SCU Now
Your monthly news recap where we share the latest stories, spotlights, and achievements from Southern California University of Health Sciences. Each month, we highlight news from around campus and beyond, celebrating how our students, faculty, and programs are transforming healthcare through Whole Health.
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SCU Now - Episode 5
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In this episode, host Anthony Sarinana recaps SCU’s 2025 Commencement Ceremony, celebrating more than 600 new healthcare professionals and one of the largest graduating classes in the university’s history. The episode highlights the first-ever graduating cohorts from SCU’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy and Doctor of Medical Science programs—marking a major step forward in preparing clinicians for patient-centered, team-based care.
Listeners will hear powerful reflections from commencement speakers, including SCU President Dr. John Scaringe, who emphasized that compassion is not an accessory to healthcare—but its foundation. The episode also features insights from keynote speaker Dr. Russell Greenfield, who spoke on humility, service, gratitude, and the responsibility healthcare professionals carry to honor the lives they serve.
A deeply personal moment comes from 2025 Valedictorian Jamie Gabriel, whose journey as a Los Angeles County Fire Department captain, mother, and Physician Assistant graduate underscores resilience, balance, and sustainability in healthcare leadership.
Beyond commencement, the episode also explores how SCU continues to expand access to Whole Health education through innovative offerings—including the university’s Ayurvedic Medicine Short Courses. Designed for healthcare professionals and lifelong learners alike, these flexible programs provide focused training in Ayurvedic principles, integrative health practices, and person-centered care—reflecting SCU’s commitment to making Whole Health education accessible beyond traditional degree pathways.
Looking ahead, the episode previews another major academic milestone: the launch of the Rice–Davis Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Psychodynamic Psychology beginning Fall 2026, expanding SCU’s mental and behavioral health education through a depth-oriented, Whole Health–aligned approach.
🎓 In this episode:
- Highlights from SCU’s 2025 Commencement Ceremony
- Messages on compassion, service, and Whole Health leadership
- A valedictorian story rooted in resilience and balance
- An overview of SCU’s Ayurvedic Medicine Short Courses
- A preview of the new PsyD program launching Fall 2026
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