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Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine

New York
Office of Admissions
2090 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard,
Suite 519
New York, NY 10027
Phone: (212) 851-1199, ext. 2589 (646) 981-4556 or 4548
Fax: (212) 851-1183, (212) 678-1784 E-mail: obedf@touro.edu  

Description

The Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (TouroCOM) is committed to increasing the number of underrepresented minorities in medi-cine and training physicians who are committed to practicing in underserved communities.

Mission
Statement
TouroCOM is committed to preparing students to become outstanding osteopathic physicians who uphold the values, philosophy and practice of osteopathic medicine. TouroCOM places special emphasis on teaching and learning in the areas of primary care and the holistic approach to the patient. TouroCOM is committed to indentify-ing and recruiting students who have specific interest in practicing in underserved communi-ties, such as Harlem. The college advances the osteopathic profession and serves students and society by providing a firm educational founda-tion, encouraging research and scholarly activity, and participating in community service.
TouroCOM functions as an integral part of the New York City/Harlem community and works with the community, local schools and other colleges and universities to promote the study of medicine, encourage continuing development, increase educational opportunities and deliver osteopathic medical services in a variety of com-munity settings.
Students learn the latest strategies for the management and treatment of patients in a broad range of social and economic settings. In addition to focusing on primary care, the school emphasizes the promotion of wellness from prenatal through geriatric care.
Setting: New York City, NYHarlem; Urban
Date Founded: 2006; Private

Accreditation

TouroCOM holds provisional accreditation from the Commission on Osteopathic College
Accreditation (COCA) and also is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Institutional Affiliation

Touro College

2009-2010 Enrollment

Total medical school enrollment: 388 Total male: 207
Total female: 181 First-year enrollment: 135 First-year male: 61 First-year female: 74
Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 17,500

Curricular Offerings

TouroCOM’s pre-clinical curriculum uses an integrated, system-based format that incorpo-rates multiple learning strategies such as lecture format, interactive labs and small learning groups. Early clinical exposures and Health Policy lectures are used to enhance the class-room curriculum to address emerging issues in health care.

Combined Degree Programs

Baccalaureate/DO: No DO/MA: No
DO/MS: Yes

Program Description:
Masters of Science in Inter-disciplinary Studies. This is a full-time, one-year program offered at the TouroCOM of Harlem.
The curriculum is a lecture-based format which focuses on core basic medical sciences. Courses include Physiology, Histology, Biochemistry, Anatomy and Microbiology as well as lectures on clinical medicine. Students finishing this Masters Program with a 3.5 average or above, and passing administered shelf exams, will be granted admis-sion into Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine.
e-mail: masters.tourcom@touro.edu
DO/MPH: No
DO/MBA: No
DO/JD: No            
DO/PhD: No
Special Programs
International Medicine Programs: No
Preparatory Programs
Post baccalaureate program: Yes
See Master of Science in Interdisciplinary studies
above.

Summer program(s):
No


Facilities
•    The medical school buildings in central Harlem are across the street from the famous Apollo Theatre.
 
•    Lecture halls and classrooms are equipped to accommodate laptop computers, with wireless Internet access available throughout the build-ing. Professors present at “smart podiums” so that any electronic format can be controlled.
 
•    The OMM lab on the second floor has hydrau-lic tables. There are Striker Cameras located throughout the lab.
 
•    There are breakout rooms adjacent to the amphitheatres for student study.
 
•    The cadaver lab has 33 tables. The lab is temperature controlled, with frequent air exchange.
 
•    The beautiful glass library houses computers with extensive electronic offerings.
 
•    There is a newly constructed gym and student lounge.
 
•    Research facilities are available.
 
•    Clinical training sites are located throughout the NYC area.

Residence

Housing is not provided, but rental housing is available in the Harlem and NYC area, with easy access by train and subway.
Application Information
Primary application service: AACOMAS
Earliest filing date: Opening date of AACOMAS
Latest filing date:* 4-1-2011
*For best consideration, applicants should submit their AACOMAS application at least four weeks prior to this school’s latest filing date.
Academic year/orientation for first-year students start date: 8-2011
International students (non-US citizens or temporary residents) eligible: Yes
Asylum applicants will provide documenta-tion from their attorney. This documentation is provided to our Registrar department, which handles international students affairs. Other international students are required to provide proof of their I-20 status or begin application to obtain the I-20.
Supplemental Application
Supplemental application required: Yes
Sent to: Screened Applicants
Supplemental Application Fee: $200 Fee waiver available: Yes
Waiver conditions, if offered: AACOMAS waiver Supplemental app. earliest filing date: 7-1-2010 Supplemental app. latest filing date: 5-3-2011
Supplemental Application Requirements
•    Supplemental applications are sent to stu-dents after they have been pre-screened by Admissions.
 
