Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine - TUCOM

Vallejo, California

Main Campus

Henderson, Nevada

Branch Campuses

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General Information

Established in 1997, TUCOM California is training the doctors this nation needs to achieve a healthy future. The curricular emphasis on primary care, inter-professionalism, healthcare disparities, disease prevention, and public health prepares our graduates exceptionally well for contemporary medical practice.

At a time when many universities are graduating doctors in specialized medicine, Touro continues to remain in the top echelon of those graduating new physicians choosing a career in primary care. The comprehensive, challenging curriculum ensures students will gain a solid foundation in basic science and clinical practice that will enable them a gratifying career whether they choose primary care or specialty medicine.

Our students learn osteopathic medical manipulation from faculty clinicians who are widely respected as leaders in their discipline. Faculty scholars mentor students in laboratory research, which impacts patient care and the health of families and communities. Our graduates attain highly-coveted, competitive residency positions from primary care to medical and surgical sub-specialties, while our alumni continue to distinguish themselves in their practices from coast to coast.

Institutional Affiliation
The Touro College and University System is comprised of Jewish-sponsored non-profit institutions of higher and professional education. Touro College was chartered in 1970 primarily to enrich the Jewish heritage, and to serve the larger American community.

Approximately 19,000 students are currently enrolled in its various schools and divisions. Touro College has branch campuses, locations and instructional sites in the New York area, as well as branch campuses and programs in Berlin, Jerusalem, Moscow, Paris, and Florida. Touro University California and its Nevada branch campus, as well as Touro College Los Angeles and Touro University Worldwide, are separately accredited institutions within the Touro College and University System.

Additional Locations

Branch Campuses

Branch Campuses may have programs and administrative oversight distinct from the main campus. Apply via the branch campus' application.

Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine - TUNCOM

Affiliation Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine

Address 874 American Pacific Drive, Henderson, Nevada 89014

Campus Setting Suburban

Website https://tun.touro.edu/

Phone (702) 777-1750

Admissions

Phone (702) 777-1750

Email tun.admissions@touro.edu

Website https://tun.touro.edu/admissions--aid/

  • Doctor examining a young girl's ear.
  • TUCOM-CA students working on a simulated patient with multiple wounds.

Mission Statement

The Mission of Touro University Osteopathic Medicine Program is to prepare 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 program 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.
Facilities

Closest City Located on Mare Island, in the city of Vallejo, the TUCOM California campus is in the Northern part of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Campus Setting

Suburban

Facilities

The Vallejo campus of Touro University California is centrally located between San Francisco and Sacramento, within the San Francisco Bay Area. The TUC campus is surrounded by hiking, walking, and biking trails, and is in close proximity to many diverse and culturally rich activities. Campus facilities include a full-size gymnasium, racquetball/handball courts, weight rooms, out-door exercise areas, meditation garden, and other general fitness areas.

Student Residence Options

Touro University California employs a housing specialist to assist students in locating suitable housing options. Most of our students live in Vallejo or surrounding communities within a short drive to campus. University subsidized housing is not provided.
Student Activities & Support Services

Medical school can be quite challenging, but it can be fun and fulfilling, as well. Touro is home to several student groups and activities both on and off campus that make your time here as enjoyable and enriching as possible. From professional clubs that help expand networking to recreational clubs to help take some of the stress of student life away, there's something for everyone at Touro!

The Office of Student Activities (OSA) helps create an environment that is conducive to student leadership, self-discovery, and growth. We strive to create opportunities outside of the classroom for engagement with students, faculty, and staff.

Through the offices of Academic Support Services and Student Counseling, students have access to academic support specialists, peer tutoring, mental health counseling, and much more.

