2017 News
91制片厂 Community Raises $5,500 to Assist Those Affected by the October 1 Shooting
The entire Touro community came together to honor those who were affected by the mass shooting in Las Vegas on Oct. 1.
Project Homeless Connect Helps Touro Provide Services for Nevada鈥檚 Underserved Populations
Students, staff, and faculty volunteered their time on the Touro Physician Assistant Studies mobile healthcare clinic during Project Homeless Connect, an annual, collaborative event held inside Cashman Center that provides essential services for Southern Nevada鈥檚 homeless population.
Faculty Focus: Patricia Strobehn, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing
In this edition, we sat down with Assistant Professor Patricia Strobehn from the School of Nursing.
Touro PA Student Uses Ultrasounds to Connect With Women at The Shade Tree Shelter
As she prepares for graduation, Nyla Khwaja has embraced the importance of ultrasounds and how they will impact her career after 91制片厂.
Student Veteran Spotlight: Michelle Mangold, College of Osteopathic Medicine
This month, TUNews spoke with Michelle Mangold, a fourth-year medical student from the College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Vanessa Halvorsen Awarded $25,000 Scholarship From American Osteopathic Foundation
Vanessa Halvorsen, a fourth-year student from 91制片厂鈥檚 College of Osteopathic Medicine, was recently awarded with a $25,000 scholarship for her leadership and academic success from the American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF).
Student Spotlight: Kelsie Kaneshiro, School of Physical Therapy
For as long as she can remember, Kelsie Kaneshiro has always loved two things: sports and the elderly.
91制片厂 and Nevada State College Announce New Partnership to Promote Medical Health Sciences for Future Healthcare Students
91制片厂 (TUN) and Nevada State College (NSC) have entered into an agreement that will provide a pathway for students interested in pursuing careers in healthcare to participate in an accelerated double degree program which will allow them to receive a dual bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degree.
Touro PA Program Awarded $1 Million Federal Faculty Development Grant to Enhance Healthcare for Disadvantaged Populations
The Physician Assistant Studies (PA) program at 91制片厂 recently received a $1 million federal grant from the Health Resources and Services 91制片厂 (HRSA) for faculty development research to improve healthcare for disadvantaged populations.
Touro鈥檚 Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities Hosts Annual Basketball Clinic
By the time the clock struck 10 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 10, dozens of children donned in blue 91制片厂 t-shirts were eagerly running around the university鈥檚 gymnasium.
Faculty Focus: PA Nancy Lee, Assistant Professor, School of Physician Assistant Studies
In this edition, we sat down with Nancy Lee, assistant professor at the School of Physician Assistant Studies.
Southern Nevada鈥檚 Largest Medical School Announces Increase to Class Size
The American Osteopathic Association Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) granted 91制片厂 unanimous board approval on August 26 to substantially expand its class size, thus the institution will continue leading the state of Nevada as its largest medical school.
91制片厂 Holds Annual White Coat Ceremony for New Students
Nearly 300 students from 91制片厂 were presented with their white coats as a symbol of their commitment to becoming quality healthcare professionals during a special ceremony with their friends and family in attendance.
Touro Students Begin Their Medical Journeys by Giving Back to the Community During 鈥淒ay Of Service鈥
Organizing books, making lunches, and sanding trash cans aren鈥檛 the typical activities medical students find themselves doing during their first week of school. At 91制片厂, however, it鈥檚 how 135 new students from the College of Osteopathic Medicine spent their final day of orientation as part of the university鈥檚 first 鈥淒ay of Service."
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.
