TUC LA Master in Science in Physician Assistant Studies Program
Located at the Mission Community Hospital
14860 Roscoe Blvd, Suite 208
Panorama City, CA 91402
Located at the Mission Community Hospital
14860 Roscoe Blvd, Suite 208
Panorama City, CA 91402
Welcome to the Physician Assistant Program at Touro University California- Los Angeles Campus!
As part of our efforts to improve your overall orientation experience, please note that we are constantly updating our page with new information you need to know for Spring 2026 so please visit again for updates soon.
On behalf of the faculty and staff, congratulations and welcome to the Touro University California (TUC) Physician Assistant Program! You are about to embark on a challenging and innovative journey towards a rewarding career as a Physician Assistant (PA) Practitioner.
Classes will consist of a hybrid combination of online synchronous lectures or discussions, asynchronous (pre-recorded or self-study) modules and in-person instruction.
Soon you will have access to Canvas. Canvas is the learning management system used by TUC. In addition to all of your course work, the PA Program also utilizes Canvas to convey General Program Information. During Orientation, you will receive training on how to navigate Canvas.
The PA Orientation will be held in-person on Monday January 5th, from 8am- 5pm you will be provided light refreshments in the morning and lunch this day.
And day two of Orientation will be on Tuesday January 6th, 2025 from 9am-5pm, please bring your own lunch.
You are required to attend orientation.
Medical Equipment will need to be ordered in advance to beginning your classes, see the informational letter here and the order form here.
For general program questions or for help determining who best to contact, please email or call:
Nana Imaizumi, Administrative Assistant
Email: nimaizum@touro.edu
Office Phone: 707-638-5329
In addition, the PA Program website is an excellent resource with links to a wide variety of information.
Advisors: Within the first few weeks of the Spring term, you will be assigned a faculty member as your academic advisor. Your advisor will provide academic guidance for you throughout the duration of the program.
Student Services: For help with services related to the Bursar, Registrar, Financial Aid, Academic Support, Career Development, Library, Health & Counseling Centers and more, please visit the TUC Student Affairs website.
Information Technology (IT) Support: Please visit the TUC IT Department website to view locations, hours and how to submit a service ticket.
LA Campus: The Touro University California campus at Los Angeles is located at Mission Community Hospital in Panorama City, California.
Joanne DePrisco, MS, PA-C
Program Director
Touro University California - Los Angeles PA Program
Assistant Dean College of Health Sciences
Medical Director
Academic Coordinator, Chair of Basic Sciences
Associate Program Director
Assistant Professor
Clinical Coordinator
Assistant Professor