GIU Launches the School of Medical Professions

We are proud to announce the establishment of the Dr. Roselyn Payne Epps School of Medical Professions at Graham International University (GIU)—a major milestone in our continued commitment to advancing healthcare education, leadership, and global impact.

Named in honor of the late Dr. Roselyn Payne Epps, a trailblazer in medicine and public health, the School reflects our mission to prepare compassionate, highly skilled professionals equipped to serve diverse communities and evolving healthcare systems worldwide.

Academic Programs and Specializations

The Dr. Roselyn Payne Epps School of Medical Professions offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees across five core disciplines, supported by a comprehensive range of professional specializations:

• Nursing Practice: Specializations include Critical Care, Informatics, Pediatrics, Perioperative, and Psychiatric–Mental Health.
• Medical Science: Specializations include Anesthesiology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Emergency Medicine, Neurology, Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN), Oncology, Orthopaedics, Pediatrics, Primary Care, Psychiatry, Radiology, and Surgical Sciences.
• Physical Therapy: Specializations include Cardiovascular and Pulmonary, Clinical Electrophysiology, Exercise Physiology, Geriatrics, Kinesiology, Neurology, Oncology, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, and Sports.
• Social Work: Specializations include Adults and Aging, Children, Youth and Families, Community and Social Systems, Healthcare, Leadership and Social Change, Mental Health, and School Social Work.
• Public Health: Specializations include Community Health, Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management, Global Health, Health Informatics, Health Promotion and Education, Maternal and Child Health, and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).

Academic Leadership

We are honored to appoint Prof. Paul Jeffrey Borja as Director of the Dr. Roselyn Payne Epps School of Medical Professions.

Prof. Borja is a distinguished Filipino-American healthcare executive and educator with over two decades of leadership experience in case management, nursing, social work integration, palliative care, and organizational strategy. 

He holds multiple doctoral degrees, including a Doctor of Business Administration and a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing from American Management University and a Professional Doctorate in Healthcare Administration from The Thames International University, along with additional doctorates in law, education, and nursing practice. 

He currently serves as Director of Case Management, Social Work, and Palliative Care at Sutter Medical Center Sacramento. A nationally recognized speaker and published author, he previously served as National Secretary of CMSA and is now President of the CMSA Sacramento Chapter.

Institutional Growth

With the launch of the Dr. Roselyn Payne Epps School of Medical Professions, we now offer:

• 5 academic programs within the School
• 126 specializations within the School
• 36 total academic programs across GIU
• 754 total specializations university-wide

Looking Ahead

Through this new School, we reaffirm our dedication to interdisciplinary education, evidence-based practice, and leadership development in healthcare and public service.

We look forward to welcoming students, faculty, and partners who share our vision of advancing health, equity, and professional excellence on a global scale.