New York, NY
🩺 School Overview
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Total Enrollment: 135
Degrees: DO
Founding Year: 2007
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Website: https://tourocom.touro.edu/do/
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Average MCAT: 505
Average GPA: 3.39
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Interview Feedback Summary
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 41% 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 8.7 out of 10 for satisfaction. The student body is described as highly cooperative. The environment is considered supportive for underrepresented minorities, LGBTQ+ students, married students, students with disabilities, non-traditional students. Graduates feel adequately prepared for board exams. Faculty members are seen as highly approachable.
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About the School
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (TouroCOM) is a private medical school established in 2007, with its main campus located in Harlem, New York City. It was the first medical school to open in New York State in nearly 30 years and emphasizes training minority doctors. TouroCOM is a division of the Touro University System and has additional campuses in Middletown, New York, and Great Falls, Montana. The college offers a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program and a Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Sciences. Approximately 60% of graduates pursue careers in primary care.
Curriculum
The DO program at TouroCOM integrates patient-centered and scientific approaches to health and disease. Students receive training in medical sciences and osteopathic manipulative techniques, focusing on holistic patient care. The curriculum employs a "flipped classroom" model, where students engage with pre-recorded lectures and readings independently, reserving in-person sessions for problem-solving and discussions. This approach is supported by advanced educational technologies that monitor student progress and provide additional support as needed.
Facilities
The Harlem campus spans approximately 75,000 square feet dedicated to medical education. Facilities include amphitheater-style lecture halls, classrooms, clinical skills training areas, and laboratories. The virtual library offers access to over 50,000 books and 1,000 journals, along with 26,000 electronic journals and more than 80 computer workstations. The campus is conveniently located near multiple subway lines, facilitating easy access for students and faculty.
Demographics
TouroCOM is committed to increasing the number of underrepresented minorities in medicine and serving underserved communities. The Harlem campus has been recognized for its efforts in diversity, equity, and inclusion, receiving the Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award multiple times. The college actively engages with the local community through initiatives like the Med-Achieve program, which mentors high school students from underrepresented groups interested in medical careers.
SDN Insights
Our analysis of TouroCOM-Harlem:
Student Loan Burden: $315,388
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at TouroCOM-Harlem, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $315,388. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Highest 97% Nationally
The cost of living at TouroCOM-Harlem is among the top 97% of all medical schools. Take this into consideration when considering loan burden.
Environment: Urban
Despite limited walkability, the area surrounding TouroCOM-Harlem offers good biking infrastructure, making it easier for cyclists to get around. Students who enjoy biking as a primary mode of transport will find the area more accessible than it might seem at first glance.
School Address: 230 West 125th St, Ste 434, New York, NY 10027
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