Touro College and University System

Age Safe® America Partners with Touro University Nevada OT Doctoral Program

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

SARASOTA, Fla., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Touro University Nevada has chosen to add the highly recognized Senior Home Safety Specialist® certification to their 2022 OT Doctoral Curriculum. The course provider, Age Safe America, LLC is an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Approved Provider for continuing education. The College curriculum review committee approved the Senior Home Safety Specialist® (SHSS) course for the advanced elective class Adults/Older Adults, with the first offering of the course having just begun. Third year OTD students who choose this area of practice for their capstone experience, can take the training as part of their off-site hours.

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  • SARASOTA, Fla., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Touro University Nevada has chosen to add the highly recognized Senior Home Safety Specialist certification to their 2022 OT Doctoral Curriculum.
  • Touro University Nevada (TUN) is a private university in Henderson, Nevada.
  • Touro University Nevada was established to help address critical needs in health care and education, and as a resource for community service in Nevada.
  • The Touro University Nevada is the only accredited occupational therapy doctoral degree program in the state.

North American Dental Group Awards Scholarships To Support Oral Health Students at the Touro College of Dental Medicine

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

NADG, a leading dental support organization affiliated with 250 dental practices across 15 states, handed out scholarships in June to fourth-year students at Touro College of Dental Medicine at New York Medical College (TCDM).

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  • NADG, a leading dental support organization affiliated with 250 dental practices across 15 states, handed out scholarships in June to fourth-year students at Touro College of Dental Medicine at New York Medical College (TCDM).
  • Each student will also have opportunities to collaborate on oral health research programs led by NADG's doctor-led Professional Dental Alliance.
  • "The partnership with NADG that we have forged will be valuable for both TCDM and our students," saidRonnie Myers, DDS, Dean of the Touro College of Dental Medicine.
  • North American Dental Group (NADG), based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was co-founded in 2008 by Ken Cooper and Dr. Andrew Matta.

Trident University International Faculty Publishes Research on Improving Hospital Performance

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Dr. Wang , Department Chair of Trident University International's (Trident) Information Technology Management program, co-authored this research with Dr. Yun Wu, Salisbury University, and Dr. Xiao Zhang, Lamar University.

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  • Dr. Wang , Department Chair of Trident University International's (Trident) Information Technology Management program, co-authored this research with Dr. Yun Wu, Salisbury University, and Dr. Xiao Zhang, Lamar University.
  • Dr. Wang holds a Ph.D. in Management Information Systems from the University of Mississippi with a minor in computer science.
  • Founded in 1998, Trident University International is a member of the American InterContinental University System, which is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org).
  • Trident offers quality associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs and certificates, led by a qualified faculty team, over 80% of whom have doctoral degrees.

Trident University International Opens Satellite Office in San Antonio

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

CHANDLER, Ariz., June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Trident University International (Trident), a member of the AIU System, is excited to announce its new satellite office in San Antonio , TX.

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  • CHANDLER, Ariz., June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Trident University International (Trident), a member of the AIU System, is excited to announce its new satellite office in San Antonio , TX.
  • "This new satellite office gives us an opportunity to regularly engage with the Trident community in the heart of military country."
  • San Antonio known as " Military City USA " is a natural home for a satellite office, given that Trident is military-centric with a large population of military, veteran, and military-affiliated students and alumni.
  • Founded in 1998, Trident University International is a member of the American InterContinental University System, which is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org).

Trident University International Faculty Member Set to Present Research at Conference

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

CHANDLER, Ariz., June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Dr. Jose Angeles, an alumnus of Trident University International's (Trident) Ph.D. in Business Administration program and adjunct faculty member, will be presenting the paper, "Did We Miss It?

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  • CHANDLER, Ariz., June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Dr. Jose Angeles, an alumnus of Trident University International's (Trident) Ph.D. in Business Administration program and adjunct faculty member, will be presenting the paper, "Did We Miss It?
  • As a means to test this hypothesis, the individual level construct Perceived Business Process Knowledge (PBPK) was developed to survey users.
  • Dr. Angeles is an adjunct faculty member at Trident.
  • Founded in 1998, Trident University International is a member of the American InterContinental University System, which is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org).

