<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><rss xmlns:dc='http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/' xmlns:geo='http://www.w3.org/2003/01/geo/wgs84_pos#' xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' version='2.0' xmlns:xCal='urn:ietf:params:xml:ns:xcal'><channel><title>Western University of Health Sciences Calendar</title><link>https://events.westernu.edu/calendar</link><description>Western University of Health Sciences Calendar</description><lastBuildDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:41:26 -0700</lastBuildDate><ttl>120</ttl><language>en-us</language><generator>Localist</generator><item><title>Apr 29, 2026: Eyexperience Free Webinar Series: Dry Eye, Low Vision, and Assistive Technology: Empowering Independence Together</title><description><![CDATA[<p>WesternU College of Optometry Eyexperience Free Monthly Webinar Series</p>

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<p>This course explores the intersection of dry eye disease, low vision rehabilitation, and assistive technology in optometric care.</p>

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<p>Live via Zoom</p>

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<p>COPE ID:103585-LV   Format: Synchronous Virtual </p>

<p>Category: Low Vision/Visual Impairment &amp; Rehabilitation   Total CE Hours: 1.00</p>

<p>Speaker: Tina Mac Donald, OD, FAAO, CDE, Clinical Assistant Professor, ECI - LA Clinic</p>

<p><a href="https://events.westernu.edu/event/eyexperience-free-webinar-series-dry-eye-low-vision-and-assistive-technology-empowering-independence-together">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Eyexperience+Free+Webinar+Series%3A+Dry+Eye%2C+Low+Vision%2C+and+Assistive+Technology%3A+Empowering+Independence+Together&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Apr+29%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AWesternU+College+of+Optometry+Eyexperience+Free+Monthly+Webinar+Series%0A%0A+%0A%0AThis+course+explores+the+intersection+of+dry+eye+disease%2C+low+vision+rehabilitation%2C+and+assistive+technology+in+optometric+care.%0A%0A+%0A%0ALive+via+Zoom%0A%0A+%0A%0ACOPE+ID%3A103585-LV+++Format%3A+Synchronous+Virtual+%0A%0ACategory%3A+Low+Vision%2FVisual+Impairment+%26+Rehabilitation+++Total+CE+Hours%3A+1.00%0A%0ASpeaker%3A+Tina+Mac+Donald%2C+OD%2C+FAAO%2C+CDE%2C+Clinical+Assistant+Professor%2C+ECI+-+LA+Clinic%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.westernu.edu%2Fevent%2Feyexperience-free-webinar-series-dry-eye-low-vision-and-assistive-technology-empowering-independence-together%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_52497124390379</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0700</pubDate><dc:date>2026-04-29T18:00:00-07:00</dc:date><link>https://events.westernu.edu/event/eyexperience-free-webinar-series-dry-eye-low-vision-and-assistive-technology-empowering-independence-together</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/52497124462061/huge/6b50f35021ed400acb3c6177ea279dbcb3517b1e.jpg'/><category>Lectures &amp; Presentations</category></item><item><title>May 15, 2026: Anaheim Alumni Mixer - CDM at Sheraton Park Hotel</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Anaheim Alumni Mixer — College of Dental Medicine
<br>Friday, May 15, 2026 • 4:30 p.m.
<br>Sheraton Park Hotel
<br>1855 S. Harbor Blvd
<br>Anaheim, CA 92802</p>

<p>Join us for an evening of connection and camaraderie with fellow WesternU CDM alumni during CDA. Save the date—we look forward to seeing you there!</p>

