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Anyone else receive their secondary today? I'm stoked.

They emailed me and said my file is not complete untill I am done with MCAT so i guess i have to wait till then. :(

yay! got mine today. not too bad, except for the fee!!

yay! got mine today. not too bad, except for the fee!!
it seems to be essentially a replica of the primary app

Hey guys I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm an MS-2 (or will be in a couple weeks) at TouroCOM-NY. I'll periodically check out the thread so if you guys have questions feel free to ask them and I'll do my best to get back to them. Also, I'm sure there are a number of new MS-1's that will be willing to share their application and interview process since theirs were different than mine.

Good luck to you all and I wish you the best!

Hey guys I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm an MS-2 (or will be in a couple weeks) at TouroCOM-NY. I'll periodically check out the thread so if you guys have questions feel free to ask them and I'll do my best to get back to them. Also, I'm sure there are a number of new MS-1's that will be willing to share their application and interview process since theirs were different than mine.

Good luck to you all and I wish you the best!

Thanks Colbert, we appreciate your time and inside knowledge. Does a secondary invite to touro still guarantee you an interview? The language on the secondary itself seems to be somewhat ambiguous on this point.

$200 is a lot for a secondary, but I do like the school. I'm sure its just to discourage everyone from applying to it as a backup.

Where did you see that a secondary = an interview?

$200 is a lot for a secondary, but I do like the school.

Where did you see that a secondary = an interview?

For the last two years that is what they did. Hence the large fee.

For the last two years that is what they did. Hence the large fee.

Wow that's interesting! I would love to interview there. Thanks, and lets hope they keep it that way!

Wow that's interesting! I would love to interview there. Thanks, and lets hope they keep it that way!

yep, gold5 is right it use to be a guaranteed interview, i would just ask admissions to see if that is still the case. feel free to ask anyone of one of us, if you have questions about the admissions process.

Hey Colbert-

How do you feel about attending such a new school? I know that there will be kinks along the way (every school has them) but I wonder what's it like to attend a place that doesn't have a ton of years behind it. I know the Touro "family" has been around longer, but with every new school they face new challenges.

Just curious, more so than anything else at this point (my aacomas is not yet verified...sad...).

For those wondering, at Touro in Harlem, if you get complete a secondary and pay the large fee, you are guaranteed an interview. I can confirm this as it has been like that for the past 2 years.

What do you guys think about having a letter of rec. from an M.D. rather than a D.O. One the college website it says:

" Further, a letter of recommendation must be sent by a physician (D.O. or M.D.)."

The reason I ask is because the M.D. I have a letter from can speak volumes more about my potential to be a doctor (research/shadowing I did with him), rather than a D.O. that I would shadow for a week.

Thoughts?

For those wondering, at Touro in Harlem, if you get complete a secondary and pay the large fee, you are guaranteed an interview. I can confirm this as it has been like that for the past 2 years.

Thats great to hear. I know that they screen the primary, I wonder how many get in after the interview.

I like the whole idea of what they are doing and would love to be a part of it.

For you MSI and MSII's:

1. How do you like it so far?

2.Is it feasible to bring my american bulldog with me?!? I know its in the city and worry some about crime also but it seems that Harlem in particular really has improved in the past decade. I would never want to put girlfriend in jeopardy.

3. Is it feasible to get a place between Touro and Columbia ?

Thanks for all the help, its exciting!

Thats great to hear. I know that they screen the primary, I wonder how many get in after the interview.

I like the whole idea of what they are doing and would love to be a part of it.

For you MSI and MSII's:

1. How do you like it so far?

2.Is it feasible to bring my american bulldog with me?!? I know its in the city and worry some about crime also but it seems that Harlem in particular really has improved in the past decade. I would never want to put girlfriend in jeopardy.

3. Is it feasible to get a place between Touro and Columbia ?

Thanks for all the help, its exciting!

1) I am going to be a MSI in a week, so i cant answer that

2)yes, you dont have to live all the way uptown, you can live midtown around Columbus circle (around 59th street) and it is one subway stop away from touro with the express train ( A or D). It is about ten minutes away by train. The rent will be higher around 1400 or so a month per person. But the places are really nice, and you definately get the manhattan feel. you can bring your dog. They are plently of places that are pets friendly. You would run into more problems if you had a rotwiller but a bulldog isnt that big.

3) columbia is on the other side of where touro is . It is about 20-25 min walk from touro. I am sure you can find a place between them. There were a few places on broadway and 125 which had a ton of columbia students and were like 10-15 minute walk away.

What the hell do you put for the secondary application question? It seems identical to the personal statement.

What the hell do you put for the secondary application question? It seems identical to the personal statement.
No clue, they even call it 'personal statement' =/

1) I am going to be a MSI in a week, so i cant answer that

2)yes, you dont have to live all the way uptown, you can live midtown around Columbus circle (around 59th street) and it is one subway stop away from touro with the express train ( A or D). It is about ten minutes away by train. The rent will be higher around 1400 or so a month per person. But the places are really nice, and you definately get the manhattan feel. you can bring your dog. They are plently of places that are pets friendly. You would run into more problems if you had a rotwiller but a bulldog isnt that big.

3) columbia is on the other side of where touro is . It is about 20-25 min walk from touro. I am sure you can find a place between them. There were a few places on broadway and 125 which had a ton of columbia students and were like 10-15 minute walk away.

Thanks so much for info!

For those wondering, at Touro in Harlem, if you get complete a secondary and pay the large fee, you are guaranteed an interview. I can confirm this as it has been like that for the past 2 years.

What percentage of interviewed applicants is accepted then?

What the hell do you put for the secondary application question? It seems identical to the personal statement.

I used my aacomas PS and they were fine with it, i would call them to make sure if that it is still acceptable

What percentage of interviewed applicants is accepted then?

They are fairly picky since they have only 135 seats and no preference for instaters. It will be one of the most difficult interviews you will go through. Dont want to scare anyone, but be prepared and dont show you get flustered easily under pressure. Hell i made it in :p.

Thats great to hear. I know that they screen the primary, I wonder how many get in after the interview.

I like the whole idea of what they are doing and would love to be a part of it.

For you MSI and MSII's:

1. How do you like it so far?

2.Is it feasible to bring my american bulldog with me?!? I know its in the city and worry some about crime also but it seems that Harlem in particular really has improved in the past decade. I would never want to put girlfriend in jeopardy.

3. Is it feasible to get a place between Touro and Columbia ?

Thanks for all the help, its exciting!

I'll let you know in a couple of weeks! But I will say that the people in admissions, especially Mr. Figueroa, are extremely helpful.

I used my aacomas PS and they were fine with it, i would call them to make sure if that it is still acceptable

LOL then what is the point of asking at all? I mean great if its still true.

They are fairly picky since they have only 135 seats and no preference for instaters. It will be one of the most difficult interviews you will go through. Dont want to scare anyone, but be prepared and dont show you get flustered easily under pressure. Hell i made it in :p.

LOL oh god, sounds like fun.

They let you use the same PS?!?! I guess I'll call on that, I don't want to come off as lazy or careless....

They let you use the same PS?!?! I guess I'll call on that, I don't want to come off as lazy or careless....

Please post what you find out.

Please post what you find out.

Tried Obed, and Issa but neither answered. I'll keep trying, I am sure they're pretty busy at the moment.

Tried Obed, and Issa but neither answered. I'll keep trying, I am sure they're pretty busy at the moment.

You can try http://mail.google.com/mail/images/cleardot.gif kathy.curtis-dixon@touro.edu

she is the one that sent me the email for an interview. Maybe call tourocom up and ask to speak with her. Obed generally does respond to email's pretty fast

EDIT: Her ext is 4550

You can try http://mail.google.com/mail/images/cleardot.gif kathy.curtis-dixon@touro.edu

she is the one that sent me the email for an interview. Maybe call tourocom up and ask to speak with her. Obed generally does respond to email's pretty fast

EDIT: Her ext is 4550



Thanks so much I'll try it.

Did you guys get the secondary by mail or email? Is it done online or fill out/mail in w/ check?

email. fill in/mail out w/ check or money order. $200.

Thanks so much I'll try it.

Any luck? I sent an email to Issa but no response.

So there is just one essay question: the personal statement (which some in here think we can use the AACOMAS for) for their secondary application? Thanks.

So there is just one essay question: the personal statement (which some in here think we can use the AACOMAS for) for their secondary application? Thanks.

Last year's question was:

Question: Discuss your aims in seeking admission to the college of osteopathic medicine. Include items such ad your personal and academic background, goals, experiences that nurtured your interest specifically your “shadowing” experience and other factors you consider relevant.

I wrote something differnet than the AACOMAS statement and I would encourage all of you to do the same.

This year:
On a separate sheet of paper, type an essay discussing your aims in seeking admission to the College of Osteopathic Medicine. Include such items as your personal and academic background, your career goals, experiences which nurtured your interest in the health field and in the Osteopathic profession specifically, your “shadowing” experience, and any other factors which you feel are relevant to admission. (no more than 2 pages)

Last year's question was:

Question: Discuss your aims in seeking admission to the college of osteopathic medicine. Include items such ad your personal and academic background, goals, experiences that nurtured your interest specifically your “shadowing” experience and other factors you consider relevant.

I wrote something differnet than the AACOMAS statement and I would encourage all of you to do the same.

Should I build off of it? I was thinking about writing one focused on reasons of Osteopathic medicine as many of the things they ask for were covered in my Primary PS.

Called today, no respone :/

Should I build off of it? I was thinking about writing one focused on reasons of Osteopathic medicine as many of the things they ask for were covered in my Primary PS.

Called today, no respone :/

That is what I did. I took one or two ideas from my AACOMAS PS and built off of it. Mostly on my medical experience and desire to go into medicine.

Getting somebody on the phone can be difficult, therefore I would recommend sending an email to Obed. His responses are usually pithy but he will get back to you within a day or so.

FYI Obed is a very nice guy when you meet him on your interview.

Gold

I see that they want the PS again,
but what about all the other information that seems identical to the AACOMAS questions...

those of you who already went through this process, did you rewrite your work experiences, honors and awards and all that good stuff, or did you leave it blank?

I thought I'd ask here first before e-mailing a bunch of the people at the office, (I tried to call a couple times, no response)

What do you guys think?

I see that they want the PS again,
but what about all the other information that seems identical to the AACOMAS questions...

those of you who already went through this process, did you rewrite your work experiences, honors and awards and all that good stuff, or did you leave it blank?

I thought I'd ask here first before e-mailing a bunch of the people at the office, (I tried to call a couple times, no response)

What do you guys think?

I rewrote it

i reworked my PS to include some more information, especially since this essay can be 2 pages. and then filled out everything within the form.

question: under employment history/health care experience, did you include only employment and volunteer that was health related? or all employment and health care experiences (paid and unpaid).

i reworked my PS to include some more information, especially since this essay can be 2 pages. and then filled out everything within the form.

question: under employment history/health care experience, did you include only employment and volunteer that was health related? or all employment and health care experiences (paid and unpaid).

