Message from the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, Graduate and Professional Divisions

Dear Touro University Students,

Congratulations on choosing Touro University to continue your education. We are confident that at Touro you will find a vibrant intellectual community where faculty and students interact with respect and professionalism. You have selected a university that is student-centered and focused on your success. We have a lot to offer, and hope that you will, in turn, take advantage of myriad opportunities for learning and inquiry, both inside and outside of the classroom.

While at Touro University, you will have opportunities to engage in research, participate in our University-wide Research Day, engage with thought leaders and skilled practitioners in your chosen field of study and interact with students and faculty in various disciplines. For those who have committed themselves to careers in the healthcare professions, you will have unique inter-professional education experiences that are offered in the context of a university that enrolls more than 3,000 students annually in medicine, health sciences, pharmacy, and related disciplines. Our other graduate schools include social work, education, technology, law, and Jewish studies – all providing robust opportunities and exposure to traditional and cutting-edge curricula.

It is indeed the people that make the place. At Touro University, the faculty, administration, and staff are warm, caring, and committed to your success. Your Touro education will provide the knowledge required to excel in your chosen field as well as critically important community leadership skills. Because of our mission, you will also hone leadership skills that will enable you to help others and to make a difference.

Please familiarize yourself with the programs and policies contained in this catalog, as they will guide you throughout your academic journey at Touro.

I look forward to meeting you and to watching you reach your academic and career goals, first as students and then as alumni. Best wishes for a meaningful experience at Touro.

Sincerely,

Patricia E. Salkin, J.D., Ph.D.