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Students

A Day in the Life of a Physician Assistant Student on Rotations

November 03, 2023

My name is Ryan Vo, a third year Physician Assistant (PA) student and I've always been interested in medicine.


Faculty

Educator's Career Nurtures Future Leaders

October 30, 2023

Dr. Louise Santigo knew it was time to retire when a battle with cancer required managing her health more carefully. After a career in education, Santigo passed the mantle of Director of TUC’s Graduate School of Education to new director Dr. Karis Clarke.


Students

Nursing Student Overcomes Cancer

October 26, 2023

Jensine Duquilla always knew she wanted to be a nurse.


Students

Student Doctors Jennifer S. Addleman and Amrit S. Banga Awarded Scholarships

October 25, 2023

Two Touro students won scholarships at the 2023 Osteopathic Medical Education Conference (OMED), the largest gathering of osteopathic physicians and students. At an awards gala, hosted by the American Osteopathic Foundation, Jennifer Addleman and Amrit Banga were honored.


Faculty, Research

Psychiatric Pharmacist Dr. Kelan Thomas on Psychedelics: Benefits, Regulation, and Concerns

October 23, 2023

Despite the recent veto by California governor Gavin Newsom of SB-58, the bill that would have made some psychedelics legal in the state, Dr. Kelan Thomas believes that legalization is simply a matter of time.


Faculty

Grace as the Path to Equity: Embracing the Imperfect for a Harmonious Society

October 20, 2023

To begin to address the issue of inequity, Dr. Ijeoma Ononuju, who manages the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusive Education (EDIE) program at Touro University California’s Graduate School of Education, says you need to understand how equity is different from equality.


Students

Student Doctor Shifts from Optometry to DO Program

October 18, 2023

Harsimran Kaur, a first-year medical student at Touro University California's College of Osteopathic Medicine (TUCOM), recently achieved a major milestone on her path to becoming a physician. 


Students

First Year Pharmacy Students’ Journeys Reveal How Different Paths Converge at Touro

October 16, 2023

For Justine, it was a career as a pharmacy technician that led to pharmacy school, but for Sebastian it was his parents’ careers in genetics that brought him to Touro.


Tips & Resources

How to Become a Pharmacist: Education, Job Description & Salary

October 11, 2023

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding and fulfilling career path that combines healthcare, science, and leadership? Becoming a pharmacist might be the perfect choice for you.


School News

Alum Turns Field Experience into EPA Role

October 05, 2023

Delia Jimenez was born in Mexico, in the state of Jalisco, perhaps the most quintessential Mexican state, best known for tequila and mariachi music.