I did my 3 most recent since it was three spaces...2 were paid one was volunteer. 2 were health related 1 wasn't.

when putting in work experience,
what does it mean, "in what capacity" ?

when putting in work experience,
what does it mean, "in what capacity" ?

i put my basic work title: intern, research assistant, etc

i put my basic work title: intern, research assistant, etc

My work title for most of my jobs is "Bitch".

My work title for most of my jobs is "Bitch".

you should state that, on your interview when they ask what do you do at work :p

My work title for most of my jobs is "Bitch".

Welcome to life. Even when you are the president of a company, you are the board's bitch :D

Interview Invite! Yay!

Anyone know what's a good hotel to stay at?? (I think were gonna go the weekend before my interview, since I've never been to NYC before..)

Thanks!

Interview Invite! Yay!

Anyone know what's a good hotel to stay at?? (I think were gonna go the weekend before my interview, since I've never been to NYC before..)

Thanks!

Congrads! How long have you been complete there? Should be a fun trip.

They emailed me a couple days ago saying they had my supp but no LOR, emailed the next day with confirmation of LOR, then 2 days later invite. Yay! I don't think i'm going to Touro-NV anymore since I have this one. Can't afford to fly to these places, I need some love within driving distance! :)

They emailed me a couple days ago saying they had my supp but no LOR, emailed the next day with confirmation of LOR, then 2 days later invite. Yay! I don't think i'm going to Touro-NV anymore since I have this one. Can't afford to fly to these places, I need some love within driving distance! :)

Sweet, well I got the no LOR email two days ago so maybe something will happen soon. I hope to join you!

I got the interview invite today too, I never got an email saying I was complete or that they received my secondary though.

hooooray first interview invite!!!!
maybe i'll see you guys in sept! :D

Interview Invite! Yay!

Anyone know what's a good hotel to stay at?? (I think were gonna go the weekend before my interview, since I've never been to NYC before..)

Thanks!

Hi Guys,
Since I am seeing a lot of the same questions that popped up on last years thread, I am giving you the link.

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=452627

Since I live in the area I can not comment on the hotels. As for the airports, LGA (LaGuadia) is the closest but DO NOT PLAN ON FLYING IN ON THE DAY OF INTERVIEW. There are always delays and LGA usually has to many flights going in and out leading to delays!

If you are in town for a few days, get a guide book on NYC. There are a million things to do and you can get around on subway alone for many of them.

Good Luck!

I got my secondary.... filling it out right now i'm so excited..... this may be a dumb question but did you all type ur application?

I got my secondary.... filling it out right now i'm so excited..... this may be a dumb question but did you all type ur application?
yup i typed my app, good luck

redrumi - you already scheduled your interview, right? did you catch mr sow on the phone or schedule via email?

redrumi - you already scheduled your interview, right? did you catch mr sow on the phone or schedule via email?
Yup, I wrote an email to him he got back to me in about 24 hours.

Yup, I wrote an email to him he got back to me in about 24 hours.

awesome thanks! He just got back to me...see you on 9/17! :D

*bump*

where are all the Touro-NYers at??

awesome thanks! He just got back to me...see you on 9/17! :D

Me too. I wonder how big of a group they'll have.

*bump*

where are all the Touro-NYers at??
1 right here!!!.. have yet to submit the secondary though :o

Me too. I wonder how big of a group they'll have.

yeah there's at least three of us...you think 10, 15?
where are you coming from?

yeah there's at least three of us...you think 10, 15?
where are you coming from?

About 10 on my interview day.
Good Luck

yeah there's at least three of us...you think 10, 15?
where are you coming from?

Ohio and you?

Ohio and you?

ohhh yeah I remember now from the OU thread, from Ohio but despises OSU! :p
I'm from Ohio but will be coming up from Philly so it's just a Chinatown bus ride away!


Gold5 - what year are you?

so i got my interview offer but can not go till oct due to other interviews... hopefully scheduling it for oct 21st or something around there

Got mine today, trying to figure out how to schedule it around the TUCOM NV one. As well as convincing work to let me take more time off hah

Got mine today, trying to figure out how to schedule it around the TUCOM NV one. As well as convincing work to let me take more time off hah


i hear ya with that.... for those that interviewed already where did u stay and did u fly into Newark NJ airport or la guardia and how did u get around town? what was the cost of the hotel?

thanks

i hear ya with that.... for those that interviewed already where did u stay and did u fly into Newark NJ airport or la guardia and how did u get around town? what was the cost of the hotel?

thanks

I'm flying into La guardia and then using cabs. There's a ton of hotels. I would call and find one that gives discounts to interviewers. I was lucky enough to have points to stay at the Fairfield for free.

LGA tends to have a lot more delays than JFK. I try to avoid LGA like the plague when I fly into NY. Sometimes it is unavoidable though. :cool:

I got rejected??? :confused:

What the hell, they don't even have my MCAT yet!!

After a thorough review of your AACOMAS-application, the Admissions and Standards Committee has concluded that we will not be able to offer you a place in the Fall 2009 entering class. Unfortunately, your credentials did not appropriately match the Admissions Committee’s criteria in selecting our class.

Man shot down without even a chance. Better get used to the rejections I guess.

I got rejected??? :confused:

What the hell, they don't even have my MCAT yet!!



Man shot down without even a chance. Better get used to the rejections I guess.
that's crazy! you should give them a call or something.. you're GPA is not even bad.. what are they basing this rejection on!? They should at least put you on hold until your MCAT scores come in.

EDIT: i guess its based on your AACOMAS-- as you boldly noted

that's crazy! you should give them a call or something.. you're GPA is not even bad.. what are they basing this rejection on!? They should at least put you on hold until your MCAT scores come in.

EDIT: i guess its based on your AACOMAS-- as you boldly noted

Lol, the e-mail had AACOMAS bolded, I just copied and pasted.


Anyway I called the admissions office today. Turns out there was a computer glitch. The email I should have recieved was one simply stating that they had not yet recieved my MCAT scores, so I had to get myself un-rejected. Crazyness.

Now I gotta go call LECOM because its another school that seems to have rejected me prematurely.

Lol, the e-mail had AACOMAS bolded, I just copied and pasted.


Anyway I called the admissions office today. Turns out there was a computer glitch. The email I should have recieved was one simply stating that they had not yet recieved my MCAT scores, so I had to get myself un-rejected. Crazyness.

Now I gotta go call LECOM because its another school that seems to have rejected me prematurely.
wow that is some glitch!

Hey guys,

I saw some people used the same PS from their primary and some people rewrote theirs.

What do you guys who r students think about just adding some stuff to the original. I really like my personal statement and it seems like most of the stuff they ask for on the secondary can be found on the primary, just a quick way to make $200.

what do u think?

ok, silly question...for the personal statement part of the secondary, do they want us to include why Touro-NY as well? It's not explicitly stated, but I wanted to see if other people are including that info.

ok, silly question...for the personal statement part of the secondary, do they want us to include why Touro-NY as well? It's not explicitly stated, but I wanted to see if other people are including that info.

i wasnt going to

Hey guys,

I saw some people used the same PS from their primary and some people rewrote theirs.

What do you guys who r students think about just adding some stuff to the original. I really like my personal statement and it seems like most of the stuff they ask for on the secondary can be found on the primary, just a quick way to make $200.

what do u think?

i just added why touro-ny, why osteo and then more about what i am doing this year - so not a whole lot more, but i wanted to use the space to address additional things on top of my primary statement.

so far, has anyone that has received a secondary, been rejected for an interview this year? curious since i just received my secondary.

it says something about getting an interview if u get the secondary in the email they send u

it doesn't explicitly say that for me

alright, dumb question alert:

for "employment history/health care experience" do they mean employment and/or health care experience, or only employment that was health care related?

Just received an interview invite! This going to be my first time in NY!:)

Anyone know how long it will take to get from the school to LaGuardia airport via train/subway? I'm trying to schedule flights out for after my interview. I've never been to NY so I'm clueless...

You can't get to LaGuardia by subway. If you want to take public transportation there is a bus that runs there, but it takes forever and I wouldn't recommend it.

I would really suggest taking a cab. Depending on the time of day (rush hour) it can take a little longer, but it usually is about 20 minutes and will cost like $15-20.

Anyone know how long it will take to get from the school to LaGuardia airport via train/subway? I'm trying to schedule flights out for after my interview. I've never been to NY so I'm clueless...

You can't get to LaGuardia by subway. If you want to take public transportation there is a bus that runs there, but it takes forever and I wouldn't recommend it.

I would really suggest taking a cab. Depending on the time of day (rush hour) it can take a little longer, but it usually is about 20 minutes and will cost like $15-20.

Awesome. That is even better. I don't mind paying $15-20 bucks for a cab. :thumbup:

alright, dumb question alert:

for "employment history/health care experience" do they mean employment and/or health care experience, or only employment that was health care related?
i think its and/or

Hey all! I'm one of the new students at Touro (MS-1) and just wanted to introduce myself. Can't wait to meet some of you during your interviews hopefully! Good luck to everyone. Just an added note, I moved here from Michigan, really didn't think I'd ever want to live in NYC before... and I'm totally loving it (when I have time to anyway, hehe).

You can't get to LaGuardia by subway. If you want to take public transportation there is a bus that runs there, but it takes forever and I wouldn't recommend it.

I would really suggest taking a cab. Depending on the time of day (rush hour) it can take a little longer, but it usually is about 20 minutes and will cost like $15-20.


I hope things went well for you guys today

alright, dumb question alert:

for "employment history/health care experience" do they mean employment and/or health care experience, or only employment that was health care related?

Either or anything you think is relevant I would put down. The trick is to try and sell yourself to the admissions committee.

Hey all! I'm one of the new students at Touro (MS-1) and just wanted to introduce myself. Can't wait to meet some of you during your interviews hopefully! Good luck to everyone. Just an added note, I moved here from Michigan, really didn't think I'd ever want to live in NYC before... and I'm totally loving it (when I have time to anyway, hehe).

Hey Stormcrow501, I think you need to change your status to medical student. Congratulations and keep us informed about your experiences!

Can someone tell me where exactly we are supposed to report to on interview day? And do they need us to bring anything like passport etc? Thanks in advance!

Can someone tell me where exactly we are supposed to report to on interview day? And do they need us to bring anything like passport etc? Thanks in advance!

haha good thinking...see you on wednesday!

haha good thinking...see you on wednesday!
If I can figure out where to go! =)

If I can figure out where to go! =)

I'll look for the other suited and confused person on 125th!

I sent in my secondary a while ago, but haven't heard anything. Is it better to call or email?

BTW, good luck to you interviewees!

I sent in my secondary a while ago, but haven't heard anything. Is it better to call or email?

