2019 News
Touro University Nevada Medical Students Achieve 100% Residency Placement During Match Day
The Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine celebrated incredible news after having a 100% residency placement rate for the class of 2019.
Former Actors Helping to Train Next Generation of Doctors and Healthcare Providers at Touro University Nevada
A few times each week, Beverly Washburn and Kerstan Szczepanski can be found acting as standardized patients for students at Touro University Nevada.
TUN Victorious Against TUC in “The Big Game”
Touro University Nevada continued its athletic dominance over its California counterparts with a 69-64 victory in “The Big Game” on March 7.
Student Veteran Spotlight: Ashley Russell-Gray, Medical Health Sciences Program
In this edition of 'Student Veteran Spotlight,' we sat down with Ashley Russell-Gray from the Touro University Nevada Medical Health Sciences Program.
Faculty Focus: Dr. Wolfgang Gilliar, Dean, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Dean Gilliar, who is double board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, began his tenure as Dean of TUNCOM on Jan. 2, 2019. He has a distinguished academic medicine career and has worked at a number of prestigious medical institutions across the United States. He has lectured and conducted workshops in Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Jordan, and Switzerland. Dr. Gilliar is the immediate past Dean of the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) College of Osteopathic Medicine where he also served as the Chair in the Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Department.
“Catching Up”: Stephanie Anderson, School of Occupational Therapy, Class of 2010
“Catching Up” is a new monthly feature highlighting different Touro University Nevada alumni/ae and learning more about their journey after graduation.
Touro University Nevada Honors Female Students and Faculty During National Women Physicians Day
Touro University Nevada honored its female students and faculty during a weeklong, on-campus campaign to celebrate National Women Physicians Day on Feb 3.
Physical Therapy Students, Faculty, and Alumni Travel to Washington D.C. for Biggest Conference of the Year
Students, faculty, and alumni from the Touro University Nevada School of Physical Therapy descended upon the nation’s capital to attend the American Physical Therapists Association (APTA) Combined Sections Meeting.
Faculty Focus: Dr. Amina Sadik, Professor, Basic Sciences
In this edition of “Faculty Focus,” we sat down with Dr. Amina Sadik, Professor in the Basic Sciences Department.
“Catching Up”: Dr. Chadwell Vail DO, FACOI, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Class of 2011
In our first edition, we spoke with Dr. Chadwell Vail, a 2011 graduate of the Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Touro University Nevada Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities Honors Generous Donors with a Room-Naming Ceremony
The ceremony honored Caesars Foundation, Barrick, Zappos for Good, and Tracy and Robert Eglet for their continued support of the Center.
Touro PA Class of 2018 Secures 100% First-Time Pass Rate on National Certification Exam
The Class of 2018 that graduated in November received a 100% first-time pass rate on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE), the only time any Touro class accomplished that task on the initial attempt, according to School of Physician Assistant Studies Program Director Dr. Phil Tobin.
Touro University Nevada Works to Strengthen Diversity Efforts On and Off Campus
From current students to prospective students, the university is working to ensure that Touro’s student body is reflective of the populations they will serve after graduation.
