Western University of Health Sciences

Nice campus. Parking improved substantially after the new parking structure was built a few years ago.

I UNFORTUNATELY graduated from Western pharmacy school. In my first year, There were students circulating previous-​year exams, and in some courses, some exams were pretty similar to previous years. In addition, I found some of the Professors and the Dean of the College of Pharmacy to be very unprofessional. One day, I called the financial aid office to ask regarding a student body fee, and when they were NOT able to provide me with an answer as to why I had to pay that fee, I hung up the phone, which is my LEGAL RIGHT to terminate ANY conversation without saying «goodbye.» Immediately afterwards I received an email from the pharmacy student director yelling at me that what I did was unprofessional, and that if it happened again that they would report me to the student performance committee, which is ridiculous. It was undeniably a scare tactic to silence me, and unprofessionally intimidate me, which is a pathetic thing of the past.
In my first year, a Professor who I had filed a complaint against for not giving me the points I deserved on a final exam just didn’t respond to my complaint, and to make matters worse, the student performance committee sent me a response saying «to call a Professor unprofessional is unprofessional.» It was as if these pathetic idiots were trying to silence me when ONCE AGAIN I had the legal right to file a complaint against a insecure unprofessional Professor who thought he was above the law and got away with NOT responding to my complaint.
In my third year, before I went off to my pathetic Pharmacy rotations, I was told by the assistant Dean then that I couldn’t remediate an exam that I had failed and that I would have to repeat a year. So when I didn’t study for the remediation exam and failed he told me if I would have passed, they would have let me go on to my pharmacy rotations. They were inept, extremely incompetent and clearly confused. Because of their lack of common sense, they WASTED a year of my life. So when I came back, the arrogant incompetent Dean told me I have to repeat courses that I didn’t fail, because they were implementing a new GPA rule, they changed the rules on me.
In my HIV rotation, my unprofessional Professor, who was the most unprofessional & bitter person I have ever met, failed me because the rotation was useless and I found it impossible to stay engaged, and the bitter & insecure Professor told me «you’re not retarded, you went to Berkeley.»
First, it’s wildly inappropriate to state the word «retarded» in any setting nowadays, as this is an outdated, derogatory, and hurtful word. Second, many organizations have abolished this term and for a supervisor to say this to a student, is not only demeaning, but sets a horrible example. Had I been the one to say the word «retarded» I would have been immediately kicked out of the rotation and most likely received a harsh response from the university’s administration.
I would NOT recommend this inferior school to my worst enemy. I had a nightmare experience here. I should have NEVER applied to Western University of Health Sciences. It was a negative experience that I turned into a positive one. But I should have studied harder and applied to schools ranked higher to receive my Doctorate degree.
Later, I read an article on Yahoo news that stated that Western University of Health Sciences is the #20 school that contributes to MOST of the student loans in the US. This school in my opinion places more emphasis on money than the quality of education that it provides.
I would recommend to anyone thinking of applying to this school to try and get accepted to a higher ranked school, where professors aren’t so rude and will treat & speak to students with respect.
All in all, I found this poor excuse of a school to be the worst academic experience I’ve ever had. It was the worst years of my life, I met some of the most unprofessional professors who were clearly ignorant of the law. I filed a complaint against this school with the Bureau of Post Secondary Private Education. I will always hate Western and it will always be the worst 5 years of my entire life. I got a LAW degree after graduating from Western, and I’m now at an Ivy League school receiving a degree that in my opinion, means MUCH more than my Pharm.D. from Western.
GO TO HELL WESTERN U !!!

I went their recently to get a dental screening and I was so impressed with their professionalism and work. The person that helped me out was Sandy Ibrahim and she so sweet and knowledgeable. I went in their nervous just like the average person would be going to the dentist but she made feel comfortable and relaxed. Her and all her staff were great and very helpful. I would recommend this to place to all my friends and family.

After attending college tours around the area, I must say that the guide that we had need quite a bit more training in marketing the campus and customer service if the interst is to recruit students.
Parents and students alike need to leave with a feeling of knowledge of the University. I really wanted to be impressed, but we were not given opportunity to be.

