CHSU Student Doctor Dayanidh Singh Shares His Inspiring Story

John Graneto, DO, Dean, and Dayanidh “Joga” Singh, first-year medical student at the CHSU College of Osteopathic Medicine (CHSU-COM), were interviewed in a news story by Ana Torrea, ABC30 Health Reporter, titled, “California Health Sciences University Welcomes Class of 2028, Student Shares His Goals for the Future.”

Earlier this spring, CHSU graduated its first class of students. Dr. John Graneto, the Dean for the College of Osteopathic Medicine, tells Action News graduating more doctors locally, means better healthcare for the region.

“One of the most important things that the Central Valley needs is more doctors,” said Dr. Graneto, “Because the doctor to patient ratio is very low here in the Central Valley.”

Dayanidh “Joga” Singh spoke about how the culinary medicine curriculum at CHSU led him to apply.

But Singh’s journey into osteopathic medicine is unconventional. He explained how a motorcycle accident at 16-years-old changed his life and his career path.

“When I was in high school, I wasn’t really focused into academics,” said Singh. “Instead I wanted to become a welder and a mechanic.”

“The first responders that came and picked me up, I ended up making friends with them,” said Singh.

“It was the very first time I met someone who genuinely enjoyed their career.”

Find the full story on the ABC30.com website.