Accreditation & Affiliation

COM Accreditation Status TUCOM California is fully accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA). Touro University California is fully accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

University Affiliation(s) Touro College and University System; Touro University Nevada

Student Demographics
  • 2024-2025

Academic Year Enrollment

Total Medical School Enrollment

601

Total Male

267

Total Female

325

Total Other

9

First-Year Matriculants

189

First-Year Male Matriculants

81

First-Year Female Matriculants

106

First-Year Other Matriculants

2

Matriculants In-State

161

Matriculants Out-of-State

28

Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Asian

57.0%

Black/African American

2.2%

Hispanic/Latino

8.1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

White

23.1%

Multiple Races

3,8%

Undisclosed

5.9%

Majors of First-Year Matriculants

Science Majors

76.9%

Non-Science Majors

18.8%

Graduate Degrees

10.8%

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Overview

Private Institution

Non-Profit

Touro College and University System; Touro University Nevada

Institutional Affiliation

1997

Year Founded

Suburban

Campus Setting

Campus Contact

Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine - TUCOM

1310 Club Drive, Vallejo, California 94592

Address

(707) 638-5227

Phone

Admissions Office

(707) 638-5200

Phone

Curricular Offerings

Our didactic (pre-clinical) curriculum is system based, integrated, and competencies driven, which means you are prepared to “do” things and not just “know” things. Topics are presented in a modular, team-based learning format. Learning groups of approximately six students spend two-to-three weeks on each module followed by a comprehensive exam. Osteopathic practice and theory are woven throughout our didactic curriculum.

Our clinical curriculum is designed so that students are exposed to a mix of experiences at both teaching and regional/community hospitals. Third year rotation schedules are generally assigned with approximately 90 percent of our students securing their first or second core hospital choices. Fourth-year rotation schedules are designed by the student, which allows for greater flexibility for audition rotations, board preparation, and residency interviews.

For additional information regarding our curriculum, please refer to  http://com.tu.edu/academics/do.html

Preparatory Programs

Preparatory/Postbaccalaureate Programs Offered

Master of Science in Medical Health Sciences
This program is designed to enrich a student’s academic knowledge base as well as to strengthen a prospective medical student’s credentials for admission to medical school. This one-year program consists of a rigorous graduate curriculum in the basic medical sciences and a semester-long research internship course.

Master of Public Health
The Master of Public Health degree program can provide prospective medical school applicants the ability to add depth to their application portfolio. Public Health education complements osteopathic medicine philosophies and can lay the groundwork for future physicians to transition into the public policy and health administration sectors.

Dual Degrees/Concurrent Programs

Dual Degrees/Concurrent Programs Offered

DO/MPH
The Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)/Master of Public Health (MPH) Dual Degree at Touro University California trains students concurrently enrolled in the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM ) to assume leadership roles in population-based care and to incorporate prevention in their clinical practices. The discipline of osteopathic medicine—with its traditional emphasis on treating the whole person, education, and prevention—is particularly well-suited to complement public health in its mission to improve knowledge and change behavior and environments on a large scale. Our dual degree curriculum is designed so that both degrees can be completed during the four-year medical school education window.

Premedical Coursework

Courses below are shown as either Recommended or Required and, when applicable, include the number of semester hours needed.
Science Courses
Biochemistry
Recommended
Biology/Zoology
Required With Lab

8 semester hours

Chemistry (Inorganic)
Required With Lab

8 semester hours

Chemistry (Organic)
Required With Lab

8 semester hours

Physics
Required With Lab

8 semester hours

Non-Science Courses
Behavioral Sciences
Required

4 semester hours

College English
Required

4 semester hours

Math/Statistics
Required

4 semester hours

Admissions

Candidates are screened several times during the admissions process. The first screening, which occurs when the AACOMAS application has been submitted, is designed to verify that candidates have satisfied our published minimum academic requirements. Subsequent screenings, which focus on more holistic criteria, are used to determine interview eligibility and, ultimately eligibility for acceptance into the program

Admissions Processes

Interview Options: Virtual interviews only

Physician letter required? N/A; no physician letter required

Virtual Shadowing Options? Will not require any shadowing

Accepts online coursework to fulfill prerequisite requirements? Yes

Accepts prerequisite coursework pass/fail grades? Yes

Will your institution waive MCAT exam requirements? No

Accepts online lab coursework? Yes

Application Information

Primary Application Service: AACOMAS

Earliest Application Submission Date: May 5, 2025

Primary Application Deadline: March 15, 2026

Submission Timing for Best Consideration

TUCOM operates on a rolling admissions cycle. Applicants are advised to apply early to secure the best possible chance of admission.

