Touro University Nevada Prospective Students

This site is underdevelopment. Content will be uplifted and posted at TunLive.com, check it out!

Hey all, here is some raw content of possible use for the site. Some stuff at the end we can probably junk.

Anyway, I'll try to organize all of this more ASAP, but any suggestions are good. BTW, I'm very limited on webdesign skillz :)

Touro University Nevada Prospective Students

[insert nice picture or flash]

Meet the Students! (MANNY) (student diary link) Student Essays?(?) (link) Take the Tour! (RAHUL)

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Manny's links of interest:

Here is the kind of thing I'm thinking of:

http://www.mommd.com/diaries /erin.shtml

http://www.scnm.edu/admissions /student_diaries.php

This is the best implementation so far I think:

http://medworld.stanford.edu /diaries/home.html

We could incorporate Rahul's idea by adding a 'discuss this topic' link where people could post comments.

Again, my idea is 'low tech' because it seems like everyone is under a time crunch.

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Posted 5/20/08 ( by Travis)

Touro University Nevada has commencement

5/18/08 KNPR

Touro University Nevada will hold its spring 2008 commencement on May 18, starting at 3 p.m., at Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall on the campus of UNLV.

The ceremony will include the non-profit university's first-ever class of medical school graduates, as well as masters degree graduates in education, nursing, occupational therapy and physician assistant studies. Nevada Senator Joseph J. Heck, D.O., will deliver a special keynote address.

The 76 students graduating with Doctor of Osteopathy degrees from the College of Osteopathic Medicine began their studies when Touro University Nevada was established in 2004. They make up the largest medical school graduating class ever in Nevada.

Senator Heck gave a great speech as did the Jessica, the student speaker. Congratulations to the new Touro physicians of 2008!

Welcome to Touro University Nevada! This site is maintained by the students of Touro University and was created because we thought a student perspective would provide a valuable tool as you make your decision on whether to apply or attend our great institution.

First, a list of quick link sites that you might find useful:

TunLive! Visit www.tunlive.com for our great student run website. (Content from this site is being compiled for that site)

Photo Gallery - Its only 6 pictures, but they offer a precursory tour of our school. We're working on a much better 'virtual tour' as well as a gallery of student pictures.

Tucom.edu - An older 'official' site for our school. It's not too great. :) But it does have a message from the Dean. Our Dean is the best!

Tu.edu - A newer 'official' site. Some good info here.

Touro class of 2010 acceptance thread - Student Doctor Network thread for the class of 2010. SDN is really a good resource if you're comparing schools and allows you to get that 'atmosphere' feel for a school - something we really pride ourselves on here.

Interview rankings (SDN) - See what others thought of the interview process and leave your own feedback.

Touro MDapplicants statistics - MDapplicants.com is a great resource to see what sorts of people are getting into various schools and how you measure up. Keep in mind Osteopathic schools are known for looking at the whole applicant! (Just like we view health in the body holistically. :) )

Housing - A compiled list of housing for rent with google maps.

Nevada State Board of Osteopathic Medicine - Some information on licensing, laws, and regulations, regarding Osteopathic Physicians in Nevada.

NOMA

Nevada Osteopathic Medical Association, Henderson
(702) 434-7112
E-mail: nvoma@earthlink.net

Touro University In the News:

Doctors say new medical school could ease physician shortage / Downtown Las Vegas college, slated for 2004 opening, to teach osteopathic medicine

9/6/03 Las Vegas Review-Journal

Shortage of health care personnel plagues state / Ratios of nurses and doctors to residents among worst in U.S.

7/18/05 Las Vegas Review Journal

TOURO UNIVERSITY: Osteopathic college opens

8/3/04 Las Vegas Review-Journal

Grant leads to new aid program / Touro University plans to open a clinic to deal with health issues of the homeless

1/11/06 The View

Medical school expansion wrong approach / Sticking it to taxpayers won't cure sickly business climate for doctors

4/1/6/06 Las Vegas Review-Journal Letter to the Editor

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE: Residency programs get boost / $1.25 million going to OB/GYN, emergency medicine efforts at UMC

10/29/05 Las Vegas Review-Journal

HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER: Regents endorse medical mission / Funding to be needed from state, private sources
3/18/06 Las Vegas Review-Journal

They're not MDs but They'll DO

10/23/06 Las Vegas Sun

Mal Practice Victories in Nevada

DOCTORS WIN, LAWYERS LOSE: Voters OK limits on awards

11/3/04 Las Vegas Review-Journal

State questions 3, 4, 5: Voters back malpractice limits, denying attorney initiatives

11/3/04 Reno Gazette Journal

News on other non DO programs:

Nevada medics open hearts to the helpless

9/8/05 Las Vegas Review-Journal

BOARD OF REGENTS: Panel advances plans for pharmacy school

6/22/05 Las Vegas Review-Journal

Nursing programs can start

3/17/05 Las Vegas Review-Journal

MERIN

MERIN, (Medical Education & Research Institute of Nevada) is a great resource for the students of Touro University. Merin is a state of the art, world class surgical training center - and it's on our campus! Every weekend 5-6 Touro students have the opportunity to assist and meet top surgeons from around the country and the world.

