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Alumni, Faculty
College of Pharmacy Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Terri Wong
Dr. Terri Wong, PharmD, is an associate professor in the department of Clinical and Social Pharmaceutical Sciences at Touro University California's College of Pharmacy and coordinator of the Patient Care Skills Lab.
Students
From Musician to Physician, an Unconventional Path
Talking with Rishikesh Prem Menon, this year’s winner of the Kaiser Permanente’s Bernard J. Tyson Scholarship, there is a sense that the student-doctor almost wishes he had started a career in medicine sooner. Almost.
School News
Social Justice Series: Impacts of Technology on Health Equity and Social Justice Free Online Zoom Sessions
All are invited to join via zoom as we examine the current technology within the context of social justice and health equity; and explore existing challenges and solutions, including how it can be utilized as a tool to empower marginalized communities, increase access to resources, and challenge existing power structures.
Alumni
College of Pharmacy Preceptor Spotlight: Dr. Maya Yoder
Dr. Maya Yoder, PharmD, graduated from Touro University California's College of Pharmacy in 2015.
Community, School News
2023 Mosaic Gala Shines a Spotlight on Diversity and Raises Funds for Diversity Scholarships
The annual Mosaic Gala celebration drew over 200 attendees and brought together supporters from far and wide, including notable leaders and community members. The event is the primary fundraiser for the Mosaic scholarship, which to date has awarded a total of $720,810 to 130 students.
Alumni, Faculty
Alums Prep to Present Sessions to Shine Light on Current Mental Health Trends
Three graduates of Touro University California's Physician Assistant program will help lead a conference this fall in Eureka that offers up to seven CME credits to participants.
Alumni, Students
Current Student Earns Inaugural Award
Rocio Estrada knows what it's like to live in an under-resourced community and as such, wants to help make life better for others.
Alumni
In Memoriam: Dr. Samantha 'Sam' Jane Antonio
One of our cherished alums, Dr. Samantha "Sam" Jane Antonio, PharmD, from the Class of 2020, and MSMHS graduate from the Class of 2016, died July 2 at the age of 33.
School News
University Mainstay Binkerd Heads Into Retirement
The Touro University California family bid a fond farewell this spring to Dr. James Binkerd, an original faculty member in the College of Osteopathic Medicine and a venerated leader in Student Affairs.
Faculty, Research
Projects Selected for Spring 2023 Seed Funding Grant
The Seed Funding Grant program within the Touro University System awards up to $50,000, and is designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration among faculty, colleges, and campuses, focusing on the biomedical and health sciences.