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Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (Harlem)

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Gaining admission to Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (Harlem) is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.56 and an average MCAT score of 509.

Statistics

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (Harlem) applicants:

Average GPA:
3.56
Average MCAT:
509
Competitiveness:
Moderately Competitive
Note: Competitiveness is assessed based on the school's acceptance rate, average MCAT, and average GPA.

Tuition

Affording medical school can be tough, often requiring students to take on significant loans. Information about the yearly tuition for Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (Harlem) is below.

In-State Tuition:
$64040
Out-of-State Tuition:
$64040

For more information about tuition at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (Harlem), visit the following link: https://tourocom.touro.edu/admissions--aid/tuition/

Friendliness

Some schools prefer in-state candidates, while others are more receptive to out-of-state or international applicants. View our school "friendliness" scores for Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (Harlem) below:

IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness:
Neutral

OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State:
Yes
Out-of-State Friendliness:
Neutral

INTERNATIONAL

Accepts Canadian:
Yes
Accepts International:
Yes
International Friendliness:
Neutral

Note: Most schools will be labelled "Neutral" for In-State Friendlines because they don't have a strong bias for in-state applicants compared to out-of-state applicants. In other words, we believe these schools view In-State and Out-State applicants more or less equally. Schools labelled as "Out-of-State Friendly / Very Friendly" have a high proportion of their class filled with Out-of-State applicants.

Mission Statement

It is always important to read and understand a medical school's mission statement before applying. Often, you will find out what the medical school stands for, and if you fit in with the general "vibe" of the medical school. However, being honest, most medical schools have the same run-of-the-mill mission statement as everybody else. Anyways, you can be the judge. Below you can find the mission statement for Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (Harlem):

Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (Harlem) Mission Statement:
At Touro California, we prepare students to become outstanding physicians who uphold the values, philosophy and practice of osteopathic medicine and are committed to primary care and holistic treatment.

For more information on the mission statement for Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (Harlem), visit the following link: https://tu.edu/programs/osteopathic-medicine/about/

Situational Judgement Tests

Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (Harlem) does not require the completion of either the CASPer® nor the AAMC PREview™ examinations.

CASPer®:
Yes
AAMC PREviewâ„¢:
No
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Dates, Deadlines, and Fees

Throughout your application cycle, there are many dates to be cognizant of in order to ensure the successful completion of your application.

Primary Application Deadline:
Secondary Application Deadline:
April 15
Secondary Application Fee:
$100
Note: The primary application deadline refers to when your primary application (i.e., the initial AMCAS/AACOMAS/TMDSAS application) needs to be completed. Please be aware that there are processing times associated with primary applications—for instance, there can be a several week processing time associated with verifying your acadmic transcripts when initially submitting the AMCAS application. Upon receipt of the primary application, most schools will then shortly send you a secondary application with targeted essay questions relevant to the specific school.

The secondary application deadline is the final day for all your application materials to be together, which includes submitting the secondary essays, all letters of recommendation, all test scores, etc. Sometimes, schools may have earlier deadlines for letters of recommendation. However, note that for the vast majority of schools it is best to submit your secondary application as soon as possible: within 2 weeks of receiving the secondary application is a good rule-of-thumb.

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Interview Cycle Start:
Late September
Interview Cycle End:
Early May
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Prerequisite Courses

Most schools have a list of prerequisite courses that you need to have completed before matriculating. View information provided for Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (Harlem) below:

Interpreting Semester Hours
Typically,
3 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course = 1 or 2 quarters
4 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course + associated lab unit
6 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses = 3 quarters
8 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses + two associated lab units

PHYSICS

Semester Hours:
8
Lab?
Required

CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:
8
GenChem Lab?
Required
OChem Semester Hours:
8
OChem Lab?
Required
Biochem Semester Hours:
Biochem Lab?
Not Required

(may substitute 4 semester units of Biochemistry for 4 semester units of Organic Chemistry or General Chemistry)

BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:
8
GenBio Lab?
Required
HL Bio Semester Hours:
HL Bio Lab?
Not Required

HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:
6

ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:
6

MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:
4
Statistics Semester Hours:

Math or Computer Science

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

Human anatomy, Human physiology

SOURCE: https://tu.edu/programs/osteopathic-medicine/admissions/

Special Programs

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (Harlem) below:

MD+PhD (MSTP - Medical Scientist Training Program):
MD+MPH (Public Health):
MD+MBA (Business, Healthcare Administration):
MD+JD (Law):
MD+MA (Master of Arts):
MD+MS (Master of Science):

Contact Information

View contact information (phone and email) available to contact Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (Harlem) below:

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Secondary Application Essay Prompts

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (Harlem).

This Personal Statement is different than the essay that had been submitted with your AACOMAS application. Although there is no specified length to this essay, please limit the length of this Personal Statement to the space available on this page. Please discuss how your background, experience or academic program has prepared you for meeting Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Mission, Goals, or Objectives. Consider addressing a few of the following areas:
a) Why Osteopathic Medicine?
b) Have you been exposed to a diverse environment and how did you contribute?
c) How have your academic background and personal experiences prepared you for medical school? or
d) How were you influenced by a shadowing experience?

Interview Questions

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (Harlem).

Why did you choose osteopathic medicine as your career path?
Why are you here interviewing for medical school?
Tell us about your research experience.
Explain your understanding of healthcare disparities.
Tell us about yourself and your study abroad experiences.
Describe your involvement in volunteering activities.
What was your favorite class and why?
What is something unique about yourself that you want the interviewers to know and remember?
What are your hobbies and other interests outside of academics?
Do you have any specific career goals or interests within the field of medicine?
Provide an overview of your background and why you are interested in attending Touro.
How does your MCAT score reflect your abilities as a future medical student?
Why do you want to be a doctor and what do you hope to achieve in your career?
What makes you interested in osteopathic medicine and the principles it incorporates?
If you could go back in time, would you change your major?
Share your research experience at Hahnemann Hospital.
Why do you want to attend Touro, and why are you interested in osteopathic medicine?
What is your greatest strength and weakness?
Why do you want to be a DO and what attracts you to the osteopathic philosophy?
Tell us about your personal and academic background and why you chose TouroCOM-NY.
Have you applied to other medical schools, particularly allopathic ones?
How do you think your experiences have prepared you for a career in medicine?
Why are you interested in pursuing a career in medicine?
Discuss your exposure to research and any projects in which you have been involved.
What was your undergraduate experience like, and why did you choose Touro for your medical education?
How would you handle failing a class and what steps would you take if it happened?
Explain your MCAT score, specifically the CARS section.
Why are you applying to a DO school and what sets it apart for you?
What was your first exposure to osteopathic medicine?
Which organs heavily rely on glucose?
What knowledge do you have about osteopathic medicine?
Describe the differences between osteopathic and allopathic medicine.
What is your ethnic background?
What are the differences between a DO and an MD?
Have you had any experience with diverse patient populations?
Discuss the underserved nature of Harlem and its impact on healthcare.
If you don't get accepted to medical school, what would you do?
Have you ever observed a DO perform osteopathic manipulative medicine or shadowed a DO?
Why are you interested in practicing medicine in an urban environment like Harlem?
What drew you to Touro and the city of New York?