In anatomy class, when we were studying the knee, we picked up one afternoon and watched a total knee replacement. Dr. Michael Crovetti, the centers founder and a top Orthopedic specialist, described the anatomy and the procedure and took questions afterwards. It was a great experience!

MERIN in the News

Merin Press Release

New facility training medical practitioners

4/14/05 Las Vegas Sun

Doctor breathes life into body donor program / Private medical school in Henderson will teach less-invasive surgery techniques

8/16/04 Las Vegas Review-Journal

Life after death / At Henderson institute, doctors practice their craft on donated cadavers

9/4/05 Las Vegas Review-Journal

Top Questions of Interviewing Students (FAQ) (add more as needed) should we poll students on some of these and post multiple answers?

I understand Touro University NV is a relatively new school. How does this effect the quality of the education? Touro U is only two years old, and the freshness and youth of our institution have offer us many advantages. We are the only Medical School in Las Vegas, a city with a huge medical community and there is ample opportunity for Medical Students to become involved with shadowing, doing clinical work, or research and building alliances between Touro U and the community. One such opportunity is found at the Nevada Imaging Center, where 10+ students from the DO09 program have spent the summer doing such work.

Perhaps the most positive aspect of this is the people it attracts. Enthusiastic, creating, faculty came here to start their unique programs the way they wanted them to be run. Our Administrators are entrepreneurial, experienced and uniformly positive. We students are the same, we also want to leave our mark and are excited about the relative independence and flexibility of our medical educational. If you have interviewed at Touro U, you have already experienced the aggregate effect of these infectious attitudes.

Is this school accredited? Yes. In fact, the accreditation committee comes in once a year and asks students questions and listens to any student concerns. They are very friendly.

How are the faculty at Touro U? Our faculty is, of course, eminently qualified, many headed or founded departments at other Medical Schools. Many of them write test questions for the Comlex or other tests. They are passionate, caring, and immensely knowledgeable. Some are so encyclopedic that we have running bets on who will finally stump them! They are widely published, in multiple fields, and many have many additional degrees under their belt. We sometimes buy their books and CDs to try to pick their brains for test questions. The best part about the faculty of Touro U is their accessibility. An open door policy allows one to walk in at any time for extra help or questions. They are very personable and available to mentor you. Professors typically also allow you to set up some time for a small group to meet out of class. In addition, their extensive personal connections in Nevada and across the country work to advance student interests

What is a typical day like? It depends. From a perspective of a first year student, most days we have class from 8-9am to 3pm, with an hour off for lunch. Fridays typically end at noon, although other days can end at noon too. The class is divided into two groups, Gold and Green and one of these groups will have Anatomy Lab (dissection etc..) from 3-6pm once or twice a week. Tuesdays we will have either Histology (slides) in the morning and OMM (Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine) in the afternoon, or vice versa. Most people hit the books soon after class for a few hours before bed. Obviously, we spend a lot of time studying, but most people also make time for some family time, do some sort of physical activity if they are so inclined, or have a night out on the town every so often. But not so much before or during block week... (block examinations arrive every fourth or fifth week)

Why did you come to Touro? Everyone has a different answer. For some it is the location, but Las Vegas is more than just bright lights, it is a booming city, with a growing and untapped medical community. For others it was the newness, the positive and helping attitude which reigns around the school. The classes are especially close, since almost everyone is from out of town a special bond forms between classes and amongst all at the school. When we say, "we're family", we mean it!

Why D.O.? Again, answers will vary. Some value the holistic approach, the concept of interconnectedness which makes the body greater than the sum of its parts. OMM is an offshoot of this philosophy and our application of this valuable technique distinguishes us from our MD counterparts. Other students are nontraditional students, coming from all walks of life, diverse, and accomplished. Osteopathic schools tend to attract these sorts of students, who may not have a strong traditional medical background.

What are class statistics? Since the school has been opened, three classes have been accepted, here are the statistics from the first two classes (unofficial).

Class of 2008 Class of 2009 Class of 2010

Total Students                       70                         110              135

MCAT                             24.58                     25.21               25

Science GPA                      3.20                      3.22                3.2

Overall GPA                       3.31                      3.31                3.3

Total Science Hours           75.00                   71.48                70

Average Age                          27                       26                 25

Gender                     Male - 67%             Male - 55%        Male - 55%

Tell me the truth, what is the weather like?! Well, for about two months, July and August, it is plenty hot! After all, we are in the desert. During these months it can get as hot as 110-120, but the pervasive dryness means it doesn't feel as bad as it might sound. The rest of the year is more or less beautiful; 70 degrees and not a cloud in the sky is rather typical. And the sunsets and sunrises are gorgeous!

