See how College of Health Sciences faculty put their expertise into practice, bringing their work beyond the classroom and into healthcare and the communities SMU serves.
Two SMU faculty members have recently authored books that have been published this year and that reflect their passion for education, inclusion, and healthcare, each offering a unique contribution to their respective fields.Fresno campus…
On June 7, 2025, the Oakland Coliseum will host Soul of the Bay, its first-ever women’s professional sports event. It’s…
Hands-on learning is a defining part of the Samuel Merritt experience. Across programs, students have opportunities to apply what they learn in settings designed to reflect the realities of healthcare practice, building confidence and experience before they enter the profession.
Centers such as the Health Sciences Simulation Center and Motion Analysis Research Center give students access to specialized environments, equipment, and expertise that bring classroom learning into practice.
Here, in one of the West’s most advanced health care simulation facilities, students learn to respond to health care events. Afterward, they are able to review video and audio of the training with their classmates and instructors.
One of the best-equipped research and teaching labs in Northern California, the MARC is committed to advancing the study of human movement by measuring three-dimensional forces, pressures, balance, and muscle function.
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