In another article from our recent publication of the President's Report, we saw how ideas and the right kind of support can lead to something bigger than yourself. When PA Cameron Christie, from the SPAS Class of 2019, brought the idea to attend a point-of-care ultrasound conference to his Program Director, PA Allison Mollet, the valuable experience was evident and this opened the door for funding the conference for the entire class. Read the full article at the link in our bio!

In another article from our recent publication of the President's Report, the now Dr. Noelle Bock (Class of 2020!) shared with us about her gratitude for the Alumni Association Scholarship and how scholarships like these help to "jumpstart our future, participating in state and national organizations." We can't wait to see the impact Dr. Bock will make as an alumna! Read the full article at the link in our bio!

It's strange to think, yesterday would have been the commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2020. While we couldn't be together in person, we're so touched by all the creative ways of celebrating together! Our hats go off to this new class of resilient, dedicated, and hard-working health care leaders. Check out our stories for some ways you can show your Class of 2020 pride! We look forward to a virtual celebration on June 13. Visit the link in our bio for more information.

MBKU Student Association recently formally inducted new officers for 2020-2021 and we continue to be impressed with how our students and administration have collaborated together through these circumstances. Congratulations to Taylor Austin (COP '22) on being elected as MBKUSA President, Sara Shimokochi (SCCO '22) as Secretary, and Kathleen Tran (COP '22) as Treasurer. Committee Chairs and Class Councils will be announced soon. We're so excited for all the great things to come!

Jean Kim, a member of the inaugural class of 2020 College of Pharmacy and the former president of the MBKU-ASHP Chapter, has been recently granted the Nutrition Support Certificate by the American Society of Health-System (ASHP) in collaboration with American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN). Jean developed an interest in total and peripheral parenteral nutrition (TPN/PPN) during her Integrated Pharmacotherapeutics III, taught by Dr. Genene Salman at MBKU.

In our recent publication of the President's Report, we sat down with faculty to talk about the impact of giving back, "One of the most important areas where Spanish is necessary is with the underserved population,” says Dr. Michal Mingura. As an Assistant Professor for the medical Spanish course, her goal is for students to, at a minimum, have the resources to greet their patients, and communicate the basics of their medication.

In our recent publication of the President's Report, we sat down with faculty to talk about the impact of giving back, “Our desire is to be a part of something bigger than our own university,” says PA Allison Mollet, about receiving a grant from the PA Education Association (PAEA)to facilitate the development, deployment and assessment of a standardized substance use disorder (SUD) curriculum for PA programs. “We want to contribute to the field of medicine. This really has the potential to affect a health care epidemic.” Read the full article at the link in our bio.

In our recent publication of the President's Report, we sat down with faculty to talk about the impact of giving back, “I reflect back and see that someone decades ago thought it was important to set up a scholarship,” says Dr. Dawn Lam, Associate Professor and SCCO alumna. “They didn’t know who was going to get it. They just wanted to help students in optometry school and I was a lucky recipient of some of those scholarships. I am so thankful for that. Now I’m in a position to give back.

Join us in celebrating a bright new class of optometric residents from SCCO! Congratulations to these fantastic graduates who will dedicate a year to build upon their current knowledge and clinical skills and will complete their respective residency training at 20 unique programs across 9 different states. Swipe to see where these grads will begin a new chapter in their career! #MBKUProud #MBKUClassof2020 #2020andbeyond

Join us in celebrating a bright new class of optometric residents from SCCO! Congratulations to these fantastic graduates who will dedicate a year to build upon their current knowledge and clinical skills and will complete their respective residency training at 20 unique programs across 9 different states. Swipe to see where these grads will begin a new chapter in their career! #MBKUProud #MBKUClassof2020 #2020andbeyond