Alumni Association, School of Medicine of Loma Linda University

Alumni Association, School of Medicine of Loma Linda University Although it was officially incorporated in 1932, the Alumni Association started when alumni gathered informally in 1917.

The Alumni Association, School of Medicine of Loma Linda University is a nonprofit organization composed of both alumni and affiliate members, organized to support the School, to promote excellence in world-wide health care, and to serve its members. Learn more about our history on our website at www.llusmaa.org/history.

05/04/2026

The 2026 Spring issue of the ALUMNI JOURNAL marks its 95th anniversary. This issue celebrates the Legacy of the JOURNAL and the alumni it reflects. Click the link in the bio to see the current issue.

04/30/2026

Jon Kattenhorn ’74 shares how volunteering at summer camp has helped him stay resilient throughout his 40-year career.

The class of 2028 begins rotations next week. In preparation, students are visiting the Alumni Association to pick up th...
04/29/2026

The class of 2028 begins rotations next week. In preparation, students are visiting the Alumni Association to pick up their white coats with their names embroidered on them.

Many are sharing what their first rotation will be—surgery, pediatrics, family medicine OB-GYN, neuropsych, or internal medicine. We wish them the best as they begin this next step in their journey into medicine.

We are taking ERAS application headshots and graduation portraits of the class of 2027. After getting the necessary phot...
04/28/2026

We are taking ERAS application headshots and graduation portraits of the class of 2027. After getting the necessary photos out of the way, we often have time for fun. Here are some photos that make us smile.

On Earth Day, we’re reminded how meaningful time outdoors can be, not just today but all year long.At the Alumni Associa...
04/22/2026

On Earth Day, we’re reminded how meaningful time outdoors can be, not just today but all year long.

At the Alumni Association, some our favorite alumni moments happen outside. Sharing an alumni gathering meal in a backyard, sailing after a day of CME, or appreciating nature during our Alumni Association Lifetime experience trips. These experiences bring people together in a special way.

They also support our well-being. Research by Beyer et al. (2018) in the Journal of Behavioral Medicine found that time spent outdoors is linked to higher activity levels and lower risk of chronic disease.

Thank you for being part of these moments with us. We look forward to spending more time outdoors together soon.

04/17/2026

Have you wondered what medical school is like now? The Four Years of Medical School documentary follows a student from each year as they experience the highs and lows of becoming a physician.

04/01/2026

Loma Linda University School of Medicine has a long history of its students serving in the military. Four students from the class of 2026 will enter active service in the U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force immediately after the graduation ceremony. These are their stories.

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Anees Razzouk ’82 is Loma Linda University’s 2026 Alumnus of the Year. The award was presented to Razzouk during the Feb...
03/27/2026

Anees Razzouk ’82 is Loma Linda University’s 2026 Alumnus of the Year. The award was presented to Razzouk during the February 28, 2026,Loma Linda University Health Homecoming Sabbath School.

He was honored for his many years of distinguished service to LLU and for his dedication to providing outstanding care to his patients while mentoring, leading, and inspiring those around him. He was also recognized for being instrumental in providing state-of-the-art cardiothoracic surgical interventions while always leading with a deep faith in God and a strong belief in the power of prayer, living and modeling the values that promote Loma Linda’s mission to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ.

Razzouk said that being a student at Loma Linda University as a member of the class of 1982 was one of the biggest honors of his life. Now a member of the School of Medicine faculty, he is grateful to his many mentors during his medical and residency training at Loma Linda University Health.

Just prior to receiving the award, the Morris family, a patient’s family, shared their interaction with Dr. Razzouk. The family decided against abortion when their son, Bryson, was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome before birth, and they expressed their gratitude to Dr. Razzouk, the surgeon who gave him his new heart. About a year later, Bryson’s father, Aaron, needed heart surgery, and Dr. Razzouk was his only choice, because he had offered hope and healing to his son when no one else could.

Andrew C. Chang ’90 is the division chief of gastroenterology and hepatology at Loma Linda University (LLU) and executiv...
03/26/2026

Andrew C. Chang ’90 is the division chief of gastroenterology and hepatology at Loma Linda University (LLU) and executive vice chair of medicine at the School of Medicine.

He previously served as chief of gastroenterology and as chief of staff at Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital and co-founded the Sierra Endoscopy Center in Grass Valley, California, where he practiced for over 20 years. In 2023, he returned to LLU to lead the division of gastroenterology and hepatology.

It was during medical school that Chang discovered his passion for gastroenterology and mission service. After medical school, Chang completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in gastroenterology at LLU Health before beginning his practice in Grass Valley. His passion for missions led him to participate in or lead multiple global mission trips. This desire for service is what brought him back to Loma Linda.

Chang served on the Alumni Association board of directors from 2016 to 2019. He served as an ALUMNI JOURNAL associate editor from 2021 to 2023, and was issue editor for the spring, 2023 issue of the ALUMNI JOURNAL. He has supported the Alumni Association Paying It Forward Scholarship program and is class representative for the class of 1990.

He is led by his mission: serving God and humanity through medicine.

The class of 2026 has matched! On Friday, our medical students and thousands of others across the nation learned where t...
03/23/2026

The class of 2026 has matched! On Friday, our medical students and thousands of others across the nation learned where they will continue their training. Our students matched to residencies at dozens of institutions across the United States as they continue to make man whole and practice the teaching and healing ministry.

03/17/2026

In October of 2025, several School of Medicine students set out to complete Ironman California. We are proud of them for finishing the race and still making it to clinic the next day.

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03/09/2026

Congratulations to Glen Van Arsdell for being the 2026 Alumnus of the Year!

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