What about Clubs and extracurricular Activities? There are too many clubs and activities to list, you can find some of them on this website, others are not. Anything you want to do, people are probably already doing or interested in doing. There is regular scheduled activities such as volleyball, basketball, rock climbing, tai-chi, yoga, movies, chess, french, and all the academic and organizational groups. There is even a 'Significant Other' club!

From Clark County Medical Society:

From the SDN forum, pretty good, but obviously it needs to be integrated and presented better:

I think it is all relative and up to the individual student. You'll find what is most important to you. Yeah, as far as the library, some people think it is important and others don't. Most at TUN-COM, don't care and study in the actual study rooms, conference rooms, auditoriums, home, cafes, the public library, or UNLV library which are all minutes away and are close to campus. Some actually do prefer to study in the virtual library since they have added the cubicles. It's funny how much emphasis is actually placed on the library...whatever

As far as the anatomy lab, Touro NV wins hands down. I've seen Mare Islands facilities and location as well as other schools. Anyways, this is not a pissing match. Whatever

As far as rotations, yes there are 3 sites. Those are pretty good sites for the area too. Actually UMC and Valley are great sites since UMC is the only level 1 trauma and Valley is the OPTI site for residency. Sunrise is a level 2 trauma and has a great childrens hospital as well as gets a great patient load. St. Rose hospitals are new and have great facilities.

If one were to get UMC/Valley as a rotation site, there would be other locations since valley has several hospitals in the area. If you are
at Valley you can rotate at:

Valley
UMC
Desert Springs
the VA
Spring Mountain
Fremont
Nevada Health Centers, Inc.
Southwest Medical
Summerlin

I think there are alot of sites available. These have been set up already and have spaces specifically for Touro Nevada students.

For 3rd year, you have 2 elective months to do wherever you want, you just have to get them approved, 9 core, and 1 vacation.

UMC is the teaching hospital for University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine. Valley and its hospitals are the teaching hospitals for the DO programs in FM and IM. Yes, there will be new residencies developing soon. From what we were told from the DME of Valley who is our clinical director, is that the "preference" will be given internally. Meaning that since we, Touro-NV students rotate at these hospitals, we will be at an advantage. It is not an outright guarantee but they will strongly consider their own students. The Valley hospitals are: Valley, Desert Springs, Summerlin, and Spring Valley.

1. Touro-Nevada follows the same curriculum as Mare Island. I'm not quite sure what you mean by fluid and most of the changes to be made. The curriculum is set and cannot be "changed" as per AOA guidelines for accreditation.

The first year courses are as follows:
OMM I & II
Introduction to Biochemistry and Tissues
Basic Science Foundations I & II - (physiology, histology, and biochemistry (where appropriate))
Introduction to Medical Microbiology and Immunology
Gross Anatomy & Embryology
Neuroscience
Physical Diagnosis I & II
Introduction to Clinical Medicine I & II
Preventive Medicine and Public Health I & II
PBL

The second year courses are as follows:
Clinical Systems I & II
Pathology I & II
Pharmacology I & II
Medical Microbiology and Immunology I & II
Behavioral Science I & II
OMM III & IV
Primary Care Skills I & II
Laboratory Diagnostics
Orientation to Clinical Rotations

2. Clinical Rotations for the third and fourth years:

Hospital Sites are ranked by the students in order of preference and is by lottery:

UMC/Valley: University Medical Center is a Level I trauma. Both UMC and Valley are teaching hospitals. University Medical Center of Southern Nevada Trauma Center

Sunrise Hospital: is currently a Level 2 Trauma Center.

St. Rose Dominican Hospital(s): (3 locations) is a Level 3 Trauma Center.

These sites have spots specifically for Touro-Nevada students. You do not have to be concerned about losing a space to a Touro-MI student. Yes there is teaching at these hopsitals; you are a medical student and will be taught by your attending. UMC/Valley has residents and you may be taught by them as well as your attending. You will get what you put into your education. You will also see students from University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine since they also use UMC as a rotational site. You may see students from other medical schools as well.

You can contact Roger Corbman for anymore information or if you would like to contact other TUN-COM students by email.

Good luck in your decision.

