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,
NY—
Harlem;
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.
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
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Course
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Req.
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Rec.
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Lab
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Sem. Hrs
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Biology/Zoology
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X
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X
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8
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Biochemistry
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Molecular
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Biology
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Genetics
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Inorganic
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Chemistry
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X
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X
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8
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Organic
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Chemistry
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X
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X
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8
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Physics
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X
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X
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8
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