October 3, 2024

In anticipation of the chilly weather, we are offering students and alumni a limited-time pop up store for cold weather apparel with CHSU, COM, and CBHP logos.

Choose from top brands like Patagonia^®, Columbia^®, North Face^®, and Port Authority^® - only available through this store for CHSU students and alumni.

Check your email for more information. Order deadline is October 15th!

The CHSU-COM is hosting an Open House on Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 9:30 am - 12:00 pm to help introduce students and their families to medical school and CHSU!

Please RSVP below if you are interested in attending.

We invite you to download this flyer and share with those who may be interested.

CHSU-COM Class of 2028 Celebrated at White Coat Ceremony

CHSU-COM has a new student organization under the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine charter. The Sports Medicine Interest Group has 20 members and its co-leaders are student doctors Verena Awadallah and Sarah Shandy.

Dr. Carleen de Leon serves as the Faculty Advisor and the Sports Medicine Interest Group is also fortunate to have connections with Dr. Gabriel Carpio-Bracho and Dr. Mario Gutierrez.

The Sports Medicine Interest Group hosts a Mock MSK OSCE, Casting Workshops, a Sports Medicine Weekly Journal Club and Care Sports Medicine Q&A + Guest Speakers, and also offers City of Clovis Recreation Community Presentations. Their Sports Medicine Interest Group has connections with the Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Interest Group, the Internal Medicine Interest Group as well as with the Wilderness and Wellness Medicine Interest Group and with the Pain & Rehabilitation Interest Group.

Lisa Chun, DO, Associate Dean and Professor of Osteopathic Clinical Education and Simulation, was recently appointed by the President of the American Osteopathic Association to the AOA Bureau of Osteopathic Education (BOE).

The BOE studies the full continuum of osteopathic medical education (predoctoral, postdoctoral, and continuing medical education) and makes recommendations to the AOA Board of Trustees as to how to improve the educational system and the process through which the AOA oversees and approve or accredits educational programs.

The MSBS Program recently celebrated National Ice Cream Day with an ice cream social!

Students made their own ice cream sundae creations and built stronger bonds through team-building games. It is great to see the student lounge filled with laughs and making new memories for this year's cohort.

The CHSU Policy Development Committee would like to inform you about recently implemented and updated policies. Please see the summary below and visit the Policies page on the CHSU website for complete list of policies.

1. CHSU Unlawful Harassment and Title IX Policy and Procedures Addendum-Pregnancy (ADDENDUM TO TITLE IX POLICY) (Revises Existing Policy) - September 11, 2024 – This policy is an Addendum to the Title IX policy specifically focused on pregnant students and students with pregnancy-related conditions. The revisions include issues identified in recent regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Education. The Title IX Addendum is intended to foster an inclusive environment for pregnant students by ensuring equal access to educational programs and activities in compliance with Title IX. The policy offers guidelines for reasonable modifications, lactation support, and procedures for requesting absences or leave related to pregnancy. It also addresses the privacy and confidentiality of a student's pregnancy status.

2.     SELF-MONITORING POLICY AND PROCEDURES (Revises Existing Policy) - September 11, 2024- This policy amends the Approval to Operate policy. The policy identifies the procedures used by the University to ensure that the University maintains compliance with regulations set by the State of California and the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). For example, to stay current with regulatory changes, the University subscribes to BPPE notifications, attends relevant meetings, and distributes information about updates to appropriate staff. The Policy also outlines the requirements for posting performance fact sheets, submitting annual reports, and maintaining open communication with the Board of Trustees consistent with BPPE regulations.

Students in the MSBS Program were invited to submit their interest in serving on several university committees in early September.

Congratulations to the following MSBS Program Class of 2025 students who were selected to serve on a committee for this academic year.

Chandler Kelser, Bryce Deniz, and Akrum Mohsin will serve on the Graduate Curriculum and Assessment Committee.

Harnoor Brar will serve on the CHSU Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (DEIC).

Jenna Markarian will serve on the CHSU Wellness Committee.

Chandler Kelser

Bryce Deniz

Akrum Mohsin

Harnoor Brar

Jenna Markarian

The Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA) recently hosted its Mid-Autumn Potluck Festival, bringing together students, staff, and faculty to celebrate with a feast of Asian cuisines and mooncakes.

The event, held on campus, was marked by a delightful array of homemade dishes ranging from Thai fried chicken to Chinese dumplings, showcasing the rich culinary traditions of the attendees.

The evening’s centerpiece was the storytelling of “The Story of Chang’e and Hou Yi,” the myth behind the Mid-Autumn Festival, which underscores themes of love and sacrifice during the full moon every year.