BTW, good luck to you interviewees!

I would just call them. I received an interview invite the day they received my secondary.

I would just call them. I received an interview invite the day they received my secondary.

Thanks!

countdown to two weeks begins! I'm hoping for some great news for all of us!! :D

Anyone interviewing on 9/23??!

countdown to two weeks begins! I'm hoping for some great news for all of us!! :D
good luck to us all! At least two weeks isn't that long, but it doesn't help me wanting to obsessively check my email!

Anyone interviewing on 9/23??!

I am=) Spending sat, sun, and mon in NYC before hand since I've never been there.. see you tuesday!

Hey rm..

Congrats on allllll the interview invites :) I am actually flying out to NY on Sunday and staying until next Saturday with some friends out there... its only my second time in NY so I figured I will see what it has to offer :) See you on tuesday!!

Hey everyone! Hope the interviews went well! I was really hoping to meet you guys, but unfortunately was incredibly bogged down (like all my classmates) by studying for our huge first Anatomy exam we have today... I especially wanted to meet you RM, because I too hail from Sagnasty!!! :thumbup: lol

Just got an interview invite. I'm way excited.

They sent me an interview invite over a week ago, but I just now found it because they sent it to my old school email (which was never on any app, so I have no idea where they got it from! plus they sent the secondary request to my primary email). Yikes! I hope they don't mind too terribly that it took so long for me to respond. :o

They sent me an interview invite over a week ago, but I just now found it because they sent it to my old school email (which was never on any app, so I have no idea where they got it from! plus they sent the secondary request to my primary email). Yikes! I hope they don't mind too terribly that it took so long for me to respond. :o


No, I think you will be just fine.

Ok, New Yorkers, I got a question: How long would it take me to get from Penn station to 125th? I know that I can take the A, B, C lines or I could just grab a cab (I'm not going to belabor the price difference); which is faster? Ironically I've done the penn station to 125th trip before (I've got friends at Columbia) but it's been sufficiently long enough that I have no recollection of how long it takes.

I'm thinking of taking the train in that morning before my interview to save myself the $200+ on a hotel room, and I want to make sure I'm not late! (yes this is premature, but I like ironing out details early)

Ok, New Yorkers, I got a question: How long would it take me to get from Penn station to 125th? I know that I can take the A, B, C lines or I could just grab a cab (I'm not going to belabor the price difference); which is faster? Ironically I've done the penn station to 125th trip before (I've got friends at Columbia) but it's been sufficiently long enough that I have no recollection of how long it takes


subway will probably be faster depending on traffic.

subway will probably be faster depending on traffic.

yeah that's what I'm thinking. it's like a 15 min ride? maybe a little longer? something like that, I imagine.

yeah that's what I'm thinking. it's like a 15 min ride? maybe a little longer? something like that, I imagine.
depends wat train you catch, i'm thinking 30 mins. You have to allow time waiting for the correct subway to show up too etc. check out www.hopstop.com , their time estimates are usually pretty good

depends wat train you catch, i'm thinking 30 mins. You have to allow time waiting for the correct subway to show up too etc. check out www.hopstop.com (http://www.hopstop.com) , their time estimates are usually pretty good

dude, sweet website. thanks! I was fiddling with the mta one, but that's way better.

I haven't recieved a secondary but I want to send along my DO LOR so the DO doing it for me can send them all at once. Anyone have the address in which we're supposed to send it? I couldn't find it anywhere on the website.

Thanks.

I haven't recieved a secondary but I want to send along my DO LOR so the DO doing it for me can send them all at once. Anyone have the address in which we're supposed to send it? I couldn't find it anywhere on the website.

Thanks.

You could get Interfolio, unless you're not worried about not having a file at each school yet.

I'd go with:

TOURO COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
230 West 125th Street
New York, NY 10027

I found it here (http://www.touro.edu/med/contact.html).

You could get Interfolio, unless you're not worried about not having a file at each school yet.

I'd go with:

TOURO COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
230 West 125th Street
New York, NY 10027

I found it here (http://www.touro.edu/med/contact.html).

YEah thanks I saw that, just wanted to make sure that there wasn't an additional form to fill out, like LECOM makes the DO send a form along with the letter.

YEah thanks I saw that, just wanted to make sure that there wasn't an additional form to fill out, like LECOM makes the DO send a form along with the letter.

I never did this form and had no problems with LECOM

:DJust got the acceptance today, interviewed 9/18!! Has anyone else heard back?!?!

:DJust got the acceptance today, interviewed 9/18!! Has anyone else heard back?!?!
I just got my acceptance too!!! I interviewed on 9/17, good luck to everyone else, and go us!!!!

Actually my interview was the 17th as well sorry I mixed it up with another school...anyway Congrats!

Yeah, I just received the acceptance email too, hopefully one of many!

Good luck to everyone.

I got an interview invite last week and Im comin on Nov 11. Does the class fill up fast? I dont want to be one of the last people interviewed! That happened at AZCOM last year and I never got off the waitlist! Anyone else comin then?

Just a quick question to something I found a bit ambiguous... I just received an email with my secondary app. attached to it (yeyyy) and it stated that once my file is complete, I will receive an interview invite via email. Does this mean that I am guaranteed an interview if I send the secondary and all necessary materials??? Or is this just like any other secondary??

Just a quick question to something I found a bit ambiguous... I just received an email with my secondary app. attached to it (yeyyy) and it stated that once my file is complete, I will receive an interview invite via email. Does this mean that I am guaranteed an interview if I send the secondary and all necessary materials??? Or is this just like any other secondary??

You are guaranteed an interview if you send in the secondary. I just got mine, too!!! WOOT!!! :D :soexcited:

How many secondaries do they send out?

S.

You are guaranteed an interview if you send in the secondary. I just got mine, too!!! WOOT!!! :D :soexcited:

How many secondaries do they send out?

S.

Woohoo!!! I just called to make sure, prior to reading your post, and they confirmed that you are guaranteed an interview if you send in the secondary!! :D I have no idea how many secondaries they send out. :thumbdown

Woohoo!!! I just called to make sure, prior to reading your post, and they confirmed that you are guaranteed an interview if you send in the secondary!! :D I have no idea how many secondaries they send out. :thumbdown

If I remember right, I think they said @ the interview that they interview like 450? don't quote me on that though =)

Woohoo!!! I just called to make sure, prior to reading your post, and they confirmed that you are guaranteed an interview if you send in the secondary!! :D I have no idea how many secondaries they send out. :thumbdown

Sorry to knitpick...but are you granted an interview after they receive your secondary, before they receive recommendations? Just curious! I'm becoming anxious!

I'm not sure if this answers your question...but I believe all LOR's need to be in before they grant you the interview. I emailed someone regarding this matter because my physician LOR was taking very long and the response was...

"TouroCom does not grant interviews to candidates until they submit all documents required for admissions."

hope that helps!

Sorry to knitpick...but are you granted an interview after they receive your secondary, before they receive recommendations? Just curious! I'm becoming anxious!

I think it's when your file is complete, you get the invite...

Exactly. If they sent you a secondary, once your file is complete, you are sent an interview invitation via email.

Has anyone thats been accepted submitted the deposit yet? Mine is due by this sunday or monday and I'm feeling apprehensive, because while I want to keep this spot I still have several interviews to go and I feel bad just giving up $2000! Oh well, I think i'll just bite the bullet.

Also, it says on the intent form that you can submit it electronically, is that true? If so, how do you sign the form at the bottom?

Thanks

In the email I just received, its worded that if you are given an secondary, you are granted an interview if you return all materials they requested.

What does "In-what Capacity?" mean for the Employment History/Health Care Experience

Has anyone thats been accepted submitted the deposit yet? Mine is due by this sunday or monday and I'm feeling apprehensive, because while I want to keep this spot I still have several interviews to go and I feel bad just giving up $2000! Oh well, I think i'll just bite the bullet.

Also, it says on the intent form that you can submit it electronically, is that true? If so, how do you sign the form at the bottom?

Thanks
same here, mine is due monday. I will be receiving a bunch of other decisions within the next two weeks, and I would hate to 'throw away' $2k, I mean it is worth it to guarentee i'm going to med school..but still it is painful. NYC is awesome, and I'm sure you can get a great education at Touro-NY, the newness factor just worries me a bit. I wrote them about paying and returning the form, we can pay by credit card by calling the bursar's office, but they want us to physically mail the form back, I think it is supposed to be received within the two weeks. Let me know if you hear any different about any of that stuff.

I just realized monday is a holiday, so I guess to be within two weeks they need to receive our stuff by friday!

I just realized monday is a holiday, so I guess to be within two weeks they need to receive our stuff by friday!

have you called to ask for an extension? a friend of mine got an extra week-long extension for touro-ca because she's on a student budget and "needed more time to get the money together"/wanted to see if she got into any of the other schools...

have you called to ask for an extension? a friend of mine got an extra week-long extension for touro-ca because she's on a student budget and "needed more time to get the money together"/wanted to see if she got into any of the other schools...
ahh that would have been interesting to try, but I just got back from the post office, too late =)

for those of you who interviewed here....what was the interview like?

for those of you who interviewed here....what was the interview like?
check out the interview feedback database, up top, click medical -> interview feedback

but it was 30 mins, you vs 2 ppl mine was a DO and a Phd. They asked basic interview questions nothing too left field for me, I think it was closed file if I remember correctly

does anyone know if TOUROCOM-NY is closed for Sukkot? I've been trying to email and call a couple of faculty members for the last couple of days and can't get through to them.

does anyone know if TOUROCOM-NY is closed for Sukkot? I've been trying to email and call a couple of faculty members for the last couple of days and can't get through to them.
I know touro-ca was going to be closed for like 12 days or something for sukkot, so NY might be closed as well

We were closed Tuesday and Wednesday for Sukkot, and will be again for this coming Tuesday and Wednesday (Oct 21st and 22nd). Oh and the school is only open for half the day on Monday, Oct. 20th as well. Hope that helps!:)

We were closed Tuesday and Wednesday for Sukkot, and will be again for this coming Tuesday and Wednesday (Oct 21st and 22nd). Oh and the school is only open for half the day on Monday, Oct. 20th as well. Hope that helps!:)

Thanks!

Does anyone know if the holiday closures delay the admissions decision notification? They said they would send an email within two weeks... that is tomorrow for those of us who interviewed on the 7th!
thanks!

If you don't hear anything today or tomorrow, I would assume it is because of all the Jewish holidays that the school has been closed for. I believe it is Touro's policy that the faculty is not to work those days, so there's a good chance they may be a little delayed and in letting you know. Good luck and I hope you hear good things when you do find out!

So I just got the e-mail from Obed Figureoa inviting me to fill out the seconday and interview woo!

200$ boo!

Essay boo!

