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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.
'The College Tour' TV Series Visits Touro Nevada
Touro University Nevada is featured in season 12 of ‘The College Tour’ TV series that tells the story of colleges and universities around the world to give prospective students a virtual tour through the authentic lens of its current students. Touro is the first medical college in Nevada featured in this series, which highlights 10 students’ journeys into the medical field and their experience on campus. The episode is now available to stream online, and students and faculty got to watch it first at an exclusive watch party on campus.
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.
Touro University Nevada Provost Dr. Andrew Priest Recognized by Healthcare Quarterly
Touro University Nevada Provost Dr. Andrew Priest was honored in the 2024 issue of Healthcare Quarterly, by Vegas Inc., the parent company of the Las Vegas Sun. Each year, the magazine highlights ten medical practitioners, dubbed headliners, who in the words of the magazine, “represent the resilient spirit of the Las Vegas Valley through their work.”
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.
Sr. Vice President Shelley Berkley Announces Retirement
Touro University Nevada, home to Nevada’s largest medical school, announces the retirement of Shelley Berkley, Senior Vice President of the Touro University system. Remaining in her role through June 30, Berkley will finish her tenure at Touro after nearly a decade of leading Touro University Nevada through remarkable growth, innovation, and impact.
College of Osteopathic Medicine Spring Commencement
More than 200 new graduates from the College of Osteopathic Medicine took their moment in the sun as they proudly walked across the stage during Spring Commencement at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts on May 1.
Occupational Therapists' Critical Role in Stroke Patient Recovery
Occupational therapists specialize in myriad of focuses that help improve the physical, mental, and emotional state of the people they work with to help them live their lives to the fullest.
Dr. Amina Sadik Honored with Prestigious Award from International Medical Education Organization
If at any time you step into, or even walk by Dr. Amina Sadik’s office, you can instantly appreciate the passion she has for her students.
Touro Partners with Caesars Entertainment for ‘Light It Up’ Celebration for Autism Acceptance Month
In celebration of Autism Acceptance Month, Touro University Nevada once again partnered with Caesar’s Entertainment to hold the annual Light It Up celebration inside The Linq for families from the Sharon Sigesmund Pierce and Stephen Pierce Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities.
Touro University Nevada Heads to Carson City for Legislative Day
Nearly 20 representatives from Touro University Nevada, including students, faculty, staff, and Advisory Board members, traveled 400 miles to the state capitol in Carson City for Touro Day at the Legislature.
