Henderson, NV
🩺 School Overview
Tuition (In State): $66,600
Tuition (Out of State): $66,600
Accreditation Status: N/A
Acceptance Rate: N/A
Total Enrollment: 135
Degrees: DO
Founding Year: 2004
Accreditation Year: N/A
Website: https://tun.touro.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: 3.45
Male: N/A
Female: N/A
Underrepresented:N/A
Interview Feedback Summary
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About the School
TUNCOM 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 Touro University - Nevada is developing to be a competency-based active learning educational program. The pre-clinical curriculum uses an integrated systems-based format that incorporates multiple learning strategies such as lecture formate, interactive labs, and small group learning. The department of osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) engages each student to reach a minimal level of skill in OMM. Early clinical exposures and medical electives are used to enhance the classroom curriculum and address the emerging issues in health care.
Facilities
Leading edge lecture halls with full intra/internet access at all seats (each room accommodates 170 students), a 3,250 square foot Gross Anatomy Lab with space for 34 cadavers and state-of-the-art facility in full OSHA compliance, dedicated rooms to teach student-patient interactions with closed circuit TV capability for faculty monitoring and recording, a 3,600 square foot OMM skills lab with 38 tables, and a library with electronic access to most medical databases, electronic journals, and educational sources.
SDN Insights
Our analysis of TUNCOM:
Student Loan Burden: $448,192
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at TUNCOM, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $448,192. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Lower than 97% Nationally
The cost of living at TUNCOM is lower than 97% of all medical schools nationwide. This can significantly reduce your overall expenses during medical school, making it a more affordable option.
Environment: Urban
The area surrounding TUNCOM 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: 874 American Pacific Drive, Henderson, NV 89014
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