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Our Story

Empowering Communities Through Education and Service

Touro University California, a nonprofit graduate institution established in 1997, stands as a beacon of social justice, knowledge, and service to humanity. Nestled on a 44-acre campus within the historic Mare Island Naval Base, the university's mission is clear: to serve, lead, and teach.

We Are Touro California

Part of the esteemed Touro University System, which spans across various locations in California, Illinois, Nevada, Montana, New York, Berlin, Jerusalem, and Moscow, Touro University California welcomes over 1,300 students each year, providing them with exceptional graduate programs across diverse disciplines.

Touro University California boasts an impressive array of programs aimed at empowering future healthcare professionals and educators. From Osteopathic Medicine and Pharmacy to Physician Assistant, Public Health, Nursing, and Education a total of 13 degrees are offered to shape the leaders of tomorrow.

We Go Beyond The Classroom

What truly sets Touro University California apart is its commitment to serving communities with limited access to resources. With a remarkable 64% of the graduating medical students entering primary care after graduation, the university is creating a tangible impact. Similarly, 55% of Physician Assistants from Touro go on to specialize in primary care, with 51% dedicating their services to communities with limited access to healthcare resources.

Beyond the classroom, Touro University California fosters a vibrant student life, offering 81 clubs for students to engage in various extracurricular activities. 

However, the impact of Touro University California extends far beyond its campus. Through over 19 different initiatives, students actively engage with community partners such as Kaiser Permanente, NorthBay Health, Sutter Solano, Solano County H&SS, and more. The university's commitment to public health also extends to combating opioid abuse through the Drug Safe Solano (DSS) coalition, where they have conducted 34 Narcan trainings, distributed 607 units of Narcan, and reversed 29 overdoses. Furthermore, the Mobile Diabetes Prevention Program (MOBEC) has hosted 445 events, reaching 11,672 individuals for education and screening, and screening 3,721 people for blood glucose and pressure.

Touro University California's impact extends even further through Touro University Medical Group, Stockton, serving as an academic sponsor for vital residency programs in Neurology, Psychiatry, Urology, and Internal Medicine at St. Joseph's Medical Center. This initiative adds specialty capacity to the underserved San Joaquin Valley area, enabling the medical group to provide over 15,000 patient encounters annually and meet the growing healthcare needs of the community.