127360 Patricia E. Salkin Salkin, Patricia E. Touro Land use, government ethics, and changes in legal education/profession  Patricia E. Salkin is the provost of the Graduate and Professional Divisions of Touro University. She is the former dean of the Touro Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center where she remains a professor of law. She received her Juris Doctor from Albany Law School, where she later served as the Raymond & Ella Smith Distinguished Professor of Law, as well as associate dean and director of the Government Law Center. Provost Salkin is co-chair of the NYS Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Legal Education and Admission to the Bar, was a member of New York City’s Bar Task Force on New Lawyers in a Changing Profession and is a past chair of the American Association of Law School’s State & Local Government Law Section. She also served two terms as an appointed member of the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council, a federal advisory committee to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. A nationally recognized scholar on land use law and zoning, Dr. Salkin is the author of hundreds of books, articles and columns, including a recent piece in the Journal of Legal Education on incorporating best practices into the teaching of land use law. Dr. Salkin is committed to advancing the status of women in the legal profession. She is the editor of “Pioneering Women Lawyers: From Kate Stoneman to Present” and author of the Law of the Land blog. https://illinois.touro.edu/about/salkin-patricia-e.php https://illinois.touro.edu/media/redesign/assets/images/faculty-experts/salkin.jpg 219216 Chani Tessler Chani Tessler Chani (Karen) Tessler Ph.D., is the Vice Provost of Touro University Illinois. Dr. Tessler also serves as the Chief Academic Officer of Hebrew Theological College (HTC) and the Dean of Blitstein Institute for Women of Hebrew Theological College. HTC is a member of the Touro University System where Dr. Tessler is an Associate Professor in Speech-Language Pathology.   She previously held the position of Manager of Clinical Education at Rush University College of Health Sciences as well as Director of Faculty Development. Dr. Tessler was the discipline coordinator for speech-language pathology at the University of Illinois LEND program, a national program training future leaders in the field of neurodevelopmental disabilities, for 10 years. Dr. Tessler holds an appointment in the Department of Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery at Rush Medical College and conducts research jointly with the Rush Craniofacial Center. Dr. Tessler received her teacher’s certification from Beth Jacob Jerusalem seminary and her BA from Northeastern Illinois University. She earned her MA and Ph.D. degrees from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. She has presented at state and national conferences on the topics of innovative education practices, craniofacial anomalies, clinical care, and student supervision. https://illinois.touro.edu/about/chani-tessler.php https://illinois.touro.edu/media/schools-and-colleges/tcil/images/faculty/Chani_tessler_headshot.jpg 267359 Janet Furman Janet Furman Touro University Illinois BS, Northern Illinois University MS, Rush University MMS, PA, Midwestern University PhD, Rush University PA workforce issues PA education Student wellness MPAI 619 Clinical Pharmacology I MPAI 621 Clinical Pharmacology II MPAI 628 Diagnostic Modalities and Clinical Procedures MPAI 639 Essentials in Emergency Medicine MPAI 659 Masters Capstone  MPAI 670 Clinical Medicine I MPAI 671 Clinical Medicine II MPAI 672 Clinical Medicine III MPAI 673 Clinical Medicine IV (Correlative Medicine) https://illinois.touro.edu/faculty--staff/janet-furman.php https://illinois.touro.edu/media/schools-and-colleges/tcil/images/faculty/JanetFurman.jpg 254559 Debra Marinovic Debra Marinovic Touro University Illinois Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies — Midwestern University, 2004 Master of Science in Clinical Research — Rush University, 2012 Doctor of Medical Science — A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, 2023 Mindfulness and Cancer survival Invasive Fungal Infections after Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Professor Marinovic completed her Bachelor of Science at Midwestern University's PA program in Downers Grove, IL in 2002. She later completed her Master of Science in Clinical Research at Rush University, where she has practiced since 2007. She was the only PA in the general surgery department at Rush when she joined the organ transplant program, helping to pave the way for many PAs to take on similar roles throughout the department. She later transitioned to the Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy program at Rush, where she remains clinically active alongside her faculty role.  