Vallejo, CA
🩺 School Overview
Tuition (In State): $63,400
Tuition (Out of State): $63,400
Accreditation Status: N/A
Acceptance Rate: N/A
Total Enrollment: 135
Degrees: DO
Founding Year: 1997
Accreditation Year: N/A
Website: https://www.tu.edu/programs/osteopathic-medicine/
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📄 Application Information
Applications Received: N/A
Interviews Granted: N/A
Admitted: N/A
Average MCAT: 505
Average GPA: 3.47
Male: N/A
Female: N/A
Underrepresented:N/A
Interview Feedback Summary
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 40% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview mixed with a moderate stress level, and felt they did okay.
School Review Summary
Overall, students rated the program a 4.8 out of 10 for satisfaction. The student body is described as moderately cooperative. The environment is considered supportive for underrepresented minorities, LGBTQ+ students, married students, students with disabilities, non-traditional students. Graduates feel underprepared for board exams. Faculty members are seen as less approachable.
5 Most Common Secondary Essay Questions for TUCOM-CA
- 1. Understanding and Commitment to Medicine – Please describe your understanding of osteopathic medicine including osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT). Please include your personal exposure to osteopathic medicine (if any) and demonstrate...
- 2. Career Goals and Future Aspirations – Please describe your hobbies (or non-academic pursuits) and how they will influence your success as an Osteopathic medical student and/or Osteopathic physician in the future.
- 3. Personal Attributes and Characteristics – Please discuss how your life experiences and personal characteristics will contribute to your future success as an outstanding osteopathic physician.
- 4. Other – When considering medical schools, what criteria are important to you and how does TUCOM align with those criteria?
- 5. Career Goals and Future Aspirations – Have you graduated or do you plan to graduate from a High School or equivalent (e.g. GED, ATB, etc.) - OR - College whose primary method of instruction is English?
About the School
TUCOM prepares 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 College advances the profession and serves its students and society through innovative education, research and community service.
Curriculum
The curriculum of TUCOM-CA stresses the interdependence of the biological, clinical, behavioral and social sciences. Emphasis is on the education of physicians for primary care medicine and the specific roles of osteopathic principles in the maintenance of health and treatment of disease. The TUCOM-CA curriculum is a continuously evolving educational program designed and developed by the faculty to meet the ever changing demands of medical education and the mission of TUCOM. New courses and changes in existing course work are initiated by the faculty in their respective departments and are approved by the Curriculum Committee and the Dean.
Facilities
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SDN Insights
Our analysis of TUCOM-CA:
Student Loan Burden: $482,738
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at TUCOM-CA, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $482,738. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Highest 28% Nationally
The cost of living at TUCOM-CA is among the top 28% of all medical schools. Take this into consideration when considering loan burden.
Environment: Urban
The area surrounding TUCOM-CA is best navigated by car, with few amenities within walking or biking distance. While this quieter environment may offer fewer distractions, it requires a bit more planning for everyday errands or exploring local offerings.
School Address: 1310 Club Drive, Mare Island, Vallejo, CA 94592
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