6000 people moving in every month

Relocation, new resident information, from city of henderson:

http://www.cityofhenderson.com/whatsnew/php/newresidentshome.php

http://www.nbj.com/pdf/nbj2005hendsup.pdf
A bit on the booming area and opportunities in Henderson and the Vegas area. And info on the city of Henderson. 6000+ people moving in every month

Economic impact of companies in Henderson put at $163.3 million in '04

http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2005/Jan-14-Fri-2005/business/25647933.html

Stories on malpractice (not so good, just FYI)
http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_h...s/18352048.html

http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_h...s/18140873.html

http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/s.../515186564.html

http://nvboo.glsuite.us/glsuiteweb/homeframe.aspx

Random useful numbers:

Utilities:
Nevada Power 1-702-367-5555
Southwest gas 1-702-365-1555
Sprint Telephone (local/long distance/DSL) 1-702-244-7400
Nevada Telephone 1-702-648-1863
Cox Cable (cable/internet) 1-702-944-4244

State of Nevada:
Dept of motor vehicle 1-702-486-4368

Education:
Clark County School District 1-702-799-5011
UNLV 895-3011
Southern NV Comm. College 651-4000
Library 382-3493
Kesterson Elementary 799-6300
Thurman White Middle School 799-0777
Foot Hills High School 799-3500

TOURO UNIVERSITY

874 AMERICAN PACIFIC DRIVE

HENDERSON, NEVADA 89014

702-777-8687 – Main Number

Roger Corbman – Admissions Director – 702-777-1751

Touro University - Nevada | 874 American Pacific Drive Suite 100 | Henderson, Nevada 89014, USA | Ph: 702-777-8687 | Fx: 702-777-1735

Steve's updates:

Remington Canyon

1000 American Pacific Drive
Henderson, NV 89074
702-450-4888 – office
702-450-4848 – fax
.2 miles from school

I live in Remmington Cannyon Apartments. It is so close to the school that sometimes bike riders beat me when I drive my car.

I pay $780 a month in rent for a single on the ground floor. Doubles are somewhere around $900, but they may have raise this a bit. High speed Internet (Cox) is $50 a month (they turn it off asap if your late in payment) and then another variable 30-40 a month for gas and power etc... The people that work there, Georgia, Merideth and Shoana (sp) (the head), are very nice and always willing to help and sometimes will let you pay without late penalty if you're a few days late w/ rent. There are around 8 of my classmates (do09) that live there and a number of second years (do09) and students from other classes.

There is a pool and hot tub and grills for all to use and the complex is protected at night by a gate. The apt is unfurnished. I've never been disturbed by noises from cars or parties.

I rate this apartment complex positively and recommend it to others. At this time (5/1/06) there is a waiting list until at least July from what the office has said.

On 8/11/06 Remmington Cannyon Apartments provided an agreeable atmosphere, along with a couple hundred dollars in food and drink for a welcome back/welcome first years unofficial Touro U party. Over 100 people attended. We appreciate their support and the close relations they have developed with the students of Touro U.

Ventana Canyon Apartment Homes

1250 American Pacific Drive
Henderson, NV 89074
702-451-9116 – office
.8 miles from school

Timberlake Apartments

80 S Gibson Rd
Henderson, NV 89012
702-566-6344 – office
702-566-8541 – fax
1.0 miles from school

I may be the wrong person to post for Timberlake Apartments...but here goes anyway.

Timberlake informed my roomate and myself that they may not have an apartment for us July 1st when we moved to town, so that it would be a better idea to rent starting June 1st. This may or may not have been true but I know that people were renting apartments at Timberlake up to the week that school started.

When I moved into the apartment on July 1st I found that a maintenance man had been using the apartment that I had been paying the rent for for the last month for his extensive breaks. He had brought a tv in for entertainment and there were pizza boxes scattered across the counters. Not only that but the apartment itself and the outdoor area was filled with garbage, pieces of the blinds had been removed, the sink was leaking, the washer and dryer were not hooked up, and the apartment itself had never been cleaned. The maintenance men were very quick to get things cleared out and cleaned up. However, after having the cleaning people come in on two occasions I still have never been able to get rid of the smell of urine in my bathroom. When my roomate and I talked to the front office about the month that we had paid and the three days that it took to get the apartment in order they told us that they were sorry but that they don't offer any compensation despite their apprent breach of contract. After this conversation they were considerably less friendly when we saw them over the course of the year.

We had new neighbors move in several months into our lease and within several weeks recieved a notice in the mail that we had had multiple noise complaints against us, and being that it was a breach of our contract that two more would result in eviction. After talking to the office about this and telling them that at least two of the cases were during block week when we weren't even home. They told me that there was no proof of that. So, the next noise complaint they came to my apartment and found that NOBODY was home! I am still trying to get the original complaints off of my rental history.
Finally, when we went to give notice that we would not be renewing our lease they informed us that because they had prorated us by one week back in June we owed them complete rent for the month of June and our lease agreement wasn't over until July 1st. This is in their lease agreement and I should have paid closer attention, but do not let them make you think that they are helping you by doing this as they are really trapping you in a 13 month lease.

I am sure that the majority of the people that live in this complex have had vastly different experiences, but from my own only I would not recommend this complex to others.

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    I just moved from the Timberlake Apartments. My lease expired and they were going to raise my rent by $100. The apartment itself was very nice and large for a one bedroom, but not worth $895 in this area (for month to month). My carpet was stained when I moved in and I had lots of cockroaches due to being downstairs and close to the dumpsters. My upstairs neighbors were quite loud; I thought they were building a bowling ally up there. The management was also quite lazy when it came to my finders fee check. By the way I still have not gotten it (from nine months ago). I am not holding my breath in getting my deposit any time soon.

