Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine graduate Kylee Homecillo, DMD ’23, is the first recipient of the Steven W. and Susan Y. Friedrichsen Endowed Scholarship.

Dr. Friedrichsen served as CDM dean for most of Dr. Homecillo’s time as a student. Her first interaction with him was during her first day on campus as a pre-dental student going through interview day. He provided a tour of the simulation clinic and a Q&A session with her and other prospective students.

“Throughout my academic career, I worked with Dr. Friedrichsen while I was the president of the American Student Dental Association (ASDA). As president, my board and I faced many adversities because we were leading our organization through the peak of the pandemic,” Homecillo said. “Dr. Friedrichsen supported us and our events, which empowered us to stay resilient during uncertain times. I am very grateful for the interactions I shared with Dr. Friedrichsen. He was instrumental throughout my dental school experience in all aspects - from the very first time I stepped on the campus until the moment I graduated.”

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WesternU Eye Care Institute Resident Optometrist Claire Michel, OD, passed the College of Optometrists in Vision Development’s (COVD) Multiple Choice Fellowship Examination.

This test is offered to those residents in an ACOE accredited programs whose program type falls under Brain Injury Vision Rehabilitation, Low Vision Rehabilitation, Pediatric Optometry or Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation, and/or whose Residency Area of Emphasis is either Neuro-Optometric

Rehabilitation, Pediatrics, or Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation.

The Multiple-Choice Examination (MCE) is one component of COVD’s Fellowship process that is conducted by the organization’s International Examination and Certification Board (IECB). Other requirements are successful completion of six open book questions, three case reports, and an oral interview. 

Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine held an HCL: Veterinary Medicine Summer Camp June 20-23, 2023.

The camp offered a dozen local high school students the ability to explore a veterinary career through hands-on experiences.



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