Professor Marinovic developed a passion for PA education as a clinical preceptor, then later as a guest lecturer for Rush and other Chicago area PA programs. In 2016 she was part of the founding faculty for Dominican University in River Forest, IL. She is now thrilled to join another developing program at Touro IL. She completed her Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) degree in June 2023 and hopes to expand upon her research interests, which include mindfulness, mental health, and wellness in PA students and practitioners. She has published works involving mindfulness and cancer survival, and case reports in stem cell transplantation. She enjoys teaching hematology, oncology, and other areas of internal medicine. She hopes to foster students' interest in stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy, her clinical passion and a promising specialty for PAs.   Clinical Medicine Physical Diagnosis https://illinois.touro.edu/faculty--staff/debra-marinovic.php https://illinois.touro.edu/media/schools-and-colleges/tcil/images/DebraMarinovic.jpg 280850 John Sullivan John Sullivan Touro University Illinois BS, Mercy University  PhD, New York Medical College MD, New York Medical College https://illinois.touro.edu/faculty--staff/john-sullivan.php https://illinois.touro.edu/media/schools-and-colleges/tcil/images/faculty/JohnSullivan.jpg 148232 Joseph F. Faiella-Tommasino Joseph Faiella-Tommasino School of Health Sciences of Touro University Physician Assistant BS, Physician Assistant, Long Island University MS, Long Island University Ph.D., City University of Los Angeles PAMN 623 General Surgery (Trauma) https://illinois.touro.edu/faculty--staff/joseph-faiella-tommasino.php https://illinois.touro.edu/media/schools-and-colleges/shs/images/faculty/pa-bayshore/joseph-tommasino.jpg 128182 Mary Flanagan-Kundle Flanagan-Kundle, Mary School of Health Sciences of Touro University Doctorate in Physician Assistant Touro University Worldwide MS in PA Studies Stony Brook University Advanced Certificate in Healthcare Management Stony Brook University BS with major in Physician Associate St. John’s University PA Certificate St. John’s/ U.S.P.H.S Hospital, Staten Island Remediation, ARC-PA Accreditation, Program Self-Assessment Dr. Flanagan is a practicing Physician Assistant for 46 years with experience in various specialties including CT Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Family Medicine and Orthopedic Spine/Scoliosis Surgery. Dr. Flanagan entered the academic arena in 2006. She serves as the Co-Chair of Touro University PA Programs and Chair of Remediation and Assessment. She has taught throughout the PA curriculum and currently serves as an instructor for Infectious Diseases, Pediatric Surgery and Spine Anatomy.  Dr. Flanagan’s Scholarly Activities include having served as an author for PAEA Family Medicine and Internal Medicine End of Rotation exams and she was a founding committee member and author of the PAEA End of Curriculum Exams. She also serves as a Site Visitor Chair for the ARC-PA.  PAM 434 Clinical Human Anatomy Lecture (Back & Spine) MPAN 673 Clinical Medicine IV (Infectious Disease) PAM 623 General Surgery (Pediatric Surgery)  https://illinois.touro.edu/faculty--staff/flanagan-kundle-mary.php https://illinois.touro.edu/media/redesign/assets/images/faculty-experts/mary-flanagan.jpg 223784 Elizabeth Kertowidjojo Elizabeth Kertowidjojo Touro University Illinois New York Medical College - Health Policy and Management - MPH - 2017 New York Medical College - Medicine - MD - 2015 New York Medical College - Physiology - PhD - 2015 University of California - San Diego - Biology, Biochemistry, and Psychology - BS - 2007 https://illinois.touro.edu/faculty--staff/elizabeth-kertowidjojo.php https://illinois.touro.edu/media/schools-and-colleges/tcil/images/faculty/Elizabeth_Kertowidjojo_headshot.jpg 221741 Daniel Forsberg Daniel Forsberg Touro University Illinois BS, Excelsior College PA, Touro College MPH, Stony Brook University DPA, Touro University Nevada Professor Forsberg is a 1986 graduate of Touro College where he has taught since 1991. After completing the Albert Einstein College of Medicine/ Montefiore Medical Center, Post Graduate Surgical Residency program, Professor Forsberg has practiced in Emergency Medicine, General, Vascular and Thoracic surgery and eventually in Plastic & Reconstructive, Burn and Microsurgery.  In 2002, Mr. Forsberg developed the model and staffed the inpatient house-staff for the departments of surgery at Forest Hills Hospital. He has established inter-disciplinary wound care programs, for both hospitalized and ambulatory patients. An ardent proponent of medical education, Professor Forsberg holds appointments as Assistant Professor at NYIT, and NYCOM and Touro College where is the founding Program Director for the Touro University Illinois, PA Program. He has been a preceptor to students from no less than eighteen PA programs and three medical schools. Professor Forsberg holds an MPH from Stony Brook University School of Medicine, Graduate Program in Public Health and taught Bioethics and Health Law at Hofstra University for eight years. He is an active member of many professional organizations to include AAPA, NYSSPA, Society of Vascular Surgery and the American Public Health Association where he is a CE- Credit Evaluator for both the ethics and health law sections. As well as an item writer for the CPH