News & Stories

Stay up to date with the latest news and hear stories about the students, faculty, and staff at Touro Nevada.

A group of students in formal dress holding their Touro match day signs

Touro University Nevada achieves 99.4% residency placement for 171 medical students

Mar 18, 2022

LAS VEGAS, NEV --- Touro University Nevada (Touro), home to Nevada’s largest medical school and its only school of osteopathic medicine, is celebrating a 99.4 percent placement rate for its Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2022. Of the graduating population, 32 percent will remain in-state and begin a residency in Nevada, a record-breaking number for Touro.

Shelley Berkley, left, with His Excellency Sheikh Meshal Bin Hamad Al-Thani, right

Touro Returns to The Four Seasons for Annual Gala to Help Raise Money for Students

Mar 30, 2022

Touro University Nevada welcomed nearly 600 guests to The Four Seasons during the university’s annual Gala to raise money for its students.

Touro University Nevada’s annual Research Day was held virtually this year, shown here: Touro University Nevada’s Building Exterior

Students and Faculty Showcase Projects for Campus Community During 16th Annual Research Day

Mar 30, 2022

Students and faculty across Touro University Nevada’s programs showcased their projects for the campus community during the 16th annual Research Day on March 10.

Dr. Fisher holding her Award of Excellence in Academic Education

Dr. Stacy Fisher Honored with Award of Excellence in Academic Education from the American Physical Therapy Association

Mar 30, 2022

While the wound care specialty is relatively unknown within the world of physical therapy, Dr. Stacy Fisher has made it her mission to change that.

Dr. Gilliar standing on stage at the podium

Dr. Wolfgang Gilliar Recognized as ‘Healthcare Headliner’ in Healthcare Quarterly Magazine

Feb 25, 2022

Dr. Wolfgang Gilliar, Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine, has been recognized as a Healthcare Headliner in the most recent edition of Healthcare Quarterly Magazine.

From Left: Headshots of Shantara Belnavis, Rianda Carodine, and Dr. Tracey Johnson-Glover

Touro Nevada Community Speaks About the Importance of Black History Month

Feb 25, 2022

In celebration of Black History Month, Touro University Nevada’s students, faculty, and staff spoke about the importance of Black History Month and why diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare and education is critical to our success as a society.

Terilyn Viray, left; Ryan Becker, right

DO Students Take Top-Two Spots in CCMS Research Project Competition

Feb 25, 2022

Touro University Nevada was well-represented during the annual Clark County Medical Society (CCMS) Research Symposium as two students from the College of Osteopathic Medicine took the top two spots in the research project competition.

 

Associate Dean of Clinical Education in Touro’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Joe Hardy

Dr. Joe Hardy Honored with Community Star Award for His Dedication to Rural Healthcare

Jan 28, 2022

Dr. Joe Hardy has always possessed a deep love for rural Nevada and the people living among the Silver State’s less populous cities and towns.

Medical Health Sciences student, Neellab Wahdat

MHS Student Inspired by Brother with Autism to Pursue a Career in Medicine

Jan 31, 2022

Growing up with a non-verbal younger brother on the Autism spectrum, Neellab Wahdat knew from a young age that she would pursue a career in medicine so she could help others like him.

A Touro PA student assists a patient in her bed

As Omicron Spikes New Wave of COVID Cases, Touro’s PA Students Remain Vigilant on the Frontlines

Jan 28, 2022

As the Omicron variant spikes another wave of COVID-19 cases around the world, Touro University Nevada’s Physician Assistant Studies students are working in strike teams to deliver as much care as possible to alleviate the suffering within the Southern Nevada community.

Dr. Denise Zabriskie Relies on Her Blue-Collar Roots to Educate Touro's Nursing Students

Oct 3, 2021

Dr. Denise Zabriskie has always prided herself on her work ethic and leadership skills to advance her career and help others, qualities she developed growing up in blue-collar New Jersey family.

Touro University Nevada Students Donate Nearly 3,000 lbs. of Canned Food to Three Square Food Bank

Dec 30, 2021

In the spirit of giving for the holiday season, and following Touro’s mission of providing service to humanity, Touro’s students collectively donated nearly 3,000 lbs. of canned food to Three Square Food Bank as part of the annual ‘End Hunger Games’ food drive.

Party attendees gather for a photo behind a Hanukkah themed selfie frame

Touro Community Comes Together to Celebrate Hanukkah During the University’s Annual Party

Dec 30, 2021

The Touro Nevada family came together to celebrate Hanukkah during the university’s annual party, held outside of the Michael Tang Regional Center for Clinical Simulation.

A group of Touro students gathered in a kitchen to cook together

Occupational Therapy Students Teach Homeless Youth How to Build Life Skills Through Cooking

Dec 30, 2021

Students from the School of Occupational Therapy are used to learning in the classroom. But for the last two years, they’ve partnered with the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY) to teach teenagers how to cook.

Touro University Nevada logo (left), PRSA - Public Relations Society of America’s logo (right)

Touro Honored with Public Relations Awards for COVID-19 Social Media Video Campaign and Alumni/ae Magazine

Dec 1, 2021

Touro University Nevada took home two awards during the Public Relations Society of America’s (PRSA) Las Vegas Valley Chapter Pinnacle Awards ceremony on Nov. 4.

Volunteer Touro students speaking with a patient at Project Homeless Connect

Touro’s Students Volunteer at Project Homeless Connect to Provide Primary Care Services to Valley’s Underserved Populations

Dec 1, 2021

Touro’s students and faculty provided much-needed care to the Las Vegas Valley’s homeless and low-income populations during Project Homeless Connect at Pearson Community Center on Nov. 17.

Touro University Nevada building entrance where the Veterans Day ceremony took place

Touro’s Veteran Community Honored During In-Person, On-Campus Ceremony

Dec 1, 2021

Inside Touro University Nevada’s newly designed front lobby, chairs were lined in rows as red, white, and blue balloons arched from the floor to the ceiling.

Students graduate from Touro University Nevada during 2021 Winter Commencement

Schools of Physician Assistant Studies, Nursing, and Education Celebrate Classes of 2021 During Winter Commencement

Nov 3, 2021

More than 100 graduates from the College of Health and Human Services celebrated their in-person Commencement inside The Smith Center for the Performing Arts on Nov. 2.

Graduate students receiving their white coats during Touro\'s annual ceremony

Nearly 800 Touro Students Receive Their White Coats for the First Time

Oct 5, 2021

For the first time since 2019, Touro University Nevada’s first-and second-year students were presented with their white coats during two separate in-person ceremonies on Oct. 3 and 4.

Touro's Physician Assistant Students Administer Nearly 300 COVID-19 Vaccines Outside Allegiant Stadium

Oct 4, 2021

Students from the Touro University Nevada School of Physician Assistant Studies helped Las Vegas Raiders fans attend the team’s home opener after providing nearly 300 vaccinations before the Raiders’ Monday Night Football showdown against the Baltimore Ravens on Sept. 13.