Mt. Whitney High School Students Visit CHSU | |
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High School students from Mt. Whitney High School Academy of Health Sciences pathway in Visalia recently visited the campus to learn about medical school and see what the CHSU-COM has to offer.
The COM Admissions team hosted the visit and gave them a campus tour to introduce them to medical school.
The future physicians and health care providers got to tour the Simulation Center and have a hands-on experience in the Teaching Kitchen to learn about nutrition as medicine. We hope to see Mt. Whitney High School graduates at the CHSU-COM in the future!
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First CHSU Seminar Series Was a Success | |
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The first presentation in the CHSU Seminar Series by Chhaya Makhija, MD, Adjunct Assistant Professor in Specialty Medicine and Clinical/Faculty Preceptor at the CHSU-COM, was a great success.
Her informative presentation titled, "Revolutionizing Diabetes Care: CGM & Lifestyle Medicine - An Endocrinologist's Breakthrough," was attended by about 40 students, faculty, and staff.
Dr. Makhija shared her insights on:
- The transformative value of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) in Type 2 Diabetes.
- How to simplify CGM training for your patients, making it accessible and effective.
- Inspiring real-life patient stories that demonstrate the powerful impact of CGM.
- The reality behind CGM graphs and what they truly reveal about your patients' health.
Attendees also received practical resources, engaged in insightful discussions, and received valuable handouts to enhance diabetes care approach.
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Dr. Rouby Mavyan Selected as WASC-ARC2025 Proposal Reviewer | |
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Congratulations to Rouby Mavyan, MS, PhD, Director of Academic Affairs and Assessment, for her selection as the Proposal Reviewer for the WSCUC ARC 2025:Vision and Fundamentals meeting!
According to their website, the changing landscape of higher education demands a clear vision, effective tools, and a strategic path forward. ARC2025: Vision & Fundamentals will convene around our shared purpose – student success – and reinforce the foundational tools required to achieve it.
Join inspiring thought leaders and colleagues from around the world April 2-4, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency in Orange County, CA as we reaffirm our collective vision, anticipate challenges, and build on the core principles of effectiveness, equity, evidence and innovation that guide our work. Amid evolving challenges, ARC2025 offers a platform for networking, sharing ideas, and discovering solutions.
Dr. Mavyan has attended the WSCUC ARC annual conference for the last 3 years.
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Dr. Reena Lamichhane Khadka's Research Published in the Journal of Water & Health | |
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Congratulations to Reena Lamichhane Khadka, MS, PhD, Professor of Biomedical Education and Director of Academic Achievement at CHSU-COM, for having a primary research article published in the Journal of Water & Health.
The article is titled, "Assessing biosocial vectors in water contamination, the incidence of water-borne illnesses, and insecurity in Kathmandu, Nepal," and was funded by the Freeman Foundation Grant for International Research.
According to the abstract, the study used water quality tests, epidemiological data, and ethnographic interviews gathered in Kathmandu in 2017 to provide an interdisciplinary analysis of water insecurity, illness, and targeted responses. Our findings fit the pattern of the past 20 years: the concentration of coliform bacteria across water sources remains unsafe. Our epidemiological data documents high rates of water-borne infectious diseases consistent with fecal contamination of water sources. Our ethnographic interviews suggest that social marginalization, poverty, and dislocation are major drivers in the incidence of illness.
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CHSU Seminar Series Presentation - Nov 4th | |
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The COM Faculty Development Committee and COM Research Committee are pleased to organize the next presentation in the CHSU Seminar Series.
Ashley Garispe, DO, will deliver an in-person presentation on "A2-Academics and Admin," on Monday, November 4th from 12:00-1:00 pm.
The presentation will include:
- Growing up in the Central Valley, medical school and residency in SoCal, and returning to the Central Valley as an attending.
- Life as an attending and options to continue personal and professional growth.
- Academics - research director in residency, research director for the hospital, restarted research committee.
- Admin - operations director, large scale projects across different hospital regions,
- Balancing work with personal life and career prospects.
Dr. Garispe grew up in the Central Valley and attended Fresno State. She was a scribe at Saint Agnes Medical Center before moving to Southern California for medical school and residency.
She completed medical school and a Pre-Doctoral Teaching Fellowship at Western University of Health Sciences COMP before training in emergency medicine at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. She returned to the Central Valley as an attending physician at Saint Agnes Medical Center.
She currently works both in academics with the site's residency program and in administration as the emergency department's Director of Operations.
Light refreshments will be served.
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Overdose Prevention Committee Hosts Fentanyl Subject Matter Expert on Campus | |
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On October 3, the CHSU-COM Overdose Prevention Committee (formerly known as the Overdose Prevention Task Force, OPTF) hosted Detective Dean Cardinale for a presentation on campus. He is a fentanyl subject matter expert and seasoned law enforcement professional with over 28 years of experience serving Fresno.
Detective Cardinale educated over 50 medical students at the CHSU-COM campus on the dangers of fentanyl, his role investigating fentanyl overdoses in the Central Valley, and how CHSU students can combat the opioid crisis.
The presentation titled, “Killer High,” featured an in-depth discussion on fentanyl use and overdose statistics in the Fresno area.
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Dr. Graneto, Dr. Botros, and OPP Scholar Nguyen Featured in ABC30 News Story | |
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Jessica Harrington, ABC30 Education Reporter, recently visited CHSU to do a news story titled, "California Health Sciences University reaches full accreditation across all programs."
Brandon Nguyen, third-year student and OPP Scholar at CHSU-COM, Peter Botros, DO, Assistant Professor of Osteopathic Principles and Practices, and John Graneto, DO, Dean at CHSU-COM were interviewed in the news story.