•    Letter of recommendation from premedi-cal advisory committee or from two science professors.


•    Letters of recommendation from a physician (either DO or MD).
 
•    Signed Technical Standards Certificate form.

MCAT

Oldest MCAT considered: 4-1-2008 Accept September 2010 MCAT scores: Yes Accept January 2011 MCAT scores: Yes
Send Letters of Recommendation by:
Virtual Evals: Yes Interfolio: Yes Paper: Yes
Regular Acceptance Notice
Applicants will be requested to submit necessary matriculation documents, including a deposit,
according to the following schedule:
Earliest acceptance date: 10-1-2010
Latest acceptance date: 8-2-2011 or until class is
filled.
Maximum time for applicant to accept offer:
Applicants are to respond within two weeks of
the date on the letter of acceptance.
Requests for deferred entrance considered: Yes
Early Decision Program (EDP)
TouroCOM has rolling admissions.

August of the year of application. In addition, the student should have at least a B average in the sciences and overall, and an MCAT score of at least 24. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or hold a permanent resident visa. The applicant also is required to have taken the MCAT examination within three years of the date of the AACOMAS application. The student must also submit a pre-professional committee evaluation or provide two letters of recommendation from two science faculty. TouroCOM also requires a non-academ-ic letter of recommendation from a DO or MD. It is strongly advised that the student obtain the recommendation from a DO.
TouroCOM is looking for candidates who are interested in becoming outstanding osteopathic physicians. We are seeking students who are interested in working in urban settings and also in primary care. The students must be able to present an understanding of osteopathic medi-cine and display a passion to become a doctor in such an environment. The primary applications are pre-screened by the committee, and only students who meet the admissions standards are offered a supplemental application and then an interview offer. The interview response is within six weeks via e-mail. TouroCOM does not dis-criminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability.

First-Year Class Matriculants with:

Science Majors: 71% Non-Science Majors: 29% Baccalaureate degree: 100% Graduate degree(s): 34%
COM Interview Format
TouroCOM interview days have the following agenda: Review and presentation, Interview (closed file, two science faculty, 30 min.), Financial Aid and Admission/Tour of Facility. Light breakfast and lunch are provided.
First-Year Class Matriculants’ Selection Factors
The applicant applying to TouroCOM must have earned a bachelor’s degree by no later than
Financial Information

First-Year Class Matriculants’
Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity:
Percentages are based on self-reported data and
therefore may not equal 100%.
American Indian or Alaska Native: 0% Asian: 32%
Black or African American: 7% Hispanic/Latino: 9%
White: 43%
Pacific Islander: 0%


Premedical Coursework

Science

 

 

 

 

Course

Req.

Rec.

Lab

Sem. Hrs

Biology/Zoology

X

 

X

8

Biochemistry

 

 

 

 

Molecular

 

 

 

 

Biology

 

 

 

 

Genetics

 

 

 

 

Inorganic

 

 

 

 

Chemistry

X

 

X

8

Organic

 

 

 

 

Chemistry

X

 

X

8

Physics

X

 

X

8


Tuition and Fees

Source: 2009-2010 tuition. Data subject to change.

Resident tuition:

$35,140

Non-Resident tuition:

$35,140

Supplemental Application fee:

$200

Resident fees:

N/A

Non-Resident fees:

N/A

Health Insurance:

$1,500

Fees Include:

Student Services

X

Technology

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

Lab

X

Microscope Rental

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

Computer

 

Health Service

 

 

Student Activities

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Estimated Room, Board, Books & Living Costs: $17,500 - $30,850
Average 2008 graduate indebtedness: N/A

Deposit
Applicants who are notified of admissions offer are asked to respond within two weeks of receiving their letter of acceptance.
Amount of deposit to hold place in class: $2,000
If deposit dependent on residency status:
Deposit (resident): N/A Deposit (non-resident): N/A
Deposit due: Within two weeks of receiving acceptance letter.
Additional Deposit: $1,000 (tuition deposit)
Applied to tuition: Yes
Deposit refundable: Yes; tuition deposit only.
Refundable by:
The tuition deposit is refundable with written notice prior to the first day of class.
Financial Aid
Enrolled students with federal financial aid: 90% Scholarships: No
Average scholarship/grant: N/A


 

Non-Science

 

 

 

 

Course

Req.

Rec.

Lab

Sem. Hrs

College

 

 

 

 

English

X

 

 

6

Behavioral

 

 

 

 

Sciences

X

 

 

6

Humanities

 

 

 

 

Math/Statistics

X

 

 

4

Other

 

 

 

 
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