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SCCO 120
Southern California College of Optometry Celebrates 120 Years of Visionary Education
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Marshall B. Ketchum University
Reimagining the future of health care education.
Southern California College of Optometry
MBKU's Southern California College of Optometry has been delivering an exceptional clinical education to future eye care professionals since 1904.
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School of PA Studies
The School of PA Studies’ mission is to educate individuals to become compassionate Physician Assistants who provide the highest quality health care in a collaborative environment.
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College of Pharmacy
MBKU’s College of Pharmacy prepares graduates to be practice-ready and competitive in today’s fast-paced health care environment.
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Interprofessional Education
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Interprofessional Education
IPE is an innovative approach for preparing students of different disciplines to work together as a team to deliver the best possible patient care. By promoting greater communication, safety and quality of care, an interprofessional team-based approach delivers better patient outcomes.
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Southern California College of Optometry
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Southern California College of Optometry
When you attend the Southern California School of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University, you’ll step into a legacy of clinical and educational excellence that started back in 1904 by our founder and namesake.
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School of Physician Assistant Studies
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School of Physician Assistant Studies
Low student-teacher ratios (8:1), combined with collaborative community service outings, give the SPAS program a collegial, family-like atmosphere, where faculty knows you by name, and provides the one-to-one attention you need to be successful.
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College of Pharmacy
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College of Pharmacy
The College of Pharmacy at Marshall B. Ketchum University is where the next generation of students become successful health care providers.
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Our Vision
We seek to reimagine the future of health care education.
The mission of Marshall B. Ketchum University is to educate caring, inspired health care professionals who are prepared to deliver collaborative, patient-centric health care in an interprofessional environment.
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World Optometry Week is here — and we asked our students the question at the heart of it all: Why optometry? 🌎 👁️
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This week, we celebrate World Optometry Week 2026. 🌎
This year's theme, A Shared Vision: Collaboration in Global Eye Care, is a reminder that the greatest impact in eye health happens when we work together — across professions, borders, and communities.
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Happy Birthday, President Schornack! 🎂
From the classrooms to the clinic floors, the Ketchum pride runs deep — and today, we’re channeling all of it to celebrate the leader who inspires us every day. Our students wanted to show some love, and honestly, they said it best. 💜🤍
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Last week, the MBKU Talent Show made its long-awaited return — and our students delivered a night we will NOT forget!
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The Choice That Changed My PA School Experience: Positivity
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What Surprised Me (in a Good Way) About My 1st Year of Optometry School
March 24, 2026
The Grad Student’s Guide to Maintaining Long-Distance Friendships
March 15, 2026
How a Mission Trip Solidified my Passion to be a PA