On a separate sheet of paper, type an essay discussing your aims in seeking admission to the College of Osteopathic Medicine. Include such items as your personal and academic background, your career goals, experiences which nurtured your interest in the health field and in the Osteopathic profession specifically, your “shadowing” experience, and any other factors which you feel are relevant to admission.

Isn't that the person statement we submitted with the primary? I don't know what to say differently really. Thoughts? Is it okay if its similar to the primary essay?

By the way, how many applicants actually get the secondary/invite? Is it a lot?

Edit: Someone posted above ~450. Is that correct? Wouldn't that mean like 67% acceptance of people who interview assuming they take 300? I mean don't get me wrong, that would be awesome. Just seems too good to be true.

soo i electronically sent in my physician LOR on 10/7/08...soo shouldn't i be complete already/have heard something about interview scheduling? Did it take long for anyone else?? i'm semi-stressing...

soo i electronically sent in my physician LOR on 10/7/08...soo shouldn't i be complete already/have heard something about interview scheduling? Did it take long for anyone else?? i'm semi-stressing...

Check any alternative email addresses you might have. They sent me my interview invite to an email address I haven't used in over a year. No, I have no idea where they got the address from, because it is not located anywhere on my AACOMAS app. Thank goodness I do check it once every week or so for alumni stuff, otherwise I would have never seen it.

If that doesn't work/isn't an option, call them. That usually settles problems fairly quickly.

I sent in my Touro secondary two and a half weeks ago and they already had my letters, but I haven't heard anything yet (and they haven't cashed my check). For those of you that already got your interview invites, how long did it take? It seems like people think the Jewish holidays are slowing things down, but this seems like a really long time.

I haven't called to check yet because I almost want to hold off on this interview in the hopes I am accepted, since they only give you 2 weeks after acceptance to give them that $2k!

hey, this may not technically be the right place to post this, but TOURO-NY will be my first interview, so I will try to make it related. I am just looking for your opinions here, as I have no idea if this issue is even of any consequence:

So legally, my first name is Barthalemuel (changed for privacy reasons) but my whole life I have been called Roger (again, just a representative name), as it is my middle name. Of course, on applications I write that my name is Barthalemuel, but I am 99% sure that I am referred to as Roger in my LOR's. I am interviewing at Touro-NY on the 29th, and my questions to you are:

1) Do you think I should email Obed or Issa to give them a heads up of the situation so that there is no confusion during my application's review?

2) Would it be appropriate to ask the school ahead of time (and other schools) if they could call me Roger at my interview? I just plain don't feel comfortable being addressed as Barthalemuel... I mean, would you? I don't want to introduce myself as Roger to everyone only to be called Barthalemuel later. This always causes problems.

Or do you think I should just forget about it, as they will probably figure it out.
Any advice will be much appreciated!


P.S. khb--check your pm's

isn't there a space on the primary maybe, to list any other names you go by?

I called touro today anddd obed said they are really backed up because of the jewish holidays. If you're waiting to hear from them (like I am) I'm guessing that is the reason! hope this helps others who have been waiting patiently to hear from them. (I was getting really worried and even thought..what if they are reconsidering why they sent me a secondary hahaaa).

2) Would it be appropriate to ask the school ahead of time (and other schools) if they could call me Roger at my interview? I just plain don't feel comfortable being addressed as Barthalemuel... I mean, would you? I don't want to introduce myself as Roger to everyone only to be called Barthalemuel later. This always causes problems.

Uh, you can't deal with it for like 15 minutes during a medical school interview?

Just booked my flight and interviewing Tuesday 11/18. Anyone interviewing then? I'm excited about Touro-Harlem cuz my boyfriend is in NYC and if I ever leave Chicago, it would be for NYC. I'll be out and about the city with my boyfriend for the weekend too so it'll be a great way to relax and get to know the area better before the interview!

If you don't hear anything today or tomorrow, I would assume it is because of all the Jewish holidays that the school has been closed for. I believe it is Touro's policy that the faculty is not to work those days, so there's a good chance they may be a little delayed and in letting you know. Good luck and I hope you hear good things when you do find out!

Thanks Colbert! holding breath, crossing fingers!

They are suppose to inform us of the decision today. Spoke to a rep on the phone yesterday. The verdict is going to be via email. So be on the look out for those that interviewed this month.

Just booked my flight and interviewing Tuesday 11/18. Anyone interviewing then? I'm excited about Touro-Harlem cuz my boyfriend is in NYC and if I ever leave Chicago, it would be for NYC. I'll be out and about the city with my boyfriend for the weekend too so it'll be a great way to relax and get to know the area better before the interview!

Congrats! NYC is a fun place to be . Always something to do:bars, clubs, theaters, shopping. People here only stay at home when they are broke.:laugh:
However, it CAN be overwhelming if you're not from a big city. People get too distracted that their grades begin to suffer. There is a reason why DO schools in the middle-of-nowhere tend to produce high COMLEX score from their students. Chicago and NYC are both big cities so I think you should to able to handle work and play.

I interviewed earlier this month. You can pm me if you have any questions.

I'm in! Now I need 2 grand!!lol

I'm in! Now I need 2 grand!!lol

Me too! Now I just need to decide between Touro NY and Touro NV.... Oh yeah, and come up with 2k.

Congrats! NYC is a fun place to be . Always something to do:bars, clubs, theaters, shopping. People here only stay at home when they are broke.:laugh:
However, it CAN be overwhelming if you're not from a big city. People get too distracted that their grades begin to suffer. There is a reason why DO schools in the middle-of-nowhere tend to produce high COMLEX score from their students. Chicago and NYC are both big cities so I think you should to able to handle work and play.

I interviewed earlier this month. You can pm me if you have any questions.

Congrats andexterouss!!! That is awesome!!! I found out that I got accepted into CCOM just minutes ago so I'm definitely on cloud 9, as I am sure you are!!! Well thank you very much for offering to answer some questions before the interview. When it gets closer I most likely will ask you to tell about the general vibe of the school and interview. Congrats again!!!

Congrats on the acceptances guys! I'm in the "high" wait list. Looks like back to holding my breath! I would assume that people aren't pulled off before interview season ends in April, does anyone know?

Congrats on the acceptances guys! I'm in the "high" wait list. Looks like back to holding my breath! I would assume that people aren't pulled off before interview season ends in April, does anyone know?
I think the list moves faster than any other school.I mean not everyone has 2 grand to cough out. Sit tight and wait for it to move starting next month.

Congrats andexterouss!!! That is awesome!!! I found out that I got accepted into CCOM just minutes ago so I'm definitely on cloud 9, as I am sure you are!!! Well thank you very much for offering to answer some questions before the interview. When it gets closer I most likely will ask you to tell about the general vibe of the school and interview. Congrats again!!!
Thanks and congrats on CCOM!!

hey, this may not technically be the right place to post this, but TOURO-NY will be my first interview, so I will try to make it related. I am just looking for your opinions here, as I have no idea if this issue is even of any consequence:

So legally, my first name is Barthalemuel (changed for privacy reasons) but my whole life I have been called Roger (again, just a representative name), as it is my middle name. Of course, on applications I write that my name is Barthalemuel, but I am 99% sure that I am referred to as Roger in my LOR's. I am interviewing at Touro-NY on the 29th, and my questions to you are:

1) Do you think I should email Obed or Issa to give them a heads up of the situation so that there is no confusion during my application's review?

2) Would it be appropriate to ask the school ahead of time (and other schools) if they could call me Roger at my interview? I just plain don't feel comfortable being addressed as Barthalemuel... I mean, would you? I don't want to introduce myself as Roger to everyone only to be called Barthalemuel later. This always causes problems.

Or do you think I should just forget about it, as they will probably figure it out.
Any advice will be much appreciated!


P.S. khb--check your pm's

You may want to shoot Obed a note explaining why your LOR's are referring to Roger and not Barthalemuel. As for interview day, just let them know you go by Roger, it won't be a big deal. Good luck

I think the list moves faster than any other school.I mean not everyone has 2 grand to cough out. Sit tight and wait for it to move starting next month.
Thanks!

You may want to shoot Obed a note explaining why your LOR's are referring to Roger and not Barthalemuel. As for interview day, just let them know you go by Roger, it won't be a big deal. Good luck

Thank you. Yea, I know it's not that big of a deal anyway, I just wanted some opinions. I appreciate the feedback.
Also, congratulations to all of those who recently got accepted. Hopefully I can add my name in ~2.5 weeks. Anyone else interviewing this Wed, the 29th?

Hi all,

Just received my secondary last Thursday. I'd like to know where on the secondary app do I indicate how my LORs will be sent.

Did you guys/gals use your personal statement for your AACOMAS app as the personal statement for TouroCOM's secondary app? Thanks!

So I am working on this secondary now and I got some questions.

How similar can my AACOMAS PS and touro's PS be?

For letters of rec, I have a committee letter that is a composite letter of 6 professors and a letter from an osteopathic physician I shadowed. What should I put in the three spaces?

how long does it take to get a secondary (if chosen) once your primary is sent to the school. My primary was just sent on 10/29/08. When should I hear back from them?

Thanks

So I am working on this secondary now and I got some questions.

How similar can my AACOMAS PS and touro's PS be?

For letters of rec, I have a committee letter that is a composite letter of 6 professors and a letter from an osteopathic physician I shadowed. What should I put in the three spaces?

Just list the two letters that you have. You might want to add that you have a committee letter instead of a normal LOR. As for your own essay, look at page one of this thread to get some ideas upon it.
Gold

how long does it take to get a secondary (if chosen) once your primary is sent to the school. My primary was just sent on 10/29/08. When should I hear back from them?

Thanks

For me last year, it took about three to four weeks. I believe the minimum cutoff is an MCAT of 24 and a GPA of 3. Good luck

Does anyone have any idea about how many people actually get in comparison to how many people they interview?

Hello everyone. I am from the northern NYC suburbs, and will have an easy 45 minute drive to the Touro-NY interview tomorrow. (The way I go rarely has much traffic, even during rush hour :D.) The interview invitation included a list of local parking garages, seemingly at reasonable rates (by Manhattan standards). However, no phone numbers were listed.

For those from the city itself, or current students, do you know if the suggested 2 parking garages (behind the Apollo Theater, near the State building) on 126th St accept credit cards? Also, are those actually one and the same garage? The invitation seemed to suggest that. I've also heard that it's actually across the street from the school on 125th St, even though the address is 126th. Any advice is appreciated.

Thanks.

Hello everyone. I am from the northern NYC suburbs, and will have an easy 45 minute drive to the Touro-NY interview tomorrow. (The way I go rarely has much traffic, even during rush hour :D.) The interview invitation included a list of local parking garages, seemingly at reasonable rates (by Manhattan standards). However, no phone numbers were listed.

For those from the city itself, or current students, do you know if the suggested 2 parking garages (behind the Apollo Theater, near the State building) on 126th St accept credit cards? Also, are those actually one and the same garage? The invitation seemed to suggest that. I've also heard that it's actually across the street from the school on 125th St, even though the address is 126th. Any advice is appreciated.

