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Office of student Affairs

The Office of Student Affairs provides a nurturing and supportive environment to prepare students for the demands of a career in Osteopathic Medicine. We strive to cultivate an environment of respect, inclusion, diversity, excellence and service. Creating a trusting and caring culture is at the heart of the Office’s mission.

In addition to coordinating events, services and programs to support the mission and values of CHSU-COM, and promote personal and professional growth, its services include: student activities, student life, academic support, disability services, health and wellness, and more. The Office can also provide referrals to campus and community resources, and handle student concerns.

Through the Office of Student Affairs, students will find connections to the community as they become engaged in service projects, community outreach events, and academic programs and presentations that will serve to enrich their medical school experience.

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Mattie Bendall

Mattie Bendall

Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, Enrollment and Accreditation

Leticia Herrera

Leticia Herrera, EdD

Director of Student Services and Assistant Professor of Primary Care
559-712-4181‬
lherrera@chsu.edu

Tom Thao, MEd

Student Affairs Program Manager
559-712-4170
tthao@chsu.edu

Lisa James

Lisa James, LMFT

Behavioral Health Specialist
559-546-6019
ljames@chsu.edu

Stephanie Medina

Stephanie Medina, MEd

Educational Skills Specialist
559-712-4145
smedina@chsu.edu

Jessie Hernandez

Jessie Hernandez

Student Services Specialist
559-712-4179
jhernandez@chsu.edu

Berenice Aboyte

Compliance Support Assistant
559-712-4190
baboyte@chsu.edu

Accessibility Services

CHSU-COM is committed to complying with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, federal laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability, and relevant state law. The Office of Student Affairs supports qualified students with disabilities by determining eligibility and providing necessary and reasonable academic adjustments/accommodations.

Any student seeking accommodations due to disability is required to register by completing the forms below and once completed please email them to Leticia Herrera, EdD, Director of Student Services at lherrera@chsu.edu.

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ADA Accommodation Request Form
ADA Accommodation Verification Form
CHSU-COM ADA Release of Information Form
CHSU Accessibility Services Policy

curriculum & clerkships

CHSU offers our students opportunities to use critical thinking, tackle challenges, and research in our state of the art learning environments.

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Curriculum
Clerkships
Community Clinical Education
Graduate Medical Education
Student Clerkship Manual
Osteopathic Skills Lab
Teaching Kitchen
Tutoring Services

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

California Health Sciences University (CHSU) strives to provide a campus environment that recognizes, promotes, and celebrates the entire diversity of human experiences. CHSU is committed to welcoming people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum, extra-curricular activities, and within our campus community.

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Clovis Avenue Building and Resources Map
Alluvial Avenue Building and Resources Map

Financial aid and tuition

We are committed to helping our students and families understand, apply for, and secure financing for their educational journey with CHSU by providing personal assistance as they work through the financial aid process.

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Tuition and Cost of Attendance
Scholarships
Loans

Health Sciences Library

CHSU has health sciences libraries within both the College of Osteopathic Medicine and College of Pharmacy buildings. Most of our materials can be accessed via the library website by students, faculty, staff, and preceptors. The library team is available Monday-Friday from 8 am to 5 pm and can best be reached by email.

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residencies and gme

Your connections with CHSU will continue long after graduation. You will play a role in blazing a trail for graduates generations to come. Learn more about those next steps.

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Residency Matching
Central Valley Residency Programs

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student health & wellness

Taking care of yourself while attending CHSU-COM is a priority. Mental and physical well-being sets the groundwork for your success as a student and beyond.

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