"I've been loving it in general at CHSU," Nguyen said. "I've always felt supported by the faculty and the culture here among the students is definitely very collaborative."
Dr. Peter Botros says his goal is to make sure students are prepared for their residency after graduation.
"I want them to have a toolbox of knowledge for some of the best things they can use to treat the patient in front of them," Dr. Botros said.
Dean for the College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. John Graneto says the university was created to allow Central Valley students a place to train locally in health care-related fields.
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Upcoming Events and Observance Awareness | |
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Find information on our website about multicultural events and traditions, gender identity, religious and faith-based holidays and traditions, and awareness observances of diverse members of our campus community.
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COM Office of Admissions Events | |
- Interview Day (Virtual) - Oct 29
- UC Irvine Graduate & Professional School Fair - Oct 29
- UC Riverside Graduate & Professional School Fair - Oct 30
- UC Davis Pre-Health Meet & Greet - Nov 1
- UC Davis Pre-Health Fair - Nov 2
- Native American Youth Conference (Fresno State) - Nov 2
- UC Santa Barbara Graduate & Professional School Fair - Nov 5
- CSU Sacramento Grad Fair - Nov 5
- UC Santa Cruz Graduate & Professional Fair - Nov 6
- CSU Bakersfield Graduate & Professional Fair - Nov 7
- University of Arizona Health Professions Fair - Nov 7
- CSU Sonoma Recruiting - Nov 12
- CSU Bakersfield Pre-Med Presentation - Nov 14
- Georgetown Presentation - Nov 21
- CSU San Bernardino Graduate & Professional School Fair - Nov 23
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- Critical Review and Scientific Article - Oct 28
- MSBS Student Affairs Monthly Update - Nov 1
- UC Davis Pre-Health Fair - Nov 2
- MSBS Students Clinical Case Study - Nov 11
- MSBS Finals Begin - Nov 18
- MSBS Class Potluck and Team Building - Nov 22
- MSBS Virtual Information Session - Nov 23
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National Breast Cancer Awareness Month | |
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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This article will discuss foods that can help reduce the risk of developing breast cancer.
Foods high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals may help protect against most cancers, including breast cancer.
These foods include a variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains:
• Cruciferous and dark, leafy green vegetables: Spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, collards and kale.
• Fruits: Citrus, berries, pomegranate and cherries.
• Whole grains: Oats, whole grain barley, bulgur, whole rye and whole-grain breads and cereals.
• Legumes: Beans and peas, lentils and soybeans.
Try incorporating these foods into your diet by trying new recipes or adding them as ingredients to typical meals you make regularly. For example, adding cruciferous veggies to pasta or leafy greens to sandwiches or wraps. Another idea is adding fruits to desserts and snacks.
Further recommendations include:
• Lower dietary fat to between 10% to 20% of calories by choosing low or nonfat foods.
• Eat more plant-based protein and eat less animal-based protein by eating more beans, soy and lean meats.
• Drink 8 to 10 eight-ounce glasses of water a day, try carrying a water bottle to make it easier.
• Limit caffeine to no more than 1 to 2 cups a day and try herbal teas instead.
• Drink alcohol in moderation, it’s recommended to have no more than 3 servings per week.
Column courtesy of Maria Torres, MS, RDN; Culinary Medicine Instructor, Biomedical Education (COM).
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Central Valley 105th Veterans Day Parade | |
Central Valley 105th Veterans Day Parade
November 11, 2024 in Downtown Fresno
Starts at Fresno City Hall
9:30 am pre-ceremony, 9:45 am opening ceremony, 11:00 parade kick-off
Honor and celebrate our veterans during the Central Valley Veterans Day Parade in Downtown Fresno. This will be the 105th Central Valley Veterans Day Parade. This year the United States Navy will be honored!
See the parade route here.
Visit their website for more information:
https://centralvalleyvdp.org/home-%2F-donate
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The CHSYou Wow Program gives you the opportunity to show your appreciation for employees, students, and colleagues and acknowledge them for their hard work. | |
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Jennette Munn, Jacob Moon, Berenice Aboyte, Megan Zaninovich, Lisa James, Mattie Bendall, Jonathon Vargas, Tom Thao, Jessica McCune, Krista Farris, Richele Kleiser, Mia Munoz, Luis Vargas-Marquina, CHSU Student Ambassadors
I want to personally Thank each of you who helped with the preparation, the ceremony, and the post event, of the White Coat Ceremony. We couldn't have put on an AMAZING ceremony without EVERYONE's help. I can't thank you enough for all the hard work that was put in.
Submitted by Jessie Hernandez
Ms. Krista Farris (Lead), Dr. Barr-Dafdony (Lead), Dr. Fernando Teixeira, Dr. Jonathan Terry, Anndrea Villareal, Desiree Landano, Jessica McCune, Mlynn McCune, Nanami Yoshioka, Sharon Gill, Jessie Hernandez, Richele Kleiser, Matt Basgall, Rafael Moreno, Kristi Kruger, and all departments that these staff belong to.
Thank you to many departments and staff who meticulously helped plan and execute our Annual CHSU Residency Fair 10/12/24. The event has grown significantly and was well received by students in attendance. We could not have done it without you all and your respective teams. Great job, Dr. Barr-Dafdony and Krista Farris for championing this project successfully, demonstrating the tremendous poise, leadership, and embracing the power of community and teamwork. Kudos to all involved! :-)
Submitted by Dr. Duc Chung
Dr. Rouby Mavyan
Dr. Mavyan has gone above and beyond working towards the accreditation of CHSU for both WASC and COCA. Her hard work has not gone unnoticed and she has been selected as the Proposal Review for the WSCUC-ARC 2025 meeting!
Submitted by Anonymous
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