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Broadway's Go-To Physical Therapist

From the Lion King to Moulin Rouge, School of Health Sciences Alumna Helps Performers Stay Stage-Ready

Combining her passions for the arts and helping people to recover from injuries, School of Health Sciences Doctor of Physical Therapy ’19 alum Kira Jarrar works alongside Broadway’s brightest stars, ensuring they stay strong and injury-free despite the intense demands of the stage. We recently spoke with Jarrar about her experiences behind the curtain, how Touro helped her land her dream job, and what it’s really like working as a resident physical therapist (PT) at well-known shows including The Lion King, STOMP, Sleep No More and next up, Moulin Rouge.

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A Clinical Experience Abroad

D.P.T. Students Reflect on Clinical Rotations in Italy

New York Medical College

NYMC Alumna Appointed to Public Health Director for Sullivan County

Jessie Moore, M.P.H. ’10, Dr.P.H. ’23, CHES, Shares Her Career Journey and New Role in
Sullivan County

New York Medical College

White House Awards NYMC Public Health Alumna with PECASE Award

Former President Biden Recognizes Ijeoma Opara, Ph.D., M.P.H. ’11, M.S.W., for Her Work in Science

New York Medical College

The Future of Higher Ed: New Book Spotlights Lessons in Leadership, Innovation, and Effective Interprofessional Collaboration

Touro University Faculty Members Provide Tips and Techniques for Higher Ed Leaders and Administrators to Elevate Academic Leadership

Graduate School of Education

How to Fix Crooked Teeth

This Common Dental Problem Isn’t Always Just a Cosmetic Issue

Touro College of Dental Medicine

Janice Fung’s Quest to Combat Plague Through Vaccine Innovation

GSBMS Student Investigates Mucosal Vaccines Against Yersinia Pestis

New York Medical College

The Extraordinary Life of Donald Doyle, M.D. '67

Dr. Doyle Has Gone Where the Wind Took Him—Modeling, Medicine, and Making a Mark

New York Medical College

Study Finds Alarming Stroke Odds for Pregnant Women with Migraines

Pregnant Women with Migraines Are 10 Times More Likely to Have an Ischemic Stroke and 45 Times More Likely to Have a Brain Hemorrhage

New York Medical College

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