DO Application and Requirements

Submit a completed and verified application through American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service (AACOMAS).

Received at least a 500 composite score on the MCAT submitted through AACOMAS.

Class matriculating in 2025:

• Applicants for the class matriculating in 2025 must submit MCAT scores no older than June 2022.
• January 2025 is the last test month that scores can be used for the 2024-2025 application cycle.

Earned a cumulative and science GPA of 3.00 or higher.

Completed the following coursework with a grade of C or better:

• 8 semester credits of Biology/Zoology with Lab
• 8 semester credits of Inorganic Chemistry
• 8 semester credits of Organic Chemistry with Lab
  • 4 semester units of Biochemistry may be substituted for the second semester of Organic Chemistry
• 8 semester credits of Physics
• 6 semester credits of English
• 6 semester credits of Behavioral Sciences
• 3 semester credits of Math/Statistics

Obtained a baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education prior to matriculation.

Submit three letters of recommendation:

• At least one letter must be from your college science instructors or one premedical/academic committee letter. A committee letter must include all letter contributors' names and titles and must include at least two science faculty.
• At least one letter must be from a physician (D.O. or M.D.).
• Letters of recommendation should be sent directly from recommenders on letterhead and must be signed.
• Recommendations are accepted via AACOMAS and Interfolio.

Have documented physician shadowing experience.

Demonstrate academic competence, personal/professional achievements, leadership skills, creative abilities, experience in healthcare and the likelihood of practicing in underserved primary care areas.

Must meet the DO Technical Standards, which includes the physical abilities necessary to perform as an osteopathic physician.

Hold U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status at the time of application.

• The DO program does accept transfer students. Please go to the DO Transfer page for more information.

Yes, Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA). TUN is regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

Although each application pool is unique, the average science undergraduate and cumulative GPA of the entering class were 3.47 and 3.54, respectively. The average MCAT score was 506.9.

Yes, the application process is on a rolling basis.

• Rolling admissions signifies that applications are reviewed as they arrive through the Centralized Application System and/or Touro University Nevada admissions application.
• The committee review selection begins after applications are verified and will continue until all the accepted seats are filled.
• Once the available positions are filled and the waitlist is maximized, the application review will end for the cycle. This may take place well before the stated deadline(s) due to the volume of applications.

AACOMAS applications may be submitted prior to the completion of all prerequisite coursework. However, Touro Nevada may choose to wait until these courses are completed before inviting an application to submit the supplemental application. Applicants may choose to apply while completing any remaining prerequisites but will have to request an additional evaluation once the coursework is completed and updated on the AACOMAS application.

Invitations for secondary applications typically begin in early August and invitations to interview begin in late August/early September.  After August, invitations are sent on a rolling basis. 

If you are awaiting a qualifying score from the MCAT, your application will be put on hold until the score has been received and verified by AACOMAS. Once your new score has been verified and updated, you must contact the Office of Admissions to request a second review of your updated application. 

You must submit three letters of recommendation. At least one letter must be from your natural or life science instructor or one premedical/academic committee. The committee letter must include at least two science faculty and names and titles must be included in the letter. At least one letter must be from a physician (DO preferred, MD acceptable). Letters of recommendation should be sent directly from recommenders on letterhead and must be signed. Recommendations are accepted via AACOMAS, Virtual Evaluations, Interfolio.

Campus interviews are conducted throughout the cycle. Interviews are based on rolling admissions and may be canceled as needed.   Virtual and on-campus interviews will be offered.  The interview format is subject to change.

The Admissions Committee begins reviewing AACOMAS applications in August. Once your application has been verified and released to Touro Nevada, it takes approximately 4-6 weeks for the admissions office to process your application. If you meet the minimum requirements, you will receive an email with instructions for submission of the secondary application and application fee. You will be notified of an interview invitation by email. If you were interviewed, you will be notified of when you can expect an admission decision on the day of your campus interview.

If you were placed on an interview hold, your application was evaluated by the Admission Committee but has neither been selected for an interview or rejection. Only AACOMAS academic updates will be accepted unless requested by the committee. Applications will continue to be reviewed until a final decision is made by the committee.

Applicants are recommended to read the admissions decision letter that includes detailed information on what course of action should be taken. Applicants will be contacted by the Office of Admissions in the event that a seat is offered to a waitlisted applicant. Applicants should only send in academic updates concerning coursework. No other updates will be accepted.

Yes, we will accept Pass/Fail grades. Grade equivalency is determined by the originating institution. Although not deemed competitive, pass/fail grades are acceptable.