MBKU Honors the Service of Retiring Assistant Dean of Admissions, Dr. Jane Ann Munroe
Dr. Jane Ann Munroe, Assistant Dean of Admissions at the Southern California College of Optometry is honored by Marshall B. Ketchum University for her service.
Practicing Goodwill: John Larcabal, OD, Assistant Professor
This article features alumnus Class of 1988, John Larcabal, OD. Since 1993, Dr. Larcabal has served our campus community as an Assistant Professor teaching Practice Management, and has lectured nationally and internationally on the topic. He has a heart for service… Alumni Stories from Ketchum Magazine John Larcabal didn’t necessarily have […]
MBKU’s Dr. Tim Edrington Receives AOA Contact Lens/Cornea Achievement Award
Yes, I’m shamelessly horn-tooting! Our own Dr. Tim Edrington, a favorite of students, has won an award for contributions he has made to the field of cornea/cornea contact lens. He first joined SCCO in 1978. He served this last year on the Admissions Policy Committee where I got […]
First Year Students Reflect: Cynthia Palma and Michael Jitosho
Two students who have just finished up their first year and have taken the time to pause and reflect on the experience. Cynthia Palma completed her bachelor’s degree at Cal Poly Pomona and Michael Jitosho completed his at UC San Diego. Both have taken this time to write […]
Faces of SCCO: Meet Dr. Susan Cotter
Susan Cotter, O.D., M.S., FAAO, is a professor and clinician scientist at the Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO) at Marshall B. Ketchum University, where she teaches as both a classroom and clinical educator, and she also performs clinical research. After training at the Illinois College of Optometry, she […]
“You’re Not in Kansas Anymore!” Jenn Cordell, Class of 2017
by Jennifer Cordell, Class of 2017 1st article in a series… Every applicant has an essay question that they absolutely loathe. It’s a question that you see other kids answer with responses that are witty, emotional, and so well written that you know that anything you try to write will […]
Pre-Optometry Students Inspired by Low Vision Rehab Assistant Professor, Wayne Heidle
Last Saturday, 36 students from 3 different university pre-optometry clubs (UCI, UCSD, and CSUF) gathered at Marshall B. Ketchum University to learn about SCCO and its optometry program—especially its clinical facilities. Like any other campus visit designed for a pre-optometry club, they toured the campus, heard lectures about […]
Faces of SCCO: Meet Dr. Julie Schornack
Faces of SCCO is a series featuring various members of SCCO’s campus community. Meet Dr. Julie Schornack, Vice President and Dean of Clinical Affairs. She is also an associate professor. Dr. Schornack joined SCCO in 1986. She grew up in Chicago and earned her B.S. and B.A. degrees from […]
Faces of SCCO: Meet Dr. Melissa Vydelingum
Faces of SCCO is a series featuring various members of SCCO’s campus community. Dr. Melissa Vydelingum is an Assistant Professor at SCCO. She graduated from the University of California Irvine in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in biology. She earned her Doctor of Optometry (OD) from SCCO in 2010. […]
Eye Care Center Spotlight: Dr. David Sendrowski
This video is the next in a continuing YouTube series, Eye Care Center Spotlight, which features various aspects of SCCO’s on-campus Eye Care Center (ECC). The series will help potential students learn about the Eye Care Center and what it has to offer in clinical education. Learn about the facility, […]
Eryn Kraning, Senior Director of Recruiting and Admissions, SCCO
Jane Ann Munroe, OD, Assistant Dean of Admissions, SCCO
Mari Rodriguez, SCCO Admissions
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