Loma Linda University
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda University (pronunciation: loʊmə lɪndə juːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti) is a Seventh-day Adventist health sciences institution located in Loma Linda, California, United States.
Etymology
The name "Loma Linda" is Spanish, and it translates to "Beautiful Hill". The university was named after the city it is located in.
History
Loma Linda University was established in 1905 by the Seventh-day Adventist Church as a training facility for nurses and doctors. The university has since expanded to include eight schools and a Faculty of Graduate Studies offering more than 100 degree and certificate programs.
Schools
Loma Linda University comprises of eight schools:
- School of Allied Health Professions
- School of Behavioral Health
- School of Dentistry
- School of Medicine
- School of Nursing
- School of Pharmacy
- School of Public Health
- School of Religion
Related Terms
- Seventh-day Adventist Church
- Health Sciences
- Loma Linda, California
- School of Medicine
- School of Nursing
- School of Pharmacy
- School of Public Health
- School of Religion
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Loma Linda University
- Wikipedia's article - Loma Linda University
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