California Health Sciences University reached a major milestone this year when it achieved full accreditation campus-wide.
Brandon Nguyen is a third-year student at the California Health Sciences University in Clovis studying Osteopathic Medicine.
Osteopathic Medicine is a branch of medicine that focuses on the whole person rather than just symptoms and focuses on the patient’s mind, body and spirit.
A Southern California native, Nguyen applied to CHSU because he wanted to stay in California for medical school.
“I’ve been loving it in general at CHSU,” Nyguen said. “I’ve always felt supported by the faculty and the culture here among the students is definitely very collaborative.”
One of the people he’s learning under is Dr. Peter Botros, an assistant professor of osteopathic principles and practices.
He says his goal is to make sure students are prepared for their residency after graduation.
“I want them to have a toolbox of knowledge for some of the best things they can use to treat the patient in front of them,” Dr. Botros said.