    On the good side, I liked that the apartments have alarms (but I never used it). I also liked the pool which has a waterfall in it (but I never went in that). I did, however, use the free yoga classes twice a week. I am going to miss that (but my wrist won’t).

    Good luck in your apartment search!

Allegro Apartments

951 Las Palmas Entrada Avenue
Henderson, NV 89012
702 566-4800 - office
702 566-4812 - fax

1.2 miles from school

I live in the allegro apartments (Gibson and Las Palmas Entrada, http://www.allegroapartments.com/). They are just a mile away from school and offer mountain and strip views. I currently pay $860 a month for a large one bedroom with a view of the strip. I wouldn’t really recommend paying extra for the view, as we’re at school too much to really enjoy it. A basic 1 bedroom is around $815 a month. If you’re in the military, a teacher, or in EMS there is no security deposit, otherwise it’s $200. The complex is beautiful and well taken care of and very quiet. The management is fantastic, and the few problems we’ve had were addressed and taken care of immediately. Access to the complex is restricted at all times by a gate that you’re given a keychain clicker for. I think the only downside is that allegro is a little more expensive than some of the other apartment complexes. In my opinion, it’s well worth it. I’ll be staying here next year.

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I would like to second everything that [was said above] about Allegro. I have been very happy with the service and quality of this apartment complex. I really think that having a gate makes a huge difference in the amount of traffic, noise, and loitering. This complex has been very quiet (unless you live right next to the pool, but it hasn't been a problem). Management seems responsive to resident's issues. Maintenance has been very good at fixing stuff right away. They keep the complex and pool very clean all of the time. Roaches (large outdoor type) are endemic to the desert areas, but when I mentioned it to the management, they had my apartment sprayed several times and they were gone. These critters are probably going to be an issue anywhere you live here. I have been very satisfied with this complex, and with a 2-3 minute drive to school it has been very convenient.

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I really liked the Allegro at La Entrada. They have a friendly staff, especially Omari. The apartments are quiet for the most part, except if you live in the back by the construction. There are two pools on the property and hardly anyone uses them. The exercise facility is awesome. They have a 60 inch big screen TV, a treadmill, an exercise bike, and an eliptical. I love it. There is also a free weights area with a small 25 inch TV.

I would definitely recommend the apartment to others.

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I also live at Timberlake, and I have lived here for 2 years now. The pros, to me are: The staff has always been very friendly to me, and my maintenance needs have always been taken care of ASAP. I LOVE that they have alarms--that was a big selling point for me, since I lived alone the first year that I was here. I haven't used the clubhouse that much, but they do have a "theatre" that you can use to watch movies on a big screen (or have a superbowl party if it doesn't overlap with block exams). It also has a decent (not great, but functional) weight room with a treadmill, and there is a racketball court. The washer and drier are in a closet outside on the patio, which I thought was weird at first, but I actually really like it, because they don't make your house hot when you're using them, and you don't get all the noise inside either. The carpet, like all apartment quality carpet, shows up with stains very quickly after you move in, but they do let you get it cleaned every 6 months (no extra charge to you), which is nice.

As far as cons go: You can hear a lot of noise from the apartments around you--the walls are VERY thin. There are a lot of cockroaches, and although they spray for them every week, I get a lot of them in my house--especially once it gets hot outside. Also we have had two leaks in this apartment--one from our waterheater which needed to be replaced, and one from the hot water pipes upstairs. I guess the original plumbing in these buildings was bad, and we got a bad one. That said, they took care of the carpet cleaning and fixing the dry wall really quickly. After the second flood, they didn't offer us new carpet, but once we requested it, they did that for us too. They raise the rent on everyone after your 1-year lease is up. Ours went up $105. I actually got a good deal when I started on here ($715 for a 1-bedroom, ground-level--which was cheaper than anywhere else I looked) and our rent is $820 now, but it still seems comparable to rent in other complexes if I moved to them now.

Villa Serena Apartments

325 N Gibson Rd
Henderson, NV 89014
702-433-0024 – office
702-898-9515 – fax
1.1 miles from school

I have lived at Villa Serena for almost 2 years now. It is about a mile away from school and living here has been great. Its a quiet community, with a night watchman who patrols the complex every night. The front offfice staff is very friendly, all maintenance issues are dealt with w/in a couple of hours. There is a nice gym, sauna, pool and Bingo night once a month. How can ya beat that?

With that said, I do not recommend moving to this complex. It was recently approved to be converted into condos and the maximum lease you can sign is a 6 month lease. Signing another lease after that is unlikely. So, to make the big move out here and then to move again 6 months later doesn't sound all that fun. However, if you are looking for really temporary housing, then this is the place.

