DO Application and Requirements

Getting into medical school is very competitive and can be a lengthy process. Review the admission requirements and application process thoroughly to help ensure your application is complete and processed expeditiously.

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Admission Requirements

View the specific educational standards and personal qualifications you'll need for consideration of your application.

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.

Deadlines

Important deadlines in your application process.

April 11
AACOMAS Application Due
May 11
Secondary Application Due
4 Weeks
Submit Prior to Deadline for Best Consideration

How to Apply

If you meet the minimum program requirements, you are welcome to apply by following these steps. 

  1. Submit the primary application through the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service (AACOMAS).
    1. Direct applications are not accepted.
      • When prompted, designate Touro University Nevada on your application to ensure your application is received.
  2. Submit official transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended (includes undergraduate and graduate-level coursework) - All foreign transcripts must be professionally evaluated by an agency such as World Education Services or National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
  3. Submit the secondary application through the link provided in your email invitation. Pay a non-refundable application fee of $100. NOTE- do not submit the secondary application unless invited.
  4. Sign and submit the DO Technical Standards for the Osteopathic Medicine program.

Mail all supporting documents to:

Touro University Nevada
Office of Admissions
Attn: Osteopathic Medicine Program
874 American Pacific Drive
Henderson, NV 89014

Applicants can email the Office of Admissions or call (702) 777-1750 to verify supporting documents have been received.

Additional Information

Upon receipt of the required documents, the Admissions Committee will review and determine whether you will be invited for an interview. Virtual and in-person interviews will be conducted throughout the application cycle. Subject to change.

If you’re selected for an interview, you will be contacted by telephone and/or email to schedule the interview. Interviews will begin in September and will continue until May or until the class is filled.  You will be given pertinent information about the schedule of events for the interview day.

Next Steps

If you are successfully admitted, you are required to:

  1. Submit the $2,000 non-refundable deposit by the required date.
  2. Submit immunization records prior to matriculation, including health and physical examinations.
  3. Pass a Level I criminal background check.
    • Applicants to the College of Osteopathic Medicine should be aware that any felony convictions may impact the graduate’s eligibility for licensing and credentialing.
  4. Provide proof of health insurance coverage.

Failure to comply with the above requirements by the date stated in your admissions invitation letter will result in revocation of the admission invitation.

DO Common Questions

You will find answers to some of the most common questions about the program. For answers to common questions on the general application process, please visit Admissions & Aid.

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.

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Disclaimer: Admission requirements are subject to change.