<p><a href="https://events.westernu.edu/event/anaheim-alumni-mixer-cdm">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Anaheim+Alumni+Mixer+-+CDM&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+May+15%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AAnaheim+Alumni+Mixer+%E2%80%94+College+of+Dental+Medicine%0AFriday%2C+May+15%2C+2026+%E2%80%A2+4%3A30+p.m.%0ASheraton+Park+Hotel%0A1855+S.+Harbor+Blvd%0AAnaheim%2C+CA+92802%0A%0AJoin+us+for+an+evening+of+connection+and+camaraderie+with+fellow+WesternU+CDM+alumni+during+CDA.+Save+the+date%E2%80%94we+look+forward+to+seeing+you+there%21%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.westernu.edu%2Fevent%2Fanaheim-alumni-mixer-cdm%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_51550581653270</guid><geo:lat>33.801239</geo:lat><geo:long>-117.916479</geo:long><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:30:00 -0700</pubDate><dc:date>2026-05-15T16:30:00-07:00</dc:date><link>https://events.westernu.edu/event/anaheim-alumni-mixer-cdm</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/51534516525217/huge/25e6d27db2d94a259dfcab8352f9c0b588aa6420.jpg'/><category>Social Events &amp; Gatherings</category></item><item><title>Jun 6, 2026: Basic Laparoscopy Course at WesternU Pet Health Center</title><description><![CDATA[<p>As demand for minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery in small animal practice continues to rise, it has become increasingly important for veterinarians to receive proper training in this field. Recent studies suggest that structured training programs and regular skill repetition are key factors for successful procedures with minimal complications. </p>

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<p>This two-day, hands-on course provides veterinarians with foundational knowledge and practical experience in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. Designed for practitioners with little to no previous experience, the program includes lectures, videos, and extensive wet-lab training. Participants will begin with laparoscopic models and simulators and advance to performing live-animal laparoscopic procedures, focusing on abdominal exploration and ovariectomy.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.westernu.edu/event/basic-laparoscopy-course-9413">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Basic+Laparoscopy+Course&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Jun+6%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AAs+demand+for+minimally+invasive+laparoscopic+surgery+in+small+animal+practice+continues+to+rise%2C+it+has+become+increasingly+important+for+veterinarians+to+receive+proper+training+in+this+field.+Recent+studies+suggest+that+structured+training+programs+and+regular+skill+repetition+are+key+factors+for+successful+procedures+with+minimal+complications.+%0A%0A+%0A%0AThis+two-day%2C+hands-on+course+provides+veterinarians+with+foundational+knowledge+and+practical+experience+in+minimally+invasive+laparoscopic+surgery.+Designed+for+practitioners+with+little+to+no+previous+experience%2C+the+program+includes+lectures%2C+videos%2C+and+extensive+wet-lab+training.+Participants+will+begin+with+laparoscopic+models+and+simulators+and+advance+to+performing+live-animal+laparoscopic+procedures%2C+focusing+on+abdominal+exploration+and+ovariectomy.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.westernu.edu%2Fevent%2Fbasic-laparoscopy-course-9413%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_52019703125755</guid><geo:lat>34.058267</geo:lat><geo:long>-117.744393</geo:long><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0700</pubDate><dc:date>2026-06-06T08:00:00-07:00</dc:date><link>https://events.westernu.edu/event/basic-laparoscopy-course-9413</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/52019703326472/huge/a932303feb1f3981f04549740bc22b52a38f1127.jpg'/><category>Conferences &amp; Workshops</category><category>Trainings</category></item><item><title>Jun 7, 2026: Basic Laparoscopy Course at WesternU Pet Health Center</title><description><![CDATA[<p>As demand for minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery in small animal practice continues to rise, it has become increasingly important for veterinarians to receive proper training in this field. Recent studies suggest that structured training programs and regular skill repetition are key factors for successful procedures with minimal complications. </p>

