Salus University, Private university in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, the United States
Salus University is a private institution in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, offering programs in optometry, audiology, speech-language pathology, and related health fields. The campus includes clinical facilities such as The Eye Institute, which opened in 1978, and the Pennsylvania Ear Institute, where students gain hands-on training with patients.
Founded in 1919 as the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, it was the first institution in the country to award doctoral degrees in optometry. The institution adopted its current name in 2008 and merged with Drexel University in 2024, significantly expanding its academic reach.
The university's name comes from Latin, meaning 'health and well-being,' reflecting its mission toward patient care. Visitors notice students working closely with diverse communities and bringing different cultural perspectives to their clinical practice.
The campus spans about 11 acres with multiple clinics open to the community for vision, hearing, and speech services. Visitors should plan to spend time walking between buildings in this quiet suburban setting and allow extra time to explore the distributed clinical facilities.
The institution operates specialized clinics where students gain experience treating thousands of patients during their studies, particularly at The Eye Institute and the Speech-Language Institute. This hands-on exposure helps graduates enter their careers with confidence and real-world clinical skills.
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