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MSN—FNP Program Ranked Among the Top in California for 2025

Samuel Merritt University’s Master of Science in Nursing — Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP) program has earned a prestigious ranking as one of the top MSN programs in California for 2025. Ranked…

  • College of Nursing
  • MSN Case Management
  • MSN Family Nurse Practitioner
  • MSN Family Nurse Practitioner Online
  • MSN Nurse Anesthesia

SMU Honors Outstanding Individuals and Initiatives

Samuel Merritt University (SMU) recently recognized exceptional contributions to the university community and beyond during its annual holiday reception on December 4, 2024. Several Presidential…

  • Doctor of Occupational Therapy
  • Center for Community Engagement
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy
  • College of Nursing

Bringing Maternal Health to Ghana

At Samuel Merritt University, Carmen Ward-Sullivan, PhD, is associate dean of the College of Nursing. In the Kingdom of New Sawereso Seinuah, Ghana, she is Her Royal Highness Nana Amma Manu I, Queen…

  • College of Nursing

Her Personal Triumphs Inspire Her Service

Keamiyah Walker, ELMSN-FNP ’23, originally wanted to go to school to understand why some people, specifically those who are low-income, suffer worse health outcomes than others who are well-off.…

  • College of Nursing

College of Podiatric Medicine Leadership Update

After 28 years of dedicated service, Dr. Eric Stamps, DPM ’93, Dean of the Samuel Merritt University College of Podiatric Medicine (SMU CPM), has returned to clinical practice. With his transition…

  • Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

6 High Schools, 50 SMU Volunteers, 450 Oakland Students Engaged

On Friday October 18, 2024 Samuel Merritt University’s Ethnic Health Institute was excited to hold its first Interprofessional Day of Service with Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) as its…

  • Center for Community Engagement
  • Ethnic Health Institute
  • Oakland

Samuel Merritt: A Legacy of Care and Commitment

Physician, entrepreneur, mayor, and environmentalist Samuel Merritt, MD, left an indelible mark on Oakland and its community. His diverse roles showcased his commitment as a humanitarian,…

  • Samuel Merritt University Magazine

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