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<p>This two-day, hands-on course provides veterinarians with foundational knowledge and practical experience in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. Designed for practitioners with little to no previous experience, the program includes lectures, videos, and extensive wet-lab training. Participants will begin with laparoscopic models and simulators and advance to performing live-animal laparoscopic procedures, focusing on abdominal exploration and ovariectomy.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.westernu.edu/event/basic-laparoscopy-course-9413">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Basic+Laparoscopy+Course&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Jun+7%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AAs+demand+for+minimally+invasive+laparoscopic+surgery+in+small+animal+practice+continues+to+rise%2C+it+has+become+increasingly+important+for+veterinarians+to+receive+proper+training+in+this+field.+Recent+studies+suggest+that+structured+training+programs+and+regular+skill+repetition+are+key+factors+for+successful+procedures+with+minimal+complications.+%0A%0A+%0A%0AThis+two-day%2C+hands-on+course+provides+veterinarians+with+foundational+knowledge+and+practical+experience+in+minimally+invasive+laparoscopic+surgery.+Designed+for+practitioners+with+little+to+no+previous+experience%2C+the+program+includes+lectures%2C+videos%2C+and+extensive+wet-lab+training.+Participants+will+begin+with+laparoscopic+models+and+simulators+and+advance+to+performing+live-animal+laparoscopic+procedures%2C+focusing+on+abdominal+exploration+and+ovariectomy.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.westernu.edu%2Fevent%2Fbasic-laparoscopy-course-9413%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_52019703126780</guid><geo:lat>34.058267</geo:lat><geo:long>-117.744393</geo:long><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0700</pubDate><dc:date>2026-06-07T08:00:00-07:00</dc:date><link>https://events.westernu.edu/event/basic-laparoscopy-course-9413</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/52019703326472/huge/a932303feb1f3981f04549740bc22b52a38f1127.jpg'/><category>Conferences &amp; Workshops</category><category>Trainings</category></item><item><title>Jun 8, 2026: Advanced Laparoscopy Course For Small Animal Veterinary Practitioners at WesternU Pet Health Center</title><description><![CDATA[<p>The increasing demand for minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery in small animal practice highlights the need for specialized training. This one-day advanced course is designed for veterinarians with prior experience in laparoscopic surgery. The program focuses on advanced laparoscopic procedures, including laparoscopic-assisted gastropexy and Single-Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS). Participants will receive both theoretical instruction and hands-on surgical training on live animal models. This course emphasizes mastery of advanced techniques, complication management, and practical integration of laparoscopic gastropexy and SILS into clinical practice. </p>

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<p>The program is divided into two parts, focusing on the assisted-laparoscopic gastropexy procedure and the use of the Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS).</p>

<p><a href="https://events.westernu.edu/event/advanced-laparoscopy-course-for-small-animal-veterinary-practitioners-1310">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Advanced+Laparoscopy+Course+For+Small+Animal+Veterinary+Practitioners&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Jun+8%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThe+increasing+demand+for+minimally+invasive+laparoscopic+surgery+in+small+animal+practice+highlights+the+need+for+specialized+training.+This+one-day+advanced+course+is+designed+for+veterinarians+with+prior+experience+in+laparoscopic+surgery.+The+program+focuses+on+advanced+laparoscopic+procedures%2C+including+laparoscopic-assisted+gastropexy+and+Single-Incision+Laparoscopic+Surgery+%28SILS%29.+Participants+will+receive+both+theoretical+instruction+and+hands-on+surgical+training+on+live+animal+models.+This+course+emphasizes+mastery+of+advanced+techniques%2C+complication+management%2C+and+practical+integration+of+laparoscopic+gastropexy+and+SILS+into+clinical+practice.+%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+program+is+divided+into+two+parts%2C+focusing+on+the+assisted-laparoscopic+gastropexy+procedure+and+the+use+of+the+Single+Incision+Laparoscopic+Surgery+%28SILS%29.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.westernu.edu%2Fevent%2Fadvanced-laparoscopy-course-for-small-animal-veterinary-practitioners-1310%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_52019730663768</guid><geo:lat>34.058267</geo:lat><geo:long>-117.744393</geo:long><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:30:00 -0700</pubDate><dc:date>2026-06-08T07:30:00-07:00</dc:date><link>https://events.westernu.edu/event/advanced-laparoscopy-course-for-small-animal-veterinary-practitioners-1310</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/52019730888037/huge/f790d140c46d0aa09018cc88758a37fd9ab280cd.jpg'/><category>Lectures &amp; Presentations</category><category>Conferences &amp; Workshops</category><category>Trainings</category></item></channel></rss>