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Dr. Shadi Doroudgar Plays Key Role at Pharmacy College
Dr. Shadi Doroudgar is an Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and the Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management at Touro University California College of Pharmacy. She teaches Touro University California pharmacy students in the didactic portion of the curriculum and during Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences.
Faculty
Dr. Danielle Tran Shares Experiences with Future Pharmacists
Dr. Danielle Tran graduated from the University of the Pacific with the Class of 1987. She is a Pharmacy Manager at Safeway in Walnut Creek. In addition to her role as a practicing pharmacist in her community, she is also the Experiential Education Coordinator for Safeway NorCal Division.
Alumni
Dr. Joanna Cheung Finds Home at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital
Dr. Joanna Cheung, MSc, RD, PharmD, BCNSP, CNSC, is currently an advanced clinical pharmacist specializing in nutrition support at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford.
Faculty
AI Pushes Boundaries, Enters Realm of Health Care
Dr. Michael Ellerby, PhD, is Chair and Professor of Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Touro University California's College of Pharmacy.
School News
Osteopathic Physicians Recognized as Fully Licensed Physicians Equivalent to MDs in 47 Additional Countries
On November 8th, 2023 the International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities (IAMRA) approved a resolution to recognize U.S.-trained Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) as fully licensed physicians equivalent to Doctors of Medicine (MDs) or Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in 47 IAMRA member countries.
Community
Take Part in World Diabetes Day on November 14 and Get Tested!
Early detection can make all the difference, as diabetes often shows no symptoms in its early stages. By knowing your risk and getting tested, you can take control of your health, make informed decisions, and work towards a better, diabetes-free future.
Faculty
Campaign Seeks to Expand Primary Care Access
Relatively speaking, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a new occupation in the medical field. In the 1960’s, the role of a NP was created in the United States to address a dire need for more physicians.
Students
Empathy Training Provides Insight into Patients' Struggles
Popcorn kernels are not the type of teaching equipment you would imagine in a medical course, but they are a core tool to build experiential understanding.
Students
A Day in the Life of a Physician Assistant Student on Rotations
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
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.