Osteopathic Medicine
In the College of Osteopathic Medicine, you will understand the osteopathic philosophy; a person is a unit of mind, body, and spirit, and is capable of self-healing. You will help promote the body’s natural ability to heal while also using the latest technology, pharmaceuticals, surgery, and other treatments.
DO Program Features
Curriculum
You learn by doing at Touro Nevada. Starting your first year, central to your education is a focus on challenging, yet practical hands-on experiences with patient-actors that ties directly back to your didactic studies.
Clinicals and Residency
You receive personal attention during clinical years. The clinical program enables you to develop the necessary skills to greater explore areas of individual interest and attain your post-grad residency goal.
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
You will have an additional tool in patient care with the foundation of osteopathic medicine that helps a body heal itself.
DO/MPH Dual Degree
The Master of Public Health (MPH) Program at Touro University California (TUC) now provides you, as a Touro University Nevada (TUN) College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) student, the opportunity to obtain a MPH at TUC through a summer distance learning program.
COCA - Accreditation Resources
Your success is what drives our faculty and staff. Student performance on licensing exams as well as residency placement is critical to your future.
TUNCOM Strategic Plan
The aim of this strategic plan is to stimulate, support and guide enthusiastic implementation by talented teams of faculty, staff, students and other stakeholders.
Our Students
Admission Requirements
Touro Nevada was established to help address critical needs in healthcare and education, and as a resource for community service in the state of Nevada. Come be a part of our family.
Requirements Overview
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum 3.0 in science and overall GPA
- Minimum MCAT score of 500
- Prerequisites in biology, physics, and inorganic and organic chemistry
- Physician shadowing experience
Primary Application
Your primary application must be submitted through the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service (AACOMAS).
100% Match Placement Rate in 2024
157 of 157 students secure a residency, continuing a legacy of success for Touro University Nevada medical students
Meet Your Dean
Choosing a competitive medical school that fits your philosophy and allows you to pursue your personal goals is challenging. As Southern Nevada’s first medical school and a division of an international university system, Touro University Nevada's College of Osteopathic Medicine offers a distinctive osteopathic approach, embracing the tenet that the body has an inherent ability to heal itself, emphasizing wellness. This approach to medicine is one in which 1 in 4 medical students are choosing.
Our central focus at Touro Nevada is you. You will succeed through intellectual challenges and clinical engagement. You will have the support of fellow students in reaching your goals and aspirations, while the curriculum will provide the resources and environment to grow personally, academically, and professionally.
If you are ready to challenge yourself and share our passion for patient care, I welcome your application to Touro Nevada. You will find that our DO program will challenge you to become the physician you aspire to be.
Best regards,
Dr. Wolfgang Gilliar
Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine
Mission Statement
The Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine 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 the holistic approach to the patient. The College advances the profession and serves its students and society through innovative pre-doctoral and post-doctoral education, research, community service, and multidisciplinary and osteopathic clinical services.
We value the safety of all members of the Touro University Nevada (TUN) community. The TUN Annual Security Report provides crime statistics for the prior three years, policy statements regarding various safety and security measures, campus safety awareness and prevention program descriptions, and other important safety information. A paper copy of the document is available at the Dean of Student's Office or by calling the Office of Admissions at (702) 777-1750 or electronically.
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.
Life at Touro NevadaTechnology & 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.
Explore Campus FacilitiesYour 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.
Your Faculty & Staff