Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine - TUCOM
Vallejo, California
Main Campus
Henderson, Nevada
Branch Campuses
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
Touro University California (TUC) is a separately accredited institution that is part of the larger Touro University system. In addition to Touro University California and its' branch campus, Touro University Nevada, the Touro University system includes undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs at campuses in New York, Montana, and Illinois.
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
Address
Campus Setting
Website https://tun.touro.edu/
Phone
Mission Statement
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
SuburbanFacilities
Student Residence Options
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. Touro is home to dozens of 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 Academic Services and Institutional Support (OASIS) provides access to peer tutors for one-to-one group engagement, study-skills workshops, and academic coaching appointments to personalize strategies for your success.
The Office of Student Health Services provides confidential access to licensed health and mental health care professionals who can help you with all of your health care needs.
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
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2024-2025
Academic Year Enrollment
Total Medical School Enrollment
601
Total Male
267
Total Female
325
Total Other
0
First-Year Matriculants
188
First-Year Male Matriculants
80
First-Year Female Matriculants
107
First-Year Other Matriculants
1
Matriculants In-State
163
Matriculants Out-of-State
25
Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Asian
48.9%
Black/African American
0%
Hispanic/Latino
6.9%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
White
26.6%
Multiple Races
9.0%
Undisclosed
7.4%
Majors of First-Year Matriculants
Science Majors
84.6%
Non-Science Majors
15.4%
Graduate Degrees
14.9%
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
Address
(707) 638-5227
Phone
Website
Admissions Office
Curricular Offerings
TUC's Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine education is built upon a curriculum that integrates the best tenets of osteopathic medicine. We focus on primary care, but we are not defined by it, and TUC's DO graduates are divided almost equally between careers in primary care and specialty medicine. You’ll find a focus on structural competency throughout our curriculum, it's one of our core competencies. Structural competency relates to the social and economic factors that impact your patients’ health, beyond genetics.
- We are the only medical school that has structural competency as one of our program learning outcomes.
- Learn about pediatric diabetes and the epidemiology of the disease. We encourage you to ask “Why? Why is it more common in certain ethnic groups?” We want you to learn about their housing situations, healthcare deserts, and food assistance programs, and understand that often have a greater impact on health than genetics and set up these groups to have a higher rate of diabetes.
- Learn to be in a position to help your patients and advocate for them. That can mean advocating for policy change or community gardens, or the awareness of the challenges they face and what might be accessible and realistic for your patient in addressing their issue.
- Leave the program with attributes found in only the best physicians, with the ability to see each patient as the unique individual that they are, with their own unique circumstances.
- You will be prepared to pursue your choice of career in medicine and really help your patients.
- DO students engage in a hands-on approach from day one and learn to tackle some of the biggest health issues in our nation from an individual patient perspective to community health and global health.
- Learn about healthcare inequities and disparities, as well as some of the reasons why they exist, and what you can do to best help your future patients.
Clerkship/Clinical Rotations
TUCOM dedicates itself to providing longitudinal core site and regional clerkships predominantly in California and New York. Year 3 experiences include all required core rotations (IM, FM, OB Gyn, Peds, General Surgery, and Psychiatry), comprised of 13 blocks of 4 weeks each, as well as some elective opportunities.
Our Year 4 curriculum allows students to autonomously plan their own curriculum in choosing which electives and audition rotations and with which precepting physicians they would like - throughout the U.S. We have also purposely built in some blocks for research, board study, GlobalHealth experiences, or other chosen projects as desired.
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 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.
MPH concentrations for dual degree students currently include Community Action for Health, Global Health, or Criminal Justice and Health. For information about these concentrations, please visit https://tu.https://tu.edu/programs/public-health/mph/.
Premedical Coursework
Courses below are shown as either Recommended or Required and, when applicable, include the number of semester hours needed.
Biochemistry
RecommendedBiology/Zoology
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Chemistry (Inorganic)
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Chemistry (Organic)
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Physics
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Behavioral Sciences
Required4 semester hours
College English
Required4 semester hours
Math/Statistics
Required4 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
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
Primary Application Service: AACOMAS
Earliest Application Submission Date: May 4, 2026
Primary Application Deadline: March 15, 2027
Submission Timing for Best Consideration
First Year Class Matriculant's Selection Factors
International Students Accepted? Does Not Accept International Students
Are Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) students considered for admissions? Yes
Please check this and address as needed. The question was accidently hidden in the survey. 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 for Federal Financial Aid is limited to US Citizens and US Permanent Residents. Candidates applying without US Citizenship or Permanent Residency are strongly 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. Up to five candidates will be interviewed together by one clinician, one basic science faculty member, and one current medical student. Interviews are open file and will last approximately one hour. Interviewers have access to all materials submitted by the candidate, excluding grades and MCAT scores, at least five days prior to the interview.Early Decision Program (EDP)
EDP Offered? No
EDP Applications Submitted To Other
N/ASupplemental 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, 2026
Supplemental Application Deadline: April 15, 2027
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.Orientation/Start Date for First Year Students
August 2, 2027
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.
Mean MCAT Score
506.1
Avg. Cum. Undergrad GPA Score
3.59
Oldest MCAT Considered: January 1, 2023
Latest MCAT Score Accepted: February 1, 2026
Accepted Sources for Letters of Recommendation
- AACOMAS
- Interfolio
- Paper
Main Admissions Contact
(707) 638-5200
Phone
Tuition, Fees & Financial Aid
2026-2027 Academic Year
In-State Tuition
$69,300
Out-of-State Tuition
$69,300
Annual Fees
In-State Resident Fees
$2,095
Out-of-State Resident Fees
$2,092
Health Insurance Fee
$345 (This is last years - please update when available.)
Tuition Fees Include
Estimates, Deposits, and More
Estimated Annual Room Board, Books, and Living Costs
$TBA
Average Graduate Indebtedness
$297,691
Acceptance Deposit
$2,000
Additional Deposit
$1,000
Deposit Applied to Tuition? Yes
Only the $1,000 Additional Deposit, due prior to May 15th, is refundable if withdrawal occurs before the first day of mandatory orientation.Deposit Refundable? No
Financial Aid Website https://tu.edu/admissions--aid/financial-aid/
Percent of Enrolled Students with Financial Aid TBA%
Scholarships Offered? No
Annual Scholarship/Grant Per Student: $TBA