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Experience WesternU – California August 22

Promising health care careers start with a commitment to scientific excellence and a compassionate approach to patient care. That’s precisely what our students discover and learn at WesternU.

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Medical School for Primary Care – U.S. News & World Report 2026

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Pathways to the top 20 jobs in the U.S., as ranked by U.S. News and World Report 2026

Experience WesternU – California

Experience WesternU – California is designed for students at different stages of their journey. Whether you’ve recently been admitted, are in the middle of applying, or are still exploring programs that remain open, this visit gives you space to ask questions, connect with faculty and students, and get a clearer sense of what your path could look like. Leave with stronger relationships, better clarity, and a confident understanding of what comes next.

What You’ll Experience:

• Connect with faculty, current students, and support teams
• Learn how admissions and financial aid work together
• Explore campus spaces and program environments
• Get clarity on your next step, wherever you are in the process
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U.S. News & World Report Best Grad Schools Badge Medical Primary Care

Tier 1 Medical School for Primary Care

For the third consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has named Western University of Health Sciences’ College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific & Heatherington College of Osteopathic Medicine as a Tier 1 institution for primary care training. WesternU could not be more proud of its faculty, administration, staff and students for this incredible achievement. WesternU has also been recognized for the most graduates Practicing in Primary Care, Practicing in Health Professional Shortage Areas and a Tier 4 medical school for Research. This is affirmation of our commitment to creating healthy communities.
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U.S. News & World Report Best Grad Schools Badge Master's Nursing

Named a Best Grad School for Nursing Master’s Degree

For the fourth time in the last five years, the College of Graduate Nursing (CGN) is among the best in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Nursing Schools: Master’s. The CGN Master’s program is ranked No. 45 (tied) in the nation. CGN has long stood on the foundation that a master’s degree should be the entry point for nursing.
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WesternU Moments that Shape Us

Western University of Health Sciences is committed to a humanistic, compassionate, and caring approach to health care and health care education. We are dedicated to the training and well-being of our students, to enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities and achieve excellence in everything we do.

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From Urban to Rural – There is a place for you

  • The Health Education Center (HEC) and The Daumier frame the WesternU Pomona Esplanade set against vibrant clouds.

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    Our Campuses

    WesternU California, located in Pomona, California, is in the middle of an urban downtown with a true West Coast vibe surrounded by art galleries, dance studios, concert halls, along with niche coffee houses and restaurants.

    WesternU Oregon has two campuses in the City of Lebanon. Known as “The City that Friendliness Built,” Lebanon is a rural beauty known for its wooded forests, scenic rivers and beautiful waterfalls.

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WesternU Virtual Tours

Western University of Health Sciences is one of the most comprehensive graduate schools for the health professions. Engage yourself in 360-degree views, videos and photos that showcase WesternU’s colleges, labs, and programs.
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Biomedical Research Engage in Scientific Discovery while Earning Your Degree

Choose from a wide range of research opportunities to deepen the practical skills you’ll need in your field. WesternU students and their faculty mentors are making a real-world impact – receiving NIH grants, discovering a novel DNA sequence, and developing innovative learning methods in medical education.
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We’re Part of a Community that Cares

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  • Western University of Health Sciences students from the Pediatric Interest Group hosted about 40 children - who were mostly kindergarten students - for the school’s inaugural Mini-Medical School at the Pomona campus, Saturday, Sept 22, 2018. Second-year College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific student Vivian Okonta shows kindergarten student Claudia Reyes, of Pomona, how to use a stethescope. Kindergarteners learned about the human body and medicine through four stations taught by WesternU students: Bone station, heart and pulse station, hand hygiene station and mini operating room. Community Opportunities
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