Thanks.
hey freethinker.
not sure about the exact location of the garage, but most NYC parking places accept credit cards. you can always call them ahead of time. here's a link to garages & #s:
http://www.citidex.com/6046.htm
good luck!

Just got my secondary today! It's freakin' awesome! NY is definitely a place I'd like to go... The only problem is that the attachment Obed sent me isn't working....I guess I'll shoot him an e-mail.

I'm going on December 2! Anyone else?

S.

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hey guys,
out of those of you who interviewed... did anyone interview with Dr. Radjieski? I really don't know what to make of her... she grilled me at first but then was sorta nice... :confused: I am freaking out about the interview... just wonna know already if i got in or not...
Good luck to all of you :)))
hbtw here are some questions that they asked me... pretty general i would say...
1. What does DO mean to you?
2. Touro's mission is to extend health care to underprivileged and under served communities, how do you feel about this? Would you get involved? ( Or something like this)
3. Have you ever encountered an emotional, personal, academic challenge and how did you overcome it?
4. Where do you see yourself after you graduate?
5. Why Tourocom?
6. We met some kids there, who said that last year they asked scenarios ... like a kid broke his leg, his family doesn't have insurance. Would you treat him, and what would you suggest to his family?

GRRR my DO letter is delayed apparently so they can't schedule my interview. What a stupid requirement.

YAHH!!!! I submitted my secondary last week and got an interview invite yesterday.

The dates I got are 2,3,9,10th, however I think I am going the 9th.

Anyone know of any cheap flights from Southern California (particularly Long Beach or John Wayne Airport) to La Guardia.

Also what hotels are you guys staying at? I am thinking of bringing a friend along just to spend an extra day in New York for sight seeing.

Crap... I looked at several travel websites and the cheapest package I could find was 600 bucks total including hotel. arg... =/

GRRR my DO letter is delayed apparently so they can't schedule my interview. What a stupid requirement.

ask them if they would accept a fax directly from the DO, to expedite the process somewhat... the earlier you get the interview the better

ask them if they would accept a fax directly from the DO, to expedite the process somewhat... the earlier you get the interview the better

I went and saw the DO in person on friday and he swore that it was sent out. No schools have recieved it however. I live in NY so touro should have gotten it really quick.

Asking him to fax it might not be a bad idea though, especially if I can get him to do it right in front of me. At the very least I'd want it done for erie, and touro.

Hmmm...

You know what, you're a very smart guy. I never even thought about faxing it. Thanks!

hey guys,
out of those of you who interviewed... did anyone interview with Dr. Radjieski? I really don't know what to make of her... she grilled me at first but then was sorta nice... :confused: I am freaking out about the interview... just wonna know already if i got in or not...
Good luck to all of you :)))
hbtw here are some questions that they asked me... pretty general i would say...
1. What does DO mean to you?
2. Touro's mission is to extend health care to underprivileged and under served communities, how do you feel about this? Would you get involved? ( Or something like this)
3. Have you ever encountered an emotional, personal, academic challenge and how did you overcome it?
4. Where do you see yourself after you graduate?
5. Why Tourocom?
6. We met some kids there, who said that last year they asked scenarios ... like a kid broke his leg, his family doesn't have insurance. Would you treat him, and what would you suggest to his family?

Damnit, I hope I get asked those questions on my interviews (not just Touro).

Damnit, I hope I get asked those questions on my interviews (not just Touro).

i agree the guestions were easy, but the problem was that no matter what you said it felt like she was not satisfied w/ the answer... and it wasn't just with me... plus she was kinda stressing that i have a more solid MD backround rather than DO... but in the end she was like oh its great to have students like you... you are an immigrant yourself plus you are involved with the immigrant community and can bring new perspectives to the medical field...

I went and saw the DO in person on friday and he swore that it was sent out. No schools have recieved it however. I live in NY so touro should have gotten it really quick.

Asking him to fax it might not be a bad idea though, especially if I can get him to do it right in front of me. At the very least I'd want it done for erie, and touro.

Hmmm...

You know what, you're a very smart guy. I never even thought about faxing it. Thanks!

if they not gonna let you fax it ... you can also ask to bring it over yourself... get the DO to give the letter to you ( so long as it is sealed and signed on the back) and bring it over yourself... i sent out all of my grad school letters this way just to have them in the same envelope to make sure that they get them all at the same time with no delays... talk to Obed he seems like a really nice guy...

if they not gonna let you fax it ... you can also ask to bring it over yourself... get the DO to give the letter to you ( so long as it is sealed and signed on the back) and bring it over yourself... i sent out all of my grad school letters this way just to have them in the same envelope to make sure that they get them all at the same time with no delays... talk to Obed he seems like a really nice guy...

He didn't pick up, I left him a voicemail. I'll wait to see what happens now.

He didn't pick up, I left him a voicemail. I'll wait to see what happens now.

call Isa as well, and if he doesn't pick up press zero to get to addmissions office they might me able to help...

i spoke to a rep yest... whoever interviewed last week, we should know the decision by fri:eek:

I interview the 3rdddddd


anyone joininnnn??? anybody know if this is too late to get an acceptance, tourcom is def a top 3 choice

IS there class full already? Is everyone just interviewing for alternate spots?

call Isa as well, and if he doesn't pick up press zero to get to addmissions office they might me able to help...

I feel that he is lazy. It took forever to schedule an interview with him. I called him and left a voice mail. Then, send him an e-mail with no response for a day. So, I decided to call him at 5am at pacific time. I called 6 times until he picked up the phone, then he said "Can you send me an e-mail? It will be easier for me to find your name." :mad:
I hope admission people won't represent a whole school. Feel like that they need to make the 200 dollars secondary fees worth of recruiting people who really wants to come!!!
How's your interview, feel so slack back as well:sleep:?????

I feel that he is lazy. It took forever to schedule an interview with him. I called him and left a voice mail. Then, send him an e-mail with no response for a day. So, I decided to call him at 5am at pacific time. I called 6 times until he picked up the phone, then he said "Can you send me an e-mail? It will be easier for me to find your name." :mad:
I hope admission people won't represent a whole school. Feel like that they need to make the 200 dollars secondary fees worth of recruiting people who really wants to come!!!
How's your interview, feel so slack back as well:sleep:?????

hmmm... he wasn't like that with me... called me monday to scheduale an interview for wed... i told him i would have to call him back, b/c i had to move some things around with my scheduale... called him back and left a msg when everything was arranged... he responded w/in an hour...
quite honestly, I would have to say that touro is one of the easiest schools to get in contact w/ and admissions ppl are much nicer than in many other schools (... but then again it all depends on your personal experience... maybe i got lucky:confused:)
However, most of the professors at the school that we've met were really nice, and so were the students...

I interview the 3rdddddd


anyone joininnnn??? anybody know if this is too late to get an acceptance, tourcom is def a top 3 choice

No, it's def not to late... they still have spots...otherwise they would stop interviewing since it is rolling admission

I confirmed my date for the 9th of december. Anyone else going?

Also, is tourocom-ny even accredited yet? I was reading the website and I believe the first class started in 2007 with 135 students. I guess in 2011 will be the first class to become accredited.

BTW... how long after the interview do you know you got accepted? And then how much longer till the last day of putting down a deposit?

I confirmed my date for the 9th of december. Anyone else going?

Also, is tourocom-ny even accredited yet? I was reading the website and I believe the first class started in 2007 with 135 students. I guess in 2011 will be the first class to become accredited.

BTW... how long after the interview do you know you got accepted? And then how much longer till the last day of putting down a deposit?

They have prelim accreditation until their first class graduates. The same goes for every other new school out there (e.g. RVU).

They tell you two weeks after interviewing yes/no/waitlist and if yes, you have two weeks to put down the $2,000 deposit. So basically you have a month post-interview to decide if you love the school and want to go there.

anyone who interviewed the 28th of oct hear anything yet?

Hey guys,

In the earlier pages people were talking about using the same essay as the personal statement or a modified version. Is this still the consensus? Did any accepted students do this?

Thanks in advance.

Hey guys,

In the earlier pages people were talking about using the same essay as the personal statement or a modified version. Is this still the consensus? Did any accepted students do this?

Thanks in advance.

I did it. I think I added a paragraph about osteopathic medicine. Just found out i was accepted today.

I don't believe you have to give Touro a DO letter to get an interview invite. I don't have a DO letter and my invite came from them last week.

I found out today I got accepted.

soo how is the interview at this school? is it intense or laid back? i'm interviewing next tuesday I believe and am curious as to what to expect. thanksss and congrats to all that have been accepted, that is so exciting!

are you fellow applicants typing in the general info on the secondary app. I'm having trouble with the formatting when I try this and was thinking of neatly printing most of the secondary (biographical info etc) and sending typed essays attached. Is this acceptable?

I personally converted it to a PDF using Acrobat Pro and then used the Typewriter function within Acrobat to enter in all of the data. (This worked for me only because my school has a computer lab in which all of the computers are equipped with Acrobat. Buying Acrobat just for something like this is too expensive to be worth it, IMHO.) Somebody else I know simply wrote in all of the info by hand and then stapled a printed essay to the application.

soo how is the interview at this school? is it intense or laid back? i'm interviewing next tuesday I believe and am curious as to what to expect. thanksss and congrats to all that have been accepted, that is so exciting!

I think it varies. Mine was pretty stress free (we talked about college football, living in NYC, study abroad) but other people had a much tougher time. There was one guy who was very upset about getting grilled on the typical "liver transplant, who do we give it to?" question; I've seen him posting on SDN about how mad the whole thing made him. So I guess it depends on who you get.

I personally converted it to a PDF using Acrobat Pro and then used the Typewriter function within Acrobat to enter in all of the data. (This worked for me only because my school has a computer lab in which all of the computers are equipped with Acrobat. Buying Acrobat just for something like this is too expensive to be worth it, IMHO.) Somebody else I know simply wrote in all of the info by hand and then stapled a printed essay to the application.

many thanks, good suggestion. I'll see if the computers around here have acrobat pro on them.

what is the average GPA / MCAT needed for TOURO COm NY?
I really like this school

thx again dozit. found acrobat pro and the typewriter feature. that's a great tool I hadn't used before!

I have an interview Dec. 17th here. Does anyone else have the same date? What is the area like around the school? It can't be worse than UMB where I do research.

I would like to know too... my interview is on the 16th.

I have an interview Dec. 17th here. Does anyone else have the same date? What is the area like around the school? It can't be worse than UMB where I do research.

I am not sure what UMB is like so I can't tell you. As for the school it is in Harlem in Manhattan, so it is like Manhattan. The school is located on a busy street (125th street) with subway stations within a few blocks of it. There are a few streets in the area that I would not go wandering around late at night but I know other students would disagree with me and say the area is fine. As for the actual safety record the only issues that students have had are a few pick pockets mostly at the subway stations. This though is an issue that can happen anywhere in the city. I would recommend that you come to the school and make your own impression.

does anybody know wut the planned rotation sites are for this school?

