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A College of Osteopathic Medicine student uses a stethoscope to listen to the chest of a manikin in a simulation center hospital bed.

Touro University Nevada Celebrates Healthcare Simulation Week with 70,000 Hours of Learning

Sep 19, 2024

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. 

Board Certified Behavioral Analyst, Jennifer McConnell, talks with a group of Henderson after-school program faculty during the training session.

City of Henderson Partners with TUN's Pierce Autism Center for Social and Emotional Learning Program

Sep 18, 2024

Touro University Nevada’s Pierce Autism Center has partnered with City of Henderson Parks and Recreation department to offer a unique training program for part- and full-time staff members involved with 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.

Dr. Wolfgang Gilliar accepts the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Healthcare Hero award

Dean Wolfgang Gilliar Awarded the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Healthcare Hero by Nevada Business Magazine

Sep 13, 2024

Touro University Nevada is extremely proud to congratulate the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Healthcare Hero, our very own Dr. Wolfgang Gilliar. Dr. Gilliar, an internationally recognized medical educator and systems innovator, has been paramount in leading the largest medical school in the state of Nevada. His guidance and mentorship have transformed millions of lives around the world.

Touro Nevada students were presented with awards at the watch party for their participation in The College Tour episode.

'The College Tour' TV Series Visits Touro Nevada

Sep 12, 2024

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.

College of Osteopathic Medicine students in white coats hold up their personal portable ultrasound devices during the ceremony in the Smith Center theater.

A Momentous Step in a Medical Career

Sep 11, 2024

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.

Dr. Andrew Priest offers a congratulatory handshake to faculty member, Dr. Amina Sadik, for 20 years at Touro Nevada.

Celebrating Milestones to Honor Dedicated Touro University Nevada Team Members

Sep 9, 2024

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. 

Jennifer McConnell, Board-Certified Behavioral Analyst, The Pierce Autism Center at Touro

In The News: Behavioral Analyst Offers Families Expert Back-to-school Advice

Aug 23, 2024

 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.

Representatives from Engelstad and Touro Nevada cut the ribbon beneath the new Engelstad Research Complex sign at the grand opening ceremony.

College of Osteopathic Medicine Receives $500,000 for Cancer Research, Engelstad Research Complex Opens

Jul 17, 2024

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. 

Dr. Andrew Priest, Campus President & Provost, Touro University Nevada

Touro University Nevada Provost Dr. Andrew Priest Recognized by Healthcare Quarterly

Jun 3, 2024

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.”

Touro Nevada medical students stand in front of a U.S. map holding signs to show off their residency locations during the Match Day celebration.

Match Day Triumph for Touro University Nevada Medical Students

Mar 22, 2024

Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine celebrates a 100% match placement rate for more than 150 medical students during Match Day.

Dr. Aurelio Lorico presents at the podium during Research Day 2023

Researchers Find New Pathway for HIV Invasion of Cell Nucleus

Aug 10, 2023

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.

Touro students and faculty at the AAPA conference Medical Challenge Bowl event.

PA Students Finish Top-10 in Medical Challenge Bowl

Jun 22, 2023

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.

Shelley Berkley, Senior Vice President of Touro University

Sr. Vice President Shelley Berkley Announces Retirement

Jun 9, 2023

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.

Graduating students, in caps and gowns, cheer in celebration of their commencement.

College of Osteopathic Medicine Spring Commencement

May 30, 2023

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.

Left: OT Student, Erica Budds; Right: Director of the School of Occupational Therapy, Dr. Shannon Martin

Occupational Therapists' Critical Role in Stroke Patient Recovery

May 30, 2023

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, Basic Sciences Professor

Dr. Amina Sadik Honored with Prestigious Award from International Medical Education Organization

May 30, 2023

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.

Families from the event gathered on the Linq promenade in front of the High Roller for a group photo.

Touro Partners with Caesars Entertainment for ‘Light It Up’ Celebration for Autism Acceptance Month

Apr 27, 2023

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 students and representatives gather for a photo inside the Assembly Room at the Nevada State Capitol.

Touro University Nevada Heads to Carson City for Legislative Day

Apr 27, 2023

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.

The 2023 Big Game participants join the Touro Nevada mascot on the court after the game for a group photo.

Touro University Nevada Dominates Touro University California, 54-39, in The Big Game

Apr 25, 2023

From the opening tipoff, Touro University Nevada completely overwhelmed Touro University California, leaving Vallejo with a massive 54-39 victory in The Big Game.

A Touro Nevada employee watches over students taking exams in 12 individual testing center workstations.

New Testing Center Allows Touro Students to Take Exams on Campus

Apr 25, 2023

Touro University Nevada has opened its new Testing Center to provide an on-campus space for students to take their critical exams in a quiet and peaceful environment.