Articles from Marshall B. Ketchum University

Marshall B. Ketchum University (MBKU) is proud to announce the launch of its new Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) program, with its first class beginning in Fall 2025. Tailored exclusively for physician assistants (PAs), this 100% online, asynchronous post-professional program empowers graduates to take on advanced leadership, education and clinical roles across the evolving healthcare landscape.

Marshall B. Ketchum University (MBKU) today announced that Dr. Mark E. Nakano, OD, associate dean of clinics and assistant professor at MBKU’s Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO), has been named the 2024 Keyperson of the Year by the California Optometric Association (COA). This prestigious recognition is not given out every year but is awarded to deserving individuals who demonstrate exceptional dedication to advocacy, leadership and legislation for optometry. Dr. Nakano's COA engagement, professional mentorship and direction in establishing local clinics – including his most recent involvement in the newly launched Angels for Sight Vision Clinic in Long Beach which expands access to care for underserved communities in the greater Los Angeles area – have made a lasting impact on the profession and are helping shape the future of patient care.

Marshall B. Ketchum University (MBKU) today announced that esteemed professor and associate dean for university research, Dr. Susan Cotter, OD, MS, FAAO, has been honored with two of optometry’s most distinguished accolades: the Optometrist of the Year Award presented by the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya Faculty of Optics and Optometry of Terrassa (FOOT), and the 2024 University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Optometry’s Springer Lecturer. These awards reflect her pivotal role in advancing vision science and underscore MBKU’s commitment to fostering innovation and leadership in healthcare education.

Marshall B. Ketchum University (MBKU) recently recognized the remarkable accomplishments of its alumni during the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony during its second annual homecoming event. This year, the university honored sixteen exceptional alumni for their outstanding contributions to the optometry profession and their communities.

Marshall B. Ketchum University (MBKU), an independent, private, non-profit, accredited educational institution, is delighted to announce the appointment of Greta Vines-Douglas, MS, PA-C, as the new director of its School of Physician Assistant Studies (SPAS). With a rich background in physician assistant (PA) education and a steadfast commitment to community health, Vines-Douglas is poised to lead SPAS into a promising new chapter.

Marshall B. Ketchum University (MBKU) proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Gail Orum-Alexander, PharmD, BCGP, as the new dean of its College of Pharmacy. Dr. Orum-Alexander brings a wealth of experience and a profound commitment to advancing pharmacy education, patient care and community engagement to her new role.

Marshall B. Ketchum University (MBKU), an independent, private, non-profit, accredited educational institution headquartered in Fullerton, Calif. proudly celebrates the 120th anniversary of its Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO). Originally founded in 1904, SCCO was the first optometry school in California. Since then, it has earned a reputation as one of the oldest and most esteemed optometry schools in the nation. With a rich history that blends instruction, patient care, research and public service, SCCO stands as a beacon of excellence that has attracted top-tier researchers, clinicians and professors and cultivated numerous leaders in the field.

Marshall B. Ketchum University (MBKU), an independent, private, non-profit, accredited educational institution headquartered in Fullerton, Calif. is set to undergo transformative changes this fall at its newly-renamed Ketchum Health Medical Clinic in Anaheim Hills, Calif. The accessible primary care center and clinical training facility welcomes Daniel May, MD as its medical director and Prana Yenkosky, MMS, PA-C as clinical director. The strategic shift aligns with the institution’s commitment to providing high-quality patient care while delivering exceptional clinical training and will support the expansion of both community health care as well as interdisciplinary training opportunities for students across the Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO), School of Physician Assistant Studies (SPAS) and College of Pharmacy.

Marshall B. Ketchum University (MBKU), an independent, private, non-profit, accredited educational institution in Fullerton, California is grateful for a transformative year and proudly reflects on unprecedented success and innovation in health care education. Renowned for its commitment to interprofessional education across the pharmacy, optometry and physician assistant (PA) fields, MBKU is thrilled to share the accomplishments that defined the institution over the past 12 months and shaped its trajectory for the year ahead.

Marshall B. Ketchum University (MBKU), an independent, private, non-profit, accredited educational institution in Fullerton, California formally introduces Julie A. Schornack, OD, MEd as its next president to lead the university following a highly attended inauguration event Friday, April 28, 2023. The event welcomed over 200 guests including faculty, students, local dignitaries, family and friends to honor the university’s second president. The ceremony was followed by a 10-year anniversary celebration at the MBKU campus, which commemorated the milestone of the university’s expansion and name change in 2013.