First Year Class Matriculant's Selection Factors

The Mission of the Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine is to prepare 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. In addition to academic readiness, students are selected based upon their understanding of and commitment to osteopathic medicine, verbal and non-verbal communication skills, reasoned judgment, and fit-to-mission.

International Students Accepted? Does Not Accept International Students

Are Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) students considered for admissions? Yes

Individuals who have met all application requirements and permanently reside in the United States at the time of application, inclusive of DACA recipients, are permitted to apply and matriculate at Touro University California. Currently, TUC does not accept international students. Eligibility forFederal Financial Aid is limited to US Citizens and US Permanent Residents. Candidates applying without US Citizenship or Permanent Residency arestrongly encouraged to explore financing options before proceeding with the application process.

Application Interview Format: See Below

TUCOM California employs a panel style, group interview format. Five to six candidates will be interviewed together by one clinician, one basic science faculty member, and one second-year medical student. Interviews are open file and will last approximately one hour. Interviewers have access to all materials submitted by the candidate at least five days prior to the interview.

Early Decision Program (EDP)

EDP Offered? No

EDP Applications Submitted To Other

N/A

Supplemental Application

Supplemental Application Required? Yes

Only applicants who meet our minimum posted requirements will be invited to submit a supplemental application. For details, please visit https://tu.edu/programs/osteopathic-medicine/admissions/.

Earliest Supplemental Application Submission Date: June 1, 2025

Supplemental Application Deadline: April 15, 2026

Supplemental Application Sent To: Screened Applicants

Only applicants who meet our minimum posted requirements will be invited to submit a supplemental application. For details, please visit https://tu.edu/programs/osteopathic-medicine/admissions/.

Supplemental Application Fee: $100

Supplemental Application Fee Refundable? No

Supplemental Application Fee Waiver Available? Yes

Fee waivers will be provided to any applicant who receives an AACOMAS application fee waiver. The process is not automatic. To request a fee waiver, applicants must forward a copy of their AACOMAS fee waiver email to tuc.admit@touro.edu.
Acceptances/Deposit Schedule

Orientation/Start Date for First Year Students

August 2, 2026

Deferred Entrance Requests Considered? Yes

Petitions to defer are reviewed on a case by case basis and approval is not automatic. Deferrals are typically approved for very limited reasons. Contact the Office of Admissions for details.

A non-refundable, non-transferable acceptance deposit of $2,000 is due within two weeks of the date on the letter of acceptance.

MCAT/GPA Information

Mean MCAT Score

506.4

Avg. Cum. Undergrad GPA Score

3.56

Oldest MCAT Considered: January 1, 2022

Latest MCAT Score Accepted: February 1, 2026

Accepted Sources for Letters of Recommendation

  • AACOMAS
  • Interfolio
  • Paper
  • Email

Main Admissions Contact

Tuition, Fees & Financial Aid

2024-2025 academic year

Tuition

In-State Tuition

$66,600

Out-of-State Tuition

$66,600

Fees

Annual Fees

In-State Resident Fees

$240

Out-of-State Resident Fees

$240

Health Insurance Fee

$345

Tuition Fees Include

Health Service
Technology (not computer)

Estimates, Deposits, and More

Estimated Annual Room Board, Books, and Living Costs

$TBA

Average Graduate Indebtedness

$297,691

Acceptance Deposit

$2,000, not refundable

Additional Deposit

$1,000

Deposit Applied to Tuition? Yes

Deposit Refundable? Yes

Only the $1,000 Additional Deposit, due prior to May 15th, is refundable if withdrawal occurs before the first day of mandatory orientation.
Financial Aid

Percent of Enrolled Students with Financial Aid 87%

Scholarships Offered? No

Annual Scholarship/Grant Per Student: $8,271