New Western University of Health Sciences students in the College of Health Sciences’ Doctor of Physical Therapy program donned white coats for the first time and learned about the responsibilities that come with that honor.

CHS-Northwest welcomed 38 students into the DPT Class of 2026 at its white coat ceremony Aug. 4, 2023, at Lebanon First Assembly Church in Lebanon, Oregon.

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Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest (COMP-Northwest) capped off Welcome Week with a white coat ceremony for 108 new students on Aug. 4, 2023, at Lebanon First Assembly Church in Lebanon, Oregon.

The students were given practical advice for thriving in school, words of encouragement in making their mark on society, and a unique and personal welcome gift from the community they are joining.

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Congratulations to College of Podiatric Medicine student Marcus Alegria, DPM Class of 2025, who received the APMA-PICA Commended Scholarship.

Alegria was one of six recipients of this scholarship. The APMA Educational Foundation’s mission is to advance the growth and stability of podiatric medicine through student scholarships and increasing nationwide awareness of foot and ankle health.

WesternU We Care Dental Clinical Director Dr. David Carlisle is the "Featured Resident" in a story from the Rancho Mirage Insider. Dr. Carlisle talks about transitioning from private practice into education, and the story also delves into the unique history of We Care Dental and its service to the community.

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Lifestyle Medicine is an evidence-based approach used to treat and prevent lifestyle-related chronic diseases, such as Type 2 Diabetes and heart disease. The CHS-Northwest Doctor of Physical Therapy - Oregon Class of 2026 engaged in activities surrounding the six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine: Nutrition, Sleep, Stress Management, Physical Activity, Social Connection, and Avoidance of Risky Substance Use. During class and afterwards, the students were encouraged to reflect on their own lifestyle behaviors, thus preparing them to empower their future patients and clients to do the same.

Of note, Dr. Nicole Biltz and Dr. Zipporah Brown from CHS-Northwest were awarded a micro-grant of $250 from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) to cover the costs of plant-based food items for one of the class activities. Additionally, CHS-Northwest is in the early stages of collaborating with the ACLM to prepare allied health students to become board-certified in lifestyle medicine.