How to Get into Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine [Episode 619]

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What does it take to stand out and become a competitive applicant to Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine (TUCOM), and what makes this program unique among osteopathic medical schools?

In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, Accepted consultant and podcast host Dr. Valerie Wherley speaks with Dr. Alesia Wagner, associate dean of academic affairs at TUCOM. Together, they explore how the school’s mission shapes its curriculum, how its 100% residency match rate reflects the breadth of specialty opportunities available to students, and how TUCOM’s approach to clinical education prepares future osteopathic physicians for a wide range of medical careers.

If you are researching osteopathic medical schools or preparing your application, this conversation provides valuable insight into what sets TUCOM apart and what it takes to be a competitive applicant.

0:00 Meet Dr. Alesia Wagner, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at TUCOM

0:42 Overview of Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine

4:56 Residency Match Data: Specialties and Outcomes

6:50 Clinical Rotation Sites and Student Placement at TUCOM

9:53 Primary Care vs. Specialty Matches: Breaking the Pigeonhole Myth

11:13 TUCOM’s Pre-Clinical Electives and the Clinical Distinction Program

16:34 Culinary Medicine and Nutrition Education Electives

19:56 Interprofessional Education and the Student-Run Free Clinic

23:53 What Makes a Competitive Applicant

29:11 Life on TUCOM’s Campus in Northern California

Related Resources

• Bio for Dr. Alesia Wagner
• Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Touro’s Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Clinic at Middletown
• TUCOM Academics

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