Upcoming Events and Observance Awareness

• CHSU-COM Residency Programs Fair - Oct 12
• CHSU-COM Open House - Oct 19

COM Office of Admissions Events

• Association of Women Surgeons Chat - Sep 30
• Interview Day (Virtual) - Oct 1
• Clovis Community College Transfer Day - Oct 1
• Agape College Fair - Oct 2
• UC Merced Graduate & Professional School Fair - Oct 3
• Interview Day (Virtual) - Oct 8
• Cal Poly Pomona Graduate & Professional School Fair - Oct 8
• UC Berkeley Graduate & Professional School Fair - Oct 9
• Interview Tips & Tricks - Oct 10
• Mt Whitney High School Visit - Oct 11
• Financial Aid Presentation for Accepted Students - Oct 15
• Pepperdine Pre-Health Expo - Oct 16
• SJV-MedBridge SIM Day - Oct 17
• DeAnza College Transfer Day - Oct 17
• COM Open House - Oct 19
• Interview Day (In-Person) - Oct 21
• Diablo Calley College Transfer Day - Oct 23
• UC Los Angeles Graduate & Professional School Fair - Oct 24
• Interview Day (Virtual) - Oct 29
• UC Irvine Graduate & Professional School Fair - Oct 29
• UC Riverside Graduate & Professional School Fair - Oct 30

• Last day of MSBS Midterms - Oct 4
• MSBS Students participate in Virtual Mock Interviews - Oct 7
• MSBS Student Affairs Monthly Update - Oct 10
• Pepperdine Pre-Health Expo - Oct 16
• MSBS Student Activity: Class Potluck and Games - Oct 17
• Personal Statement Workshop - Oct 14
• MSBS Virtual Info Session - Oct 26
• Critical Review and Scientific Article - Oct 28

Health and Wellness

Donations Welcomed at CHSU Student Pantries

Both CHSU Buildings offer Student Food Pantries to help provide our students access to food, as well as toiletries and other needed items.

This past week, the CHSU Student Food Pantry at the 120 Campus received a wide array of donations, including refrigerated items, personal care products, fresh meat, and produce.

Monetary donations were also accepted, which allowed us to fulfill a few special requests from the students for more refrigerated items and high-protein snacks while studying.

These donations make a huge difference for the students who would otherwise not have such options without the Student Pantry. The students who utilize the pantry were so excited to see the variety of items available to them and are so grateful to our campus for the many contributions.

If you would like to donate, please contact Rosemary Sanchez at rsanchez@chsu.edu or Mikaela Garces at mgarces@chsu.edu.

The CHSYou Wow Program gives you the opportunity to show your appreciation for employees, students, and colleagues and acknowledge them for their hard work.

Mia Munoz

Thank you for your suggestions, guidance and keeping me on track with planning the Annual Clinical Faculty Preceptor Appreciation Dinner. Everything you did to help me and guide me was great. Looking forward to working with you again in the future.

Submitted by Desiree Landano

Anndrea Villarreal, Sharon Gill, and Krista Farris

Thank you to the three of you ladies for your above and beyond help with the day of preparation for the Annual Clinical Faculty Preceptor Appreciation Dinner. Without even asking, you all dropped everything and came running when you saw I needed help. I could not have done it without you and really enjoyed getting to work so closely with each of you. It is so appreciated to have that kind of team work and support from outside departments.

Submitted by Desiree Landano

Nanami Yoshioka and the SIM Lab Team

Thank you to Nanami and her team for working closely with me in arranging an Open House style tour for our Preceptors to experience and enjoy prior to the Annual Clinical Faculty Preceptor Appreciation Dinner. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the overall experience learning about our technology.

Submitted by Desiree Landano

Laura Gonzales, Monique Islas, and Richele Kleiser

The MSBS Team would like to recognize the marketing department for helping us with recruitment flyers, providing necessary information to build outcomes and altering our website.

Submitted by MSBS Team

Janine Dragna and Hope Weber

The MSBS Team would like to thank Janine and Hope for helping our team prepare for the BPPE visit. Your time and effort are deeply appreciated.

Submitted by MSBS Team

Sandra Acuna, Nicole Contreras and Erin Bennett

A big thanks to the financial aid team. I see how hard you are all working on switching students from private loans to federal loads after the school was accredited. These students are lucky to have such a dedicated team.

Submitted by Mikaela Garces

Mia Munoz and Jessie Hernandez

I want to recognize Mia and Jessie for their outstanding work and attention to detail in organizing the CHSU-COM Class of 2028 White Coat Ceremony. Thank you for providing a flawless and memorable experience for our students and their families.

Submitted by Richele Kleiser

COM Office of Student Affairs, Marketing Team, Admissions Team, Deans, Department Chairs, Faculty, and Student Ambassadors

Thank you to the many dedicated people who planned, participated, and supported the Class of 2028 students doctors at their White Coat Ceremony. Thank you for providing a flawless and memorable experience for our students and their families.

Submitted by Richele Kleiser