Adobe Ranch

Adobe Ranch Apartment Homes

1350 Kelso Dunes Ave, Henderson, NV

702 568-5252 - office

1.2 miles from school

    I love living at adobe ranch, it is on kelso dunes, near the corner on stephanie. if you can remember to drive the 25mi/hr speed limit on your way to school, you'll do just fine in this neck of the woods (oh wait, we live in a desert...sorry, no woods).

    The apartment I live in is "roommate style," so both bedrooms are the same size and on opposite sides of the apartment. we have a gym, pool, hot tub, putting green and 24hr business center with unlimited printing (for those late night study guides).

    Also, the grounds people are really nice and efficient (they even pick up our trash with their little golf carts twice a week).

    What makes this place different than the other apartments in the area is that it looks like a little community with strolling walkways and pretty flowers. The upstairs apartments have ground level entry, so asthetically, there aren't any metal stairways to look at). the flooring, cabinetry and countertops are really tasteful as well.

    The office tries to invite the "neighbors" to functions about once a month...I have yet to go, but I imagine they could be nice.

Cielo Apartment Community

1290 W Horizon Ridge Pky
Henderson, NV 89012
702-990-9997 – office
702-992-5600 – fax
1.9 miles from school

Traverse Point

45 Maleena Mesa St
Henderson, NV 89074
702-567-5011 – office
702-567-5015 – fax
2.2 miles from school

Napa Valley Apartments

1349 W Horizon Ridge Pky
Henderson, NV 89012
702-320-8500 – office
702-320-8505 – fax
2.4 miles from school

Palm Villas at Whitney Ranch

650 Whitney Ranch Dr
Henderson, NV 89014
702-898-2999 – office
702-898-9147 – fax
3.1 miles from school

Galleria Palms Apartments

625 Whitney Ranch Dr
Henderson, NV 89014
702-435-7848 – office
702-435-7062 – fax
3.1 miles from school

The Invitational Apartment Homes

1801 N Green Valley Pky
Henderson, NV 89074
702-361-3858 – office
702-361-2432 – fax
3.6 miles from school

Equestrian on Eastern Apartments

10701 S Eastern Ave
Henderson, NV 89052
702-837-1100 – office
702-837-1133 – fax
7.4 miles from school

Realator Comments from Touro Students

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Although I've never actually used her to buy a house, my interactions with Realtor Sue Tonic-Goad (website = http://www.thegoadteam.com/content.aspx), has been very positive.

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I have a friend who's a realtor for Remax, her name is Laura Larsen. She's really good and helped me to find my house. She was very helpful, friendly, and hard working. If anybody is looking for a good realtor who knows the area, feel free to post here or email me and I can get you her contact info.
dinglish@tunv.org

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I had a great realtor too (actually a recommendation from Theresa ). His name is Pat Korth, and he helped my dad and me find a really sweet condo to buy. My dad is also currently working with him to get some more real estate in the area. I highly recommend him. Even when he wasn't available to show us places, his wife would take over and show us around. They are both extremely knowledgeable and are really great about helping you find the right place. I have his contact info somewhere that I can dig up, if anyone wants it.

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First Year Book list D009s

COM Basic Sciences Booklist 2005-06

Year 1

Purchase a good-quality, unabridged medical dictionary such as Stedman’s or Dorlands.

Basic Science Foundations; Introduction to Biochemistry and Tissues

REQUIRED:

· “Color Atlas of Histology”, LP Gartner & JL Hiatt, 4^th edition, 2006. Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins, publishers. ISBN: 0-7817-5216-7.

· “Medical Biochemistry”, Baynes Second Edition, ISBN: 0-7234-3341-0.

· “Textbook of Medical Physiology”, Boron & Boulpaep, WB Saunders publishing, 2003, ISBN: 0721632564. In New Edition – ISBN 1416023283

RECOMMENDED:

· “Medical Genetics”, Jorde, Third Edition, ISBN: 0-3230-3568-X.

· “Perspectives in Nutrition”, Gordon Fifth Edition, ISBN: 0-07-228784-5. – Unknown ISBN There is a book with the same title, author Gordon Wardlaw, ISBN 0072921633

· “Food, Nutrition, and Diet Therapy”, Krause’s Eleventh Edition, ISBN: 0-7216-9784-4.

· Physiology Coloring Book, 2^nd ed., W Kapit et al., Addison-Wesley Publishing Co., ISBN: 0321036638.

· Histology and Cell Biology, AL Kierszenbaum, Mosby Inc., 2002, ISBN: 0-323-01639-1.

Neuroscience

REQUIRED

· “Fundamental Neuroscience” DE Haines, Second Edition. 2002. Churchill Livingstone.

· “Neuroanatomy, An Atlas of Structures, Sections and Systems”, DE Haines, 5th Edition 2000, Lippincott Williams& Wilkins. 6^th edition ISBN 0781746779

RECOMMENDED

· “USMLE Road Map Neuroscience”, JS White, Lange Medical Books/ McGraw- Hill Medical Publishing Division, 2004.

