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SCU’s Dr. James Whedon receives NBCE Research Award at 2025 ACCRAC Conference
Admin2025-08-20T20:10:44+00:00June 25, 2025|Comments Off on SCU’s Dr. James Whedon receives NBCE Research Award at 2025 ACCRAC Conference
Dr. James Whedon, Senior Health Services Researcher and professor at Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU), received the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) Research Award at the Association of Chiropractic Colleges Research Agenda Conference (ACCRAC), held March 20th—22nd.
SCU Stands Out at Acupuncture Research Conference
Admin2025-08-20T20:20:35+00:00June 18, 2025|Comments Off on SCU Stands Out at Acupuncture Research Conference
Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) stood out at the 2025 Society for Acupuncture Research (SAR) Conference, held April 3–6 in Newport Beach. Faculty, students, and graduates alike were selected to present their work, a testament to SCU’s excellence in research and integrative medicine.
SCU’s MSPA Program Awarded Song-Brown Grant to Advance Health Equity
Admin2025-08-20T20:28:10+00:00June 11, 2025|Comments Off on 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.
Transforming Healthcare: Dr. Tracy Gaudet on the Institute for Functional Medicine Podcast
Admin2025-08-20T20:33:32+00:00June 6, 2025|Comments Off on Transforming Healthcare: Dr. Tracy Gaudet on the Institute for Functional Medicine Podcast
What if healthcare wasn’t just about fixing what’s wrong, but about helping people live their fullest, most meaningful lives? That was the central theme presented by Dr. Tracy Gaudet, Program Director of the Southern California University of Health Sciences’ Doctor of Whole Health Leadership (DrWHL) program, during her recent appearance on the Institute for Functional Medicine podcast. In an episode titled “Whole Health and Transforming Healthcare Systems”, Dr. Gaudet shared insights on why Whole Health is not just a model of care—it’s a paradigm shift.
SCU’s Eastern Medicine Department Programs Receive Maximum Seven-Year Re-Accreditation
Admin2025-08-20T21:35:31+00:00June 1, 2025|Comments Off on SCU’s Eastern Medicine Department Programs Receive Maximum Seven-Year Re-Accreditation
Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (DAcCHM) and Master of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (MAcCHM) programs both received the highest level of re-accreditation—a seven-year term.
SCU’s Ayurvedic Medicine Program Makes History with National Accreditation
Admin2025-08-20T21:38:35+00:00May 20, 2025|Comments Off on SCU’s Ayurvedic Medicine Program Makes History with National Accreditation
Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) has achieved a historic milestone. Its Ayurvedic Medicine Department, led by Dr. Anupama Kizhakkeveettil, has become the first program in the country to receive accreditation from the newly established Ayurvedic Accreditation Commission (AAC).
Southern California University’s Gabrielle Villard Selected as an ASHG Post-Baccalaureate Genomics Analyst Fellow
Admin2025-08-20T22:03:52+00:00February 11, 2025|Comments Off on Southern California University’s Gabrielle Villard Selected as an ASHG Post-Baccalaureate Genomics Analyst Fellow
Gabrielle Villard, a recent graduate of SCU’s Master of Science in Human Genetics and Genomics (MSHGG), has been selected for the prestigious Post-Baccalaureate Genomics Analyst Fellowship, offered by the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) in collaboration with the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). This highly competitive two-year program provides exceptional early-career scientists with hands-on experience in genomics, allowing them to engage in groundbreaking research, policy development, and advocacy. Fellows are placed at either NHGRI’s Extramural Research Program in Bethesda, MD, or at ASHG in Rockville, MD, where they contribute to critical projects shaping the future of genomic medicine.
SCU Chiropractic Student George Zakhary Awarded 2024 Professional Baseball Chiropractic Society Scholarship
Admin2025-08-20T22:47:53+00:00December 23, 2024|Comments Off on SCU Chiropractic Student George Zakhary Awarded 2024 Professional Baseball Chiropractic Society Scholarship
Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) is proud to spotlight the accomplishments of George Zakhary, a dedicated Chiropractic student with a passion for sports medicine. George has been honored as the recipient of the 2024 Professional Baseball Chiropractic Society (PBCS) Scholarship, a testament to his passion and dedication to the field. He received the recognition at the annual PBCS meeting held in November 2024 in Naples, Florida, alongside some of the top professionals in sports chiropractic care.
Southern California University of Health Sciences Graduates 536 New Healthcare Professionals In 2024
Admin2025-08-15T20:21:23+00:00December 18, 2024|Comments Off on 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.
Celebrating Excellence: Dr. Anupama Kizhakkeveettil Appointed Chair of the APHA ICTHP Section
Admin2025-08-20T22:54:05+00:00November 26, 2024|Comments Off on Celebrating Excellence: Dr. Anupama Kizhakkeveettil Appointed Chair of the APHA ICTHP Section
Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) is thrilled to announce that Dr. Anupama Kizhakkeveettil, PhD, BAMS, MAOM, LAc, FAIHM, C-IAYT. and Program Director of SCU’s Ayurveda Medicine Department, has been appointed Chair of the American Public Health Association’s (APHA) Section on Integrative, Complementary, and Traditional Health Practices (ICTHP).
Celebrating 45 Years of US-China Diplomatic Relations and the Development of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the United States
Admin2025-08-15T20:21:26+00:00November 8, 2024|Comments Off on Celebrating 45 Years of US-China Diplomatic Relations and the Development of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the United States
Celebrating 45 Years of U.S.-China Diplomatic Relations and the Development of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the United States Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) recently hosted a grand event celebrating the 45th anniversary of [...]
Kicking Off Physician Assistant Week: SCU’s PA Students Serving the Unhoused Community at the LA Mission
Admin2025-08-15T20:21:26+00:00October 7, 2024|Comments Off on Kicking Off Physician Assistant Week: SCU’s PA Students Serving the Unhoused Community at the LA Mission
Kicking Off Physician Assistant Week: SCU’s PA Students Serving the Unhoused Community at the LA Mission Introduction to National Physician Assistant Week National Physician Assistant Week (PA Week) occurs from October 6th to 12th each [...]
Southern California University of Health Sciences Welcomes Renowned Precision Medicine Expert to Advisory Board
Admin2025-08-15T19:56:46+00:00August 30, 2024|Comments Off on Southern California University of Health Sciences Welcomes Renowned Precision Medicine Expert to Advisory Board
Southern California University of Health Sciences Welcomes Renowned Precision Medicine Expert to Advisory Board Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Howard McLeod, a world-renowned expert in [...]
AIHM, SCU, and Cornerstone Collaboration to Co-Host Inaugural Whole Health Conference in October 2024
Admin2025-08-15T20:21:42+00:00August 20, 2024|Comments Off on 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 [...]
SCU Joins Global Chiropractic Advocacy at WCCS Meeting
Admin2025-08-15T20:21:42+00:00July 26, 2024|Comments Off on SCU Joins Global Chiropractic Advocacy at WCCS Meeting
Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) is proud to announce the return of its Chiropractic students from the World Congress of Chiropractic Students (WCCS) Annual General Meeting held in Veracruz, Mexico. This event was not only a platform for discussing common and uncommon issues faced by Chiropractic students worldwide but also a noteworthy moment for SCU as it became an official chapter in the WCCS.