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.

10/29/2025

Join us for our Alumni Gathering — Oahu, HI!

Time together, CME, a sunset dinner cruise, and time to enjoy the beauty and culture of Hawaii! Register by visiting llusmaa.org/events.

The class of 2028 recently took a well-deserved break after a major exam. The students gathered to unwind and share the ...
10/29/2025

The class of 2028 recently took a well-deserved break after a major exam. The students gathered to unwind and share the experience over bagels—a post-exam treat courtesy of the Alumni Association.

Alumni Gathering—Orlando 2025The Alumni Association hosted a gathering in Orlando for alumni, residents, and medical stu...
10/28/2025

Alumni Gathering—Orlando 2025

The Alumni Association hosted a gathering in Orlando for alumni, residents, and medical students in the area, which was a wonderful opportunity for alumni to connect with each other. Guests included a member of the class of 1966 to students from the class of 2026. To see alumni from many different specialties and generations sharing stories and laughing with each other was a privilege.

Alumni Gathering—Denver 2025 🏔️ Alumni enjoyed a relaxing evening connecting and make new friends. Though from different...
10/24/2025

Alumni Gathering—Denver 2025 🏔️
Alumni enjoyed a relaxing evening connecting and make new friends. Though from different classes, the LLUSM bond runs deep, and alumni loved sharing memories and connecting together. It was a fun filled evening.

Alumni Gathering — Jacksonville 2025 🌴Hosted by our Alumni Association president, Barbara Chase McKinney ‘88 and J. Mark...
10/22/2025

Alumni Gathering — Jacksonville 2025 🌴

Hosted by our Alumni Association president, Barbara Chase McKinney ‘88 and J. Mark McKinney ‘87, our alumni CONNECTED over a delicious meal, shared memories, and their lasting LLUSM bond that continues to bring them together!

Eighty-nine years ago, on November 14, 1935, Hussein, the future King of Jordan, was born. It was one year before Molleu...
10/17/2025

Eighty-nine years ago, on November 14, 1935, Hussein, the future King of Jordan, was born. It was one year before Molleurus Couperus ’34, completed his medical training. The young physician and the future king crossed paths while Couperus was in Jerusalem doing mission service at Hydrotherapy Institute, an Adventist mission.

One day Couperus responded to a request from King Abdullah’s staff at the palace in Amman, Jordan, for a doctor to treat a sick infant. He traveled by the limo that had been sent for him across the Jordan River into Amman. Upon arrival, he was led into a building at the palace where he examined a baby with signs of dehydration. After learning the baby was being fed sweetened condensed milk, he advised the child’s caregivers to change his diet to human milk. The appointment was interrupted when a man brandishing a sword burst into the room, intent on stopping Couperus. The man was restrained, and Couperus was escorted back to the limo.

A few weeks later King Abdullah called to let him know the baby had recovered and to thank him.

Years later, three men in Arabic dress visited the doctor’s dermatology practice in Los Angeles. They informed him they were part of Jordan’s government, sent by the King. The King had become aware that Couperus had treated him when he was an infant, and wanted to reward him for saving his life. The ministers invited him to come back to Jordan at any time and they would honor him. However, he was never able to follow through on the King’s generous offer.

Photo: King Hussein and Queen Alia of Jordan say goodnight to President Gerald R. Ford and First Lady Betty Ford following a state dinner at the White House. Public Domain / Wikipedia Commons

Brian Hutchins ’08 was keynote speaker at the School of Medicine’s recent Hispanic Heritage Month Dinner and Vespers.In ...
10/16/2025

Brian Hutchins ’08 was keynote speaker at the School of Medicine’s recent Hispanic Heritage Month Dinner and Vespers.

In his address, Hutchins shared meaningful insights from his journey into medicine and spoke to the deep value of service in both personal and professional life. The evening featured inspiring contributions from medical students, faculty, and University leadership, offering moments of reflection and unity.

Hutchins is assistant clinical professor of pathology at the School of Medicine, and is both director of the forensic pathology fellowship program, and chief forensic pathologist at the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Coroner Division.

Jairo Campos, class of 2026, a member of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Interest Group, recently turned...
10/14/2025

Jairo Campos, class of 2026, a member of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Interest Group, recently turned to the Alumni Association for help while preparing for his PM&R rotation.

