News and Stories
Stay up to date with the latest news and hear stories about the students, faculty, and staff at Touro Nevada.
Touro University Nevada Holds Annual White Coat Ceremony for New Students
Nearly 300 students from Touro University Nevada 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 “Day Of Service”
Organizing books, making lunches, and sanding trash cans aren’t the typical activities medical students find themselves doing during their first week of school. At Touro University Nevada, however, it’s how 135 new students from the College of Osteopathic Medicine spent their final day of orientation as part of the university’s first “Day 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’t imagine herself as a nurse.
Touro University Nevada Medical Student Elected to the American Osteopathic Association’s Board of Trustees
Vanessa Halvorsen, a fourth-year medical student at Touro University Nevada, was recently elected as the student representative to the American Osteopathic Association’s (AOA) Board of Trustees.
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.
Student Spotlight: Jessica Brysky, School of Physician Assistant Studies
Growing up in a police family, Jessica Brysky knew she always wanted to help people.
Touro Com Faculty and Students Train Young, Aspiring Physicians at Camp Med
Faculty members and students from Touro University Nevada’s 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.
Touro University Nevada 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.
Touro University Nevada PA Faculty, Students and Alumni Celebrate AAPA Conference with Reception at Topgolf
Students, faculty and alumni from Touro University Nevada’s (TUN) Physician Assistant Studies (PA) program came together for a fun-filled mixer at Topgolf on May 15.
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 Touro University Nevada, chances are his life would be drastically different.
Touro University Nevada Occupational Therapy Students Mentor Youth through Par Fore Program
The School of Occupational Therapy wrapped up its first year of the PAR FORE program, an initiative that helps students mentor at-risk youth by teaching them valuable life lessons on the golf course.
Touro Nevada School of Physician Assistant Studies Has Partnered With Veterans Village 2 to Provide Healthcare Assistance to Underserved Community
Touro University Nevada (TUN) has partnered with non-profit Veterans Village 2 to provide free healthcare, via the university’s Physician Assistant Studies mobile healthcare clinic, for those veterans living in the community.
Touro University Nevada 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.
Touro University Nevada Graduates Its Most Recent Class of Health Care and Education Professionals during Spring Commencement
Touro University Nevada, a non-profit, private Jewish institution, celebrated the accomplishments of nearly 300 graduates during two Spring Commencement ceremonies, May 12 and June 5.
Touro University Nevada 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.
