News & Events
In the News
Detail page for Touro University opens New Campus In Times SquareTouro University opens New Campus In Times Square
Touro University cut the ribbon Monday on a sprawling flagship campus in Times Square that will consolidate several of the private Jewish institution’s local schools under one roof.
Detail page for Touro’s Physician Assistant Program One Of Best In NationTouro’s Physician Assistant Program One Of Best In Nation
Touro University California offers the only program in which a master’s degree in physician assistant studies and a master’s in public health are earned concurrently, integrating the material across the two disciplines.
Detail page for Latest ‘US News & World Report’ Graduate-School Rankings Mixed Bag for Jewish SchoolsLatest ‘US News & World Report’ Graduate-School Rankings Mixed Bag for Jewish Schools
In the health rankings, Touro University California tied for No. 16 in the physician assistant category; U.S. News was not able to confirm how it did last year in that category.
Detail page for New Set of Recommendations Can Help Pharmacy Practice Authors Pick Best Journal to Publish ResearchNew Set of Recommendations Can Help Pharmacy Practice Authors Pick Best Journal to Publish Research
“This will promote the visibility of pharmacy and peer reviewed journals, the visibility of pharmacy practice, the impact of the of the research that we had, and its exposure, to lay press to other professions and to improve the research that was ultimately published in pharmacy practice,” said Shane Desselle, RPh, PhD, FAPhA, professor of social and behavioral pharmacy at the Touro University California College of Pharmacy, in an interview with Pharmacy Times.
Detail page for Activity 'Snacks' Could Lower Blood Sugar, Complication Risk In Type 1 diabetesActivity 'Snacks' Could Lower Blood Sugar, Complication Risk In Type 1 diabetes
“This study is interesting,” commented Dr. Sumera Ahmed, an assistant professor at the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Touro University California, who was not involved in the study.
Detail page for Touro’s Physician Assistant Program One Of Best In NationTouro’s Physician Assistant Program One Of Best In Nation
Touro University California’s physician assistant program was 16th in the nation in the annual U.S. News and World Report ranking.
Detail page for Understanding Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics of Psychedelic MedicinesUnderstanding Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics of Psychedelic Medicines
With the growing body of research into psychedelic medicines such as psilocybin and methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), pharmacists are sure to become crucial in the management and handling of these novel treatments. One important role for pharmacists in this space will be managing adverse effects (AEs) and potential drug-drug interactions. In an interview with Pharmacy Times, expert Kelan Thomas, PharmD, MS, discussed what pharmacists should know about this rapidly changing space.
Detail page for Can You Combine Psychedelics & Antidepressants? Can You Combine Psychedelics & Antidepressants?
Kelan Thomas, a psychiatric pharmacist with Touro University in California, is particularly concerned about the interaction of psychedelics with psychiatric medications such as serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants. To address these concerns, Thomas and his colleague Benjamin Malcolm conducted a review of existing literature to evaluate the potential risks of combining psychedelics with psychiatric medications. Their findings, published in the journal Psychopharmacology, have helped us better understand the risks associated with the mixing of psychedelics and antidepressants.
Detail page for Vallejo Partnership Gets Community To Taste The RainbowVallejo Partnership Gets Community To Taste The Rainbow
Medical students from Touro University previously helped in starting the garden; Aquino said she sees the partnership with Kaiser as an extension that began in 2014 after having received an email request for collaboration from a former Vallejo physician.
Detail page for Touro's Shipyard Hospital Made Medical HistoryTouro's Shipyard Hospital Made Medical History
Touro University California moved to the old hospital in 1999, three years after the Navy shut down the Mare Island shipyard. The school now has an enrollment of about 1,400 students. Touro offers graduate degrees in osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, nursing, public health and education. The university is a member of the Touro College and University System, Jewish-sponsored nonprofit institutions of higher and professional education.