Samuel Merritt University graduates improve health outcomes and reduce disparities for all members of our communities. Founded in 1909, SMU prepares outstanding healthcare professionals through immersive learning and community engagement, and is deeply committed to transforming healthcare through diversity and inclusion.
Through a variety of programs, the School of Nursing has been educating highly skilled and compassionate nurses over 100 years.
Treat people across their lifespans to participate in their everyday life activities.
Doctor of Nursing Practice and Family Nurse Practitioner programs offered in a convenient format.
Small classes and clinical experiences prepare highly skilled professionals for autonomous practice as generalists.
Contribute to the provision of high quality healthcare to all individuals in a wide variety of clinical settings.
The California School of Podiatric Medicine is known for its hands-on early approach to clinical education.
SMU will train interdisciplinary teams of students from 9 schools on a new model of care
SMU students are sharing their stories from their perspectives.
Learn how SMU is helping nurses like you advance with our new online FNP program.
At Samuel Merritt University, we educate students to become confident healthcare professionals committed to healing our communities and improving health outcomes for all. Are you ready to get started?
In less than two years, my family has a better life. It was a fast program and I spent many nights studying after the kids went to bed, but now I’ve got a lot to show for it: A new careerAlejandra Villegas FNP
Our background in sports and passion for physical performance drove us to study the science of human movement.Tino & Tron Hardy Physical Therapy
So many foot problems can be successfully treated if they are identified early, and corrective measures are taken. Then, there are patients with diabetes and other chronic diseases that require specialized, ongoing foot care. We see everything in our clinics.Samantha Ralstin Podiatric Medicine
Vestibulum id ligula porta felis euismod semper. Nullam id dolor id nibh ultricies vehicula ut id elit. Sed posuere consectetur est at lobortis. Donec sed odio dui.