The rotation sites that have been finalized:
Bronx Lebanon Hospital
Interfaith Medical Center (Brooklyn)
New Parkway Hospital (Flushing)
St. John's Episcopal (Rockaway)
Staten Island University Hospital
TouroCOM's Family Health Center
Trinitas Hospital (Elizabenth, NJ)
plus assorted PCP offices & clinics

They said that they're working on other sites, but they aren't set in stone yet.

As I walk down the street to UMB I see hookers to the right and drug dealers to my left lol. It is sad I do not really want to attend my state school... but I have grown to dislike my hometown of Baltimore. Nevertheless, thanks for answering the question. Are the other students there helpful? Do you all study together or is it cut throat?

As I walk down the street to UMB I see hookers to the right and drug dealers to my left lol. It is sad I do not really want to attend my state school... but I have grown to dislike my hometown of Baltimore. Nevertheless, thanks for answering the question. Are the other students there helpful? Do you all study together or is it cut throat?

No it is not that bad. As for the students, it is not cut throat and the school strongly encourages study groups. The class of 2011 has been very good to us and I am hopping that the class of 2012 will return the favor to the class of 2013.

Good Luck

How long after mailing in your secondary application did you guys receive your interview invite? I recently mailed in my secondary (next day delivery because i was so excited) and after two weeks, I am yet to receive the invite. Is two weeks the normal wait time?

It barely took a week for me to get the invite, I think.

Do all the LOR's need to be in to get the interview date?

I was complete about 3 weeks ago but i still havent received an invite. It may be because im canadian:)

The rotation sites that have been finalized:
Bronx Lebanon Hospital
Interfaith Medical Center (Brooklyn)
New Parkway Hospital (Flushing)
St. John's Episcopal (Rockaway)
Staten Island University Hospital
TouroCOM's Family Health Center
Trinitas Hospital (Elizabenth, NJ)
plus assorted PCP offices & clinics

They said that they're working on other sites, but they aren't set in stone yet.

These are all sites that we will have, but the school is still working on getting us more sites. They will be giving us a more up-to-date list next week and I will be sure to share it then.

These are all sites that we will have, but the school is still working on getting us more sites. They will be giving us a more up-to-date list next week and I will be sure to share it then.

Does it bother you that none of the official sites to date are in Manhattan proper? I don't know where the family health center is, so perhaps that's near Harlem, but otherwise, none of them are on the island. Do students plan on moving to be closer to the rotation sites? I mean, if you live up on or near 125th, and have to get to Interfaith, that takes at least an hour. And that's one of the closer ones.

Has anyone who interviewed on 11/4 heard back yet? Is it really only a two week wait?

Finally made my deposit on Monday.wheeeew. I got an email from Obed concerning insurance, housing etc. One of the attachments was for a mentorship program with first year students at Tourocom. Did any sign up for this? If so, what does it entail?

Do all the LOR's need to be in to get the interview date?

It doesn't seem like it, given that my DO letter was missing when I got my invite.

I'm interviewing December 16th...who else is going to be there? :D

It doesn't seem like it, given that my DO letter was missing when I got my invite.

I'm interviewing December 16th...who else is going to be there? :D


ME ME ME MEEE!!!

:love:

for those of u that have an interview on dec. 16, when did u submit your supplemental application and fee? i just wanna get an idea

I received an email with the supplemental app Mid-October which basically implied I was going to be interviewed as long as I submitted my Secondary. So I submitted my 2ndary a few days before halloween, and received an email the following monday about an interview.

Sorry I don't have exact dates right now, but I'll get them for you later.

As far as exact dates go:

Got secondary Sept 22.

Completed secondary by November 3 (had to raise money for the app fee).

Got interview invite email on November 6.

thanks for the info guys.

I submitted my secondary and fee on October 27th but i still haven't received an interview invite. Ive gotten two emails from Issa sow saying they received my app and fee but thats about it.

Guess ill call up the school and ask.

I just got accepted! But definitely worried about the rotation sites. The school def seems like it wants to make a difference in the Harlem area. It's still considered a pioneering school and when I interviewed the faculty that interviewed me stressed that I make sure to talk to the OM2 students to get a perspective on the school. The OM1's sounded like they were fine but definitely a lot of crinks to work through. Overall I was amazed by the technology and the services that they have for the students. The school is open 24 hours, its more like a building with 5 floors (out of which on 3 are built) so they are really trying to cater to the students. The dean was awesome. I went super early for my interview and he just met me and said that I should sit in on one of the classes. Got to learn about conjunctivitis and how to diagnose it!!!

Good luck y'll.

When did you interview, and how did they notify you of your acceptance?


I just got accepted! But definitely worried about the rotation sites. The school def seems like it wants to make a difference in the Harlem area. It's still considered a pioneering school and when I interviewed the faculty that interviewed me stressed that I make sure to talk to the OM2 students to get a perspective on the school. The OM1's sounded like they were fine but definitely a lot of crinks to work through. Overall I was amazed by the technology and the services that they have for the students. The school is open 24 hours, its more like a building with 5 floors (out of which on 3 are built) so they are really trying to cater to the students. The dean was awesome. I went super early for my interview and he just met me and said that I should sit in on one of the classes. Got to learn about conjunctivitis and how to diagnose it!!!

Good luck y'll.

They let you know almost exactly two weeks post-interview if you were accepted. I'm not sure how it works with the waitlist or rejections (they might be working with the same time frame).

The acceptance comes via email.

join the class thread if you know for sure you're going to tourocom nyc!

I finished my secondary and mailed it in last week and received this email...

Dear Applicant,

Please be advised that we received your supplemental application and fee.
After a thorough review of your file, you will be notified via email for an invite for interview or if anything is missing from your file.

Thank you.
Sincerely,
Mr. Issa Sow

Does everyone receive this? Does this mean they will look at my file and then decide to give me an interview? Doesn't everyone receive an interview invite? ::confused::

I finished my secondary and mailed it in last week and received this email...

Dear Applicant,

Please be advised that we received your supplemental application and fee.
After a thorough review of your file, you will be notified via email for an invite for interview or if anything is missing from your file.

Thank you.
Sincerely,
Mr. Issa Sow

Does everyone receive this? Does this mean they will look at my file and then decide to give me an interview? Doesn't everyone receive an interview invite? ::confused::


You have nothing to worry about. They will eventually invite you for the interview. My email stated they would invite me within the next few weeks and two days later, i got the invite.

I interviewed on 11/4 and emailed Obed today to determine what my status was. He claimed he emailed me on 11/18 and that he will email it again. By end of the day, I still did not get any email from him. I am kind of leery that he did not tell me my status in his reply to my note. I therefore suspect a rejection or wait list. There seems to be a lack of organization.

I was wondering if people wrote another essay for their secondary app. And for those who did not, did you get in? Thanks.

I just got invited for another pre-secondary interview...

funny thing is... I got one of these 3 weeks ago and already have an interview scheduled for Dec 16th. LOL

I just scheduled interview for Dec. 17. Anyone else going on the same day?

You have nothing to worry about. They will eventually invite you for the interview. My email stated they would invite me within the next few weeks and two days later, i got the invite.

Got the same thing. I'm not sure if all my letters are in yet. It's such a pain to get professors to do them. Anyway, I hope get an interview date soon.

I submitted my primary app on 10/17, received and submitted my secondary app on 10/23, received an invite on 11/9 for 11/19. The hardest part is the waiting process, but I'm glad the interview is over! Good luck to all!

Just got a medium waitlist from TOUROCOM. very strange, with my numbers (3.9/34) I thought it was a sure thing and touro was my safety school.

Just got a medium waitlist from TOUROCOM. very strange, with my numbers (3.9/34) I thought it was a sure thing and touro was my safety school.

Ahhhh....that's making me kinda nervous.

Ahhhh....that's making me kinda nervous.

Maybe I didn't fit their "mission". Screw them, I have acceptances at better places

Just got a medium waitlist from TOUROCOM. very strange, with my numbers (3.9/34) I thought it was a sure thing and touro was my safety school.

I'm inclined to say that with numbers like those, they probably knew that they were your safety school. Nothing against you, of course, but if I were on their ADCOM and saw your stats, I would wonder why you were at Touro for an interview and not NYU or wherever.

And I just withdrew my acceptance so the spot can go to somebody else.

yes, but you would think they would have tried to hit me for the 2000 dollars. (and if not for my UMDNJ acceptance last week they would have gotten it)

I got the confirmation e-mail from Issa on 11/21. I haven't contacted to schedule an interview yet. Anyone else in the same boat? Also, does the interview invite come by phone or e-mail?

Bummer. Just got Wait Listed (Medium) :(

what were your stats?

I just got accepted to Touro! I actually am very surprised because I didn't think my interview went as well as it could have.

I was delirously tired from a long commute/hardly any sleep the night before and found myself saying "I'm not sure" and fumbling through some of the questions. hahaa I also felt I was tooo much myself aka way too friendly and laid back (i thought i could have been more professional when looking back).

My stats are 3.6/27. Just wanted to say to anyone waiting to hear from this school that anything can happen. I also am from NY, so I believe I had somewhat of an advantage. Hope my stats helps anyone wondering about this school...gooood luck :)

And I just withdrew my acceptance so the spot can go to somebody else.

Thanks for the update! I'm on the high wait list and really hoping for Touro. Their philosophy and mission completely align with my values and goals as a future physician.

Does anyone know what the admissions stats are like to date, or when they start to pull from wait list candidates? Thanks & good luck to everyone!

I interviewed at this school 11/18 and just got an e-mail from Obed that I am waitlisted. No surprise. I only went on this interview cuz I'd already bought my plane ticket to see my boyfriend out in NYC and decided to schedule this interview for the same visit. But I interviewed after I had gotten into my top choice D.O. school CCOM so my nonchalance probably radiated and the interviewers, being as experienced as they are in reading people fast, picked up on it. And now I'm in my top choice school UIC so I'm withdrawing. It's definitely funny how good stats don't matter when you carry an aura of disinterest towards them. And it's funny how I didn't think UIC would take me cuz I wasn't a 37/3.90 but they saw how much I loved them and accepted me. I'm glad the system works this way... people who truly want something should have it. Good luck to everyone!

Thanks for the update! I'm on the high wait list and really hoping for Touro. Their philosophy and mission completely align with my values and goals as a future physician.

Does anyone know what the admissions stats are like to date, or when they start to pull from wait list candidates? Thanks & good luck to everyone!
I also just withdrew. At my interview obed said that everyone on last years high waitlist got an offer of acceptance so your chances are probably pretty good.

I also just withdrew. At my interview obed said that everyone on last years high waitlist got an offer of acceptance so your chances are probably pretty good.