The administration committee of optometry is a joke. They just want your deposit to hold a seat in coming Fall. My kid missed one prerequisite class of freshmen year due to our family issue. He cannot retake the class before Summer. They rescind my kid attendance. We sent appeal letter to ask them to waive the class for now, and he will take it in Summer to fulfill their prerequisite. The admin committee or I should say a director decision alone has denied our request. They don’t refund our $ 500 deposit to hold a seat after they offer my kid to attend their fall school year. They even insult us by sending request to attend the Convocation White Coat ceremony. Such an unprofessional and heartless administration. I hope faculty members are more professional.

I applied here twice for their graduate nursing program and i’ve recently discovered their way of doing things. So this review is for people who are thinking of applying for the nursing program– DONT WASTE YOUR TIME.
1. It really is a big waste of time
2. They aren’t very clear or truthful
3. They don’t respect YOUR time
My biggest problem is you waste your time making sure you have all the documentation they want for them to turn around and have a hidden agenda.
In 2013, I applied for their Fall 2014 nursing cohort. I was invited to an interview in February. Got wait listed in March. They requested I respond with whether or not I wanted to remain on their wait list within a certain amount of time i (i believe it was within 2 weeks). So i did, IN A TIMELY MANNER and never heard from them regarding my status until the first day of class in August. So I tried again for the Fall 2015 cohort. Got an invitation to interview with them in January. Just found out i’m wait listed again. This time around I won’t be so PROMPT to respond considering they refuse to respect my time.
SO basically what i’m getting at with this hidden agenda is when you turn in your application in November by the deadline, they pick 30 people and basically give them a spot without interviewing them. All they do is have them come have lunch with the faculty. Then they waste other peoples time and get their hopes up thinking they have a chance when you get invited to interview in january or february. Basically they are looking for people to fill their wait list at that point. You stand no chance of being accepted.
The whole process is stupid because like i said previously, if you are wait listed consider it a «no». They don’t tell you where you are on the wait list either, its all a bunch of crap. You can call and email until your hands fall off, their answer is always «there’s been no movement»
Western if you are reading this, shame on you!

Western University students and staff really embody the school motto of caring. Unlike looking up information on the internet to get to know a school, Western U’s preview day was a personal and inspiring way to get a feel for their supportive environment.
Preview Day is an excellent way to see what Western U has to offer, which is a lot. The campus is small with a few buildings for classes, a health center, book store, and administration building. There is constant security around the campus as well.
What I found most helpful was the study-​specific break out sessions in which the current students, admissions counselors, and instructors clarified admissions requirements and answered questions. Everyone was friendly and expressed their satisfaction with the school. We also got a delicious breakfast and snacks in between sessions.
This was a Saturday well spent.

Dr. Mary Ann magoun is my baby’s pediatrician. I am very pleased with the medical care here. The medical students have been really nice and respectful also. The medical appointments run over an hour because of how thorough their examinations are. I do like that though!
My primary care physician is Dr. Stephanie white here as well. The staff has been friendly and courteous! I’ve never found myself waiting too long in the waiting room.
When I call for an appointment I always have been satisfied with the customer service. Happy they are less than 10 minutes away from me.

Solid DO school. Great in first 2 years. rotation sites are not great however. And your on your own after 3^rd year. Also too many students, school is overpacked

Small, quaint college in the heart of Pomona with Claremont around the corner.
Dropped in to speak with admissions in the DO school. Recently took a tour of the science college for prospective students as well. Students were pleasant and knowledgeable.
College of Osteopathic Medicine is ranked at the top for DO schools. Admissions was very helpful in assisting me and answering my questions. Have a few pre-req.‘s to take prior to applying for admission.
Campus has a home-​town feel and is close to the 60, 57 & 71.

I recently attended their Preview Day for prospective students which was a great opportunity to learn more about the school other than the stats and logistic stuff that you can just look up on their website.
I wandered around on my own before sessions and Western U is small-​walked down a row of buildings and 3 min later wondered where the rest of the campus was-​until I looked at the map and realized that was it! I was already on the opposite side of campus!
The most beneficial part of Preview Day was probably the program specific student panel Q&A session where actual students candidly answered questions about everything from their typical day as a student to why they chose Western over other schools. There was also an in-​depth presentation from faculty about the profession of interest and a break down of what they look for in applicants. I thought it was nice that the speaker was blunt as he kept saying «…if you get in» and stressed «be sure to apply to other places too, there are only 98 seats and most of you won’t get accepted here» :P At the end, there’s a campus tour led by a student of your specific program and they’ll point out the more relevant facilities/​buildings pertaining to that program.
I hope that they continue to hold Preview Day for prospective students as I felt like I got a pretty comprehensive impression of the school and their PA program at the end of the day. And of course, the awesome continental breakfast, snacks throughout the day, and free stuff (zippered tote bag, pens, calendar, water bottle, etc) was a plus too :) I’d highly recommend anyone thinking of applying to Western and resides within driving distance to attend-​it was worth the 5 hours on a Saturday.