Anatomy

REQUIRED

· R. L. Drake, W. Vogl, and A. W. M. Mitchell (2005) Gray’s Anatomy for Students, Elsevier Inc., Philadelphia. ISBN: 0-443-06612-4.

· T. W. Sadler (2005) Langman’s Essential Medical Embryology, Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins, Baltimore. ISBN: 0-7817-5571-9.

· C. D. Clemente (2002) Clemente’s Dissector, Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins, Baltimore. ISBN: 0-7817-3290-5.

REQUIRED – ONE EACH PER ANATOMY TABLE

· C. D. Clemente (2002) Clemente’s Dissector, Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins, Baltimore. ISBN: 0-7817-3290-5.

· K. P. Moses, J. C. Banks, P. B. Nava, and D. Peterson (2005) Atlas of Clinical Gross Anatomy, Elsevier Inc., Philadelphia. ISBN: 0-3230-3744-5.

REQUIRED – ONE OF THE FOLLOWING

· NOTE: Each student will receive a free copy of this atlas: J. T. Hansen, Editor. (2003) Netter’s Atlas of Human Anatomy, Third Edition, Icon Learning Systems, Teterboro. ISBN: 1-929007-11-6.

· K. P. Moses, J. C. Banks, P. B. Nava, and D. Peterson (2005) Atlas of Clinical Gross Anatomy, Elsevier Inc., Philadelphia. ISBN: 0-3230-3744-5.

· M. R. Agur and A. F. Dalley. Grant’s Atlas of Anatomy, Eleventh Edition (2005) Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins, Baltimore. ISBN: 07817-4255-2.

Infection & Immunity

REQUIRED – NOTE: These texts are likely to be used in year 2

· The Immune System, 2^nd edition, by Parham

· Sherris Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease 4^th Ed., by Ryan and Ray

· Microbiology: A Human Perspective, 4^th edition by Eugene Nester

RECOMMENDED

· Immunobiolgy 6^th edition, by Janeway

· Fundamental Immunology 4^th edition, by Paul (Is the author William Paul?)

· Case Studies in Immunology: A Clinical Companion 3^rd edition, by Rosen and Geha

· Medical Microbiology, 2^nd Ed. by Mims, Roitt, Wakelin and Williams

· Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report by Centers for Disease Control

Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

REQUIRED

Foundations for Osteopathic Medicine, 2^nd edition, Lippencott, 2003

ISBN 0-7817-3497-5

The Still Technique Manual

American Academy of Osteopathy

Jones Strain-Counterstrain, 1995 ISBN: 0-9645135-4-4

*********************Year 2******************

Pathology

REQUIRED

· “Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease”, 7^th edition, V Kumar et al., 2004, WB Saunders Publishers, ISBN: 0721601871.

RECOMMENDED

· “Pathology Board Review Series”, 2^nd edition, A Schneider & P Szanto, Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins, 2002.

· “Pathology: A Color Atlas”, I Damjanov & J Linder, 1999, CV Mosby Publishers, ISBN: 0815122489. This title is now Out of Print

Microbiology & Immunology

REQUIRED

· The Immune System, 2^nd edition, by Parham

· Sherris Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease 4^th Ed., by Ryan and Ray

· Microbiology: A Human Perspective, 4^th edition by Eugene Nester

RECOMMENDED

· Immunobiolgy 6^th edition, by Janeway

· Fundamental Immunology 4^th edition, by Paul

· Case Studies in Immunology: A Clinical Companion 3^rd edition, by Rosen and Geha

· Medical Microbiology, 2^nd Ed. by Mims, Roitt, Wakelin and Williams

· Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report by Centers for Disease Control

· Pharmacology

To be determined

Primary Care

Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment, 2005 Lange, 44^th edition, McGraw-Hill

ISBN 0-07-143692-8

Second Year Books, DO09

Required Textbook List for OMM 3 & OMM 4 (Class of 2009) for 2006-2007

Foundations for Osteopathic Medicine 2^{nd ed.}

^{Robert Ward, DO, FAAO, executive editor

2003 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

ISBN 0-7817-3497-5

www.LWW.com

The Still Technique Manual

Richard L. Van Buskirk, DO, PhD, FAAO

ISBN 0-940668-11-4

Available through the American Academy of Osteopathy

www.academyofosteopathy.org

Recommended (most available through the
American Academy of Osteopathy)

Counterstrain & Exercise: An Integrated Approach 2nd ed.