Thanks! That is encouraging! = )

Just got the acceptance email from Obed this afternoon! Very excited to be a part of the class of 2013!!!! good luck to all those still waiting and congrats to those accepted as well!

does anybody know what kind of MCAT score you need to get a secondary application? i got an email from obed today saying my mcat scores are too low :(

i believe its a 24 or above depending on gpa. so it prolly ranges but w atleast a 24 and 3.0 u shud get a secondary

i believe its a 24 or above depending on gpa. so it prolly ranges but w atleast a 24 and 3.0 u shud get a secondary

guess thats why i didnt get one. im 2 points shy..:( but my gpa is 3.4.

Just got an email confirmation from Obed for Jan. 13 interview/.

Just got an email confirmation from Obed for Jan. 13 interview/.


Congratulations! they finally looked past your canadian status...LOL. I might interview on that day as well.

thats great. ill see u there Halive.

Is anybody here interviewing on December 17th?

I got that e-mail from Issa on 11/21 saying that I will be invited for an interview soon.....I'm getting a little nervous, should I shoot her an e-mail for a status update?

I got that e-mail from Issa on 11/21 saying that I will be invited for an interview soon.....I'm getting a little nervous, should I shoot her an e-mail for a status update?

Definitely. The only reason I got an invite, it seems, was because I first emailed Obed, who then told me to call Issa to see if I was complete. Turns out they never even checked before I called, so Issa confirmed that I was complete and that I would get notice of an interview (like you did).

I waited for a while and realized I never got anything. I emailed Issa about the invite and immediately got one, lol. Looks like you have to be proactive with them. :D

Oh, and Issa's a guy. I made the same mistake, honestly. Good luck!

Definitely. The only reason I got an invite, it seems, was because I first emailed Obed, who then told me to call Issa to see if I was complete. Turns out they never even checked before I called, so Issa confirmed that I was complete and that I would get notice of an interview (like you did).

I waited for a while and realized I never got anything. I emailed Issa about the invite and immediately got one, lol. Looks like you have to be proactive with them. :D

Oh, and Issa's a guy. I made the same mistake, honestly. Good luck!

Oh man....yeah, I've been waiting around for this thing for a while. I was wondering what was going on. I'll send an e-mail out tonight. Thanks for the info. I'd like get one before the end of the year.

Thanks for the info and the heads up on Issa. That would of been horrible if I had started the e-mail out...."Mrs. Sow."

Thanks again.

Just got an email confirmation from Obed for Jan. 13 interview/.
So...

Any SDNers interviewing at Touro-NY on the 13th or 14th of January and want to switch spots with me on the 21st? (the earlier dates are "booked" according to Issa) I only ask because I start classes on the 20th.

Anyway, if you're interested, PM me and we can give Issa a call.

Hey guys.

I just withdrew from Touro. I had an interview on December 17th, so if anyone wants that spot, you're welcome to have it. :)

Good luck!

Finally got my interview date, Jan 21st. It's a bit late though. I'd like to move it up, do we just call an ask?

Finally got my interview date, Jan 21st. It's a bit late though. I'd like to move it up, do we just call an ask?

So I'm guessing that just calling them did the trick and got you the interview? :D

Yeah, you just call them and ask if there are any earlier dates available.

Finally got my interview date, Jan 21st. It's a bit late though. I'd like to move it up, do we just call an ask?

I was in the same boat - my January 21st interview date was on my second day of class. I called Issa Sow the other day after I saw the post from Semicolon (thanks!) about his withdrawal. I grabbed his Dec 17th spot next week.

Other than that Issa said they are booked and that's the reason for the late January dates. But, it never hurts to ask. He can only say "no."

I was in the same boat - my January 21st interview date was on my second day of class. I called Issa Sow the other day after I saw the post from Semicolon (thanks!) about his withdrawal. I grabbed his Dec 17th spot next week.

Other than that Issa said they are booked and that's the reason for the late January dates. But, it never hurts to ask. He can only say "no."

You're welcome. Glad I made a difference. :laugh:

Good luck!

I interviewed on wed the 10th... given touros history with responding; do you think I will hear before the holiday?

Anyone interviewing there this upcoming Tuesday? The forecast says rainy...

I interviewed on wed the 10th... given touros history with responding; do you think I will hear before the holiday?

I thought that they give you the decision two weeks after the interview?

Or so I've heard.

It might be better to call them right before the holiday break comes around to ask about your status.

Did anyone have to make a decision between these two schools and if so what were your pros and cons?

Did anyone have to make a decision between these two schools and if so what were your pros and cons?

I did sort of make a decision. As in I cancelled my interview at Touro as soon as I got my acceptance from NYCOM.

I was just too unsure of Touro. They're a very new school that has a lot of kinks to work out (read the interview feedback for a better idea of what I'm talking about) and they're simply not established. NYCOM, on the other hand, has been around for quite a while and is known for having impressive rotations (through NYCOMEC), affiliations, and matchlists.

In terms of price, they're both similar. I believe Touro is $32k and NYCOM is $37k for tuition. But then you have to figure in housing, and it may be easier to find housing around Touro than NYCOM, which has a very expensive area around it (not that Manhattan isn't expensive either). Some may prefer to live in the city rather than in long island, although it's still quite possible to live in the city and go to NYCOM (which is what I'm doing).

Either way, Touro is a promising school and I am sure that the situation will improve over time. I would tell you to look at the "pros and cons of your school" thread in the DO student forum, but I don't think anyone did Touro-NY yet.

No matter what you pick, good luck!

Oh, and do keep in mind that I am not in any way saying that Touro is a bad school. I cancelled my interview, so I never got a chance to see the school firsthand.

TouroNY-Com is about $33,000 for tuition and fees while NYCOM-
For the class of 2012, this is the four year tuition projection WITHOUT living expenses/board (does include health insurance):

Yr one: $48,183
Yr two: $50,457
Yr three: $53,584
Yr four: $57,813

I did sort of make a decision. As in I cancelled my interview at Touro as soon as I got my acceptance from NYCOM.

I was just too unsure of Touro. They're a very new school that has a lot of kinks to work out (read the interview feedback for a better idea of what I'm talking about) and they're simply not established. NYCOM, on the other hand, has been around for quite a while and is known for having impressive rotations (through NYCOMEC), affiliations, and matchlists.

In terms of price, they're both similar. I believe Touro is $32k and NYCOM is $37k for tuition. But then you have to figure in housing, and it may be easier to find housing around Touro than NYCOM, which has a very expensive area around it (not that Manhattan isn't expensive either). Some may prefer to live in the city rather than in long island, although it's still quite possible to live in the city and go to NYCOM (which is what I'm doing).

Either way, Touro is a promising school and I am sure that the situation will improve over time. I would tell you to look at the "pros and cons of your school" thread in the DO student forum, but I don't think anyone did Touro-NY yet.

No matter what you pick, good luck!

Oh, and do keep in mind that I am not in any way saying that Touro is a bad school. I cancelled my interview, so I never got a chance to see the school firsthand.

TouroNY-Com is about $33,000 for tuition and fees while NYCOM-
For the class of 2012, this is the four year tuition projection WITHOUT living expenses/board (does include health insurance):

Yr one: $48,183
Yr two: $50,457
Yr three: $53,584
Yr four: $57,813

I think you're mistaken (or there's a misunderstanding somewhere). If you look at the 2009 College Information Book (http://publish.aacom.org/resources/bookstore/cib/Documents/cib2009/2009_CIB_web.pdf), you'll see that NYCOM's tuition is $37k and Touro's is $32k, as I stated previously. You're getting your information from NYCOM's financial aid handout, and I am not exactly sure why they state that the tuition is so high there (they might be counting other costs/fees that they just didn't clarify). If you looked at Touro's "projections" you might see similar numbers as well.

I hope this isn't a repeat post (so sorry if it is -- i searched prior to this posting though) but does anyone know previous match results for TOUROCOM- NY ? If you know the link to the post or can upload the pdfs it would be extremely helpful!!

There are no match results for Touro-NY as they have not had the chance to graduate anyone yet. :D

I am canceling my interivew with touro on tuesday, so if anyone wants my spot... feel free to call early morning for it.

I think you're mistaken (or there's a misunderstanding somewhere). If you look at the 2009 College Information Book (http://publish.aacom.org/resources/bookstore/cib/Documents/cib2009/2009_CIB_web.pdf), you'll see that NYCOM's tuition is $37k and Touro's is $32k, as I stated previously. You're getting your information from NYCOM's financial aid handout, and I am not exactly sure why they state that the tuition is so high there (they might be counting other costs/fees that they just didn't clarify). If you looked at Touro's "projections" you might see similar numbers as well.

I thought I'd chime in because I had researched this after interviewing at NYCOM.

Tuition for every year at NYCOM is $39,895. You can find that fee on their website (http://www.nyit.edu/admissions/financial_information/tuition_and_fees/) (scroll all the way to the bottom). The fees, which vary from year to year, include a graduation fee, a special fee for labs, a fee for standarized patients etc. Like any other school in the country, these fees will differ from year to year. So, I would trust NYCOM's own financial aid handouts that they give out at interviews, not the ACCOMAS guide that you used.

But, I think the most helpful way of determining/comparing the cost of different medical schools is the Cost Of Attendance (COA). (http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/fsacoach/glossary/coa.html)This is the number that schools give to the federal government that sumamrizes the tutition, fees, books, and estimated living expenses for the area combined. I deleted the email that I had, but as I recall the COA for NYCOM was over $50,000 per year, which is about what I expect to pay at PCOM. You can use this nifty worksheet (http://www.nasfaa.org/redesign/fanight/pdfs/coacomparison.pdf)to compare different schools if you can't find the COA from their financial aid department.

Anyway NYCOM is a great school and I hope this information is useful.

AACOMS Verified - 9/26
Secondary Received - 10/6
Secondary Complete - 11/4
Interview Invite - 11/6
Interview - 12/3
Accepted - 12/15

:D

Good luck to everyone else!

Interviewed Dec. 2...

ACCEPTED Dec. 15!

WOOT!!!!

Hey Guys I am cancelling my interview on wednesday dec 17th. If anyone wants that spot you can go ahead and grab it.

what is the general consensus that TOURO NY caters to the private schoolers rather than public undergraduates?

what is the general consensus that TOURO NY caters to the private schoolers rather than public undergraduates?

Not sure about that info since I went to a public school and I got accepted.

yah, ive never seen that. but what do i know?

Hey guys I have an interview on January 7th....does anyone have any advice for interview day? Thanks a lot!

Hey guys I have an interview on January 7th....does anyone have any advice for interview day? Thanks a lot!

