What is Osteopathic Medicine?

Osteopathic medicine has been improving the quality of healthcare since 1874 when Dr. Andrew Taylor Still concluded the body has the ability to heal, and physicians should treat the whole person not just a list of symptoms.

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The DO Difference

Discover the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine approach to healthcare and how Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment is one more tool in the DO's medicine bag.  

History of Osteopathic Medicine

The osteopathic medical profession is still young.  Started in 1892 by Andrew Taylor Still, MD, DO, the profession is growing as one in four U.S. medical students enroll in a college of osteopathic medicine.

Application Requirements

Join the Touro Nevada osteopathic family. View the requirements to apply for the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program.

DO Profession

85%
Increase in Osteopathic Medicine Students since 2007
56%
DO's practice in primary care
99%
DO's placed in residencies

Supporting Your Goals

Your goals are supported at Touro Nevada. You can receive academic and personal support, get involved in clubs and organizations, and enjoy life in Southern Nevada.

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Technology & Facilities

Touro Nevada understands that innovation in technology and our facilities are a vital component to your success. Investment into equipment, technology, classrooms are on-going and part of Touro Nevada's commitment to students.

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Your Faculty

Your Touro Nevada faculty are more than professors. They are leaders in their respective fields. You will also be supported by staff who are dedicated to students and the university.

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