A Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) is a fully licensed physician who can practice in every medical specialty. DOs practice a whole-person approach to medicine, focused on looking beyond symptoms to understand how lifestyle and environmental factors impact a patient’s well-being.
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (TouroCOM) is committed to training physicians with a focus on practicing in underserved communities, and to increasing the number of underrepresented minorities in medicine. Clinical education is provided through affiliated teaching hospitals and medical centers that provide a wide range of clinical exposure. Our students and faculty provide health screenings and patient education in the community and offer mentoring for high school and college students to prepare them for health professions.
Osteopathic physicians practice the full scope of medicine and all medical specialties from pediatrics to geriatrics, sports medicine to trauma surgery, with a focus on health promotion and disease prevention.
Detailed requirements can be found on the TouroCOM website.
Erica Camacho
“At TouroCOM, I’ve been able to directly connect with underserved populations, gaining firsthand experience in addressing health disparities... By working closely with diverse community members, I am already making strides toward becoming the culturally competent physician I aspire to be.”
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Ronald Lontchi
“Whether it’s the librarians, who are instrumental in providing research resources, or the professors and faculty, who are always available, I have been fortunate to find the help I need, academic or personal.”
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“TouroCOM believed in my ability to become the physician I want to be. Through hard work and determination, TouroCOM helped push me beyond my limitations.”
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Simal Ali
“Every administrator, faculty member, and student I interacted with [on interview day] sincerely seemed like they loved it and that energy was contagious.”
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“The faculty and staff truly care about your success. The field of medicine is constantly changing and advancing. TouroCOM has helped me gauge how I learn best, which will help me adapt to these changes.”
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