exam. He remains clinically active in Urgent Care where he is a peer-reviewer for the Journal of Urgent Care Medicine. MPA 635 Introduction to Surgery MPA 635 Surgery II MPA 659 Masters Capstone  MPA 623 Psychosocial, Cultural and PA Professional Practice Issues MPA 673 Clinical Medicine IV (Correlative Medicine) MPA 645 Health Science Epidemiology and Biostatistics MPA 664 Evidence-Based Medicine MPA 639 Essentials in Emergency Medicine MPA 628 Diagnostic Modalities and Clinical Procedures MPA 690 Knowledge Integration for Clinical Medicine https://illinois.touro.edu/faculty--staff/daniel-forsberg.php https://illinois.touro.edu/media/schools-and-colleges/tcil/images/image-600x600(19).jpg 271895 Thomas Rosen Thomas Rosen Touro University Illinois Undergraduate Studies: Loras College, Dubuque, IA, 1991 PA Studies: Malcolm X College/Cook County Hospital PA Program, 2004 DMSc: Southern Illinois University (pending, December 2023) https://illinois.touro.edu/faculty--staff/thomas-rosen.php https://illinois.touro.edu/media/schools-and-colleges/tcil/images/faculty/image-600x600(59).jpg 232357 Erin Olsen Erin Olsen Touro University Illinois BS, Lycoming College MS, Physician Assistant Studies, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Professor Olsen earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Lycoming College and a Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2008.  She completed a postgraduate orthopedic surgery residency in 2009. Professor Olsen is a board-certified physician assistant and has practiced clinically in internal medicine in the Chicagoland area for the past 12 years. https://illinois.touro.edu/faculty--staff/erin-olsen.php https://illinois.touro.edu/media/schools-and-colleges/tcil/images/faculty/image-600x600(20).jpg 252157 Martin Dauber Martin Dauber Touro University Illinois Residency: Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center, Department of Anesthesia Medical Doctor, University of Medicine and Dentistry-Rutgers Medical School, Piscataway, NJ Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry and Biology, Yeshiva University, NY Dr. Martin Dauber maintains an anesthesia practice in Illinois and Indiana. He trained in Neurosurgical Anesthesia and Critical Care and cardiovascular anesthesia. He is a former assistant professor at Northwestern University Medical School and University of Chicago Medical College in the departments of anesthesia and critical care. Dr. Dauber is a vital member of the local community, and acts as a liaison between Touro University and the community. He is a staff physician at Kindred Hospital in Chicago and works as an officed-based anesthesiologist. Dr. Dauber is a nationally recognized expert in medical legal matters and has reviewed 100's of cases in his career. https://illinois.touro.edu/faculty--staff/martin-dauber.php https://illinois.touro.edu/media/schools-and-colleges/tcil/images/faculty/MartinDauber.jpg 306155 Renan Saavedra Renan Saavedra Touro University Illinois MPAS, PA Studies, Marquette University MPH, Public Health, University of North Florida BS, Athletic Training, University of South Florida https://illinois.touro.edu/faculty--staff/renan-saavedra.php https://illinois.touro.edu/media/schools-and-colleges/tcil/images/faculty/RenanSaavedra.jpg 306162 Alizza Retter Alizza Retter Touro University Illinois BS, Yeshiva University/ Stern College for Women MS, Mercy College Professor Retter earned her Bachelor of Science from Yeshiva University/Stern College for Women and a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Mercy College. She is an experienced dermatology PA currently practicing in Chicago. Over the course of her career, she has also held leadership roles in two other specialties, serving as Chief PA in both Otolaryngology and Reproductive Endocrinology. https://illinois.touro.edu/faculty--staff/alizza-retter.php https://illinois.touro.edu/media/schools-and-colleges/tcil/images/faculty/AlizzaRetter.jpg 306163 Joseph R. Hageman Joseph R. Hageman Touro University Illinois BA, cum laude, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL (1969-1973) MD, with honors, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, IL (1973-1977) Pediatric Internship, Children’s Memorial Hospital, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL (1977-1978) Pediatric Residency, Children’s Memorial Hospital, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL (1978-1980) Fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL (1980-1982) https://illinois.touro.edu/faculty--staff/joseph-r-hageman.php https://illinois.touro.edu/media/schools-and-colleges/tcil/images/faculty/JosephHageman.jpg 306490 Robert Thomann Robert Thomann Touro University Illinois Robert Thomann, PA-C, CAQ-EM, MMS, serves as Assistant Professor in the Physician Assistant program at Touro University Illinois. A U.S. Army Reserve veteran who served as Drill Sergeant and Tank Commander, he holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois and earned his Master's in Management Science from St. Francis University after completing PA training at Malcolm X College/Cook County Hospital. With over 20 years in emergency