I called obed to find out why I was waitlisted. (i have a 3.9/34 btw) He told me that I scored low in interest in osteopathic medicine specifically ( not medicine per se, just osteopathic) Also he said I scored low in communicating my experiences to the interviewers. so be warned, TOURO seems to take the interview very very seriously (probably more then they should, i really think that at touro everyone is equal once they make the interview). make sure you are drinking the osteopathic kool-aid at the interview. Good luck.

I called obed to find out why I was waitlisted. (i have a 3.9/34 btw) He told me that I scored low in interest in osteopathic medicine specifically ( not medicine per se, just osteopathic) Also he said I scored low in communicating my experiences to the interviewers. so be warned, TOURO seems to take the interview very very seriously (probably more then they should, i really think that at touro everyone is equal once they make the interview). make sure you are drinking the osteopathic kool-aid at the interview. Good luck.

Thank you dannyboy1, I really appreciate the advice! I am really worried that my nerves are going to get the best of me and ruin my chances. I don't want my nervousness to be misinterpreted, but I guess I have some time to pull it together.

what is the general consensus that TOURO NY caters to the private schoolers rather than public undergraduates?

Also went to a public school (and community college!) and got accepted...

Thank you dannyboy1, I really appreciate the advice! I am really worried that my nerves are going to get the best of me and ruin my chances. I don't want my nervousness to be misinterpreted, but I guess I have some time to pull it together.

Pretty much the only serious questions I was asked were, "Why medicine, and why osteopathy." I think I got the soft-ball interviewers, though, because other interviewees came out looking like this: :scared::eek: I think they fielded some pretty difficult questions about healthcare administration and policy. I also suggest you bone up on healthcare issues specific to Harlem and the underserved. And then stop worrying, because freaking out will not help your cause! :D Good Luck!!! :luck:

Pretty much the only serious questions I was asked were, "Why medicine, and why osteopathy." I think I got the soft-ball interviewers, though, because other interviewees came out looking like this: :scared::eek: I think they fielded some pretty difficult questions about healthcare administration and policy. I also suggest you bone up on healthcare issues specific to Harlem and the underserved. And then stop worrying, because freaking out will not help your cause! :D Good Luck!!! :luck:

lol..thank you nanon for your suggestions!! I am definitely going to look into that and I really appreciate your help :)

im sure this may have been asked a million times but how did you guys fill out all the info needed in those little boxes provided on the secondary??? They do not give you enough room

im sure this may have been asked a million times but how did you guys fill out all the info needed in those little boxes provided on the secondary??? They do not give you enough room


I just printed as small as possible, but made sure it was legible.

I don't understand why Touro gives difficult interviews when their tours and hospitality are apparently very lacking (from the interview feedback).

Maybe it's just because they're new yorkers.

I don't understand why Touro gives difficult interviews when their tours and hospitality are apparently very lacking (from the interview feedback).

Maybe it's just because they're new yorkers.

Well, what kind of tour are you expecting? Did anybody really think they were gonna get on a bus and go around Harlem? Professional Schools aren't Professional Sports Franchises and they are not going to wine and dine you like you're A-Rod or K-Rod.

Well, what kind of tour are you expecting? Did anybody really think they were gonna get on a bus and go around Harlem? Professional Schools aren't Professional Sports Franchises and they are not going to wine and dine you like you're A-Rod or K-Rod.

Obviously not.

I am talking about their tour/interview day in comparison with other schools. I have read a few times in the interview feedback that the tour guides would act unprofessional, make vulgar expressions, and would even go so far as to say that the OMM room is a "good place to sleep". I haven't seen that said about any other school and I doubt these people are lying about their experiences. Also apparently the food they gave was cheap and disappointing. Keep in mind you pay $200 for this interview (that's a hell of a lot, btw); you WOULD expect better. There were other complaints, but they weren't as prominent.

Nevertheless, granted...I cancelled my interview and so I never saw this for myself. However, I do not feel in any way that it is a "bad" school or that it is lacking in medical education. I just feel it has some kinks it definitely needs to work out. My apologies if I offended you.

And who the hell wants to go on a bus tour through one of the worst neighborhoods in the country? Jesus.

Obviously not.

I am talking about their tour/interview day in comparison with other schools. I have read a few times in the interview feedback that the tour guides would act unprofessional, make vulgar expressions, and would even go so far as to say that the OMM room is a "good place to sleep". I haven't seen that said about any other school and I doubt these people are lying about their experiences. Also apparently the food they gave was cheap and disappointing. Keep in mind you pay $200 for this interview (that's a hell of a lot, btw); you WOULD expect better. There were other complaints, but they weren't as prominent.

Nevertheless, granted...I cancelled my interview and so I never saw this for myself. However, I do not feel in any way that it is a "bad" school or that it is lacking in medical education. I just feel it has some kinks it definitely needs to work out. My apologies if I offended you.

And who the hell wants to go on a bus tour through one of the worst neighborhoods in the country? Jesus.


Hmmh, I'm gonna beg to differ in this one. My interview at Touro was very professional. May be I interviewed on a good day but I thought the interview couldn't have gone any smoothly. In fact, from all my interviews, they were the only school that served you light breakfast before the interview and tour. I got up early that morning without breakfast to go for the interview and I was pleased that we were treated to some coffee, tea, orange juice and bagels while we waited for the tour and interview to commence. My tour guide was a 1st year student who was a pleasant host and answered my questions aptly.

In regards to the interview, I think the questions were fair and warranted. One should be able to answer why they're interested in osteopathy and you MUST show you understand the needs/issues of urban/underserved communities ( which is the mission of the school). My interview at NYCOM was literally 5 minutes: " what made you interested in NYCOM? I see you have a 28 on your MCAT? Anymore questions you want to ask us? No? Ok bye." I felt neither my thought process or knowledge was at all analyzed. In fact, all of us that interviewed that day were very surprised by the speed of the interview. The rest of the tour was nice though.

Oh, by the way,Columbia is also located in "one of the worst neighborhoods". I think we should leave location out of it.

Obviously not.

I am talking about their tour/interview day in comparison with other schools. I have read a few times in the interview feedback that the tour guides would act unprofessional, make vulgar expressions, and would even go so far as to say that the OMM room is a "good place to sleep". I haven't seen that said about any other school and I doubt these people are lying about their experiences.

Nevertheless, granted...I cancelled my interview and so I never saw this for myself.. I just feel it has some kinks it definitely needs to work out. My apologies if I offended you.


My interviews at PCOM/CCOM made the same joke about the OMM rooms. A lot of people do. Here's what that means: (1) getting OMT treatment is comfortable, and (2) the neat hyrdrolic seats they have are incredible. Don't read too much into that lame joke. It is not a criticism of OMM. I'm not sure why that rumor of a Tourocom student saying that is a big deal to you. At CCOM the tour guide said that he slept in the library from time to time, and again I don't think his message was to disparage reading or studying.

Also, you admit that you have never been to Touro-NY and cancelled your interview. So, I'm not sure what you're doing by posting...except for summarizing previous SDN comments. Thanks, but when it comes to rating the overall impression of interviews or tours, I think the opinions of people who where there are more helpful, and we can all read. Also, have you lived in what you called "one of the worst neighborhoods in the country"? Harlem is one of the most underserved areas in the US, it is very poor, and it needs (and this country needs) more schools like Touro to commit to public service. Medicine and medical practitioners should not be elitist. Don't bash things (or areas) you know nothing about.

I did interview at Touro-NY and it is a lovely school. I liked the fact that the tour guides were informal, much better than some other places. My interview, just like the person above, went fine. In fact ,they asked questions about SCHIP and other important issues in healthcare in the US today. I wish more schools emphasized information like that in their candidates.

As for the $200, yeah it was a lot, and I think that is a valid criticism, regardless if you interviewed or not :) If you go to interviews to get prizes or food, go to LECOM, they give you a salad plus slippers. By the way, the breakfast was excellent.

Hmmh, I'm gonna beg to differ in this one. My interview at Touro was very professional. May be I interviewed on a good day but I thought the interview couldn't have gone any smoothly. In fact, from all my interviews, they were the only school that served you light breakfast before the interview and tour. I got up early that morning without breakfast to go for the interview and I was pleased that we were treated to some coffee, tea, orange juice and bagels while we waited for the tour and interview to commence. My tour guide was a 1st year student who was a pleasant host and answered my questions aptly.

In regards to the interview, I think the questions were fair and warranted. One should be able to answer why they're interested in osteopathy and you MUST show you understand the needs/issues of urban/underserved communities ( which is the mission of the school). My interview at NYCOM was literally 5 minutes: " what made you interested in NYCOM? I see you have a 28 on your MCAT? Anymore questions you want to ask us? No? Ok bye." I felt neither my thought process or knowledge was at all analyzed. In fact, all of us that interviewed that day were very surprised by the speed of the interview. The rest of the tour was nice though.

Oh, by the way,Columbia is also located in "one of the worst neighborhoods". I think we should leave location out of it.
Why do you care if the interviewer seemed interested in you. If you are at a medical school interview you should be secure enough in your own thought process that you dont need the interviewer to validate them. and the why Osteopathy question is just plain stupidity. You want to be a PHYSICIAN. either an MD or a DO gets you to this goal. the differences between the two disciplines is negligable at best, and not being able to articulate why DO shuld not be a deciding factor in admissions (hell, the real reason why nobody seems to have a good answer to this question is because there is no good answer)

Once again, my apologies.

I have no intention of starting a flame war and so I shall retract my statements. Every school has its "kinks" and I was just quick to point out what I thought were Touro's. I did not mean to insult anyone or question anyone's decision to go there. Good luck to all of you.

Yes, Harlem IS one of the most underserved areas. I'm sure that relates very much to it being one of the worst as well. However, I never stated anything about them NOT deserving medical care, and indeed Touro's mission is a significant one. I sincerely hope that they succeed. Please don't turn what I said around; I wasn't being that serious.

I'm glad you both received a good impression of Touro and I hope, if you attend, you will be happy there. :)

Oh, and I absolutely agree with dannyboy; in a time when everyone knows there's no TRUE difference between an MD and a DO (the only distinction being OMM), why delve so deep into the philosophy? I suppose they're doing it for the sake of tradition.

Obviously not.

I am talking about their tour/interview day in comparison with other schools. I have read a few times in the interview feedback that the tour guides would act unprofessional, make vulgar expressions, and would even go so far as to say that the OMM room is a "good place to sleep". I haven't seen that said about any other school and I doubt these people are lying about their experiences. Also apparently the food they gave was cheap and disappointing. Keep in mind you pay $200 for this interview (that's a hell of a lot, btw); you WOULD expect better. There were other complaints, but they weren't as prominent.

Nevertheless, granted...I cancelled my interview and so I never saw this for myself. However, I do not feel in any way that it is a "bad" school or that it is lacking in medical education. I just feel it has some kinks it definitely needs to work out. My apologies if I offended you.

And who the hell wants to go on a bus tour through one of the worst neighborhoods in the country? Jesus.

Did you know this when you applied and paid the $200 for an interview?