News & Stories
Stay up to date with the latest news and hear stories about the students, faculty, and staff at Touro Nevada.
Faculty Focus: Dr. Karen Duus, Associate Professor, College of Osteopathic Medicine
In this edition, we sat down with Dr. Karen Duus, associate professor of the College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Student Spotlight: Thao Nguyen, School of Nursing
Growing up in Vietnam, Thao Nguyen never had any aspiration to pursue a career in nursing. Even after her family moved to Northern California when she was 13, Nguyen couldn鈥檛 imagine herself as a nurse.
91制片厂 Medical Student Elected to the American Osteopathic Association鈥檚 Board of Trustees
Vanessa Halvorsen, a fourth-year medical student at 91制片厂, was recently elected as the student representative to the American Osteopathic Association鈥檚 (AOA) Board of Trustees.
Touro Com Faculty and Students Train Young, Aspiring Physicians at Camp Med
Faculty members and students from 91制片厂鈥檚 College of Osteopathic Medicine participated in Camp MED to help prepare incoming high school students for a future career in medicine.
Four-Time Cancer Survivor June Boyko Shares Inspirational Story with Nevada Congressmen in Washington D.C.
After battling cancer for the last 15 years, June Boyko nearly died last December.
Faculty Focus: Dr. James McKivigan, School of Physical Therapy
This month, we sat down with Dr. James McKivigan, Assistant Professor in the School of Physical Therapy.
91制片厂 Occupational Therapy Students Showcase Creative Inventions at Assistive Technology Fair
After weeks of brainstorming, 2018 cohorts from the School of Occupational Therapy had their new inventions on display during the annual Assistive Technology Fair held inside the gymnasium on May 24.
Student Spotlight: Alexa Lewis, College of Osteopathic Medicine
In this edition, we sat down with Alexa Lewis, of the College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Student Spotlight: Danny Aldis, School of Occupational Therapy
If Danny Aldis never got into 91制片厂, chances are his life would be drastically different.
Touro Nevada School of Physician Assistant Studies Has Partnered With Veterans Village 2 to Provide Healthcare Assistance to Underserved Community
91制片厂 (TUN) has partnered with non-profit Veterans Village 2 to provide free healthcare, via the university鈥檚 Physician Assistant Studies mobile healthcare clinic, for those veterans living in the community.
91制片厂 Medical Students Pave Way for Improved Marijuana Dui Testing
In mid-May, Nevada lawmakers passed bill AB135 and Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval signed, creating a new law that will change the standard for DUI testing for marijuana impairment thanks to the dedication and hard work of two medical students.
91制片厂 Graduates Its Most Recent Class of Health Care and Education Professionals during Spring Commencement
91制片厂, a non-profit, private Jewish institution, celebrated the accomplishments of nearly 300 graduates during two Spring Commencement ceremonies, May 12 and June 5.
91制片厂 PA Faculty, Students and Alumni Celebrate AAPA Conference with Reception at Topgolf
Students, faculty and alumni from 91制片厂鈥檚 (TUN) Physician Assistant Studies (PA) program came together for a fun-filled mixer at Topgolf on May 15.
91制片厂 Accepting Applications for Summer Research Fellowship
91制片厂 (TUN) is pleased to announce its annual Research Fellowship program for summer 2017, open to Nevada undergraduate students enrolled in an accredited college program. Selected students will receive a $1,500 stipend for participating in the program.
91制片厂 DO Student and Faculty Members Receive Prestigious Scholarships for Extraordinary Research
After two years of hard work and research, Bersabel Woldemariam can take solace knowing her efforts paid off.
Students Assist Underserved Community in New Mobile Healthcare Collaborative
As part of a community-wide effort to address the health concerns in low-income neighborhoods, students from the Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies (PA) programs helped provide immunizations at Hartke Park in North Las Vegas on April 6.
DO Students Spread Awareness of Asian Flush Syndrome, Win First Place in State Competition
Vincent Pan, DO19, and Jocelyn Nguyen, DO19, were recently awarded first place for their poster on Asian Flush Syndrome in a contest held by the Nevada State American College of Physicians.
Lisa Ross Receives Prestigious Certification to Assist 91制片厂 Accreditation Transition
Lisa Ross, Accreditation Specialist for the College of Osteopathic Medicine at 91制片厂, recently completed her certification from The National Board for Certification of Training Administrators of Graduate Medical Education.
Southwest Medical Associates Donates $145,000 to Enhance Training of 91制片厂 Physician Assistant Students
Southwest Medical Associates, part of OptumCare, donated $145,000 to the 91制片厂 Physician Assistant Studies Program to fund the purchase of new equipment and training materials.
91制片厂 Receives $1.2 Million-Dollar Grant to Launch Geriatric Medicine Fellowship
91制片厂 is pleased to announce it has received a $1.2 million dollar grant from Governor Brian Sandoval鈥檚 executive budget. The grant will fund the development of a one-year geriatric medicine fellowship program that will graduate four fellows per year. The university plans to have the first fellows in place by July 2017.