Trident University International Introduces Challenge Exams

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021

CHANDLER, Ariz., June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Trident University International (Trident) has introduced Challenge Exams for undergraduate students in select courses, including Psychology, Sociology, and Biology.

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  • CHANDLER, Ariz., June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Trident University International (Trident) has introduced Challenge Exams for undergraduate students in select courses, including Psychology, Sociology, and Biology.
  • Trident is planning to add more challenge exams in the future.
  • These examinations test students on similar outcomes and objectives taught in the respective Trident courses.
  • Founded in 1998, Trident University International is a member of the American InterContinental University System, which is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org).

Touro University Nevada and local leaders host pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic at "Welcome to Las Vegas" sign, drawing nearly 100 people including the King himself - Elvis

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

LAS VEGAS, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Touro University Nevada, home of the state's largest medical school and only school of osteopathic medicine, hosted a pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the world-famous "Welcome to Las Vegas" sign on Monday, May 24.

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  • LAS VEGAS, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Touro University Nevada, home of the state's largest medical school and only school of osteopathic medicine, hosted a pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the world-famous "Welcome to Las Vegas" sign on Monday, May 24.
  • Coined "Vaccines after Dark," and co-hosted by Clark County Commissioners Justin Jones and Michael Naft, along with US Rep. Dina Titus, the pop-up event drew nearly 100 people who received vaccinations administered by Touro School of Physician Assistant Studies students, including the King himself Elvis a Las Vegas-based impersonator.Pictured from left to right are Heather Rhoden, Rebecca Edgeworth, MD, Kayla Hopkins (sitting), Tara Blunt (standing), Megan Hickey and Mark Edward Rumpler (Elvis).
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Dr. Karl Zhang Announces the Launch of his New Practice Website

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Thursday, May 13, 2021

Dr. Zhang is pleased to share the newly designed website for his practice, http://www.fibroidsmd.com .

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  • Dr. Zhang is pleased to share the newly designed website for his practice, http://www.fibroidsmd.com .
  • The user-friendly and innovative website offers patients an appealing layout that is tailored to meet their needs.
  • Dr. Karl Zhang\'s outpatient facilities are equipped with advanced technology that is equivalent to many university and research hospitals.
  • Karl Zhang earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University and completed his residency at the New York University Medical Center and State University of New York Medical Center.

Trident University International Names New Department Chair in its College of Business

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Thursday, May 13, 2021

b'CHANDLER, Ariz., May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Trident University International (Trident) faculty member Dr. Mark Young has been named Department Chair in Business Administration.\nDr.

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  • b'CHANDLER, Ariz., May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Trident University International (Trident) faculty member Dr. Mark Young has been named Department Chair in Business Administration.\nDr.
  • Young joined Trident\'s Glenn R. Jones College of Business (GRJ-COB) in 2018.
  • Young earned a Doctorate in Psychology in Organizational Leadership and Development from the University of the Rockies.
  • He received a Master of Business Administration from University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Averett University in Danville, VA.\nFounded in 1998, Trident University International is a member of the American InterContinental University System, which is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org).

AllMed Announces Kathryn Kolonic as Medical Director

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021

"In support of these imperatives, Dr. Kolonic will focus on managing our clinical peers and deepening our panel of practicing board certified specialists."\nDr.

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  • "In support of these imperatives, Dr. Kolonic will focus on managing our clinical peers and deepening our panel of practicing board certified specialists."\nDr.
  • Kolonic received her DO from Touro University in Nevada, MPH from Portland State University, and BA from the University of San Diego.
  • Before joining AllMed, Dr. Kolonic was the CMO for AgeRight Clinical Services, where she also served as Medical Director of the AgeRight Medicare Advantage plan.
  • Dr. Kolonic also served as a practicing physician for AIM Health NW and Providence Health and Services.\n"I am deeply interested in working to improve the quality of care for all patients while ensuring the most appropriate utilization of healthcare services," said AllMed Medical Director and Vice President Kathryn Kolonic.