News & Stories
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New Pediatric and Newborn Manikins Bring Realism to Medical Training at Simulation Center
Touro University Nevada’s Tang Regional Center for Clinical Simulation, Nevada’s first fully accredited simulation center, added two new high-fidelity training manikins for the students to become better prepared for working in neonatal and pediatric care.
TUNCOM Celebrates Match Day 2025
The College of Osteopathic Medicine at Touro University Nevada is proud to share a 99.4% match/placement into residencies for the 169 soon to be graduates.
TUNCOM Celebrates Successful Military Match Outcomes
The College of Osteopathic Medicine at Touro University Nevada honors six exceptional medical students from the class of 2025 who have secured matches in U.S. military residencies. These medical students have committed to military services and will complete their residency as the next step in the medical education as members of the armed forces.
Students Represent at State Assembly to Advocate for Health Initiatives and a Brighter Future
On February 28, 2025, a group of students from Touro University Nevada traveled to the Nevada state capitol for Legislative Day. This experience is important for Touro Nevada to help provide expertise as bills are being moved through the legislative process and for students to gain another perspective in healthcare.
The Oldest Form of Medicine Meets the Newest Technology
Medical students at Touro University Nevada’s College of Osteopathic Medicine each receive a personal hand-held ultrasound device, Vave.
Touro Nevada Appoints New Director for School of Physical Therapy
Beginning in December 2024, Dr. Robert Frampton, PT, DHCE, MPT, is the new Director of the School of Physical Therapy at Touro University Nevada.
Your Sleep Schedule Could Change the World
Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine student, Samuel Park, is seeking participants for groundbreaking research on how circadian rhythm impacts not just our sleep, but our lives.
On the Shooting Outside the Capital Jewish Museum in DC
We were deeply pained by the murder of two innocent people outside of the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington D.C. We were, in addition, shocked to learn that the alleged perpetrator has worked for the American Osteopathic Information Association (AOIA) for the last eleven months.
Nevada's First Fully Accredited Clinical Simulation Center
Touro University Nevada’s Michael Tang Regional Center for Clinical Simulation has been granted full accreditation by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare’s (SSH) Board of Review, making it the first simulation center in Nevada to receive this distinction.
Collaborating to Improve Patient Care
Touro University Nevada hosted an Interprofessional Education Event bringing together students from the College of Osteopathic Medicine and College of Health and Human Services in addition to 45 pharmacy students from Roseman University and 30 speech-language pathology students from Nevada State University. This event is an opportunity for students to gain experience working with cross-disciplinary medical professionals in simulation scenarios that prepares them for real-world patient care.
Celebrating the Diverse Paths Within Healthcare at Winter Commencement
On November 4, 119 Touro University Nevada’s College of Health & Human Services (CHHS) students walked across the stage to accept their degrees as a final celebration upon completing their programs. The winter commencement ceremony graduated 88 physician assistant students, 19 nursing students, and 18 education students.
Touro University Nevada Celebrates Healthcare Simulation Week with 70,000 Hours of Learning
Touro University Nevada’s Michael Tang Regional Center for Clinical Simulation is the first simulation center in Nevada to be provisionally accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. The center, which is 18,000 square feet and contains roughly 200 pieces of equipment, allows instructors to set up an unlimited number of medical scenarios to benefit the more than 1000 students in all the healthcare programs of Touro University Nevada.
City of Henderson Partners with TUN's Pierce Autism Center for Social and Emotional Learning Program
Touro University Nevada’s Pierce Autism Center has partnered with the City of Henderson Parks and Recreation department to offer a unique training program for part- and full-time staff members involved with the city’s youth programs. The 90-minute course aims to teach employees specific skills when navigating behaviors that can occur during interactions with children enrolled in City of Henderson youth and after-school programs.
Dean Wolfgang Gilliar Awarded the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Healthcare Hero by Nevada Business Magazine
Touro University Nevada congratulates Dean Dr. Wolfgang Gilliar for being named the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Healthcare Hero. Dr. Gilliar, an internationally recognized medical educator and systems innovator, has been instrumental in leading the largest medical school in the state of Nevada. His guidance and mentorship have transformed millions of lives around the world.
A Momentous Step in a Medical Career
On September 8, 179 Osteopathic Medicine (COM) students and 138 students enrolled in The College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) at Touro University Nevada donned their white coats in this honorary ceremony that marks student’s first steps in their medical education journey.
Celebrating Milestones to Honor Dedicated Touro University Nevada Team Members
Throughout the week, Touro University Nevada celebrated the dedicated staff and faculty who drive our mission of teaching, service, and learning. The culmination of these festivities was a special luncheon honoring those who have reached significant milestone anniversaries.
Starting Your Child's Year Off Right
As the new school year kicks off, Jennifer McConnell, a Board-Certified Behavioral Analyst at The Pierce Autism Center at Touro, is offering her expert advice on how to start the year with a positive and effective approach.
Fighting Cancer Metastasis
Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine has received $500,000 from the Engelstad Foundation to advance groundbreaking cancer research and to develop a drug that prevents cancer metastasis.
Researchers Find New Pathway for HIV Invasion of Cell Nucleus
A study published August 10, 2023 in the journal Nature Communications has identified a new pathway that human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) uses to enter the nucleus of a healthy cell, where it can then replicate and go on to invade other cells.
PA Students Finish Top-10 in Medical Challenge Bowl
Students from the Touro University Nevada School of Physician Assistant Studies (PA) made their program and the profession proud with a remarkable finish during this year’s Medical Challenge Bowl.
