Location: Henderson, NV

Mission Statement

Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine (TUNCOM) prepares students to become outstanding osteopathic physicians who uphold the values, philosophy, and practice of osteopathic medicine, and who are committed to primary care and a holistic approach to the patient. The college advances the profession and serves its students and society through innovative education, research, and community service.

College 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. 

Campus setting:
Henderson, NV; Suburban (Las Vegas Valley)

Year founded: 2004

Type: Private, non-profit

Accreditation:

WASC Senior College and University Commission and The AOA Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation

Institutional affiliation:

• Touro University California
• Touro College and University System

Facilities:

Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine (TUNCOM), is housed in a single 200,000+ square foot state-of-the-art education facility in Henderson, NV. The education facilities include modern learning laboratories as well as lecture halls and an extensive network of small group learning spaces. Touro University Nevada houses a cutting-edge simulation center with a central two-tiered teaching theater and a dedicated ultrasound laboratory.

In addition to the College of Osteopathic Medicine, Touro University Nevada houses the College of Health and Human Services which delivers modern health Education for Nursing, Physician Assistant studies, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy. This environment provides an excellent opportunity for inter-professional educational experiences.

The University offers a multi-specialty physician’s office. The Health Center at Touro University Nevada is staffed by practicing faculty members and is open to the community and provides on-site learning opportunities for students.

Student residence options:

Currently, there is no campus housing available. However, there are various nearby options available such as apartments, condos, and single–family housing. Most students live within walking distance or a two-mile radius from campus. 

2021-2022 Enrollment

• Total medical school enrollment: 721
• Total male: 391
• Total female: 330
• First-year matriculants: 179
• First-year male matriculants: 100
• First-year female matriculants: 70
• Matriculants in-state: 37
• Matriculants out-of-state: 142
• Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 19,000

Our central focus is on positioning students to succeed through intellectual challenge and clinical engagement. TUNCOM’s basic and clinical sciences faculty work collaboratively and are driven to support each student in reaching their goals and aspirations. We accomplish this through a systems–based curriculum and by providing students with the educational resources and environment to grow academically, professionally and personally. 

As active participants in their education, students experience practical, real–world application of the foundational concepts embedded throughout the curriculum. Whether it is through interactive lectures, small group sessions, engagement with a trained, standardized patient, or working with patients in the community, our focus is on the student’s development. Medical students at TUN find themselves as part of a larger, interdisciplinary community of aspiring health care professionals, working under one roof to forge a healthier future for the families of the region. 

At TUNCOM, we enjoy a relationship with our community and regional hospitals that provides an educational experience unique to Southern Nevada. These relationships allow for all students to remain in the Las Vegas valley during that crucial first year of clinical experiences while still enjoying the support of the University’s resources.  

DO/MPH

Medical Health Sciences
The Master of Science in Medical Health Sciences is a degree-granting, medically-oriented program designed to enrich the academic knowledge base and skills of prospective medical students while strengthening their credentials for admission to medical school. The program provides students with a rigorous education consisting of 30 credits of graduate level biomedical courses enriched with research experience. The year-long program is comprised of basic science medical courses, a graduate biomedical science core in advanced cell biology and genetics. Advanced study skill development and MCAT/GRE prep are also included.

None Offered

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.

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

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

Tuition and Fees

• 2021-22 annual resident tuition: $58,960
• 2021-22 annual non-resident tuition: $58,960
• 2021-22 annual resident fees: $450
• 2021-22 annual non-resident fees: $450
• 2021-22 annual health insurance fee: $4,644
• Fees include:
  • Technology (not computer)
  • Clinic Fee
• Estimated annual room, board, books and living costs: $30,500
• Average 2021 graduate indebtedness: $285,538

Deposit

• Amount of deposit to hold place in class: $2,000, non-refundable
• Additional deposit amount: $0
• Deposit applied to tuition: Yes

Financial Aid

• Financial Aid Website
• Enrolled students with federal financial aid: 81%
• Scholarships: Yes
• Average scholarship/grant: $4,055

Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine
TUNCOM

Address:
874 American Pacific Drive
Henderson, NV 89014

Main phone: (702) 777-8687

Admissions Office

Email:tun.admissions@touro.edu
Phone: (702) 777-1750
Fax: (702) 777-3070