California Northstate University
special supplement
ADVANCING THE ART AND SCIENCE OF HEALTHCARE
California Northstate University (CNU), an innovative Dean and Professor at CNU’s College of Medicine, is a
leader in both education and healthcare, launched in 2008. direct example of the knowledgeable, innovative and
With campuses in Rancho Cordova and Elk Grove, CNU passionate faculty at CNU and was awarded the Golden
prides itself on its commitment to educating, developing Stethoscope Award in 2017 by the Sierra Sacramento
and training the next generation of patient-focused Valley Medical Society.
providers. Since the successful launch of the College of
Pharmacy – a progressive program that encompasses active
learning, direct patient experiences and research - CNU has
continued to grow, adding the College of Medicine, College
of Psychology, a Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and
the College of Health Sciences with
The future is bright for CNU. It recently celebrated
inaugural commencements for its College of Medicine
and College of Health Sciences. The University plans to
launch the College of Dental Medicine next year and is
in the planning stages to build a teaching hospital and
medical center in Elk Grove.
undergraduate studies.
“As a University, it is our goal to
create lifelong learners who are
trained to serve the community as
leaders in the healthcare, science,
education and research fields,”
says Dr. Alvin Cheung, President of
CNU. “Due to the steady migration
of individuals into the greater
Sacramento area and the aging
We offer innovative
programs in education,
research and patient
care that are producing
the next generation
of healthcare
professionals.
patient population across the
country, there is a significant need
— DR. ALVIN CHEUNG
President of California Northstate University
“Working with the city of Elk
Grove, we hope to improve safety
and access to quality care,” says
Dr. Cheung. “Not only would the
city’s economy benefit by adding
hundreds of new jobs and having
access to great care, but so would
our students, with a teaching
hospital in such close proximity to
our campuses.”
CNU has established partnerships
in the healthcare community,
for more healthcare workers and
which include healthcare
biomedical professionals in our
providers throughout Northern
community. CNU is working to meet
this need by training the next generation of highly qualified,
efficient healthcare professionals.”
CNU highly prioritizes their “We Care” values: Working as a
team; Embracing diversity and workplace excellence; Caring
about students, staff, faculty and the profession; Advancing
the University, its goals and the discipline; Responding to
challenges that may impede the University’s mission; and
Enhancing communication and partnership.
“We stand by our values and are continually looking for
ways to better support our students and educational
programs,” says Dr. Cheung. “Truly, this is what makes our
University so unique.” Dr. Gordon Wong, Senior Associate
California. In addition, the University’s students are
volunteering at community health fairs, participating
in service-learning projects and blood drives, offering
flu immunization vaccines, and doing other good works
throughout the greater Sacramento region.
“CNU provides a high-quality education and is
committed to serving the communities throughout
Northern California and beyond. As we continue to
advance our programs and meet the current demands in
healthcare, we remain steadfast in our mission to always
put our students first in education and patients first in
healthcare,” concludes Dr. Cheung.
9700 West Taron Drive | Elk Grove, June
CA 95757
916.686.7300 | cnsu.edu
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