By Paul R. Rennie, DO with John C. Glover, DO, FAAO, Claudio Carvalho, MS, DO, &

Larry S. Key, DO

ISBN 0-9712758-1-5

$ 75.95 plus shipping at www.renniematrix.com

Bioelectric Fascial Activation and Release

By Judith O’Connell, DO, FAAO

Teachings in the Science of Osteopathy, Contributions of Thought

By William Garner Sutherland, DO

Visceral Manipulation I & II

By Jean-Pierre Barral, DO (UK)

Osteopathy in the Cranial Field

Harold Magoon, DO, FAAO

Osteopathic Considerations in Systemic Dysfunction

William Kuchera, DO, FAAO & Michael Kuchera, DO, FAAO

Autobiography of A.T. Still;

Osteopathy, Research and Practice;

Philosophy and Mechanical Principles of Osteopathy;

Philosophy of Osteopathy;

All by Andrew T. Still, MD

Andrew Taylor Still

By Carol Trowbridge

OMT Review (3rd Edition)

By Robert G. Savarese, DO

Osteopathic Principles and Practices Review Book for Levels One, Two, and Three
COMLEX-USA Exam

By William Thomas Crow, DO, FAAO

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS FOR DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY CARE
Behavioral Medicine

Introductory Textbook of Psychiatry by
Nancy C. Andreason, M.D., Ph.D. and Donald W. Black, M.D.
American Psychiatric Publishing; 4th edition (June 15, 2006) ISBN:
1585622230

Clinical Systems

Cecil Essentials of Medicine 6th
Edition

Andreoli, Carpenter, Griggs, Loscalzo

Saunders 2004

Primary Care Skills

1) Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking; Bates’, 8th ed.

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins ISBN# 0-7817-3511-4

2) Clinical Skills Survival Guide-A book ISBN# 13:978-0-323-03350-33) DVD
Guide to Success in the Clinical Skills Exam;

ISBN# 10:0-323-03350-4

Lori B. Siegel, 2006. and—Publisher: Mosby

PHARMACOLOGY

Required Text

1) Basic & Clinical Pharmacology ninth edition, Katzung, 2004, ISBN: 0-07-141092-9

Recommend Text

1) First Aide for USMLE Step 1, Bhushan and Le, 2005, ISBN:0-07-144067-4

2) Lippincott’s Illustrated Review Pharmacology, Howland, 2006, third edition,
ISBN:0-7817-4118-1

3) Pharmacology Exam and Board Review, Katzung and Trevor, 2005, seventh edition,
ISBN:0-07-142290-0

4) Pharmacology Smart Charts, Pelletier, 2003, ISBN:0-07-138878-8

MICROBIOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY

Required Text

Immunology: The Immune System,
3rd edition, by Parham

Microbiology: Sherris Medical
Microbiology and Infectious Disease 4th Ed.
by Ryan and Ray

Microbiology: A Human Perspective, 5th
edition by Eugene Nester

PATHOLOGY

Required Text

Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, 7th edition, by Kumar V et al
(WB Saunders, Philadelphia,2004), ISBN 0721601871}

Tentative Schedule

Orientation is Mandatory

College of Osteopathic Medicine – Nevada

Class of 2009 Orientation

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Monday, August 8, 2005

8:00am Members of the Class of 2009 Check-in

Atrium Area

8:30am Welcome

Mitchell Forman, D.O., F.A.C.O.I., F.A.C.R., F.A.C.P.

Dean, Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nevada

8:45am Introduction of the Senior Staff by Dr. Forman

Deborah L. Blackwell, D.O., F.A.C.O.P.

Provost , Touro University and Dean , College of Osteopathic Medicine

Michael Harter, Ph.D.

Vice President for Administration, Touro University, Nevada

Peter A. Perhac, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs,

Dean of Students& Institutional Research

Recognize Roger Corbman

9:00am Overview of Orientation Program

Dr. Peter A. Perhac

9:15am Class Introduction Program -Part I

10:00am Break

10:15am Student Affairs Issues I (combined)

11:00am: Introduction of the Faculty (each faculty member gives an oral bio of

their education, hobbies, interests and what course they will be teaching)

12:00pm Lunch ,Club Fair & Vendor Exhibition

Welch-Allan, Dell Products, Scrubs & Local Banks

1:30pm Student Affairs Issues II

2:15pm Library Resources

3:00pm Break

3:15pm Financial Aid Presentation (combined)

3:45pm Touro History as a Jewish Institution (combined)

4:30pm Registration, Bursar Activities & Student ID Pictures

You may leave when you have finished your scheduled program

Tuesday, August 9, 2005

8:30 am Students Arrive

8:45am Continuation of Class Introduction- Part II

11:00am Student Affairs Issues III (combined)

12:00pm Lunch with Faculty Advisor

1:15pm Information Technology Presentation (combined)

2:00pm Student Affairs Issues – Part III

3:00pm Student Government Presentation (combined)

3:45pm Break

4:00pm Discussion of Academic Integrity and Administration of Oath

4:30pm Registration, Bursar, Student ID Pictures

You may leave when you have finished your scheduled program

Wednesday, August 10, 2005

8:30am Students Arrive

8:45am Student Affairs Issues IV

11:00am Class Introductions (if needed) and Election of Temporary Class Officers

12:00pm Registration, Bursar, Student ID Pictures

End of Orientation