After learning a board review book recommended by faculty was beyond his budget and available copies were outdated, he requested that the Alumni Association add the book to the student lending library.

Campos recently stopped by the student lending library at the Association to check out the book. “It’s the newest edition!” he said, noting that the book will support future medical students interested in pursuing a career in PM&R.

Did you know that not every alumni completed a college degree? One such alum, Donald Bullock ’74, began medical school a...
10/10/2025

Did you know that not every alumni completed a college degree? One such alum, Donald Bullock ’74, began medical school after finishing two years of college.

He was part of an accelerated program created at the School of Medicine to produce more graduates to help alleviate a shortage of physicians in the U.S.

On his first day of medical school, the first-year medical students introduced themselves and shared their highest degree earned. Many had completed PhD or doctoral programs. When it was his turn Bullock, who was 19, proudly stated his highest degree: “HSD!” When the professor asked him to elaborate, Bullock responded, “High School Diploma!”

He completed the accelerated program in 1974, finishing medical school in three years. H. Roger Hadley ’74, immediate past dean of the medical school, was a classmate.

Bullock would go on to practice orthopedic surgery for 44 years in the Mt. Shasta area; he also traveled to many cycling events as senior physician for the U.S. Cycling Federation.

Bullock passed away June 17, 2025. In the main photo he is pictured with his wife, Pam, who he began dating as a first-year medical student.

In the second photo, Dr. Bullock is pictured with classmate H. Rodger Hadley ’74, in Mt. Shasta, California.

This past weekend, the Alumni Association sponsored the talent show and ice cream feed at the annual School of Medicine ...
10/08/2025

This past weekend, the Alumni Association sponsored the talent show and ice cream feed at the annual School of Medicine Pine Springs Ranch Retreat.

The retreat creates a unique opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to befriend each other outside of campus. Friday night and Sabbath are filled with worship music, mission stories, guest speakers, and fourth-year students sharing how God led them through the toughest moments of medical school. There’s also free time to enjoy hiking in nature or to take a nap on the lawn.

On Saturday night, students and faculty compete in a talent show. This year featured poetry readings, musical acts, and a yoyo routine that inspired a standing ovation. The Alumni Association sponsored prizes for the winners and, afterward, treated everyone to ice cream.

Alumni Association has heard countless stories of friendships, romances, and deep connections to God that started at this retreat since it began in the 1980s. It’s our privilege to continue supporting this meaningful event.

Dr. Olive Santee-Smith 1915, was Loma Linda University’s first alum to serve at an overseas mission station. Her class, ...
10/02/2025

Dr. Olive Santee-Smith 1915, was Loma Linda University’s first alum to serve at an overseas mission station. Her class, the class of 1915, was the second class to graduate from Loma Linda University School of Medicine (then called the College of Medical Evangelists).

She and her husband, Frank, a nurse, waited until World War I ended to begin their mission service. In October 1918, Santee-Smith was settling into her position in Chukarkana, India, about 35 miles west of Lahore (now in Pakistan).

She often visited sick women and children in surrounding communities, making the trips sitting on the handlebars of a bike while her husband pedaled. Temperatures in the area often climbed above 100 degrees.

Overwork and the extreme heat impacted her health, and in 1920 the couple transferred to work at a health resort in Bangalore, South India. The climate was milder at the higher climate, and she regained her strength. She went on to serve for three more years overseas.

The couple eventually retired, living in a house on Prospect Ave., in Loma Linda where she lived until she passed away in 1946.

Pictured: Frank Smith, daughter Loreta, and Olive Santee-Smith

The Alumni Association’s focus on connection continued this past weekend at our Alumni Gathering – Chattanooga! Alumni c...
09/29/2025

The Alumni Association’s focus on connection continued this past weekend at our Alumni Gathering – Chattanooga!

Alumni came together to share memories, exchange stories, and enjoy meaningful time together. It was inspiring to see how their journeys continue to intertwine.

📍 Next up:
Orlando, FL – Oct. 18
Jacksonville, FL – Oct. 19
Denver, CO – Oct. 19
Oahu, HI – Jan. 16–19, 2026 (CE Available)
Maryland - Jan. 31, 2026

RSVP for upcoming Gatherings at https://www.llusmaa.org/page/alumni-events

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