Events & Announcements
Announcements
Advance in Medicine 2025 Summer Camp
Inspiring the Future
Advance in Medicine is a fully-funded, five-day summer camp designed for high school and undergraduate students exploring careers in healthcare. Since its inception in 2022, the camp has focused on uplifting future healthcare professionals and emphasizing the importance of representation in medicine.
Read moreFaculty Retreat 2025
Continuing Medical Education
California Northstate University College of Medicine held its 2025 Faculty Retreat, highlighting innovation, AI, and wellness in medical education through expert-led sessions and hybrid participation.
Read moreApril 1, 2025
Faculty Spotlight April 2025: Dr. Adedeji Okikiade
In this month's Faculty Spotlight, we highlight Dr. Adedeji Okikiade, a dedicated
faculty member at CNUCOM. With a passion for pathology, Dr. Okikiade shares
his journey in medicine, emphasizing the importance of understanding disease
mechanisms, patient care, and the value of mentorship. Outside of teaching, he
enjoys exploring cultural heritage, traveling, and spending time with loved ones.
He encourages students to embrace resilience, curiosity, and their passion for
medicine as they shape their careers.
March 1, 2025
Faculty Spotlight March 2025: Dr. Susan Stevens
In this month's Faculty Spotlight, we highlight Dr. Susan Stevens, a retired endocrinologist now teaching at CNUCOM. She shares her experiences in medicine, emphasizing the importance of patient relationships, lifelong learning, and finding joy in one's specialty. Outside of work, she enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with family, and encourages students to follow their passion in their medical journey.
Read more >March 1, 2025
Congratulations to the Intramural Seed Grant Winners!
On behalf of Dr. Frezza and the Office of Research, we are pleased to congratulate the winners of the recent intramural seed grant competition. The recipients, who were notified a few weeks ago via email, are John Cusick, Elana N. Dedkova, Yifan Li, Valerie Gerriets, Han-Rong Weng, and Anura W.G. Ratnasiri. These innovative projects span a range of research topics, from cancer to medical education, and we look forward to seeing the impactful work they will accomplish!
Upcoming Events
Sign up for Journal Club!

Join the CNUCOM Journal Club — a monthly hybrid event where faculty and students present and discuss a journal article of their choice.
Sign up here!For more information, contact: Jennifer.Gullo@cnsu.edu