2026 News
From EMT to Simulation Education: A Journey of Lifelong Learning
Casey Maurice is the Director of Clinical Simulation at Touro University Nevada’s Michael Tang Regional Center for Clinical Simulation, the first fully accredited simulation center in Nevada.
Studying Fungal Vulnerabilities to Improve Future Treatments
Fungal Disease Awareness Week is an opportunity to shine a light on diseases that can be overlooked, but for researchers at Touro University Nevada, understanding fungal infections is a year-round pursuit.
Touro Nevada Alumnus Receives Prestigious National Cancer Research Award
Dr. Daniel Thomas Jones, DO, MBA, MHS, two-time alumnus from Touro University Nevada, earning his Master of Science in Medical Health Sciences and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine in 2025, was recently selected to receive a 2026 Conquer Cancer Merit Award from Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, for his oncology research.
Touro Nevada Faculty Showcases the Future of Medical Education on the Global Stage
Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine had four faculty members present their research at AMEE, The International Association for Health Professions Education Conference.
White Coat: 350 Students Mark Entry into Healthcare Professions
On Monday, August 31, Touro University Nevada held the time-honored tradition of the white coat ceremony, welcoming 180 first-year osteopathic medical students from the College of Osteopathic Medicine and 170 students earning degrees in physical therapy, physician assistant studies, and nursing in the College of Health and Human Services. Students donned their white coats with the assistance of faculty and recited their Hippocratic oath to mark their entry into their healthcare profession.
Simulation Center Achieves Prestigious Multi-Site Accreditation
Touro University Nevada’s Michael Tang Regional Center for Clinical Simulation has reached a major milestone, earning multi-site accreditation from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) and solidifying its position among the nation’s top healthcare simulation programs. The achievement places Touro Nevada’s Simulation Center within the top 15% of simulation centers nationwide and further strengthens its reputation as a leader in simulation-based healthcare education.
Where Future Physicians Meet Future Opportunities
Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine partnered with HCA Healthcare on August 20 to host the first HCA Healthcare Mixer on campus designed to foster meaningful professional relationships and encourage future physicians to pursue residency training and long-term career opportunities in Las Vegas.
Touro University Appoints New Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine
Dr. Alan Kadish, President of Touro University, has appointed Stacey Pierce-Talsma, DO, MS, FNAOME, as the next dean of the Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine effective July 1, 2026.
Record 72 Medical Students Match to Nevada Residencies
A record 72 Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine graduates will remain in Nevada, significantly strengthening the state’s healthcare system with the majority of students going into Southern Nevada programs. This represents a 31% increase from the Class of 2025. Thirty-seven percent of these future Nevada doctors will be working in primary care, with more than 10% going in psychiatry.
Touro University Appoints Jacqueline Beato as CEO of Nevada Campus
Dr. Alan Kadish, President of Touro University, has appointed Jacqueline Beato as Chief Executive Officer of Touro University Nevada effective February 2026.
Touro Nevada Welcomes New Board Member David Marlon
Touro University Nevada is proud to announce the addition of David Marlon PsyD, MBA, CPC, LADC-S, PRSS-S, to the advisory board council. Dr. Marlon is the Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer at Vegas Stronger, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to reduce homelessness and addiction. His expertise will be instrumental as Touro Nevada deepens its commitment to advancing behavioral health education.
Remembering a Pillar of Our University Community, Dr. Mitchell Forman
Dr. Mitchell D. Forman, DO, FACR, FACOI, MACP, FRCP was the founding dean of Touro University Nevada’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. We are deeply saddened at the passing of a man whose impact reached far beyond his years. His dedication, wisdom, and quiet generosity shaped not only this university, but the countless students who walked its halls because of him.
