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Students

Empathy Training Provides Insight into Patients' Struggles

November 06, 2023

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

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.


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.


Faculty

Faculty Doctors Young & Desselle Bestowed Awards

September 27, 2023

Three cheers to the talented faculty of Touro University California, whose excellence and dedication deserve to be recognized and celebrated. These accolades not only serve as a testament to the unwavering commitment of individuals who shape the future but also inspire a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.


Community

National Food is Medicine Day is September 14th!

September 14, 2023

By Dr. Traci Stevenson, DO