIHM, SCU, and Cornerstone Collaboration to Co-Host Inaugural Whole Health Conference in October 2024   Interprofessional continuing education credits available to all conference attendees   Whole Health is emerging as the next evolutionary step in integrative health and medicine. In response, the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM), Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU), and the Cornerstone Collaboration for Societal Change have announced they will co-host the Inaugural Whole Health Conference, “Bringing Whole Health to Life,” from October 25 to 27, 2024, at Paradise Point Resort and Spa in San Diego. Healthcare professionals from across the spectrum are [...]

By |2025-08-15T20:21:42+00:00August 20, 2024|ACM-Organic, AYUR-Organic, BSHS-Organic, DC, DC-Organic, DPT, Front Page News, Genetics-Organic, MSMS-Organic, MSPA-Organic, OTD|Comments Off on AIHM, SCU, and Cornerstone Collaboration to Co-Host Inaugural Whole Health Conference in October 2024

SCU’s MSMS Program Provides Strong Foundation for Aspiring Medical School Students

March is National Nutrition Month, which promotes the importance of making informed food choices and developing healthy eating habits. Along with a balanced diet, taking vitamins and supplements can also improve overall health. While there are many options available, if I could only choose three, they would be Omega 3 fish oil, Vitamin D, and Magnesium. These three vitamins offer a range of benefits, from improving brain function to reducing inflammation and supporting bone health.

By |2025-08-15T20:20:49+00:00December 13, 2023|Front Page News, MSMS-Organic|Comments Off on SCU’s MSMS Program Provides Strong Foundation for Aspiring Medical School Students

Interprofessional Education Model Builds Bridges Between Academic and Clinical Communities, Students and Faculty

March is National Nutrition Month, which promotes the importance of making informed food choices and developing healthy eating habits. Along with a balanced diet, taking vitamins and supplements can also improve overall health. While there are many options available, if I could only choose three, they would be Omega 3 fish oil, Vitamin D, and Magnesium. These three vitamins offer a range of benefits, from improving brain function to reducing inflammation and supporting bone health.

By |2025-08-15T20:20:58+00:00September 12, 2023|ACM-Organic, AYUR-Organic, BSHS-Organic, DPT, Front Page News, Genetics-Organic, MSMS-Organic, MSPA-Organic, OTD|Comments Off on Interprofessional Education Model Builds Bridges Between Academic and Clinical Communities, Students and Faculty

SCU partners with A.T. Still University to Expand Pipeline of Physicians

Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) has announced a new partnership with A.T. Still University-School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) to expand access to education for aspiring physicians looking to earn a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree. Through this partnership, five annual interview slots are reserved for SCU students who graduate from the Master of Science in Medical Science (MSMS) program for consideration of acceptance to the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree program at A.T. Still University. The two-year agreement began in January 2023 and will be reviewed every two years.

By |2025-08-15T20:21:00+00:00February 24, 2023|Front Page News, MSMS-Organic|Comments Off on SCU partners with A.T. Still University to Expand Pipeline of Physicians

SCU partnership with RAND Center results in research opportunities for MSMS graduates and fellows

Since 2021, the Master of Science in Medical Science (MSMS) degree program at Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) has partnered with the RAND Center for Collaborative Research in Complementary and Integrative Health. SCU is currently one of 13 of the RAND Center’s member institutions who have a commitment to research and train Complementary and Integrative Health (CIH) professions. Andy Shollar, SCU Class of 2022 MSMS graduate and Tiesha Tyson, SCU Class of 2021 MSMS graduate, are working together on a RAND Center research project involving production of a State of the Science review on homeopathic healthcare practices.

By |2025-08-15T20:21:01+00:00February 14, 2023|Front Page News, MSMS-Organic|Comments Off on SCU partnership with RAND Center results in research opportunities for MSMS graduates and fellows

First Annual Master of Science Medical Science Awards held for MSMS Class of 2022

The Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) Master of Science in Medical Science (MSMS) degree program at SCU held its first annual awards program just ahead of the Class of 2022 Commencement Ceremony in December.

By |2025-08-15T20:20:08+00:00December 16, 2022|Front Page News, MSMS-Organic, MSPA-Organic|Comments Off on First Annual Master of Science Medical Science Awards held for MSMS Class of 2022

SCU Announces the 2023 ASB Executive Board (E-board)

Elections were recently held for the 2023 SCU ASB Executive Board (E-board) annual student leadership positions, including President, Vice President, CCO Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, and Community Liaison. Congratulations to the following elected student leaders for 2023 who will serve a one-year term beginning Jan. 2023, through Dec. 2023. President: Joanna Quintana (top left) Vice President: Tim Schrijver (top middle) Secretary: Kristeen Shamas (top right) Treasurer: Eira Perez (bottom left) Community Liaison: Madison Park (bottom middle) CCO Chair: John Krueger (bottom right)

By |2025-08-15T20:20:09+00:00November 29, 2022|ACM-Organic, AYUR-Organic, BSHS-Organic, DC-Organic, Front Page News, Genetics-Organic, MSMS-Organic, MSPA-Organic, OTD|Comments Off on SCU Announces the 2023 ASB Executive Board (E-board)

Amid Hispanic Heritage Month, SCU honors the importance of diversity in transforming and redefining health and healthcare education

Since 1968, National Hispanic Heritage Month has been recognized by the federal government and celebrated across the United States annually, from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 to acknowledge the history, culture, and contributions of Americans whose ancestry can be traced to over 20 countries in Latin America, including Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. There are approximately 60 million people residing in the U.S. representing approximately 18% of the population, who have ancestries connected to these countries. Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) and SCU Health join in celebrating this annual commemoration as part of our commitment [...]

By |2025-08-15T20:20:24+00:00October 3, 2022|BSHS-Organic, DC-Organic, Front Page News, Genetics-Organic, MSMS-Organic, MSPA-Organic|Comments Off on Amid Hispanic Heritage Month, SCU honors the importance of diversity in transforming and redefining health and healthcare education
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