Event Date
Meet Admissions: OT, PT, PA, Nursing, & DPM Info Session
"A leader in the field of Health Careers and Public Health!"
"¡Un líder en el campo de las carreras de la salud y la salud pública!"
Samuel Merritt University (SMU) delivers a high-quality health sciences education with a focus on compassion and community engagement. Our students become skilled and caring professionals motivated to improve health outcomes and increase access to care. We are happy to share with you our Nursing Programs & Graduate Health Professions. SMU has campuses in Oakland, Sacramento, San Mateo and Fresno. Some programs are online as well. We offer bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.
On Tuesday, February 6th, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Samuel Merrit Admissions Officers will be in the HPA office (1090 Blue Ridge Road) to provide an information session and advising to UC Davis students and alumni!
Schedule
| 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Individual Advising Appointments |
| 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Drop-in Advising |
| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Info Session |
| 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Individual Advising Appointments |
Students are invited to schedule appointments to meet with the representatives individually in person by emailing each representative!
Nursing
We are happy to share with you our Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) which is offered in our campuses in Oakland, Sacramento, and San Mateo; and our Entry Level Master of Science in Nursing (ELMSN) in Case Management and the Entry-Level Doctorate in Family Nurse Practitioner which are offered in our Oakland and Sacramento campuses.
- For Pre-ABSN appointments, email: Krystle Rutledge krutledge@samuelmerritt.edu
- For Pre-ELMSN appointments, email: Michael Greenbury mgreenbury@samuelmerritt.edu
Physician Assistant (PA)
Strives to serve the University and the medical community by preparing graduates who are interdependent medical providers, demonstrate commitment to the community and the profession through active leadership, manifest critical and creative thinking, utilize effective communication skills, and who possess the educational foundation for continued growth and development in a changing world of diverse cultures.
- For Pre-PA appointments, email: Edgardo Palomo epalomo@samuelmerritt.edu
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery (DPM)
Premiere medical school graduating exceptional Podiatric Medical Residents to become transformative Podiatric Physicians and Surgeons since 1914. Our rich history of stellar medical education ensures you are an expert in podiatric biomechanics and sports medicine as well as a guarantee of being a surgeon once completed with your Residency training. We offer a singular matriculation class each Fall capped at 48 students. With a
medical curriculum that is focused on you, your success is our passion.
- For Pre-DPM appointments, email: Tom Hueller thueller@samuelmerritt.edu
Occupational Therapy (OT)
Offering the choice of a Master’s or a Doctoral degree, the OT program at SMU is a great choice for UCD scholars! Applications are currently being accepted for Fall 2024 start and the application deadline is 3/15/24. All majors are welcome and prerequisites may be completed spring or summer quarter.
- For Pre-OT appointments, email: Anne Seed, aseed@samuelmerritt.edu
Physical Therapy (PT)
Please consider the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at SMU. The time is now to meet with an SMU admission counselor to review and check your prerequisites to make sure you will be eligible to apply for the Fall 2025 PT cohort.
- For Pre-PT appointments, email: Anne Seed, aseed@samuelmerritt.edu