medicine, including leadership as Lead Physician Assistant at Mount Sinai Hospital and sole medical provider in remote Alaska, Thomann brings extensive clinical expertise to his teaching. He founded BrightBot UVC during COVID-19, creating affordable medical-grade disinfection equipment now used in healthcare facilities nationwide. As co-founder of Star Global Connection, he leads international medical missions providing training, patient care, and water purification in developing countries, preparing students for diverse global healthcare challenges. https://illinois.touro.edu/faculty--staff/robert-thomann.php https://illinois.touro.edu/media/schools-and-colleges/tcil/images/faculty/thomann.jpg 148222 Joseph Daleo Joseph Daleo School of Health Sciences of Touro University Physician Assistant Programs BS, Physician Assistant Studies, Touro College, 2002 MPAS, University of Nebraska, 2008 DPA, Touro University Worldwide, 2021 Dr. Joseph Daleo, DPA, PA-C, is the Director of Clinical Operations for Touro University’s Physician Assistant programs across the United States and serves as an Assistant Professor. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Touro University, a Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska, and a Doctorate from Touro University Worldwide. With over 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Daleo has practiced in diverse specialties including family medicine, cardiology, and urgent care. In addition to his academic and clinical roles, he is a commissioned officer in the United States Army Reserve, where he continues to serve with distinction. His military career includes both advanced clinical practice and high-level leadership positions, contributing to force readiness and mentoring future healthcare leaders within Army Medicine. PAM 431 PA Physical Diagnosis Lecture I PAM 427 Pathophysiology MPA 659 PA Master’s Capstone MPA 434 Clinical Anatomy Lecture https://illinois.touro.edu/faculty--staff/joseph-daleo.php https://illinois.touro.edu/media/schools-and-colleges/shs/images/faculty/pa-bayshore/DaleoJoseph.jpg 267359 Janet Furman Janet Furman Touro University Illinois BS, Northern Illinois University MS, Rush University MMS, PA, Midwestern University PhD, Rush University PA workforce issues PA education Student wellness MPAI 619 Clinical Pharmacology I MPAI 621 Clinical Pharmacology II MPAI 628 Diagnostic Modalities and Clinical Procedures MPAI 639 Essentials in Emergency Medicine MPAI 659 Masters Capstone  MPAI 670 Clinical Medicine I MPAI 671 Clinical Medicine II MPAI 672 Clinical Medicine III MPAI 673 Clinical Medicine IV (Correlative Medicine) https://illinois.touro.edu/physician-assistant/janet-furman.php https://illinois.touro.edu/media/schools-and-colleges/tcil/images/faculty/JanetFurman.jpg 254559 Debra Marinovic Debra Marinovic Touro University Illinois Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies — Midwestern University, 2004 Master of Science in Clinical Research — Rush University, 2012 Doctor of Medical Science — A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, 2023 Mindfulness and Cancer survival Invasive Fungal Infections after Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Professor Marinovic completed her Bachelor of Science at Midwestern University's PA program in Downers Grove, IL in 2002. She later completed her Master of Science in Clinical Research at Rush University, where she has practiced since 2007. She was the only PA in the general surgery department at Rush when she joined the organ transplant program, helping to pave the way for many PAs to take on similar roles throughout the department. She later transitioned to the Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy program at Rush, where she remains clinically active alongside her faculty role.  Professor Marinovic developed a passion for PA education as a clinical preceptor, then later as a guest lecturer for Rush and other Chicago area PA programs. In 2016 she was part of the founding faculty for Dominican University in River Forest, IL. She is now thrilled to join another developing program at Touro IL. She completed her Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) degree in June 2023 and hopes to expand upon her research interests, which include mindfulness, mental health, and wellness in PA students and practitioners. She has published works involving mindfulness and cancer survival, and case reports in stem cell transplantation. She enjoys teaching hematology, oncology, and other areas of internal medicine. She hopes to foster students' interest in stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy, her clinical passion and a promising specialty for PAs.   Clinical Medicine Physical Diagnosis https://illinois.touro.edu/physician-assistant/debra-marinovic.php https://illinois.touro.edu/media/schools-and-colleges/tcil/images/DebraMarinovic.jpg 280850 John Sullivan John Sullivan Touro University Illinois BS, Mercy University  PhD, New York Medical College MD, New York Medical College https://illinois.touro.edu/physician-assistant/john-sullivan.php https://illinois.touro.edu/media/schools-and-colleges/tcil/images/faculty/JohnSullivan.jpg