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Commencement 2013

Western University of Health Sciences marked two important milestones in its history May 15-17, as the university graduated the inaugural classes of its colleges of Dental Medicine, Optometry and Podiatric Medicine, and also acknowledged its 10,000th graduate. Activist and actor Edward James Olmos, whose own family has been affected by diabetes and other health issues, was the keynote speaker for the inaugural commencement ceremony for the podiatric medicine, optometry and dental colleges on Wednesday, May 15. He urged the graduates to help as many people as possible, regardless of their circumstances.

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Interprofessional Education (IPE)

Collaboration and teamwork among health professionals are important aspects to the delivery of high-quality patient care. A landmark report by the Institute of Medicine suggests health care workforce preparation should include interprofessional education (IPE).

Humanism Matters

WesternU is producing what this nation needs most: Health-care professionals who are technically excellent and compassionate caregivers. We are the ones who ask, "But what about the patient?" ...

Academic Outcomes

A set of eight outcome domains that serve to guide its academic programs in their development and ongoing quality improvement.