Evaon Wong is the former Dean of the College of Health Sciences as of July 31, 2024. As Dean of the College of Health Sciences, I am proud of the network of alumni we have built. From OT, PT, and PA...
An Nguyen, DPT ’22, knows what it means to take a chance for a brighter future. “My parents told me that they risked their lives fleeing Vietnam at the end of the war and came to the U.S. as refugees...
On the nights and weekends that I’m on call, I don’t venture much beyond my home. Even grocery shopping is tricky. When I get a page, I have just 30 minutes to be at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center...
Lisa Rangel, BSN ’22, Public Health Certificate ’22, is just a few months away from a career in public service and healthcare. In May, she’ll graduate from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program...
Miss Black New York USA winner and nurse anesthetist student Rhaven McIver, CRNA '21, talks about her path to SMU and how she uses the power of personal videos to help others understand what to expect...
Skye Schmelzer, (they/she), MPA ’21, believes it’s vital for healthcare workers to understand the history of care provided to the queer and transgender communities, which has often left them sidelined...
Being happy doesn’t mean everything’s perfect. It means you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections – Stephen Leslie France During the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, I decided to introduce...
Like many healthcare students during the COVID-19 pandemic, my Doctor of Physical Therapy program clinical experience prior to my graduation was affected. My first clinical experience was in...
One of the things Michael L., BSN ’19, wanted most growing up was to be a “superhero.” Now he’s a second-year nursing student on the verge of graduating from Samuel Merritt University. Michael...
Kamya Cook, BSN ’19, nearly died after the birth of her daughter. The trauma triggered a desire in her to care for others, especially moms and children. She’ll graduate in December and has received...
