The pre-med program at Touro University Nevada is designed to prepare you for medical school and a successful career in healthcare. Our curriculum covers the basic sciences and humanistic medicine, as well as clinical experiences that include rotations in hospital settings and community clinics.

Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine is one of the top osteopathic medical schools in the country. We offer one-on-one advising and a personalized application process to help you with your college essays, letters of recommendation, extracurricular activities, and resume.

Touro University Nevada Description

Choosing a medical school can be challenging and finding a good match for your personal philosophy can be even more challenging. That is the big secret; finding a competitive program that fits your values and prepares you to pursue your personal goals. At Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine (TUNCOM), we are looking for students who are ready to challenge themselves, who share our passion for patient care and are willing to go the extra mile to reach their goals. 

TUNCOM is Nevada’s largest medical school, a division of an international university system, offering a distinctive osteopathic approach to medicine concentrating on holistic, patient-centered care. Central to the osteopathic philosophy is the tenet that the body, given the chance, has an inherent ability to heal itself, proactively emphasizing wellness and the prevention of disease and disability. Osteopathic medicine is a growing philosophic approach in which one in four medical school students are choosing to train. 

Osteopathic medicine, by bringing together a dedicated philosophy of patient-centered care and modern scientific principles, is a growing branch of medicine that contributes to the well-being of the collective and society at large. 

Touro University Nevada is a branch campus of Touro University California and was established in 2004 to help address the healthcare discrepancy in Nevada by providing graduates expanding graduate medical education programs and an increased physician workforce. TUNCOM is one of four osteopathic medical schools in the Touro University system. 

Quick Review

Religion; Jewish
Undergraduates; 66
Graduates; 1,464
Male: Female Ratio; 43:57
Contro/lPrivate; not-for-profit
Highest Degree; Doctor’s degree
Website; tun.touro.edu
Acceptance rate; 78%*

• Touro University Nevada is among the institutions that don’t provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because a university has programs where an applicant only needs to meet admission requirements to enroll and doesn’t necessarily competes with others.

We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely-ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.

Admissions Process & Application Information

Admissions Process

Invitation to submit the supplemental application is sent to an applicant after their AACOMAS application has been pre-screened by the Office of Admissions. After receipt of all the applicant’s materials, the file is reviewed to determine if the applicant merits an invitation to interview, based on established criteria of the Medical Admissions Committee. Several committees assist with the final admissions decision. 

Application Information

• Primary application service: AACOMAS
• Earliest application submission date: Opening Date of AACOMAS (5/4/2022)
• Primary application deadline: 3/15/2023
• Supplemental application deadline: 4/15/2023
• Submission timing for best consideration:
  For best consideration, applicants should submit their AACOMAS application at least four weeks prior to this school’s latest filing date.

First-Year Class Matriculant’s Selection Factors

Throughout the application process, candidates are evaluated based upon a variety of criteria, including, but not limited to, the following:  

1. Academic Competence  
2. Personal/Professional Achievements 
3. Demonstrated Leadership Skills 
4. Creative Abilities 
5. Experience in Health Care 
6. Likelihood to Practice in Underserved Primary Care Areas. 

International students (non-U.S. citizens or temporary residents) considered: No

MCAT

• Oldest MCAT considered: 6/30/2020
• Accept September 2022 MCAT scores: Yes
• Accept January 2023 MCAT scores: Yes

Accepted Sources for Letters of Recommendation

• AACOMAS
• Interfolio

Supplemental Application

• Supplemental application required? Yes
• Earliest supplemental application submission date: 7/13/2022
• Supplemental application deadline: 4/15/2023
• Supplemental application requirements:
  Must meet all admission requirements
• Fee waiver available: Yes
• Waiver conditions:
  AACOMAS waiver
• Supplemental application sent to the following prospective students: Screened applicants
• Supplemental application fee: $100, non-refundable

Interview Format

Selected candidates will be invited for an interview. The interview process typically begins in September and ends in May. Candidates will participate in a semi-closed faculty interview.