After 4 years as a DMD student here at Western U, I can truly say that I will miss this place. As rough as the past 4 years have been it has also been the most rewarding. With graduation around the corner I feel as though a review of the past 4 years is truly warranted.
Western U College of Dental Medicine truly stands my it’s motto «humanism». Vey early on community service become integrated within the curriculum. Even though some may think that this takes away from he educational aspects of the school, let me say that it’s quite the contrary. The community service aspect that is integrated within the curriculum adds to the clinical and patient management aspect. It allows the students to interact with patients early on with education on oral hygiene, preventative dentistry and eventually during 3^rd year with dental treatment.
The first 2 years DMD students get exposed to the theory aspect of medicine with the core science classes. At the mark of the 3 rd year the clinical aspect kick in as the student start treating their own patients in the clinic. The best part if that is that the clinic staff will find and book the students patients so that the students can focus on what’s important TREATING their patients.
If you are someone that is looking for a program that allows you ample clinical experience and allows you to start drilling starting the first week of school in the simulation clinic then Western U is the school for you.

Western seems like an amazing school. I attended their preview day for their DMD program and I fell in love with their school. The campus has a family like atmosphere where everyone wants to help each other succeed. This is definitely an important factor for me since I come from a close-​knit family and I don’t like schools with a competitive atmosphere. I am not a student at Western so this is just my opinion based on the impression I got from visiting the campus.

My husband is being treated for hypertension at Western University. Today he went in to get his medication and decided he should have his blood pressure checked. After standing at the receptionist desk for five minutes while she chatted with her friend, the very annoyed receptionist acknowledged our presence and asked him if he wanted to sign in. He said he just wanted a blood pressure check and she sighed very loudly and said «Well, I have to get an order, first.» When he said forget it, she shrugged and went back to talking to her friend. Very unprofessional.

Almost seven years ago I suffered a serious head injury affecting my vision. Numerous professionals have assisted with my rehabilitation since the accident.
Two years ago I moved to Palm Springs, CA. Through my local optometrist’s research, I was directed to Dr. Valerie Wren. Dr. Wren exceeds all my expectations.
She is highly intelligent and warm. I respect her knowledge base and the way she communicates to me and her student interns. She motivates me and her sense of humor is most enjoyable. The Clinic is outstanding! Everyone tries their very best to accommodate the patient. My only regret is that I didn’t learn of Dr. Wren and her team of students until recently. I highly recommend Western University Health Sciences tor medical diagnosis and treatment to anyone in the region.

Highly recommend this university –if you are a professional with a humanitarian personal philosophy. I am excited to see so many potential students seeking an education that is high tech & high touch… take a look for yourself.

Came here for an interview at the optometry school. Tour was nice. Facility is extremely new. All the newest technology is available at this campus… electronic phoropters, camera imbedded slit lamps, display screens at every station in lab, and projectors for all the lab and lecture rooms.
Location of the school is alright. Not a ton of parking off campus. It seems to all be metered, either in a parking lot or individual meters. First 3 hours are free in the parking lot I was in which was nice. Lots of security guards on campus… which only spans maybe two blocks in length, one block in width. Seemed odd to me and actually made me feel more unsafe. Wondering why do you need so many security guards in broad daylight?
Faculty I met were all very nice and welcoming. All bring to the table lots of experience. During my interview with one doc from the optometry school and one professor from another WesternU college. I had the hardest time understanding the prof. from the other college. He had such a heavy accent. During the interview I was thinking, if I was taking a class from this prof, would I understand what he was teaching? I have nothing against profs. that speak other languages as their primary language. I just don’t know if I want to spend $ 200,000 on my education and not be able to understand what my prof is saying. You might say, well this prof. isn’t from the college of optometry. WesternU is special in the fact that it has classes that combine students of different disciplines. Thus it would be possible to have classes with profs. outside of the college of optometry.
During the lunch hour we ate with 3 WesternU students. As nice as these ladies were, I would say they weren’t the most engaging. Lowering my enthusiasm for coming to the school. One thing that could help is spreading them throughout the group of interviewees instead of having them sit together (well, two were next to each other, one was a few seats away). If you were on the other end of the huge table, you had to practically shout across the room to get your questions answered. Had excess time during lunch which also lead to awkward silence.
Uneasy about how well prepared students are when they graduate. Board pass rate for the first graduating class was around 70%. I know it’s a new college and they are continuously improving the courses, so I can only see it increasing. Just not a lot of data thus far. Not sure I want to play guinea pig.
If you’re passionate about new technology and interdisciplinary learning, this is probably a good fit for you.

