Touro Nevada News
Touro University Nevada Takes Learning to the Wilderness
Challenging and fast-paced work environments, ever-changing regulations in the healthcare space and more can cause stress and burnout for many Physician Assistants (PA). Touro University Nevada (TUN) is addressing this issue by enabling students to benefit from fresh air while learning during the Wilderness Medical Course (WMC) trip to the great outdoors.
New Students Receive White Coats During Annual Ceremony
More than 350 new students took a significant step in their healthcare careers during the annual Touro University Nevada White Coat Ceremony at The Rio on Sept. 16.
Touro University Nevada Honors Graduates as Part of Alumni Weekend
Touro University Nevada held its second annual alumni weekend as graduates across different programs came together for continuing education, brunch, and a special awards ceremony.
Touro University Nevada Holds Roundtable Discussion with Founding Employees
Touro University Nevada’s past and present came together for a special, on-campus roundtable discussion on Sept. 13 in honor of the 15 anniversary of Touro’s opening in Nevada.
Touro University Nevada Donates More than $1,400 in New School Supplies for Whitney Elementary School
The Touro University Nevada community came together by donating more than $1,400 in school supplies for the underprivileged students at Whitney Elementary School.
West Nile Virus Explained
A scientific paper published today in the peer-reviewed journal, Nature Communications, offers an explanation as to why some people infected with West Nile virus have no symptoms while others suffer life-threatening neuroinvasive disease.
Class of 2023 Begins Medical School Journey with Day of Service to Help Las Vegas Valley Residents
Touro University Nevada’s new osteopathic medicine students learned the importance of giving back to the community during their Day of Service on July 25.
COM Student Ashlie Bloom Honored with Clark County Medical Society’s ‘Student Rising Star’ Award
Ashlie Bloom, a fourth-year student in the Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine, was recently presented with the Clark County Medical Society’s (CCMS) Student Rising Star Award for her academic excellence.
More than 200 New Students Give Back to Community During “Day of Service”
More than 200 students from the College of Health and Human Services and the College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Medical Health Sciences program began their Touro University Nevada careers by giving back to the Southern Nevada community during “Day of Service.”
School of Physical Therapy Celebrates 40 New Graduates During Spring Commencement
The School of Physical Therapy’s Class of 2019 closed out Spring Commencement season in front of family and friends on June 21 at Congregation Ner Tamid.
Faculty and Staff Celebrate Milestones and Accomplishments During Annual Town Hall Meeting
Touro faculty and staff received important university updates and celebrated work milestones during the annual CEO and Senior Provost Town Hall meeting at Congregation Ner Tamid on June 6.
American Society of Microbiology Awards Dr. Amy Stone Two Travel Awards
Dr. Amy Stone, Assistant Professor in the Touro University Nevada Department of Basic Sciences, was recognized for her dedication to education and research with a pair of Travel Awards from the American Society of Microbiology (ASM).
20 Holocaust Survivors Presented With Honorary Doctorates During Spring Commencement
Daniel Szafran grew up in a small Polish town with two loving parents, five brothers, and two sisters.
Scholarship Recipients and Donors Come Together for Annual Scholarship Luncheon
Touro University Nevada scholarship recipients enjoyed meeting and expressing gratitude to the donors who contributed to scholarships during an annual luncheon on May 8.
Touro University Nevada Programs Working Together to Bring Healthcare To Las Vegas’s Tunnel Populations
Under Las Vegas is a labyrinth of tunnels where some of Southern Nevada’s most vulnerable populations live, as well as bacteria that can make that life painful.
Touro University Nevada Connects with Community During “Building Blocks” Party and “Light It Up Blue”
The back lot at Touro University Nevada is typically filled with cars, but on April 7, it was filled with fun.
Touro Day at the Legislature Provides Students and Faculty Opportunity to Educate Legislators About University
The faces of Touro University Nevada were well-represented in the state capitol as they met with numerous Nevada lawmakers during Touro Day at the Legislature on March 27.
Touro University Nevada Professor Named President-Elect of the American Academy of Osteopathy
Paul R. Rennie, DO, FAAO, of Henderson, Nevada, was chosen to be the president-elect of the American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO) on March 14 during the AAO’s annual Convocation in Orlando, Florida.
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.
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.