Premedical Coursework

Science Courses

Required:

• Biology/Zoology, 8 semester hours with lab
• Organic Chemistry, 8 semester hours with lab
• Inorganic Chemistry, 8 semester hours
• Physics, 8 semester hours

Recommended:

• Anatomy
• Biochemistry
• Genetics
• Physiology

Non-Science Courses

Required:

• College English, 6 semester hours
• Behavioral Sciences, 6 semester hours
• Math/Statistics, 3 semester hours

None recommended

Touro University Nevada Medical School Acceptance Rate

Applicants will be requested to submit necessary matriculation documents, including a deposit, according to the following schedule:

• Deposits are typically due within two weeks of acceptance offer. Deposited candidates are required to submit necessary matriculation documents no later than May 15, 2023. An expedited deadline schedule applies for candidates given offers from April to July.
• Maximum time for applicant to accept offer: Two weeks
• Earliest acceptance date: 9/13/2022
• Latest acceptance date: 7/31/2023
• Deferred entrance requests considered: Yes, on a case-by-case basis
• Orientation / start date for first-year students: 7/24/2023

Early Decision Program

• Early Decision Program (EDP) offered: No

First-Year Class Matriculants (Entering Class 2021)

Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity

American Indian/Alaska Native	0.0%
Asian	44.7%
Black or African American	2.8%
Hispanic/Latino	8.9%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	0.0%
White	35.2%
Multiple Races	5.0%
Undisclosed	3.4%

touro college of osteopathic medicine requirements

Our first requirement: you must have the passion and drive to become a physician.

TouroCOM uses a holistic approach to admissions. While academic success is important, we also evaluate students based on their research, clinical, and community service experiences, as well as their interest in, and commitment to, practicing osteopathic medicine.

Application Requirements (effective starting the 2021-2022 application cycle)

• • A Bachelor’s Degree
• • Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) scores
• • Supplementary Materials
• • CASPer exam results

Academic Pre-requisites

Candidates applying to the DO program should have met the following prerequisites in their undergraduate or post-baccalaureate study. Please note, a) online coursework cannot be used for any of the subjects below, and b) the minimum grade for any course below is ‘C’ or better.

• Biology: At least 8 semester hours, including 2 hours of lab work (a 4 or 5 on the AP Biology exam or a 6 or 7 on the IB Biology are acceptable substitutes).
• Inorganic Chemistry: At least 8 semester hours, including 2 hours of lab work (a 4 or 5 on the AP Chemistry exam or 6 or 7 on the IB Chemistry are acceptable substitutes).
• Organic Chemistry: At least 8 semester hours, including 2 hours of lab work. 4 hours of Biochemistry may count toward your total.
• Physics: At least 8 semester hours, including 2 hours of lab work (a 4 or 5 on the AP Physics exam 6 or 7 on the IB Physics are acceptable substitutes).
• English: At least 6 semester hours (a 4 or 5 on the AP English Composition or English Literature exam or a 6 or 7 on the IB Language A are acceptable substitutes).
• Mathematics and/or Computer Science: At least 3 semester hours (a 4 or 5 on the AP Pre-Calculus, Calculus AB or BC, or Statistics exams, or 6 or 7 on the IB Mathematics are acceptable substitutes).
• Behavioral Sciences: At least 6 semester hours. Behavioral Sciences include psychology, sociology, and anthropology, amongst others (a 4 or 5 on the AP Psychology exam, a 6 or 7 on the IB Psychology, or a 6 or 7 on the IB Social and Cultural Anthropology are acceptable substitutes for at least 3 semester hours within this category).

Please note, any AP or IB score being used for a pre-requisite is subject to verification via a copy of your AP scores from the College Board or the International Baccalaureate Organization.

Please refer to https://help.liaisonedu.com/ for a full listing of which subjects may be used to fulfill each of the above requirements.

Students who have yet to complete all pre-requisites for the DO program may be admitted on a provisional basis, and are expected to earn a grade of B or better in those pre-requisite courses still in progress. All incomplete coursework must be finished prior to matriculation at TouroCOM.