I’m not a student here, I was just a visitor. I came for an event and realized that WesternU is nestled in «downtown» pomona. It’s a relatively small campus that spans a couple blocks with a buildings for each school. I wouldn’t call the school ‘old’, but it’s old with a modern feel.
Some things you should know:
— Parking is limited — the school doesn’t own any parking structures — you’re going to park in the ‘metered’ lots surrounding the school. The lots belong to the city and you get 2 – 3 hours free and then each hour is about $ 3 i think. The lots are sort of scattered. But the easiest one is the one behind the subway — there are huge signs for subway scattered around — looks like it’s a marker. but that’s known as lot #12.
–Bookstore is nice — they have some snacks at reasonable prices if you are a visitor (water for $ 1.25 cookies for $ 1, keurig coffee)

This review is for the biotch admin in Admissions that unreasonably and uncompromisingly cashed my $ 65 application check after I told her I wanted to rescind my application.
For a school that preaches Ethics, ETHICS WOULD DEMAND WUHS GIVE BACK MY $ 65, me at the time was making $ 14.50/hour working & over 50 hours/​week.
I applied to WUHS and was going to supplement my application with a professor’s recomendation. The professor would not recommend me and therefore I made an incorrect assumption. I decided my application was kaput.
So I called Admissions and told them of my plight. I asked they not cash the $ 65 check for the application fee. The biotch admin told me that it had to be cashed.
Little did I know that I could’ve fucking STOPPED the check incurred an $ 8 charge and saved myself $ 57!
What purpose is there in cashing the application fee when the student applicant wants to withdraw it.
The timing was in the Admission Office’s favor also. I called and withdrew right when the application arrived at the office. They could not have expended any work on my application to justify them taking my $ 65 bucks!
So for all who hastily apply to a school and pay an application fee and decide to not apply, call your bank and stop check as you’ll get most of your money back!
The idiots at the Admissions office won’t care that you need that $ 50 – 60 to pay for gas or phone bill.
Despite the overfiltering by Unilocal,I’m so thankful that I have a forum to voice what the extreme unfairness I experienced by WUHS years ago.
Fuck WUHS!

I love WesternU. Ok, yes I am biased because I am a student here, but after interviewing and touring so many different schools, I can tell this school is where I am supposed to be. The faculty truly care about each student, and actually try to get to know you. The Dean of my college actually knows my name, and it’s only day 8, and I didn’t make any particular special attempts to brown-​nose anyone (yet haha jk). I really like how involved all the faculty and staff are, how helpful EVERYONE on campus is. WesternU emphasizes interprofessional education (IPE), having case studies with students from each professional school involved. This is really helpful, especially because the changes in healthcare will definitely require each profession in the healthcare field to communicate with one another to provide the best care for patients.
WesternU also offers all their services to students, and the new healthcare center built (building HEC) is state of the art, brand new, and gorgeous. Parking is great, no fighting for spots or parking permits like at UCLA!!! (and WAY cheaper too)
As a DMD student, I love that they get you in the sim lab right away and that they don’t make you do an overkill of useless prep work that one won’t be doing when in practice. The faculty and program focuses on the patient, and teaching you how to best treat the patients, without dealing with the useless aspects that more «traditional» schools do. Great faculty– intelligent, caring, articulate! And the classes are tight-​knit with everyone helping each other out to strive for success together.