Future Ready Medical Education
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Transforming Health Care Education
Attending medical school at Touro University Nevada is a transformative experience. We offer rigorous academic programs, top-notch clinical training, and cutting-edge research opportunities, ensuring you receive a comprehensive education. You'll have access to esteemed faculty and networks within the medical community, fostering mentorship and valuable connections. Moreover, our advanced facilities and resources contribute to a deeper understanding of osteopathic medicine, helping you become competent, compassionate, and well-rounded medical professionals, ultimately propelling your career to new heights. And at TOURO, we put YOU at the heart of all we do, supporting you from start to finish.
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A Student Perspective...
“The family aspect of Touro is something I really love. I came from a large school like UCLA, and the culture and openness Touro provides is not something you typically find at bigger institutions.”
Cassandra McDiarmid Class of 2022
Admission Requirements Overview
- Baccalaureate degree
- Minimum 3.00 cumulative and science GPA
- Prerequisites of biology/zoology with lab, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry with lab, physics, english, behavioral sciences, and math/statistics with a C or better.
- Minimum MCAT score of 500
- Three letters of recommendation: at least one letter from your college science instructors or premedical/academic committee, and at least one letter from a physician (D.O. or M.D.).
- Physician shadowing experience. (D.O. physician preferred).
Full admission requirements can be found in the university catalog.
DO Common Questions
You will find answers to some of the most common questions about the program. For answers to common questions on the general application process, please visit Admissions & Aid.
Yes, Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA). TUN is regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).
Although each application pool is unique, the average science undergraduate and cumulative GPA of the entering class were 3.47 and 3.54, respectively. The average MCAT score was 506.9.
Yes, the application process is on a rolling basis.
- Rolling admissions signifies that applications are reviewed as they arrive through the Centralized Application System and/or Touro University Nevada admissions application.
- The committee review selection begins after applications are verified and will continue until all the accepted seats are filled.
- Once the available positions are filled and the waitlist is maximized, the application review will end for the cycle. This may take place well before the stated deadline(s) due to the volume of applications.
AACOMAS applications may be submitted prior to the completion of all prerequisite coursework. However, Touro Nevada may choose to wait until these courses are completed before inviting an application to submit the supplemental application. Applicants may choose to apply while completing any remaining prerequisites but will have to request an additional evaluation once the coursework is completed and updated on the AACOMAS application.
Invitations for secondary applications typically begin in early August and invitations to interview begin in late August/early September. After August, invitations are sent on a rolling basis.
If you are awaiting a qualifying score from the MCAT, your application will be put on hold until the score has been received and verified by AACOMAS. Once your new score has been verified and updated, you must contact the Office of Admissions to request a second review of your updated application.
You must submit three letters of recommendation. At least one letter must be from your natural or life science instructor or one premedical/academic committee. The committee letter must include at least two science faculty and names and titles must be included in the letter. At least one letter must be from a physician (DO preferred, MD acceptable). Letters of recommendation should be sent directly from recommenders on letterhead and must be signed. Recommendations are accepted via AACOMAS, Virtual Evaluations, Interfolio.
Campus interviews are conducted throughout the cycle. Interviews are based on rolling admissions and may be canceled as needed. Virtual and on-campus interviews will be offered. The interview format is subject to change.
The Admissions Committee begins reviewing AACOMAS applications in August. Once your application has been verified and released to Touro Nevada, it takes approximately 4-6 weeks for the admissions office to process your application. If you meet the minimum requirements, you will receive an email with instructions for submission of the secondary application and application fee. You will be notified of an interview invitation by email. If you were interviewed, you will be notified of when you can expect an admission decision on the day of your campus interview.
If you were placed on an interview hold, your application was evaluated by the Admission Committee but has neither been selected for an interview or rejection. Only AACOMAS academic updates will be accepted unless requested by the committee. Applications will continue to be reviewed until a final decision is made by the committee.
Applicants are recommended to read the admissions decision letter that includes detailed information on what course of action should be taken. Applicants will be contacted by the Office of Admissions in the event that a seat is offered to a waitlisted applicant. Applicants should only send in academic updates concerning coursework. No other updates will be accepted.
Yes, we will accept Pass/Fail grades. Grade equivalency is determined by the originating institution. Although not deemed competitive, pass/fail grades are acceptable.
