We thrilled to announce another accolade for student pharmacist, Van Cathy Pham as the California Pharmacists Association (@capharm) Student Pharmacist of the Year Award for her exceptional leadership, commitment and contributions to the pharmacy profession! She shares, "I am truly humbled and honored ... thank you to my faculty mentors for believing in me and being a cheerleader throughout my pharmacy journey. It has truly been an adventure and I cannot wait for what’s to come." #MBKUProud #MBKUCOP ???

Calling all aspiring PA students, join us at the biggest admissions event of the year, MBKU's School of PA Studies Spring Admissions Open House! We welcome all interest levels seeking to learn more about the Physician Assistant (PA) profession. Speakers and a Student Panel will provide a better understanding of the PA profession, as well as what SPAS' program has to offer. Guest will enjoy presentations from admissions officers, virtually meet with current students and take a tour, in the comfort of your home! Register at the link in our bio or at ketchum.edu/pa-studies

Join us in congratulating Marisol Lauri on receiving the 2021 Johnson & Johnson Vision Award of Excellence in Contact Lens Patient Care Grant! ? This award recognizes outstanding fourth-year student clinicians who have demonstrated skillful knowledge of the contact lens field ☝️?️ She also received a $500 educational award and a personalized plaque commemorating her accomplishment! ?

#MBKUProud #ExcellenceinEyeCare

Let's hear it for the SPAS Scholarship winners from the Class of 2021! Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, it's a true testament to everyone's outstanding achievements this year ??#MBKUProud #MBKUPA

Feeling presidential with Ryan Funai, "Excited to begin my AOSA @theaosa presidential term thanks to these amazing leaders ? a few know how far we’ve come, and I’m honored to be apart of the history ? Let’s empower some students to thrive as doctors of optometry."
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Tomorrow kicks off our 2021 Virtual Planned Giving Series with Estate Planning ?️ These workshops have been designed specifically for our alumni and benefactors and will feature one of the top Trust and Estate attorneys in Southern California. Join us for one, or sign up for all of the workshops at ketchumlegacy.org/webinars (link in bio).

Get a peek into what life is like as a student optometrist at SCCO ?️?! Learn about the profession of optometry, SCCO’s optometry program, and the admissions process ? Enjoy video presentations and Q&A sessions with faculty and students, all from the comfort of your own home. ?RSVP is required save your spot at the link in our bio!

Submissions for the MBKU Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Awards are open until Monday, April 12. Recognize an alumnus who has achieved professional prominence in their industry and is engaged in the community, furthering the goals of MBKU and their profession. We will celebrate Distinguished Alumni during the Virtual Alumni Recognition Program on September 18, 2021. Visit ketchum.edu/distinguishedalumnus to submit your nomination (link in bio)

Congratulations to Van Cathy Pham, a third-year student in the College of Pharmacy, on receiving the United States Public Health Service Excellence in Public Health Pharmacy Award! This award was established to recognize pharmacy students that make significant contributions to public health, which includes advancing the objectives of Healthy People 2030, the Surgeon General’s priorities, and the pharmacy profession. Her achievements supported public health and illustrated the importance of incorporating core public health principles into today’s pharmacy practice! #MBKUProud

Dr. Mark Nakano, Associate Dean for Clinics at Southern California College of Optometry and Co-Chair of the legislative committee for the California Optometric Association took his place as one of the first ODs to administer the COVID-19 vaccine in California this week, “People need this vaccine. If I can help and be part of the solution, just like other optometrists across the nation and across the world, we can spread our knowledge and our capabilities.