Phaizon R. Wood, EdD, MFT, a consultant, educator and psychotherapist specializing in trauma, presented “Opening the Window of Tolerance: Finding a balance between hope and despair” at Western University of Health Sciences’ Black History and Education Month event Feb. 26, 2024.

The event was organized by the WesternU Office of Humanism, Equity, and Anti-Racism (HEAR) in WesternU California’s Health Professions Center with livestreaming to WesternU Oregon. Dr. Wood’s presentation took inspiration from the WesternU motto “To Teach, To Heal, Together.”

“I like that a lot. I also think that it’s revolutionary in terms of what it takes to teach and to heal and to be together in doing that, both with your colleagues and with your friends and family,” he said. “Trying to take this mission on is not an easy thing.”

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In observance of Rare Disease Day on Feb. 29, Quest Diagnostics and WesternU highlighted their collaboration to provide no-cost diagnostic testing as part of the Biopsies Save Lives program with the International Pemphigus & Pemphigoid Foundation.



Read more about how this program is helping to expedite diagnosis and treatment for patients who have rare autoimmune diseases like pemphigus and pemphigoid on the Quest Diagnostics blog.

In an impressive showcase of interdisciplinary collaboration, a team from Western University of Health Sciences presented exciting research at the Ottawa conference, a leading global event in Melbourne, Australia. The study, titled "Impact of Transitioning to a Microlearning Online Format from Pre-Recorded Video Lectures," was spearheaded by an interprofessional team including Dr. Chaya Prasad from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Dr. Fanglong Dong from the College of Podiatric Medicine (pictured above giving his research findings at the conference), and Tracy Mendolia-Moore from CETL’s EdTech Innovations. This innovative research offers compelling evidence on the effectiveness of microlearning in medical education, marking a significant advancement in educational technologies post-COVID-19. The two-year comparative study with medical students revealed a strong preference for microlearning over traditional lecture formats. Key findings include higher organization, ease of finding topics, and improvements in student engagement, retention, and exam preparation.

The successful presentation at the Ottawa conference not only underscores WesternU's commitment to innovative educational strategies but also highlights the strength of its interprofessional collaboration. The findings from this study point towards a promising direction for enhancing learning outcomes in medical education through the use of microlearning techniques.

COMP and COMP-Northwest Acting Dean David Connett, DO '84, FACOFP, dist., received the Most Valuable Physician award at the 63rd annual Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons of California convention held Feb. 22-25, 2024 at the Coronado Island Marriott Resort and Spa. The theme was "Fun in the Sun."

"It is an absolute honor and privilege to serve the Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeon of California, the 17,000 osteopathic physicians in the state of California, and in my capacity as Acting Dean at COMP and COMP-Northwest for the last 17 years,” Dr. Connett said.

View a Facebook video of Dr. Connett receiving the award.

Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine is thrilled to announce the return of its popular College of Veterinary Medicine Open House on April 6, 2024.

The event is set to run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will feature immersive experiences and educational opportunities for visitors of all ages.

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CalEndow Live Virtual Programming presents Gloria Steinem: A Lifetime of Feminism, Organizing, and Social Change. This virtual event will take place 6-7 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2024. Feminist activist Gloria Steinem will discuss the ongoing struggle for women's equality and her life's work as a writer, organizer, and early advocate for inclusiveness in social justice movements.

This event is free but registration is required. Click here to register.

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9 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. Monday, March 25

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