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The Department of Clinical Sciences at California Northstate University College of Medicine plays a vital role in bridging foundational science with clinical application. Comprised of dedicated physician faculty and staff, the department integrates clinical medicine and supportive sciences into the pre-clerkship curriculum, ensuring students are exposed to real-world clinical perspectives from the earliest stages of their medical education.
Our faculty provide mentorship and guidance through clinical curriculum design, student research opportunities, interest group support, and career advising – empowering students to explore and pursue careers in a wide range of clinical fields.
In close collaboration with the Department of Basic Sciences and the Department of Clinical Medicine, the Department of Clinical Sciences helps prepare students to confidently transition into their clinical clerkships and residency training with the knowledge, professionalism, and skills essential for success in patient care.
Welcome to the Department of Clinical Sciences at California Northstate University College of Medicine.
Our department is committed to integrating clinical knowledge and practice into the early years of medical education, helping students build a strong foundation for their future in patient care. We are proud to support our students through mentorship, innovative curriculum design, and opportunities that foster both academic and professional growth.
Thank you for visiting. We invite you to explore our programs, meet our dedicated faculty, and learn more about how we prepare tomorrow’s physicians for success in clinical practice and beyond.
Warm Regards,
Thamir Essayyad, MD
Chair, Department of Clinical Science Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine
Chief Wellness Officer Professor of Family Medicine
Associate Professor of Gastroenterology
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine & Rheumatology
Professor of Pediatrics, Endocrinology and Clinical Skills
Assistant Dean of Curriculum Professor of Pathology, Surgical Pathology and Clinical Skills
Assistant Professor of Pathology Course Director for Hematology Co-course Director for Cardiovascular Course
Associate Professor of Pathology, Hematopathology, Surgical Pathology, Molecular Genetics & Clinical Skills
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry Co-course Director: Masters Colloquium
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine Medical Skills Co-Course Director
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Professor of Medicine and Cardiology
Professor of Clinical Neurology
Professor of Pediatrics and Pediatric Pulmonology
Associate Professor of Endocrinology and Medical Skills Co-course Director for Endocrinology Course
Assistant Professor of Medical Skills
Associate Professor of Medicine and Clinical Skills Course Director for Renal System
Assistant Professor Reproductive Systems Course Director
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Professor of Internal Medicine
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine & Medical Skills
Associate Professor of Psychiatry
Associate Professor of Pulmonary Medicine
Associate Professor of Physiology, Endocrinology, and Clinical Skills
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics