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I was reading in last year's thread about how some people got interview invites pre-secondary if their GPA/MCAT met certain cutoff points, and that these people also had turned in their LORs early (before receiving their interview invite). Anyone know anything more about this? Should I just send in my LORs now?

Last year more than halfway through the secondary process, they changed the secondary that they were sending out to applicants. When i received my secondary, I was shocked that there was no essay and or real questions to answer. Pretty much send your money and fill out the form, and wait for a reply. So that pretty much told me that they were inviting people to interview based on the primary only, as they were not getting any new info from the secondary.

It was actaully kinda funny, because I applied a little late, and I got the nice and easy secondary, and during the interview, there were people who had written essays in their secondaries. Some of them were thinking they should have applied later just because of that, but I dont know what their process will be this year.

Besides the cost of the secondary, (either 100 or 150) the process was quite pleasant with touro and the staff is super helpful.

Last year more than halfway through the secondary process, they changed the secondary that they were sending out to applicants. When i received my secondary, I was shocked that there was no essay and or real questions to answer. Pretty much send your money and fill out the form, and wait for a reply. So that pretty much told me that they were inviting people to interview based on the primary only, as they were not getting any new info from the secondary.

It was actaully kinda funny, because I applied a little late, and I got the nice and easy secondary, and during the interview, there were people who had written essays in their secondaries. Some of them were thinking they should have applied later just because of that, but I dont know what their process will be this year.

Besides the cost of the secondary, (either 100 or 150) the process was quite pleasant with touro and the staff is super helpful.

When did you apply? I had an essay I had to write in my secondary last year. I applied in October. It was the same essay as Touro-Ca though so I just re-printed it and mailed it back along with my $100

Last year more than halfway through the secondary process, they changed the secondary that they were sending out to applicants. When i received my secondary, I was shocked that there was no essay and or real questions to answer. Pretty much send your money and fill out the form, and wait for a reply. So that pretty much told me that they were inviting people to interview based on the primary only, as they were not getting any new info from the secondary.

It was actaully kinda funny, because I applied a little late, and I got the nice and easy secondary, and during the interview, there were people who had written essays in their secondaries. Some of them were thinking they should have applied later just because of that, but I dont know what their process will be this year.

Besides the cost of the secondary, (either 100 or 150) the process was quite pleasant with touro and the staff is super helpful.

LOL. Is writing an essay that is usually capped at 500 words (or one page or 1,500 characters for other schools) really that hard? Maybe I'm not putting in enough effort on my essays?

Has anyone gotten their TUCOM-NV secondary yet?

Has anyone gotten their TUCOM-NV secondary yet?

Doesn't sound like it. None have popped up in the Secondaries thread either. I'd guess we're looking toward the end of July before its out. Last year they started giving out interviews before the secondary was out

When did you apply? I had an essay I had to write in my secondary last year. I applied in October. It was the same essay as Touro-Ca though so I just re-printed it and mailed it back along with my $100

I applied September 29 and got the secondary november 30th. During the interview i asked about it just out of curiosity and Oscar explained it to me.

I was invited for interview on 11/5 so I guess I was just before they changed the secondary haha we'll see what it turns out to be this year. Touro-Ca changed their question. Wonder what NV will do

I applied February 6, had no letter to write.

And yes, writing a 500 word letter is so freaking hard when your trying to show off and sell yourself about how good u r in 500 words or less. Easier said than done? Always think "what thought do I wanna leave them with when they finish reading this"

Good luck

I applied February 6, had no letter to write.

And yes, writing a 500 word letter is so freaking hard when your trying to show off and sell yourself about how good u r in 500 words or less. Easier said than done? Always think "what thought do I wanna leave them with when they finish reading this"

Good luck

This is why I always put the most effort into my closing of every essay. If your essay is solid (but not spectacular) but has a great closing that shows your drive, passion and commitment in my opinion its better than having a great essay that fizzles out in the end, regardless of content. I have 3-5 closings that I have been using in most of my essays that have worked well. Also I have a format I've been using for the "why XYZ" questions that's been working. Hopefully its successful, I just need at least 1 acceptance! lol

I believe Touro does not begin reviewing applicants until August so you may not get a secondary until then. Also be prepared to have official transcripts sent with your secondary!

I believe Touro does not begin reviewing applicants until August so you may not get a secondary until then. Also be prepared to have official transcripts sent with your secondary!

That is correct. First batch of secondaries will be givin out between mid aug and sept

come on baby! my wife and i are hoping for an interview invite/acceptance here. we'd love living here and attending their school. is this anyone's top choice? if not, where else?

Just got my secondary for Touro-Henderson

Just got my secondary for Touro-Henderson

Me too. Filled it out, and I'm about to go pop it in the mail. I need some luck I think.

were the secondaries by mail or through email?

were the secondaries by mail or through email?

e-mail

Just faxed everything in and then called and they have received. Do we need to send official transcripts or is it just the supplemental and letters?

EDIT: called and asked, transcripts were required last year. They did away with that requirement this year. Once you send your secondary and letters you are done.

just received my secondary as well...in the email it says we have to do letters from 2 science profs, but CIB says committee letter is ok instead. anybody know which one is accurate?

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1) For those of you who received the secondary, did you guys type or hand-write?
2) For the responsibilities portion of the experiences section, how can you fit in all the responsibilities in such a small space?
3) For the LOR section, the email said to list 3 LORs, but on the form it only asks for 2 LORs?

1. Hand written but I've got neat writing anyway. The e-mail said hand write

2. I wrote see attached and included my CV in the application, which I was going to send anyway. There is no way to fit it in there. Plus it says you can attach extra pages.

3. I just put in 2 of my LORs, I sent 5 total

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thank you DbDan, time to fax this 2ndary!

I'd fax it in the morning so you can call and confirm that it gets there. I don't trust putting my CC # on a piece of paper and sending it without being able to confirm it got to the right location :laugh:

Does anyone know if Touro-NV is like Touro-NY where secondary=interview? I submitted June 1 and haven't heard anything from T-NV. I did get the secondary from T-CA and didn't apply to T-NY.

Still no secondary for me. :confused:

I did add them later though and it wasn't received until June 17, but that's still relatively early.

Now I know that TOUCOM isn't the only school that does this by any means but after doing about 15 of these secondaries, I wonder whether they even look closely at our applications at all. I mean, half the questions are already on the primary so why in the hell would they ask the same damn question twice? And its not even a small thing like mailing address or undergrad institution, its usally like "LIST ALL HEALTH CARE EXPERIENCES, DATES, TOTAL HOURS, ETC." I mean, this already been answered on the primary.

Does anyone know if Touro-NV is like Touro-NY where secondary=interview? I submitted June 1 and haven't heard anything from T-NV. I did get the secondary from T-CA and didn't apply to T-NY.

No, secondary doesn't guarantee an interview

im gonna send mine via snail mail with a check. anyone know who the check should be addressed to? should i just put TUCOM-NV?

Finally!! Just received the secondary.

I think they really didn't like that I haven't completed all my prereqs yet - "Deficient Credits" was the title of the email. :laugh:

I'm going to try to mail this tomorrow. :xf:

oops wrong forum sorry** thought this was NY

still waiting for mine!

I don't understand why TUNCOM, a branch of TUCOM California, does not accept 2007 MCAT scores. Whack. :(

I don't understand why TUNCOM, a branch of TUCOM California, does not accept 2007 MCAT scores. Whack. :(

Most schools only accepts scores from past 3 years. So if you took the mcat anytime b4 aug 2007 then ur already past 3 years..

Does anyone know if for the references sections I can just write undergrad committee packet. Im just afraid that if I write out the individual writers Touro will be waiting for these letters not realizing that all my letters are contained within my committee packet.

Most schools only accepts scores from past 3 years. So if you took the mcat anytime b4 aug 2007 then ur already past 3 years..

I took it aug 2007. I just really don't want to have to take it again. I'm glad that there are some schools that will accept it. :)

Does anyone know if for the references sections I can just write undergrad committee packet. Im just afraid that if I write out the individual writers Touro will be waiting for these letters not realizing that all my letters are contained within my committee packet.

I would just call them and ask. I called yesterday to make sure my fax was received and they were really easy to reach. I didn't have to wait on hold forever like some other schools.

I would just call them and ask. I called yesterday to make sure my fax was received and they were really easy to reach. I didn't have to wait on hold forever like some other schools.

What I've been doing is writing "see attached" in there and then including a different sheet which says something like "my committee letter includes individual letters from these people." That way you can have everyone listed that's written a letter and indicate that it is with the packet.

Edit: this is really in response to Heroes as opposed to Seap. Wrong quote I suppose

Got the secondary today, titled "deficient credits"..its a silly number like .6 credits missing lol.

What I've been doing is writing "see attached" in there and then including a different sheet which says something like "my committee letter includes individual letters from these people." That way you can have everyone listed that's written a letter and indicate that it is with the packet.

Edit: this is really in response to Heroes as opposed to Seap. Wrong quote I suppose

Thanks banana!:) I think I will do as you suggested.

Got the secondary today, titled "deficient credits"..its a silly number like .6 credits missing lol.
:confused: How can you be deficient only .6 credits? And what are you deficient in?

I have to take Physics 2 and Biochem (sub for Org 2) this year, which they noted, but I guess I was lucky they didn't make a fuss about only having 6 English credits instead of 8. They must have decided either 2 courses was enough or some of my other courses met the requirement.

I just got the secondary.

Am I missing something, or are there really no essays?

Yep, no essay.

I mailed this one in today.

:confused: How can you be deficient only .6 credits? And what are you deficient in?


let me guess. He converted quarter hours to semester hours and rounded down to 2.6, and did this for six classes?

Does anyone know if we have to send official transcripts from all of our schools into Touro-NV?

let me guess. He converted quarter hours to semester hours and rounded down to 2.6, and did this for six classes?

Does anyone know if we have to send official transcripts from all of our schools into Touro-NV?

Ah yes, forgot about those on quarter hours.

It sounds like this year you don't have to send the transcripts. They did that last year but changed it for this year.

For anyone who has lived in the Las Vegas area or is currently attending Touro-NV I was wondering what it is like living there with the summer weather being so hot. It seems like every day for the past month has been over a 100 degrees.

For anyone who has lived in the Las Vegas area or is currently attending Touro-NV I was wondering what it is like living there with the summer weather being so hot. It seems like every day for the past month has been over a 100 degrees.

It's a desert, no two ways about that. So, it's going to be hot as hell during the summer, nice during most of the winter days and cool to cold most of the winter nights. I've never lived in NV, but I lived a AZ for a couple years and I would say the climates are somewhat comparable, but AZ is hotter.

On the bright side, you have free booze a few minutes from the campus. If you play the quarter slots in a casino you get free drinks. ;) Nothing like a cheap night out after an exam... or before an exam... :p

For anyone who has lived in the Las Vegas area or is currently attending Touro-NV I was wondering what it is like living there with the summer weather being so hot. It seems like every day for the past month has been over a 100 degrees.

I was just in Vegas the other day and it was 100 degrees....at 10 PM! At least every building you walk into has a/c though.

Thanks guys for the info. Sounds brutal!!:scared:

At least it's dry 100. Here in north Texas we have had almost a month of 100+ degree heat with humidity.

How long after your aacomas app was submitted did you receive a secondary. I want my secondary already;-) !

I have never understood the reasoning of humid head/cold being more brutal than dry heat/cold. I've lived in Texas where a humid 20 degrees feels like a dry 35 degrees and I've lived in Florida where a humid 100 degrees feels like a dry 90 degrees.

I'm probably just an odd duck...but I'll take humid weather over dry weather anyday.

How long after your aacomas app was submitted did you receive a secondary. I want my secondary already;-) !

About 4 weeks here, but to be fair I don't think they were giving out secondaries for the first 3 weeks I was submitted.

I have never understood the reasoning of humid head/cold being more brutal than dry heat/cold. I've lived in Texas where a humid 20 degrees feels like a dry 35 degrees and I've lived in Florida where a humid 100 degrees feels like a dry 90 degrees.

I'm probably just an odd duck...but I'll take humid weather over dry weather anyday.


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has anyone received a confirmation that the school has your complete supplemental app? mine should be complete with LORs and I haven't heard anything...

has anyone received a confirmation that the school has your complete supplemental app? mine should be complete with LORs and I haven't heard anything...

I haven't heard anything yet either so I think we're probably fine. They were slow to get their secondaries out and they will probably be slow and saying we're complete. I called and they said that usually within a week of receiving your documents you will hear back but i still haven't.

Nothing here either, but I didn't submit all that long ago.

I have never understood the reasoning of humid head/cold being more brutal than dry heat/cold. I've lived in Texas where a humid 20 degrees feels like a dry 35 degrees and I've lived in Florida where a humid 100 degrees feels like a dry 90 degrees.

I'm probably just an odd duck...but I'll take humid weather over dry weather anyday.


I TOTALLY!!!! agree with you on that.:thumbup:

Hi everyone. If you have any questions about the school, feel free to ask me. I'm a 1st year here. I love it, but would be willing to answer any specific questions you have if you want to PM me. Also, as far as the heat goes, I'm from AZ, so I'm used to the heat. It is the driest city in the country though, and if you're from somewhere with a lot of humidity, it would take some getting used to. But honestly, you're going to be studying so much and in class most of the day, so you won't really notice the heat. If you're from somewhere snowy, you'll love the mild winter. Oh yeah, don't be afraid to call admissions if you have questions, they're really nice!

Hi everyone. If you have any questions about the school, feel free to ask me. I'm a 1st year here. I love it, but would be willing to answer any specific questions you have if you want to PM me. Also, as far as the heat goes, I'm from AZ, so I'm used to the heat. It is the driest city in the country though, and if you're from somewhere with a lot of humidity, it would take some getting used to. But honestly, you're going to be studying so much and in class most of the day, so you won't really notice the heat. If you're from somewhere snowy, you'll love the mild winter. Oh yeah, don't be afraid to call admissions if you have questions, they're really nice!

Thanks :)

How are the classes coming along?

Hi everyone. If you have any questions about the school, feel free to ask me. I'm a 1st year here. I love it, but would be willing to answer any specific questions you have if you want to PM me. Also, as far as the heat goes, I'm from AZ, so I'm used to the heat. It is the driest city in the country though, and if you're from somewhere with a lot of humidity, it would take some getting used to. But honestly, you're going to be studying so much and in class most of the day, so you won't really notice the heat. If you're from somewhere snowy, you'll love the mild winter. Oh yeah, don't be afraid to call admissions if you have questions, they're really nice!

you are too kind melissa! hope you and all the fellow SDNers from last years touro-NV group are tearing it apart down there. hopefully I will be successful this time and and receive the opportunity to join you guys next fall. good luck in your first year!

Got interview invite today via email round 2:15pm cst. I'm out of state too. Can't wait!

Anyone know what the interview format will be? Closed/open file? One on one?

Got interview invite today via email round 2:15pm cst. I'm out of state too. Can't wait!
Congrats! When are you going?

Did you ever get a complete email? I'm wondering if I should call and make sure they got my letters.

Anyone know what the interview format will be? Closed/open file? One on one?

IIRC it was open file. I think they actually had my application in front of them and asked about a couple of grades and grade trends. There were two interviewers and me in the rom. Pretty standard interview day. Last year's schedule was:

9-9:15: Overview, Intro
9:15-9:30: Financial Aid
9:30-10:15: Dean or Associate Dean came in and talked
10:15-10:45: Admissions came and talked to us and took our picture
10:45-11: Break
11-12: Group 1 Interviews, Group 2 Tour
12-1: Group 1 Tour, Group 2 Interviews
1-2: Lunch, Q&A with Director of Admissions. Also came and told us how things would proceed from there

Everything served is Kosher so it was salad and pizza for lunch. There were 16 people in the interview so the tours were in groups of 8. Interviews were individual w/ your two interviewers. While you were waiting for your interview there was a student who you could ask questions about the school, etc.

AAAnnnnd I just got one too. Go us!

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Lmao, you crack me up man..

Scheduled for October 5th. Interviews are in the evening for some reason, start at 1pm. They only have tuesdays for the first two weeks.

did they send you a complete email before the interview email?

did they send you a complete email before the interview email?

I just got an invite also and did not receive any notice that my application was complete before receiving the interview email.

did they send you a complete email before the interview email?

I don't think so, don't remember a completion email.

Congrats Dan.

I'll be there the 28th, really looking forward to it.

There was no completion e-mail. I faxed everything though so I called them while faxing to make sure it went through and I was complete.

Thanks cbrons, you too. I would have taken the 28th also but I wanted to give myself a chance to hear from AZCOM first.

I finally got it scheduled. I'll be there for the afternoon session on the 28th. Anyone else?

I finally got it scheduled. I'll be there for the afternoon session on the 28th. Anyone else?

cbrons will be there.

There is only afternoon sessions for the first two weeks.

Well my August MCAT scores were lower than the ones the school looked at before they offered me an interview.

Do you think this will have any bearing on whether or not they'll accept me or will they simply use my highest scores (In other words, the ones they looked at prior to offering me an interview).

It's bad enough that I got this bad news about my new scores today but the fact that it could potentially hurt my chances at acceptance makes it all the worse. By the way, it wasn't a drop from a 40T to a 39T. I think my old scores are mediocre at best and pretty below average at worst. I'll leave it that. Any insight would be helpful.

Touro NV interview Oct 5th!!

Interview in the a.m October 18th!! So excited :D

Touro NV interview Oct 5th!!

See ya there.

i thought it was kind of weird that you would have to call someone to schedule your interview rather than just either be assigned a date have an online scheduler.

i thought it was kind of weird that you would have to call someone to schedule your interview rather than just either be assigned a date have an online scheduler.

Not really - Nova does that, and LMU only does interview invites by phone.

Not really - Nova does that, and LMU only does interview invites by phone.

LECOM-B invites by phone. LECOM-E just assigns you a date, doesn't even give you an option. Nova, Touro-Ca you have to schedule by phone. Same with Touro-NY I think. It varies school to school

ill def be joining you guys! interview invite as well. and yea, some schools have been doing it where you have to call. for touro-ny, they gave a list of available dates and had people pick

So I know this might be a dumb question, but I was wondering what an "okay" answer would be if they ask you Why Nevada? (And I'm assuming they'll ask since most schools do). My honest reason for wanting to attend this school is because my whole immediate family moved to Los Angeles when I started undergrad in ohio, so I would love to only be 5 hours driving distance rather than a 5 hour plane ride.

I'm wondering though, is that an acceptable reason? I mean of course I'll bring things up about the school that really pull me in, but I don't want to bring up family and for them to not like that. I'm an Ohio resident, so I want them knowing I didn't just apply across the country for the fun of it and that I am serious about moving out there. What do you guys think?

Also, congrats on interviews everyone! I'm still in shock and excited!!

stucka, I wouldn't say they moved to LA and nevada is closer than Ohio. I'd say that you family has relocated to the west coast and NV gives you the opportunity to move closer to them so that you have a support system. I would make sure that reason is secondary though IMO because when they ask that it is more what do you like about our school/area.

That is just my opinion though

Well my August MCAT scores were lower than the ones the school looked at before they offered me an interview.

Do you think this will have any bearing on whether or not they'll accept me or will they simply use my highest scores (In other words, the ones they looked at prior to offering me an interview).

It's bad enough that I got this bad news about my new scores today but the fact that it could potentially hurt my chances at acceptance makes it all the worse. By the way, it wasn't a drop from a 40T to a 39T. I think my old scores are mediocre at best and pretty below average at worst. I'll leave it that. Any insight would be helpful.

this is my first time replying to a post, so i hope i did this right lol. i have heard that a lot of schools will look at your best scores from each section and use those. be prepared to explain why you think the scores dropped, but i think you have a good shot, especially because you get the chance to explain in person at the interview.

stucka, I wouldn't say they moved to LA and nevada is closer than Ohio. I'd say that you family has relocated to the west coast and NV gives you the opportunity to move closer to them so that you have a support system. I would make sure that reason is secondary though IMO because when they ask that it is more what do you like about our school/area.

That is just my opinion though

Thanks for always being so helpful dbdan! I'm always thankful for your advice, and I wish you the best at your interviews!

Well my August MCAT scores were lower than the ones the school looked at before they offered me an interview.

Do you think this will have any bearing on whether or not they'll accept me or will they simply use my highest scores (In other words, the ones they looked at prior to offering me an interview).

It's bad enough that I got this bad news about my new scores today but the fact that it could potentially hurt my chances at acceptance makes it all the worse. By the way, it wasn't a drop from a 40T to a 39T. I think my old scores are mediocre at best and pretty below average at worst. I'll leave it that. Any insight would be helpful.

Well, I don't know how low we're talking here, but I'd say if you're above their minimum cutoff, it might not count against you too much. Another student told me the minimum is a 23, but that was from another student so who knows. And I know of a few students who were accepted with a 23, so that shows you how many factors actually go into your acceptance. Also, very few schools consider your best score on each section. Most schools only consider your most recent MCAT score. At the very least, be prepared to talk about that 2nd MCAT in your interview.

Good luck with interviews everyone! The faculty are very nice, and it is not a stressful interview. It will be a faculty member (PhD, MD or DO) and a staff member usually (e.g. the librarian). Seriously, they just want to know who you are, so the best thing you can do is be yourself. Also, prepare good questions to ask your interviewers at the end. You can even write them down ahead of time. I think personally, the questions I asked of my interviewers made a positive impression on them (they talked forever when answering them!) They will probably ask you about specific grades, scores, etc. and also ask about some of your activities and how they have prepared you for medical school. Also, always be prepared to talk about why you want to go to Touro, and why you want to be a DO. Please come up with something more insightful than, "I want to be a DO because they practice more holistic medicine," or whatever it is the ADA site says. They hear that all the time. And if you need help coming up with an answer to the "Why Touro" question, let me know and I'll tell you all the things that I think would draw a candidate to the school.

And a special good luck to the reapplicants on here. =) I'm pulling for you guys this time around.

Did you guys receive any kind of confirmation after sending in your secondary?

Did you guys receive any kind of confirmation after sending in your secondary?

no, they dont send confirmation. you can call them though and they will check for you. I called immediately after i faxed them my info so they confirmed.

no, they dont send confirmation. you can call them though and they will check for you. I called immediately after i faxed them my info so they confirmed.

Thanks buddy

Hey guys,

I'm also a current 1st year here at Touro and would be happy to answer any questions you have about the school. I have lots of good things to say about Touro and all the students here, because I am absolutely loving it!

Don't let people scare you about medical school. Sure, it's tough, but it's also a helluva lot of fun :) Congrats to those of you who have gotten some interviews lined up, and good luck! I'm sure I will see you

Hi everyone. If you have any questions about the school, feel free to ask me. I'm a 1st year here. I love it, but would be willing to answer any specific questions you have if you want to PM me. Also, as far as the heat goes, I'm from AZ, so I'm used to the heat. It is the driest city in the country though, and if you're from somewhere with a lot of humidity, it would take some getting used to. But honestly, you're going to be studying so much and in class most of the day, so you won't really notice the heat. If you're from somewhere snowy, you'll love the mild winter. Oh yeah, don't be afraid to call admissions if you have questions, they're really nice!

I was reading the thread from last year following the whole wait list saga. It was really a nail biter and I was happy to read of your acceptance on one the final pages :) when did you interview last year? Hopefully I won't have to go thru the same...

I was reading the thread from last year following the whole wait list saga. It was really a nail biter and I was happy to read of your acceptance on one the final pages :) when did you interview last year? Hopefully I won't have to go thru the same...

I interviewed March 7th or 8th or something like that. It was the second-to-last interview date and all but a few of the seats had already been filled at the time of my interview. I didn't even submit my app until January. I really wouldn't worry about being wait listed at this point. You did everything right by applying early and having an early interview is extremely beneficial. =)

Hi there,

I am also a 1st year student (DO '14) at Touro University Nevada. We are currently having our block 1 exams now..but still, if you have any question regarding the school, curriculum or interview please feel free to ask! :)

For anyone who has lived in the Las Vegas area or is currently attending Touro-NV I was wondering what it is like living there with the summer weather being so hot. It seems like every day for the past month has been over a 100 degrees.

It's hot! but you'll acclimate...I went running the other night...it was a cool 96 degrees, but it wasn't too bad actually.

It's hot! but you'll acclimate...I went running the other night...it was a cool 96 degrees, but it wasn't too bad actually.

oh how i wish i could have started with you guys... i'll be seeing you guys in august though...we still on for a night on the town?

oh how i wish i could have started with you guys... i'll be seeing you guys in august though...we still on for a night on the town?

You deferred didn't you? The saga from last yr I read it all

Does anyone know if we're allowed to send in more than 3 LORs?

the only school that stricly asks for the required letters and no more is DMU, so you can send extra ones to the other schools unless they explicitly ask otherwise.

Thanks wolverine.

Does anyone know if we're allowed to send in more than 3 LORs?

When I applied to TUN I sent a letter package contained 5 LOR. Hope that helps.

You deferred didn't you? The saga from last yr I read it all

Yupp! Wow u must have had some free time. There was some serious drama and suspence

got an interview call today!!! scheduled for oct. 18th pm session, really excited

got an interview call today!!! scheduled for oct. 18th pm session, really excited
Congrats! when were you complete?

Yupp! Wow u must have had some free time. There was some serious drama and suspence

Haha it was fun to read. Looking forward to meeting all the characters next year.

got an interview call today!!! scheduled for oct. 18th pm session, really excited

Congrats sir, good luck.

thanks guys and I was complete Aug. 23rd

thanks guys and I was complete Aug. 23rd

Congrats!!

Called to check if they received all my materials -
and was told that adcom won't be meeting again until the second week of oct due to holidays :(

really should have faxed it in when i completed it two weeks ago

thats a month away.. wow. I submitted my stuff the 27th but they didnt find my letters until I called them on 9/1. I was hoping to hear back in the next week or so.. oh well... *keeping fingers crossed*.. I guess I'll have to be patient..

thanks guys and I was complete Aug. 23rd

Yaaay! So excited for you and DbDan (and any other reapplicants I haven't seen around this year) this time around!!! I have a good feeling about you guys!

Called to check if they received all my materials -
and was told that adcom won't be meeting again until the second week of oct due to holidays :(

really should have faxed it in when i completed it two weeks ago

Don't stress. =) You will have your application reviewed plenty early enough.

The school is closed tomorrow for Yom Kippur and also, next Wed afternoon, all Thurs and all Friday for Sukkot. I believe they are closed the following Friday for Sukkot as well.

I have an interview at Touro-NV! Can't wait to go interview! Anyone feeling as nervous as me out there? :scared:

I feel a little bit better because I found another invite in my email inbox today (Touro-CA).

-H-

I have an interview at Touro-NV! Can't wait to go interview! Anyone feeling as nervous as me out there? :scared:

I feel a little bit better because I found another invite in my email inbox today (Touro-CA).

-H-

Yes, I'm very nervous, but a little excited as well. We're leaving early Friday morning for the interview on the 28th. When is your interview?

Yes, I'm very nervous, but a little excited as well. We're leaving early Friday morning for the interview on the 28th. When is your interview?

Same here. How are you preparing for the interview? I'm reading a book about job interviews to try and prepare for my interview but some of it isn't applicable to what we're going through.

-H-

Same here. How are you preparing for the interview? I'm reading a book about job interviews to try and prepare for my interview but some of it isn't applicable to what we're going through.

-H-


Know your application, you're story, why you want to be a doctor, why DO and not MD, so pretty much just know yourself.

Then any question you might be asked you will be prepared for. The "what's wrong with healthcare?" questions are pretty ridiculous, because experts don't even know. You should just have a general idea as to what you think is wrong and how you think it could be fixed. It doesn't mean they are going out to implement your ideas, they just want to know that you are familiar with some of the struggles patients and physicians face on a daily basis.

If you have a difficult time with anxiety or vocalizing your ideas, practice with a friend, family member, or in front of a camcorder and record yourself so you can see where you went right and where you went wrong.

Good luck at your interview.

Booked my flights today. This interview is going to be absolutely BRUTAL. Work 7:30pm Monday to 7:30am Tuesday, flight at 10:30AM land at 11:45am, interview day at 1pm flight home at 8:30pm. Ridiculous!!!

Booked my flights today. This interview is going to be absolutely BRUTAL. Work 7:30pm Monday to 7:30am Tuesday, flight at 10:30AM land at 11:45am, interview day at 1pm flight home at 8:30pm. Ridiculous!!!


Wow! I'm not sure why you would do that to yourself... Ouch, man! You better get a ton of sleep on Monday.

Wow! I'm not sure why you would do that to yourself... Ouch, man! You better get a ton of sleep on Monday.

Didn't intend on it. I scheduled the interview before the job offer and don't really want to reschedule it to another day for fear it will interfere with something else :laugh: Plus I interviewed here last year so I know exactly what to expect. I also may cancel if I hear the word "accepted" from my AZCOM interview though so we'll see what happens. Plan on drinking LOTS of rockstar throughout the day and keeping myself awake haha I'm also going to sleep on the plane to and from. I'm sure I'll be tired enough to take a 1hr nap each way.

Didn't intend on it. I scheduled the interview before the job offer and don't really want to reschedule it to another day for fear it will interfere with something else :laugh: Plus I interviewed here last year so I know exactly what to expect. I also may cancel if I hear the word "accepted" from my AZCOM interview though so we'll see what happens. Plan on drinking LOTS of rockstar throughout the day and keeping myself awake haha I'm also going to sleep on the plane to and from. I'm sure I'll be tired enough to take a 1hr nap each way.

I've read so many of your posts on here and you're great at giving advice, so do you have any for the interview since you've already been there once :) Any advice would be great! I'm getting real nervous for this one, mainly because it's the closest one to home and it's on the top of my list!

I've read so many of your posts on here and you're great at giving advice, so do you have any for the interview since you've already been there once :) Any advice would be great! I'm getting real nervous for this one, mainly because it's the closest one to home and it's on the top of my list!

Honestly, it was 9 months ago so I dont remember too much about specifics. The interview was pretty standard though as far as my interview experience goes. It was fairly laid back, open file with 2 interviewers. They asked me some questions like why DO, why Touro, etc. They also asked about my grades, specifically about ones that weren't very good and about why the discrepancy between the grades and my MCAT score. They also asked my opinion on healthcare reform. I basically told them that I had read summaries of the healthcare bill but hadn't completely gone through it. I also gave them some opinions on it but tried to remain objective.

I had an interviewer who was the Biochemistry teacher as well as an academic advisor. Oscar is the admissions director. He is young and incredibly helpful. The building itself is located in basically a warehouse district which was kind of odd but the students there seemed generally happy about being there. There were alot of California kids at my interview, I think 5 of 12 or something like that from UCs. Hope that helps, not sure what I can really give advice on other than that. Go in relaxed, answer questions honestly and keep a positive attitude. I'm sure you'll be fine :thumbup:

Thank you for your replies MM & DBD.

-H-

As for the question regarding interview questions, I was not asked about healthcare reform (which is funny b/c my interviewer was a public health prof.) or my grades. I was asked about specific activities I had been involved in (volunteering, research, etc.) and how they have made me more prepared for medicine. I was of course asked about why I'd like to be a doctor, and what I knew about OMM and why I want to be a D.O. I was asked about the one course withdrawal on my record (not a science class). They asked me some situational questions (give an example of a time when ...) and how I'd describe myself. I found all my questions to be quite fair. Don't forget to ask your interviewer questions at the end!

Well, im at the hotel a good 24hrs before the interview and bored as hell. Any ideas on how to pass the time?

Well, im at the hotel a good 24hrs before the interview and bored as hell. Any ideas on how to pass the time?

Go to the strip and get SOME drinks!...But not too many :). Good luck tomorrow! Let us know how it goes, your perception of the school, questions they ask, etc. You'll do great!

Well, im at the hotel a good 24hrs before the interview and bored as hell. Any ideas on how to pass the time?

Explore the area and try to see if it's a definate place you'd like to be!

Goodluck on your interview! Mine is in 3 weeks, and I'm really hoping it goes well. Just received my first post- interview reject today, so I'm getting nervous about my interview since this is one of my top 2 schools!

Give us advice and let us know your thoughts on the program :o

Well, im at the hotel a good 24hrs before the interview and bored as hell. Any ideas on how to pass the time?


Dude! You're in VEGAS! :slap: Get out of your room and lose some money!!!

Good luck at your interview tomorrow!

Dude! You're in VEGAS! :slap: Get out of your room and lose some money!!!

Good luck at your interview tomorrow!


Hahaha I'm gunna hit the sportsbook in a little while.

I like it down here. I went to hooters for lunch inside the Sunset Station. Slot machines, blackjack tables, bars, all of this stuff everywhere.

I'm beginning to wonder if medical school + vegas really mixes well together. Even though I'm not a gambler at all, I can see certain... let us say... "types" of personalities...... not exactly making it out of here with a medical degree...

Hahaha I'm gunna hit the sportsbook in a little while.

I like it down here. I went to hooters for lunch inside the Sunset Station. Slot machines, blackjack tables, bars, all of this stuff everywhere.

I'm beginning to wonder if medical school + vegas really mixes well together. Even though I'm not a gambler at all, I can see certain... let us say... "types" of personalities...... not exactly making it out of here with a medical degree...


Haha. For sure, man. I think it's probably a good idea to stay away from the strip pre-exams, but post-exams, all bets are off!

Don't forget to set 2 alarms if you are going out tonight! ;)

At least TUNV is thoughtful though, here's to afternoon interviews! :highfive:

Haha. For sure, man. I think it's probably a good idea to stay away from the strip pre-exams, but post-exams, all bets are off!

Don't forget to set 2 alarms if you are going out tonight! ;)

At least TUNV is thoughtful though, here's to afternoon interviews! :highfive:

Good point, they are my only afternoon interview. Tao @ the Venetian here I come ;)

U guys will have a blast..I interviewed here last year and loved it. Just be nice and professional from the second u park...and hold the door open for the person walking in behind u...they might just be interviewing u..

The interview is very relaxed and u can prepare for it just from the interview feedback section alone.

Have fun..Relax..And put ur best foot forward

Interview went well, neat school. Biggest draw for me is the location. I could see myself going here.

Hahaha I'm gunna hit the sportsbook in a little while.

I like it down here. I went to hooters for lunch inside the Sunset Station. Slot machines, blackjack tables, bars, all of this stuff everywhere.

I'm beginning to wonder if medical school + vegas really mixes well together. Even though I'm not a gambler at all, I can see certain... let us say... "types" of personalities...... not exactly making it out of here with a medical degree...

Sounds like you had a good time. I'm interviewing here soon. I just wanted to ask how you got out to Vegas from Henderson and vice versa? Is there good public transportation in the area?

Interview went well, neat school. Biggest draw for me is the location. I could see myself going here.

Glad to hear that it went well and you liked the school.

Sounds like you had a good time. I'm interviewing here soon. I just wanted to ask how you got out to Vegas from Henderson and vice versa? Is there good public transportation in the area?

Me too. I am renting a car. I think it will make it quite a bit easier. That way I can stay in Vegas, enjoy the area for a bit and still get to the interview. Plus, mine is an afternoon interview, so it would be brutal waiting for public transportation in the scalding Nevada heat. The car is pretty cheap too, so you should look into it.

Sounds like you had a good time. I'm interviewing here soon. I just wanted to ask how you got out to Vegas from Henderson and vice versa? Is there good public transportation in the area?

There is not good public transportation here. And I'm from Phoenix, so that's saying something. I have never seen a city bus in Henderson, which is crazy since they're all over where I'm from. You basically need a car. There are cabs everywhere though?

Interview went well, neat school. Biggest draw for me is the location. I could see myself going here.

I'm glad that it went well. If you or anyone else want to know anything more about the school or the area that you didn't find out on interview day, let me know. I'd be happy to help out!

Does anyone know of some decent healthy food options by the strip? I'm going to leave Vegas with a big doughnut for a midsection if I don't find something healthier to eat than buffets, fast food, and upscale restaurants (these just don't fly financially...).

Does anyone know of some decent healthy food options by the strip? I'm going to leave Vegas with a big doughnut for a midsection if I don't find something healthier to eat than buffets, fast food, and upscale restaurants (these just don't fly financially...).

Moose-Do you interview this Tuesday?

1. Hand written but I've got neat writing anyway. The e-mail said hand write

2. I wrote see attached and included my CV in the application, which I was going to send anyway. There is no way to fit it in there. Plus it says you can attach extra pages.

3. I just put in 2 of my LORs, I sent 5 total

For #2 here, did you still fill out the employer name, dates, etc, and then just say see attached for the "responsibilities" section. Sorry I know you did this a while ago but I am a little concerned, as I don't want to send the wrong thing. I was thinking of attaching the CV I made for CCOM/AZCOM but that also includes non health-related employment (I listed it because it was all work I did while in school). Any info would be much appreciated!!! Thanks!!!

Oy I'm so excited! I have my interview this coming monday! My first one. One thing I'm particularly nervous about is saying "like" too much when I'm speaking. I use it as a crutch too much without even noticing. Hopefully I'll be able to refrain from saying it. This may be kind of silly, but when they ask you questions, are you supposed to answer in a sort of "conversational" manner in a way that you may speak with a co-worker or something more formal like you were giving a presentation? Of course I want to have the right balance of sounding intelligent but also with a little bit of personality, but I'm just not exactly sure what is the most appropriate?

Also, does anyone know if there a place to store your stuff at the interview? I was hoping to not have to go back to my hotel after and just go straight to the airport.

Thanks for any help!

Also, does anyone know if there a place to store your stuff at the interview?

They have space where you can leave your luggage, no worries.

Just withdrew my interview seat for 10/18. Hopefully someone can benefit from an earlier date if they need one.

Admissions office says the week of November 8 is when letters will be sent out for earliest interviewing class. Just letting you all know. I hope I get accepted cause I've had three different doors close this week and I don't have many still open.

Oy I'm so excited! I have my interview this coming monday! My first one. One thing I'm particularly nervous about is saying "like" too much when I'm speaking. I use it as a crutch too much without even noticing. Hopefully I'll be able to refrain from saying it. This may be kind of silly, but when they ask you questions, are you supposed to answer in a sort of "conversational" manner in a way that you may speak with a co-worker or something more formal like you were giving a presentation? Of course I want to have the right balance of sounding intelligent but also with a little bit of personality, but I'm just not exactly sure what is the most appropriate?

Also, does anyone know if there a place to store your stuff at the interview? I was hoping to not have to go back to my hotel after and just go straight to the airport.

Thanks for any help!

I think the best thing to do is use a similar tone as your interviewers. A couple of my interviews felt a lot more formal than Touro's did, so at those interview I was a little more formal. Definitely show some personality :) Just be yourself, and if it is the right fit then hopefully it will work out! Touro was the one interview I went to that actually felt just like a conversation. It was very laidback (or at least my interviewers were).

Admissions office says November 8 is when letters will be sent out for earliest interviewing class. Just letting you all know. I hope I get accepted cause I've had three different doors close this week and I don't have many still open.

Good luck, hope you guys hear back from them before that. That seems kind of long.

That seems kind of long.


I know... it seems like forever away.

They told us they would make a decision by Oct 28th and if we haven't received a letter by the 5th of November to give them a call.

Edit: Nevermind, I found it.

OK this is a duh moment.

REFERENCES:
Below, please complete the requested information for two (2) individuals who are familiar with your academic or professional experience and have been asked to submit a letter of reference or reference form.

Is this the information for the people who wrote you letters or rec? It seems like an odd way to ask this, hence my confusion. I just want to make sure I don't screw this part up...

Yeah...

OK this is a duh moment.

REFERENCES:
Below, please complete the requested information for two (2) individuals who are familiar with your academic or professional experience and have been asked to submit a letter of reference or reference form.

Is this the information for the people who wrote you letters or rec? It seems like an odd way to ask this, hence my confusion. I just want to make sure I don't screw this part up...

Yeah...


Yes. ;)

Good luck to everyone that interviewed :luck:

I can't wait to hear back from TUNCOM :xf:

October 28th 2010

-H-

How does the lunch portion work at the interview? Do you bring your own or are there places in the area?

How does the lunch portion work at the interview? Do you bring your own or are there places in the area?

You get delicious kosher pastrami flatbread sandwiches with stir fried veggies. I'm sure you could bring your own lunch, but don't come waltzing in with a double cheese burger or clam chowder.

You get delicious kosher pastrami flatbread sandwiches with stir fried veggies. I'm sure you could bring your own lunch, but don't come waltzing in with a double cheese burger or clam chowder.

Whatttt??? Last year we had kosher pizza and salad...talk about getting jipped

You get delicious kosher pastrami flatbread sandwiches with stir fried veggies. I'm sure you could bring your own lunch, but don't come waltzing in with a double cheese burger or clam chowder.

I wouldn't call it delicious

Does your state of residency affect your application here? I figured since it's private it shouldn't matter. Anyone know?

Does your state of residency affect your application here? I figured since it's private it shouldn't matter. Anyone know?

I think a lot of medschool in general are private! I've always had the assumption that most schools prefer their own people, but some put more influence on that than others. I don't think Touro puts too much influence on that however.

Does your state of residency affect your application here? I figured since it's private it shouldn't matter. Anyone know?

I'm pretty sure it doesn't affect your application at all. We don't have a lot of students from NV in our class. Lots from Cali and Utah, but we are spread from all over.

Does your state of residency affect your application here? I figured since it's private it shouldn't matter. Anyone know?

I have an interview coming up and I am from Florida! Just sporadically follow your application status and express your interest towards the school.

anyone know what the makeup of the adcom is

how many people are there per interview day?

it seems like there is a 2 hour block for interviews so since each interview should be 30 min long..

Is it only 4 people for one day?

how many people are there per interview day?

it seems like there is a 2 hour block for interviews so since each interview should be 30 min long..

Is it only 4 people for one day?

There were 16 at my interview day. They have 4 students being interviewed at any given time by two faculty members.

Does anyone know what percentage of applicants interviewed get accepted?

Also- For the current TUNCOM med students: do you like it there and do you think there is any bias against DO's experienced by third and fourth years at the Las Vegas hospital's and clinics?

Does anyone know what percentage of applicants interviewed get accepted?

Also- For the current TUNCOM med students: do you like it there and do you think there is any bias against DO's experienced by third and fourth years at the Las Vegas hospital's and clinics?

I believe there were somewhere between 2,000 and 3,000 applicants last year, and the class is 135 students. That number doesn't include those who turned down acceptances, of course, but I believe there were not nearly as many students declining admission as in previous years. I would imagine you could find the exact numbers in the CIB.

Yes, love it here. Have not heard of any bias against DOs in the area hospitals. I have heard lots of positive things about 3rd and 4th year rotations.

I believe there were somewhere between 2,000 and 3,000 applicants last year, and the class is 135 students. That number doesn't include those who turned down acceptances, of course, but I believe there were not nearly as many students declining admission as in previous years. I would imagine you could find the exact numbers in the CIB.

Yes, love it here. Have not heard of any bias against DOs in the area hospitals. I have heard lots of positive things about 3rd and 4th year rotations.


I always like to hear that! It sounds like NV is so underserved the hospitals are practically begging for help. I can't imagine that would hurt your rotations at all. This is one of my biggest reasons for wanting to attend Touro-NV.

melissaliss, how do you feel the daily schedule is in terms of allowing you time outside of class to study? It sounds like a 8AM to 5PM schedule every day doesn't allow much time to study outside of class for those of us who don't want to live, eat, and breath medical school for every waking hour. How do you feel your class is adjusting to those time demands?

I believe there were somewhere between 2,000 and 3,000 applicants last year, and the class is 135 students. That number doesn't include those who turned down acceptances, of course, but I believe there were not nearly as many students declining admission as in previous years. I would imagine you could find the exact numbers in the CIB.

Yes, love it here. Have not heard of any bias against DOs in the area hospitals. I have heard lots of positive things about 3rd and 4th year rotations.


Thanks for the info! I know that many UNR students do their rotations in Las Vegas as well so that is kind of why I was curious. Also this may be a silly question but -what is the CIB??:idea:
Thanks!

Hi all..

I am a 3rd year at TUNV. If you have any questions about year 3, I'd be happy to answer them. Just PM me and I'll get back to you as my schedule allows :).

Good luck with your apps!

Roselee

Does anyone know what percentage of applicants interviewed get accepted?

Also- For the current TUNCOM med students: do you like it there and do you think there is any bias against DO's experienced by third and fourth years at the Las Vegas hospital's and clinics?

I don't know what the percentage is, sorry. But I will say that I LOVE it here at Touro. I'm a 1st year right now, and I think most (if not all) the students in our class like the school. I'm definitely glad I made the decision to come here :) As for bias, I would assume that for the most part there isn't any, although I can't say for sure since I haven't experienced rotations yet. But from my understanding, since Las Vegas is a medically underserved area, the sites are extremely grateful for our students' help.

I always like to hear that! It sounds like NV is so underserved the hospitals are practically begging for help. I can't imagine that would hurt your rotations at all. This is one of my biggest reasons for wanting to attend Touro-NV.

melissaliss, how do you feel the daily schedule is in terms of allowing you time outside of class to study? It sounds like a 8AM to 5PM schedule every day doesn't allow much time to study outside of class for those of us who don't want to live, eat, and breath medical school for every waking hour. How do you feel your class is adjusting to those time demands?

8 to 5 most days can be pretty rough, but remember that class time is studying time (when you pay attention, that is ;)). At first, it was pretty frustrating to get home, eat some dinner, and realize I don't really have that much time to study. But you adjust and learn how to cut down your study time. Plus, you have all weekend to do stuff. It's really not that bad. I have plenty of time for other activities like going out with friends, working out, and volunteering through clubs. Some weeks are worse than others (this week kind of), and you learn to manage your time between class, studying, and free time. I'd say there are still some people in our class who are putting all their non-class time into studying, but I don't really think that is necessary... You can do that if you like, but I would imagine that those people are going to get burnt out pretty quick. Just make time for yourself and friends and you will not feel like you are studying all the time :) For example, I usually do no studying on either Friday or Saturday night. And I am almost always in bed by midnight on weeknights, often by 11. Some later nights. Sleep is important too! oh and p.s. - despite all this, my grades are not suffering.

Block week however - expect to live, eat, and breathe medical school... for the most part. Until the end of the week when you can go let loose with all your fellow classmates on the nearby strip :thumbup: Or if you don't want to do that, you can just RELAX AND DO NOTHING! which is also great

I don't know what the percentage is, sorry. But I will say that I LOVE it here at Touro. I'm a 1st year right now, and I think most (if not all) the students in our class like the school. I'm definitely glad I made the decision to come here :) As for bias, I would assume that for the most part there isn't any, although I can't say for sure since I haven't experienced rotations yet. But from my understanding, since Las Vegas is a medically underserved area, the sites are extremely grateful for our students' help.



8 to 5 most days can be pretty rough, but remember that class time is studying time (when you pay attention, that is ;)). At first, it was pretty frustrating to get home, eat some dinner, and realize I don't really have that much time to study. But you adjust and learn how to cut down your study time. Plus, you have all weekend to do stuff. It's really not that bad. I have plenty of time for other activities like going out with friends, working out, and volunteering through clubs. Some weeks are worse than others (this week kind of), and you learn to manage your time between class, studying, and free time. I'd say there are still some people in our class who are putting all their non-class time into studying, but I don't really think that is necessary... You can do that if you like, but I would imagine that those people are going to get burnt out pretty quick. Just make time for yourself and friends and you will not feel like you are studying all the time :) For example, I usually do no studying on either Friday or Saturday night. And I am almost always in bed by midnight on weeknights, often by 11. Some later nights. Sleep is important too! oh and p.s. - despite all this, my grades are not suffering.

Block week however - expect to live, eat, and breathe medical school... for the most part. Until the end of the week when you can go let loose with all your fellow classmates on the nearby strip :thumbup: Or if you don't want to do that, you can just RELAX AND DO NOTHING! which is also great


Nice! Thanks for the review! Having the strip as an outlet sounds like it can be dangerous... haha.

Nice! Thanks for the review! Having the strip as an outlet sounds like it can be dangerous... haha.


Yes, thanks Desert Storm!

Mighty Moose -I was born in Las Vegas and I will say it takes some self discipline especially if you are not used to an "anything goes 24 hours a day" lifestyle. But there is only so much partying a body can handle! Plus -it is not worth trading your grades for hangovers. That being said LV is so much fun and the diversity is awesome!

Got an interview invite today! November 15th, hope to see some of you there.

I know it's last minute, but I just wanted to let everyone know the 10/18/2010 interview date is now open. I just withdrew my application. Good luck to all those interviewing! TouroNV def sounds like a great school

Got an interview invite today! November 15th, hope to see some of you there.

15th also! am or pm?

15th also! am or pm?

The A.M. group!

The A.M. group!

me too! guess i'll see you there :)

Sweet! See you there, Ill be wearing red and blue striped tie, with my lucky cufflinks....I know its weird.
Dose anybody know if spouses are invited?

Sweet! See you there, Ill be wearing red and blue striped tie, with my lucky cufflinks....I know its weird.
Dose anybody know if spouses are invited?

I wouldn't bring your spouse along. Nobody had a guest with them at my interview. There is a special day where they are invited to come tour the campus and there is even a chance for them to sign up for the gym later on.

-H-

Does anyone know what percentage of applicants interviewed get accepted?

Also- For the current TUNCOM med students: do you like it there and do you think there is any bias against DO's experienced by third and fourth years at the Las Vegas hospital's and clinics?

I don't see their interview-acceptance numbers listed anywhere, but...I do believe they interview around 20 people per week (on Mondays, 10 ppl in morning, 10 ppl in the afternoon). That is similar to most other schools...and most other schools interview around 500-600 students. So, I would guess that they interview around 500-600 as well.

Their class size is 135...so they must accept around 260. So 260 out of 500-600 would be my random guess.

Actually, Oscar, the director of admissions, told me they had a few thousand applications last year. Not sure how many of those were interviewed. And Fewer than 260 were accepted, I would probably say 200 max, because very few students were pulled from the wait list during the summer (like 15).

I don't see their interview-acceptance numbers listed anywhere, but...I do believe they interview around 20 people per week (on Mondays, 10 ppl in morning, 10 ppl in the afternoon). That is similar to most other schools...and most other schools interview around 500-600 students. So, I would guess that they interview around 500-600 as well.

Their class size is 135...so they must accept around 260. So 260 out of 500-600 would be my random guess.

Actually, Oscar, the director of admissions, told me they had a few thousand applications last year. Not sure how many of those were interviewed. And Fewer than 260 were accepted, I would probably say 200 max, because very few students were pulled from the wait list during the summer (like 15).

I know, I remember. Argh wat a year.

On the bright side, we were in the top 15??

I will be calling the office tomorrow to cancel my Nov. 9th interview. Just a heads up for people who would like this date. Good luck everybody!

I will be calling the office tomorrow to cancel my Nov. 9th interview. Just a heads up for people who would like this date. Good luck everybody!


I will also be calling to cancel my Nov. 9th interview today -Good luck to everyone!

AZCOM Class of 2015!!:D

Nice! Thanks for the review! Having the strip as an outlet sounds like it can be dangerous... haha.

Yes, thanks Desert Storm!

Mighty Moose -I was born in Las Vegas and I will say it takes some self discipline especially if you are not used to an "anything goes 24 hours a day" lifestyle. But there is only so much partying a body can handle! Plus -it is not worth trading your grades for hangovers. That being said LV is so much fun and the diversity is awesome!


Lol, you're welcome. Having the strip nearby really isn't that bad of a temptation, unless you really love gambling, I guess, since you don't even have to go far from school to be at a casino. Luckily I'm not much of a gambler, seeing my money dwindle away really stresses me out lol. But if you find a nice place to live near school in Henderson, you will find that most of the time you forget that the strip is so close!

nfsonpowday is right - it's not worth risking your grades over (and if you're like me and from someplace more humid, you'll find the hangovers to be worse here, at least at first!). You'll find a balance between fun and studying. But there's definitely lots of stuff to do here - lots of stuff I still want to check out when I get the chance.

Doesn't look like anyone has heard back yet from admissions about acceptances, good luck to everyone waiting :luck:

It's crunch time!

The waiting :scared:

It's crunch time!

The waiting :scared:

I was hoping people from CA would have heard today, that way I would know that maybe I'd receive my letter tomorrow (since i live in OH).

I'm dying with this waiting! I just hope to hear good news :/ goodluck everyone!!

It's crunch time!

The waiting :scared:

What do you mean its crunch time? When did you interview?

I thought Oscar (the admissions director... the nice young fellow who was our host on interview day) said that the admissions committee would send the letters out October 28th.

So, crunch time would begin on October 29th for those close to Nevada. For those far away from Nevada, they might not receive the letters until after Halloween weekend.

What do you mean its crunch time? When did you interview?

I thought Oscar (the admissions director... the nice young fellow who was our host on interview day) said that the admissions committee would send the letters out October 28th.

So, crunch time would begin on October 29th for those close to Nevada. For those far away from Nevada, they might not receive the letters until after Halloween weekend.


Oscar told my interview group that they were meeting to decide last Thursday, and the latest the letters would go out were this Tuesday (yesterday). And he said if we hadn't gotten anything by the 5th of November to call. But I've heard multiple things. When did you interview? I was October 18th. Maybe the sooner it got to the date, the better idea they had on when they would be sending them out.

I hope it's within the next few days!

Wow, I am pretty sure they said they would meet this Thursday (Oct 28).... and the letters should be mailed out the same day.... If that is not the case then I am in big trouble because they would of received my thank you letter fairly recently and I interviewed the 18 th!

Interviewed: Tuesday, September 28, 2010
ADCOM meeting: Thursday, October 21, 2010
Decisions made: Thursday, October 28, 2010
At the latest (email Oscar): Friday, November 5, 2010

He stressed the point that he wants you to email him if you have not heard from the admissions committee by November 5th.

I find that the best way to wait for this decision is to get out of the house and see some comedy with friends.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IlsseVpTSok/SfivQzZ-LtI/AAAAAAAAAZc/TcuAmP9ZE4k/s400/laughter-is-the-best-medicine.jpg

-H-

So I was on the accepted waitlist last year and mailed them my supplementary early October this year. I wonder if they'll even interview me this year. I haven't heard a word from the school and I already have an interview invite at another place.

Just received my official interview invite today!!!

Was able to get a very early interview (Nov 9th). That is only 12 days from now.

Can't wait, this will be the first interview I attend.

Does anyone know what percentage of those that are interviewed end up being accepted?

Anyone else interviewing there Nov 9th?

Just received my official interview invite today!!!

Was able to get a very early interview (Nov 9th). That is only 12 days from now.

Can't wait, this will be the first interview I attend.

Does anyone know what percentage of those that are interviewed end up being accepted?

Anyone else interviewing there Nov 9th?

Hey! Good luck with your interview. I have no idea what the percentage is but that info is kinda useless in my opinion. Try not to focus on statistics like that, they're a distraction. They chose you for an interview because they think you have what it takes; not because your number randomly came up.

Congrats on earning an interview! Let us know how it goes :luck:

-H-

So I was on the accepted waitlist last year and mailed them my supplementary early October this year. I wonder if they'll even interview me this year. I haven't heard a word from the school and I already have an interview invite at another place.

Why, hello there! I'd call them to follow up on your application. Especially since you never know if it even got there!

hey theone1979! I am also interviewing on the 9th! Crazy excited...and nervous..must ..do well on the interview!! >.<

Why, hello there! I'd call them to follow up on your application. Especially since you never know if it even got there!

Hey melissaliss, how are classes going? How is Vegas life? I called them and my application was received but it won't be reviewed until 2-3 weeks from now.

FYI, I received snail mail today. Post marked 10/29. I live in Las Vegas. Accepted :).

FYI, I received snail mail today. Post marked 10/29. I live in Las Vegas. Accepted :).

Congrats! The USPS must travel at high-speed in Nevada :)

-H-

I wish they would e-mail your status instead of snail mail as I'm in rural Illinois. I don't wanna wait until the end of the week to hear......

I wish they would e-mail your status instead of snail mail as I'm in rural Illinois. I don't wanna wait until the end of the week to hear......

cbrons, I live in a small city in ohio... and my parents constantly send me stuff from Southern California via USPS and I receive it usually within 2 days (3 days max).. So lets hope we get our response by tomorrow!!

I just got a voicemail from them, telling me of the acceptance. I think I interviewed with you cbrons. I'm OOS

I just got a voicemail from them, telling me of the acceptance. I think I interviewed with you cbrons. I'm OOS

Did you call them to inquire about your status and they returned your call or did they call on their own?

Did you call them to inquire about your status and they returned your call or did they call on their own?

Called on their own. To think, I was just sitting here, minding my own business, and twiddling my thumbs, and they have to call and put a smile on my face :)

Called on their own. To think, I was just sitting here, minding my own business, and twiddling my thumbs, and they have to call and put a smile on my face :)

K thanks

No phone call here either. I'm hoping for a letter to show up today

Well no voicemail here for me so im assuming that means i havent been accepted. Did anyone else get a call?

I definitely don't think that is a bad thing. Don't sweat it yet.

I definitely don't think that is a bad thing. Don't sweat it yet.

did you get a call?

did you get a call?


Nope, but I just called my gf to tell her to get her ass home from the mall and check the mail!!! haha

Well no voicemail here for me so im assuming that means i havent been accepted. Did anyone else get a call?

I called the admission twice: once on Friday and another before Friday. I spoke to two different ppl. They told me nicely that they don't release the decision over the phone and that the letters were sent out early Friday. So don't sweat guys!

That's good news. Thanks for sharing that. I was starting to get a little worried.

Well, my gf just called after opening the letter... ACCEPTED!!!


Good luck you guys!

Well, my gf just called after opening the letter... ACCEPTED!!!


Good luck you guys!


Congratulations, where do you live? I'm just trying to get an idea of when my letter should be coming

Hey guys,
I have an interview at Touro-NV on Nov. 9th. I am curious about how long it takes after the interview to hear back regarding acceptance.

Good luck to all of you waiting for your acceptance calls/letters.

Congratulations, where do you live? I'm just trying to get an idea of when my letter should be coming


US first class mail usually arrives in 3-5 days. I'm smack dab in the middle of the US. ;)

I am wondering if acceptances were sent out first and waitlists/rejections later. Can anybody clarify this unsupported theory?

I was designated as a "Medium Alternate" for acceptance to Touro, CA. I have not heard anything back from Trouro, NV.



-H-

Advice anyone?

So I submitted my secondary near the end of August and I was promtly emailed that they were missing my LOR's. After a few attempts I finally got ahold of someone and told them that they were on virtual evals, they acknowledged they found them and said Ill print them off and it will go to the comittee.

Fast forward 6 weeks, I call to ask status. Oh we just proceessed your letters last week, so it will be going to the ad com soon. You should hear from us in the next week or so.

That was almost 3 weeks ago. Do I call again.. is this typical of Touro? Do they let you know if youre on hold or just the fact they dont call you means your rejected?

Well no letter today either. I do not know what the deal was with someone saying they got a call from the admissions director saying they were admitted. Again I ask those who were accepted... did you get a phone call?

I also talked to the admissions office again and she said that the letters went out either Friday or yesterday. She said that the content of the letter doesn't make a difference whether it was mailed either day, they just didn't have time to print them all out. She also told me that she didn't know if the director had been calling people who were admitted.

Since I'm in rural Illinois I might not even get a letter till next week. Unbelievable...

Well no letter today either. I do not know what the deal was with someone saying they got a call from the admissions director saying they were admitted. Again I ask those who were accepted... did you get a phone call?

I also talked to the admissions office again and she said that the letters went out either Friday or yesterday. She said that the content of the letter doesn't make a difference whether it was mailed either day, they just didn't have time to print them all out. She also told me that she didn't know if the director had been calling people who were admitted.

Since I'm in rural Illinois I might not even get a letter till next week. Unbelievable...


No call, just the letter. The only thing that sucks about your situation is you will have less time to make a decision prior to paying the deposit. Just make sure you have the 2k on hand, because the letter states that it must be received within 2 weeks of the postmark on the letter. It's crazy, because that only allows you about 1 week to get your stuff together and decide by the time you receive the letter. This is why they should send out an email at the same time, otherwise your number of days to decide is cut short (plus, it's already the least amount of time to decide of all the schools I interviewed at).

Well no letter today either. I do not know what the deal was with someone saying they got a call from the admissions director saying they were admitted. Again I ask those who were accepted... did you get a phone call?

I also talked to the admissions office again and she said that the letters went out either Friday or yesterday. She said that the content of the letter doesn't make a difference whether it was mailed either day, they just didn't have time to print them all out. She also told me that she didn't know if the director had been calling people who were admitted.

Since I'm in rural Illinois I might not even get a letter till next week. Unbelievable...

I received a phone call from Oscar Parra...but no letter. He said I should receive it in the next day or two. Cbrons, I was in the first interview group with you. I would call or email Oscar directly to find out your status since it is an incredibly short time to give a response. Good luck!

No letter yet either. Sounds like he has called a few people at least. I tried to call Oscar but did not get an answer. His voicemail says that he will be out of the office from Nov. 3 to Nov. 8. So we'll just have to wait it out.

No letter yet either. Sounds like he has called a few people at least. I tried to call Oscar but did not get an answer. His voicemail says that he will be out of the office from Nov. 3 to Nov. 8. So we'll just have to wait it out.

Well, Oscar did say that we can call them on November 5th (this Friday) to learn about our decision if we hadn't received the letter by them.

I'm sure we can tell this to who ever picks up the phone on Friday and then they will tell us of our decision.

So guys..Nov. 9th..we should make a SDN group! =p...who's with me?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xc1Uld0k4W4


-H-

I withdrew from my 11/9 interview today, so it should be available now. Good luck everyone!

Hey melissaliss, how are classes going? How is Vegas life? I called them and my application was received but it won't be reviewed until 2-3 weeks from now.

Classes are great, although hectic! Wow, there must have been a lot of applications for such a long turnaround. Don't sweat it, I hope you get in!

To everyone else - I think there were a lot of applicants so far this year, which might explain the turnaround time. I know they do the applicant review in cohorts, so don't read into a long wait time too much. It doesn't mean anything about your acceptance either way. Always feel free to call the admissions office, they're really great and will help you in any way they can.

Also, I doubt they do review of applicants during exam weeks, and this is an exam week. I know they don't interview during exams, so it would make sense if they don't review applications either.

Congratulations to all of you who have been accepted! And to those of you still waiting, relax and hang in there. Oh yeah, and never assume anything.

Advice anyone?

So I submitted my secondary near the end of August and I was promtly emailed that they were missing my LOR's. After a few attempts I finally got ahold of someone and told them that they were on virtual evals, they acknowledged they found them and said Ill print them off and it will go to the comittee.

Fast forward 6 weeks, I call to ask status. Oh we just proceessed your letters last week, so it will be going to the ad com soon. You should hear from us in the next week or so.

That was almost 3 weeks ago. Do I call again.. is this typical of Touro? Do they let you know if youre on hold or just the fact they dont call you means your rejected?

Call again if it will give you piece of mind. I highly doubt it means a rejection. They have a lot of applicants this year.

I received a phone call from Oscar Parra...but no letter. He said I should receive it in the next day or two. Cbrons, I was in the first interview group with you. I would call or email Oscar directly to find out your status since it is an incredibly short time to give a response. Good luck!

Congrats! I remember you...

Well I'm pretty sure if people were called from my interview group when they were accepted and I didn't receive a call, I pretty much already know what my status is. Still no letter though.

What is interesting to me is when I've called the admissions office twice and asked two separate people whether they called anyone informing them that they were accepted they said they didn't know (and didn't offer to ask someone in the office if that was the case). You'd expect a little more from an institution that you paid a decent buck to review your application and invited you on a cross country trip that costs upwards of $500 for an interview.

Why they don't just e-mail status updates and send a follow up letter through snail mail is beyond me. If I'm not in, I'm not in. I'd just like to know so that I can, you know, plan things for next year. Simply telling you that they've made a decision but you'll have to wait for the mail man to deliver it to you is pretty sketchy in my opinion. But congratulations to all those accepted.

Congrats! I remember you...

Well I'm pretty sure if people were called from my interview group when they were accepted and I didn't receive a call, I pretty much already know what my status is. Still no letter though.

What is interesting to me is when I've called the admissions office twice and asked two separate people whether they called anyone informing them that they were accepted they said they didn't know (and didn't offer to ask someone in the office if that was the case). You'd expect a little more from an institution that you paid a decent buck to review your application and invited you on a cross country trip that costs upwards of $500 for an interview.

Why they don't just e-mail status updates and send a follow up letter through snail mail is beyond me. If I'm not in, I'm not in. I'd just like to know so that I can, you know, plan things for next year. Simply telling you that they've made a decision but you'll have to wait for the mail man to deliver it to you is pretty sketchy in my opinion. But congratulations to all those accepted.


I'm in the same boat as you. I also was part of the first interview group and have yet to receive my letter or a phone call. I emailed Oscar to ask him if he could give me any info and all he said was that my letter was in the mail on Monday. I'm beyond frustrated because we were told that the letters would be sent out no later than the 28th and that no info would be given over the phone. Obviously the letters were not sent out on time, and some students received calls. If I don't get accepted I might have some choice words for Oscar. I'm not giving up hope yet, but I'm not counting on anything. Hopefully I'll have better luck with other schools.

So he didnt tell you whether he called anyone or not?

So he didnt tell you whether he called anyone or not?


No he didn't. After he responded to my first email I wrote back mentioning the reports that he had contacted some students by phone. I politely asked that he provide me with some information. I would have no problem waiting, but I have an interview Friday at KCUMB and I was going to cancel it if I was accepted at Touro. I explained this to him and hoped that he would tell me so that I could know if I needed to buy a ticket or not. He has not yet responded and it has been two days. I was forced to buy the ticket when the letter did not arrive today. To say the least, I have been very frustrated with this process.

No he didn't. After he responded to my first email I wrote back mentioning the reports that he had contacted some students by phone. I politely asked that he provide me with some information. I would have no problem waiting, but I have an interview Friday at KCUMB and I was going to cancel it if I was accepted at Touro. I explained this to him and hoped that he would tell me so that I could know if I needed to buy a ticket or not. He has not yet responded and it has been two days. I was forced to buy the ticket when the letter did not arrive today. To say the least, I have been very frustrated with this process.

I really wouldn't do that if I were you (cancel KCUMB).

I really wouldn't do that if I were you (cancel KCUMB).


I'm not going to. My flight is booked for tonight. I'm really excited about it. I've heard a lot of good things.

I really wouldn't do that if I were you (cancel KCUMB).

+1

I'm not going to. My flight is booked for tonight. I'm really excited about it. I've heard a lot of good things.


Good luck!

Well, the wait is finally over. I was placed on the high accepted waitlist. Does anybody know the likelihood of being accepted from the high waitlist?

Well, the wait is finally over. I was placed on the high accepted waitlist. Does anybody know the likelihood of being accepted from the high waitlist?

same here, high accepted waitlist as well. Oh well, after all that waiting.

Mail just came. No letter yet :mad: Do you think I can call tomorrow morning and ask for my decision since Oscar stated we can call on November 5th?? I would just really like to know because of upcoming interviews that require plane tickets, and this waiting is killing me!


Edit::: Scratch that. Just called and asked how they were going about it tomorrow. I was told that even if we call tomorrow, they still will not give out our status (even though Oscar said they would). She said to call back on Monday if it still isn't received, and they will send another letter through the mail. Lovely..

.

-h-

Mail just came. No letter yet :mad: Do you think I can call tomorrow morning and ask for my decision since Oscar stated we can call on November 5th?? I would just really like to know because of upcoming interviews that require plane tickets, and this waiting is killing me!


Edit::: Scratch that. Just called and asked how they were going about it tomorrow. I was told that even if we call tomorrow, they still will not give out our status (even though Oscar said they would). She said to call back on Monday if it still isn't received, and they will send another letter through the mail. Lovely..


Wow...really?? Thats super lame. I really don't get some schools sometimes. One person tells you one thing, and then another says something else. I really don't know who to believe anymore....

Mail just came. No letter yet :mad: Do you think I can call tomorrow morning and ask for my decision since Oscar stated we can call on November 5th?? I would just really like to know because of upcoming interviews that require plane tickets, and this waiting is killing me!


Edit::: Scratch that. Just called and asked how they were going about it tomorrow. I was told that even if we call tomorrow, they still will not give out our status (even though Oscar said they would). She said to call back on Monday if it still isn't received, and they will send another letter through the mail. Lovely..


That is such a bummer... I'm sorry you are stuck in limbo... Hopefully you will receive the letter tomorrow. If I remember correctly you said you were rural, so that could have something to do with it. If Oscar is out of town like another poster said, maybe that's why they can't get you the decision now or say that he can give it to you over the phone? It is just odd that some have said they received a call congratulating them and others have to wait for the letters.

All I can say for sure is that no call came my way, so my guess is that initially Oscar was going to call all those accepted, but then realized how long that was going to take and it was somewhat redundant based on the fact that they were sending out letters anyway... Or maybe he's out of town on business or had an emergency come up (hopefully not, because those are never good)... Or someone stretched the truth about the phone call...

Either way, good luck. I hope you receive the letter tomorrow and it's great news! ;)

I know this is probably super nit picky but how did you guys feel about your interview? Felt like you aced it? or did you have a mediocre feeling to it?

I know this is probably super nit picky but how did you guys feel about your interview? Felt like you aced it? or did you have a mediocre feeling to it?


I felt like it was a "good cop/bad cop" situation. I left the interview feeling like it went neutral/negative.

I was ultimately placed on the waitlist. Some people get a really bad feeling from the interview and get accepted, so I don't think any of these things correlate well together.

Hope that helps.

-H-

High Wait list. Just what I though. If I remember correctly, didnt Oscar state that they pull from the high wait list when people don't turn in their deposit in the 2 week time span? I am not sure how he stated it..

I'm looking at it as a rejection though, because he seemed pretty set on not pulling many off..

In terms of all of your questions regarding the wait list ... there were several years when quite a few students were pulled from the high wait list. I don't know how they are doing things this year, but last year there was an accepted wait list, that was actually above the high wait list and had about 20 students on it. I was told it was the students who would have normally been accepted but they ran out of spaces. Last year, only about 10-15 students were taken from the accepted waitlist and none were taken from the other wait lists. However, this year they are trying to avoid having an accepted wait list by accepting only a certain amount of students from each cohort. Also, I do believe there were a few students taken from the high wait list last year prior to the accepted wait list even existing, if that makes sense. So, if you are on the high wait list, do not take it as a rejection. Check in with the school every so often and make sure they are aware of your continued interest.

In terms of all of your questions regarding the wait list ... there were several years when quite a few students were pulled from the high wait list. I don't know how they are doing things this year, but last year there was an accepted wait list, that was actually above the high wait list and had about 20 students on it. I was told it was the students who would have normally been accepted but they ran out of spaces. Last year, only about 10-15 students were taken from the accepted waitlist and none were taken from the other wait lists. However, this year they are trying to avoid having an accepted wait list by accepting only a certain amount of students from each cohort. Also, I do believe there were a few students taken from the high wait list last year prior to the accepted wait list even existing, if that makes sense. So, if you are on the high wait list, do not take it as a rejection. Check in with the school every so often and make sure they are aware of your continued interest.


I'm withdrawing my acceptance from here next week, so I hope it goes to someone on the WL.

Good luck you guys.

aiya interview tomorrow!! who else is going?!!?

Here is my story of interview day. Disclaimer: It is worth the read.;)

It started off when I walked into the lobby and they didn't have my name on the list. They forgot I was coming! So they congenially scrambled up a packet and name tag and squeezed me into an interview group. It was my first interview and I was already nervous as hell. To top it off, Oscar treated it like, "Oh, you showed up on the wrong day? No worries, I think we can squeeze you in somewhere." WTF? Did I book the flight, hotel, and reschedule a test because I am an irresponsible, fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants type of person? JUST TELL ME YOU FORGOT. Party foul. The worst part about it was the interviewers didn't have time to review my application. I was asked very irrelevant questions and I felt they didn't know me going in, and didn't know me going out--maybe even knew less coming out. I left feeling cheated out of a possibly better experience and completely disappointed. Surprisingly enough, I was waitlisted :).

Anyway, obviously this may or may not be an accurate representative experience of how the next 4 years will be. I'm not mad at the school but I think this is a fair place to discuss real experiences people have. Take my story with a grain of salt and evaluate TUCOM objectively.

Here is my story of interview day. Disclaimer: It is worth the read.;)

It started off when I walked into the lobby and they didn't have my name on the list. They forgot I was coming! So they congenially scrambled up a packet and name tag and squeezed me into an interview group. It was my first interview and I was already nervous as hell. To top it off, Oscar treated it like, "Oh, you showed up on the wrong day? No worries, I think we can squeeze you in somewhere." WTF? Did I book the flight, hotel, and reschedule a test because I am an irresponsible, fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants type of person? JUST TELL ME YOU FORGOT. Party foul. The worst part about it was the interviewers didn't have time to review my application. I was asked very irrelevant questions and I felt they didn't know me going in, and didn't know me going out--maybe even knew less coming out. I left feeling cheated out of a possibly better experience and completely disappointed. Surprisingly enough, I was waitlisted :).

Anyway, obviously this may or may not be an accurate representative experience of how the next 4 years will be. I'm not mad at the school but I think this is a fair place to discuss real experiences people have. Take my story with a grain of salt and evaluate TUCOM objectively.


I think that's fair and well-put. I have all but pulled out of completing a secondary for this place because important emails I sent (that were asked for by the university) have not been answered.

Here is my story of interview day. Disclaimer: It is worth the read.;)

It started off when I walked into the lobby and they didn't have my name on the list. They forgot I was coming! So they congenially scrambled up a packet and name tag and squeezed me into an interview group. It was my first interview and I was already nervous as hell. To top it off, Oscar treated it like, "Oh, you showed up on the wrong day? No worries, I think we can squeeze you in somewhere." WTF? Did I book the flight, hotel, and reschedule a test because I am an irresponsible, fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants type of person? JUST TELL ME YOU FORGOT. Party foul. The worst part about it was the interviewers didn't have time to review my application. I was asked very irrelevant questions and I felt they didn't know me going in, and didn't know me going out--maybe even knew less coming out. I left feeling cheated out of a possibly better experience and completely disappointed. Surprisingly enough, I was waitlisted :).

Anyway, obviously this may or may not be an accurate representative experience of how the next 4 years will be. I'm not mad at the school but I think this is a fair place to discuss real experiences people have. Take my story with a grain of salt and evaluate TUCOM objectively.


I remember that. What a horrible way to welcome you to the school and start off your interview day.

The interview day was a big reason I decided against attending here. I also felt that my interviewers didn't read or review my app prior to the interview. The tour was awkward and not a tour. We had an administrator walk us down one hallway, not really allowing us into any of the rooms, so we had to peek through the narrow triangular windows to see what was going on in the rooms... Then we sat down in the hallway at chairs that were lining the walls, so that the administrator could discuss our upcoming interviews. She started by asking us "Why Touro?" I was like WTF? I was so shocked that she wanted us to tell everyone our reasons prior to the interview that I said something about it... Then we continued this pow wow for about 45 minutes of our 1 hour tour!!! I asked if I could see the research area and was shot down, then we had to get up and literally run through the rest of the school so that we could get back to our interviews on time... So much for the tour... I have been on a number of interviews and have never experienced anything like that before or after. I wanted to see the school, see where I was going to be attending for the next 2 years, but that didn't happen I also got a lot of bad vibes from administrators about the attendance policy, that had just been lifted. Enough so that it made it seem like the administration was a little hostile about it. I was actually so disappointed with my experience at TUNCOM that when I heard bad things happening during the Touro-CA interviews I withdrew my interview there.

Anyway, that's my assessment of the interview day. I think we are all nervous to post this stuff prior to a decision, but I agree with Kuan, that it's important to share how we really felt about the day.

I remember that. What a horrible way to welcome you to the school and start off your interview day.

The interview day was a big reason I decided against attending here. I also felt that my interviewers didn't read or review my app prior to the interview. The tour was awkward and not a tour. We had an administrator walk us down one hallway, not really allowing us into any of the rooms, so we had to peek through the narrow triangular windows to see what was going on in the rooms... Then we sat down in the hallway at chairs that were lining the walls, so that the administrator could discuss our upcoming interviews. She started by asking us "Why Touro?" I was like WTF? I was so shocked that she wanted us to tell everyone our reasons prior to the interview that I said something about it... Then we continued this pow wow for about 45 minutes of our 1 hour tour!!! I asked if I could see the research area and was shot down, then we had to get up and literally run through the rest of the school so that we could get back to our interviews on time... So much for the tour... I have been on a number of interviews and have never experienced anything like that before or after. I wanted to see the school, see where I was going to be attending for the next 2 years, but that didn't happen I also got a lot of bad vibes from administrators about the attendance policy, that had just been lifted. Enough so that it made it seem like the administration was a little hostile about it. I was actually so disappointed with my experience at TUNCOM that when I heard bad things happening during the Touro-CA interviews I withdrew my interview there.

Anyway, that's my assessment of the interview day. I think we are all nervous to post this stuff prior to a decision, but I agree with Kuan, that it's important to share how we really felt about the day.


Pretty much took my exact words right out of my mouth. I felt like I was trying to "force" myself into liking the school over A.T Still (only because Henderson is closer to my family than Pheonix).. I had TUNCOM over A.T Still Arizona if I had gotten accepted, but once I found out I was waitlisted I realized how I really felt. I'm thankful I was waitlisted, because it allowed me to realize that Arizona is a better choice for me educationally wise. I really hope others get a better impression of Touro, but for some reason I was kinda shocked how my interview day went..

Hey all...just for piece of mind...for those accepted, what was your mcat and gpa?

Wow.. I'm sorry to hear that some of you had negative experiences. I don't know anyone who had negative experiences at their interview last year, so I'm actually really surprised. I do think that it would be better if our students were still giving the tours like they did last year. Although we do still get to do the Q&A sessions. I hope everyone else gets better vibes at the school - It really is a great school. And Oscar is super nice, friendly with the students, and receptive to student input.

I remember that. What a horrible way to welcome you to the school and start off your interview day.

The interview day was a big reason I decided against attending here. I also felt that my interviewers didn't read or review my app prior to the interview. The tour was awkward and not a tour. We had an administrator walk us down one hallway, not really allowing us into any of the rooms, so we had to peek through the narrow triangular windows to see what was going on in the rooms... Then we sat down in the hallway at chairs that were lining the walls, so that the administrator could discuss our upcoming interviews. She started by asking us "Why Touro?" I was like WTF? I was so shocked that she wanted us to tell everyone our reasons prior to the interview that I said something about it... Then we continued this pow wow for about 45 minutes of our 1 hour tour!!! I asked if I could see the research area and was shot down, then we had to get up and literally run through the rest of the school so that we could get back to our interviews on time... So much for the tour... I have been on a number of interviews and have never experienced anything like that before or after. I wanted to see the school, see where I was going to be attending for the next 2 years, but that didn't happen I also got a lot of bad vibes from administrators about the attendance policy, that had just been lifted. Enough so that it made it seem like the administration was a little hostile about it. I was actually so disappointed with my experience at TUNCOM that when I heard bad things happening during the Touro-CA interviews I withdrew my interview there.

Anyway, that's my assessment of the interview day. I think we are all nervous to post this stuff prior to a decision, but I agree with Kuan, that it's important to share how we really felt about the day.


The lady that took you on the tour did she have blond hair and an accent??

The lady that took you on the tour did she have blond hair and an accent??


Yep.

Yep.

I think someone else mentioned earlier in this thread that they got in an argument in this same thread about the requirements of pre-med students. This lady is a champion.

Pretty much took my exact words right out of my mouth. I felt like I was trying to "force" myself into liking the school over A.T Still (only because Henderson is closer to my family than Pheonix).. I had TUNCOM over A.T Still Arizona if I had gotten accepted, but once I found out I was waitlisted I realized how I really felt. I'm thankful I was waitlisted, because it allowed me to realize that Arizona is a better choice for me educationally wise. I really hope others get a better impression of Touro, but for some reason I was kinda shocked how my interview day went..

I would strongly encourage you to read last year's thread about SOMA (AT Still in Mesa) before deciding to go there. I withdrew my application there after speaking to a few current students, despite the school being in my hometown and 20 minutes from my family.

Oh yeah, as far as the tour goes ... they can't really show you inside the anatomy lab if class is in session out of respect for the cadavers and families, and they're not going to bring you into the lecture hall while lecture is going on ... that would be really disruptive. But you should be able to see important facilities and I am sad to hear about negative experiences. I've had very positive experiences at this school and would really recommend it to incoming students. And while I haven't gotten a negative impression from faculty regarding the attendance policy, I wouldn't blame them for being a little upset when 25/140 students show up for a lecture that they have prepared. If you all found yourself to be dissatisfied with something in particular, (e.g. the tour) I would suggest bringing up your issues with the school directly (in a very courteous manner of course) after you know your status. I also agree that Oscar and the admissions staff are very receptive.

I would strongly encourage you to read last year's thread about SOMA (AT Still in Mesa) before deciding to go there. I withdrew my application there after speaking to a few current students, despite the school being in my hometown and 20 minutes from my family.

Oh yeah, as far as the tour goes ... they can't really show you inside the anatomy lab if class is in session out of respect for the cadavers and families, and they're not going to bring you into the lecture hall while lecture is going on ... that would be really disruptive. But you should be able to see important facilities and I am sad to hear about negative experiences. I've had very positive experiences at this school and would really recommend it to incoming students. And while I haven't gotten a negative impression from faculty regarding the attendance policy, I wouldn't blame them for being a little upset when 25/140 students show up for a lecture that they have prepared. If you all found yourself to be dissatisfied with something in particular, (e.g. the tour) I would suggest bringing up your issues with the school directly (in a very courteous manner of course) after you know your status. I also agree that Oscar and the admissions staff are very receptive.

Thanks for the information, melissaliss. I read last year's forum briefly about A.T Still (Seemed to get a little crazy so I started to scan it..), but I still felt really good after the interview about it. Could you PM me about any details you had dealing with your discussion with 2nd years, and things I should look out for? Western U is actually my top choice over them, still waiting to hear back.

As for TUNCOM, I didnt find the tour being too bad. It was the admissions committee that I've had a negative experience with. I'm sure not everyone will experience it, and I still do not doubt Touro is a great school. I was super impressed with their match list, so I highly suggest those with interviews to attend and give it a shot!

Yep.

I think someone else mentioned earlier in this thread that they got in an argument in this same thread about the requirements of pre-med students. This lady is a champion.

Yea, I think I was the only one who pickup how horrible she was. She doesn't know squat about DO admissions or AACOMAS and even admitted that she's really apart of PA admissions department. I hope someone replaces her before she drives more students away.

Intervieww Invite todayy! Pretty excited for this school!

aiya interview tomorrow!! who else is going?!!?

Hey how'd you like it? :)

I actually liked it alot, i like the concept of having most of my used functions within one large building. Furthermore, the people there were incredibly friendly. Also, the interviewers were very approachable overall! So overall, i think i had a fairly good interview.

I actually liked it alot, i like the concept of having most of my used functions within one large building. Furthermore, the people there were incredibly friendly. Also, the interviewers were very approachable overall! So overall, i think i had a fairly good interview.


What kind of questions did they ask you? Did they ask you anything specific about your application? Where there any medical ethical or political questions?

Hey all...I interviewed yesterday & I really liked the school...all the faculty and staff were super nice. Especially Oscar who really does try to help us applicants out...I've read negative posts on here and i do think you really need to check the school out for yourself...everyone is different...

I was recently wait-listed here.

Does anyone know how many people usually are put on the wait-list and how many of those are eventually accepted?

I was recently wait-listed here.

Does anyone know how many people usually are put on the wait-list and how many of those are eventually accepted?

I think I posted about this a few pages back, but I'll do a synopsis.

For the 2007-2008 application cycle and the 2008-2009 cycle, they went through like 90 people on the wait list (to fill like 50 spots). Last year, they went through somewhere around 15. It's really impossible to say what will happen. If you are on the middle or low wait lists, your chances are not good at all. If you are on the high wait list, your chances may or may not be good, depending on a lot of different factors. Just make sure to keep in touch with the school as time goes by, to let them know you're definitely interested.

I remember that. What a horrible way to welcome you to the school and start off your interview day.

The interview day was a big reason I decided against attending here. I also felt that my interviewers didn't read or review my app prior to the interview. The tour was awkward and not a tour. We had an administrator walk us down one hallway, not really allowing us into any of the rooms, so we had to peek through the narrow triangular windows to see what was going on in the rooms... Then we sat down in the hallway at chairs that were lining the walls, so that the administrator could discuss our upcoming interviews. She started by asking us "Why Touro?" I was like WTF? I was so shocked that she wanted us to tell everyone our reasons prior to the interview that I said something about it... Then we continued this pow wow for about 45 minutes of our 1 hour tour!!! I asked if I could see the research area and was shot down, then we had to get up and literally run through the rest of the school so that we could get back to our interviews on time... So much for the tour... I have been on a number of interviews and have never experienced anything like that before or after. I wanted to see the school, see where I was going to be attending for the next 2 years, but that didn't happen I also got a lot of bad vibes from administrators about the attendance policy, that had just been lifted. Enough so that it made it seem like the administration was a little hostile about it. I was actually so disappointed with my experience at TUNCOM that when I heard bad things happening during the Touro-CA interviews I withdrew my interview there.

Anyway, that's my assessment of the interview day. I think we are all nervous to post this stuff prior to a decision, but I agree with Kuan, that it's important to share how we really felt about the day.

MightyMoose, thank you so much for bringing this up! I interviewed the same day and heard this very same thing from everyone else. I was fortunate by being one of the lucky ones to get the real tour from Oscar, however I really did not like the facilities. For being a new school, their facilities are very run down and old. The two rooms that I actually liked were the Anatomy lab and OMM lab. However, other than that I really hated the inside of the building. I may be a bit biased since I had just interviewed at DMU and AZCOM where the facilities are great. But in general, all the schools I've interviewed at so far have much much much better facilities. I'll admit that after this experience at Touro NV, I withdrew my interview date from Tour CA.

It just doesn't make sense to me how this school has one of the highest tuitions out there, yet have one of the poorest facilities. I'm sorry to be soo blunt but I really think these things need to be said.

Before I give my opinion of the school, I certainly agree with a previous post that everyone is different and Touro may be just the perfect fit for you so check it out for yourself. With this said, I know Oscar reads SDN because he said he did – so I want to be fully honest with constructive criticism/info based on my personal experience on interview day. I had that same girl for my tour as mentioned in previous posts – sitting in the hall for 45 min awkwardly discussing the interview…I understand we can’t necessarily walk into a lecture hall during a lecture or lab during a class, but all of the other schools I’ve interviewed at have figured out a way to schedule things so interviewees could see the school. I just really thought it was unprofessional and terribly unfair to have one tour group getting all of this “inside info” on the interviews while the other group didn’t. And I hated that she pushed us so hard to give answers too…it was just weird. And yes, we literally RAN back to the room and I was out of breath for the first part of my interview. The interview itself was equally as awkward, unfortunately. It was clear that they didn’t read my application prior to the interview, and I mean really clear, spending most of the 15 min interview reading. I tried at the end to offer info that most schools were so eager to collect, but they actually just continued reading while I spoke. The other people with this same interview panel expressed similar experiences, so perhaps it was just bad luck getting them? This was the most expensive school to which I attended an interview, and I just didn’t get a good feel from the atmosphere of where the funding was going…I hate to say that but it really was shocking to me…It almost gave me a feeling that the students don’t respect the school enough to take care of it and that’s a huge reflection on the school. And this was confusing because all the students we met that day were almost overly devoted to Touro. But as a pervious poster mentioned, the school seemed very old to be so new. It’s the education that matters certainly, but with such high tuition, it seems like new carpeting and little things like that would make a big difference. I did however get a really good vibe that the school is supporting Nevada in a much needed way and again, this post is not to discourage any of my fellow applicants but to perhaps address those from the school who read SDN.

I was told by a friend who serves on an academic committee that Touro NV has the highest USMLE pass rate of any DO school.

Maybe you guys could elaborate on what parts of the facilities you disliked? Saying that they are poor and old-looking doesn't really mean much when you say that... considering I'm there every day and can't see what you're seeing. I actually remember thinking that Touro had nice facilities when I interviewed there (especially compared to AZCOM, although DMU has fantastic facilities). AZCOM is aesthetically much nicer, but I think we have a much better lecture hall for example (where you spend much of your time), because we have outlets at each set and the desks are one long table for each row. It gives you plenty of space. I'm not hating on AZCOM, because it was definitely a close decision for me, but they didn't have any outlets to keep your laptops charged, and they were the types of chairs they have in undergrad where they are all attached and you pull the little desk up from underneath your chair. Also, not all schools have adjustable OMM tables (DMU and Touro do, AZCOM does not), which is important when you are doing manipulations. We spend most of our time in the lecture hall, atrium (where you saw the tables and fridges/microwaves), OMM lab, IDL lab occasionally for histo lab (upstairs), and the anatomy lab. So I'm not really sure which facilities look old or poor to you guys?

I'm sorry that many of you had an issue with the tour guide. I strongly encourage you to e-mail Oscar with that concern, because I'm sure that if this is the general consensus, he would choose other tour guides.

Please do not think I'm personally attacking you or your school - like I mentioned, it's just my opinion and expression of the feeling I got the day of my interview. And it wasn't just the tour guide or the facilities, I was really put off by the interview itself too (as explained in my post). And the feeling you get at a school overall is so much more important than how things look, so that’s why I didn’t focus on explaining appearance as much in my post. But as far as the facilities go, as I and other posters mentioned, we didn’t get to see much of them so I’m going off what I did see. Peeking through the window at an OMM lab, the tables were covered with students, so I couldn't see anything there. We did get to go into the anatomy lab and it was clean and bright – definitely the highlight of the tour - definitely would get the job done, but still not as nice as some I've seen. We didn’t get to see any of the research facilities, but the lecture hall we were taken to was tucked in a corner, small, dark, and like I said – just seemed like it was much older than it was. But on a tour, it’s hard to get a sense of the functionality of the room so I can’t comment on how great the plug-ins are and what not. The halls, the student facilities, and study areas just seemed like I was walking through a community college – which is great if you’re paying community college prices, but the experience just confused me. As I mentioned previously, it’s the education received that matters most but at the same time, I know I’m going to be spending a lot of time in the building where I choose to go and it’s important to me at least to feel comfortable – and for me, this includes a clean, bright environment.

Please do not think I'm personally attacking you or your school - like I mentioned, it's just my opinion and expression of the feeling I got the day of my interview. And it wasn't just the tour guide or the facilities, I was really put off by the interview itself too (as explained in my post). And the feeling you get at a school overall is so much more important than how things look, so that’s why I didn’t focus on explaining appearance as much in my post. But as far as the facilities go, as I and other posters mentioned, we didn’t get to see much of them so I’m going off what I did see. Peeking through the window at an OMM lab, the tables were covered with students, so I couldn't see anything there. We did get to go into the anatomy lab and it was clean and bright – definitely the highlight of the tour - definitely would get the job done, but still not as nice as some I've seen. We didn’t get to see any of the research facilities, but the lecture hall we were taken to was tucked in a corner, small, dark, and like I said – just seemed like it was much older than it was. But on a tour, it’s hard to get a sense of the functionality of the room so I can’t comment on how great the plug-ins are and what not. The halls, the student facilities, and study areas just seemed like I was walking through a community college – which is great if you’re paying community college prices, but the experience just confused me. As I mentioned previously, it’s the education received that matters most but at the same time, I know I’m going to be spending a lot of time in the building where I choose to go and it’s important to me at least to feel comfortable – and for me, this includes a clean, bright environment.

Hey, I'm sorry I really didn't mean to come off as defensive. I just thought that applicants looking on here would be really put off and if it were me I'd want to know what exactly made people not like it so I could see if it fit in with my priorities with a school or not. I think it's good though that everyone is able to post their opinions on here to help people get an idea of schools and maybe the school can even make some changes to the interview day because of it. It sounds like the tour really wrecked some of it for you guys, and I can definitely understand that being a turn off. I think I was lucky to have gotten a really good vibe when I interviewed here, but I'm sure it does depend on who's giving the tour and who does your interview. They used to have students give tours last year, which is probably better. And it'd be nice if they had the tour overlap with one of our 10 minute breaks so they could show you the lecture hall.

Hey, this forum is where you post your opinion, right? Your opinion cannot be wrong, since it is your own. It's all about finding the school that just feels best for YOU. That's why it's such a personal decision.

I have never felt that Touro feels old. I actually think everything in the school feels rather new. My only real complaint about the facilities is that there is no outdoor area where we can enjoy the sunshine and weather. I think it would be really nice to have somewhere that students can eat outside and enjoy the weather to get a break from being inside all day.

I also think that at least personally, I didn't really know what to look for when going on school tours. Now I see that the most important things to look at are the lecture hall, the OMM lab, and the anatomy lab since those are where you'll spend 99% of your time. I think the lecture hall is really nice and I like the set up of it. It's not really in a corner though, and is definitely not dark ... it's actually rather bright, unless the professor had turned off a few lights to see the screen better. I certainly wouldn't say that the facilities are the biggest drawing point of the school, of course. I also think it would be silly to base a large part of your decision on what the school looks like, since factors like the faculty, curriculum, rotation sites, match lists, and board scores are much more important to the quality of your education. I also rate location as being fairly important, since you will also be living where the school is.

As for the cost, I do believe that Touro is about the same as any other private DO school (and most of them are private). I know AZCOM is significantly more, and I think there are many others that are right around the same cost. I also don't think that a few thousand dollars difference in cost should factor into a decision. Now, if it's the difference between a public state school, that may be a ten thousand dollar per year difference, that's a different story.

Naturally, your entire "vibe" of the school when you're here is going to strongly influence your decision. And if you felt negatively about even just a few things, it's possible that your entire view of the school was affected. It is unfortunate that your interviewers did not seem prepared and that you were not pleased with the tour guide and tour. I think those matters should definitely be brought to the attention of the admissions office. When I interviewed here, my interviewers had definitely taken the time to read my file and they had prepared questions based upon it. I think it's fair to have expectations of the school you are interviewing at, since you've taken your time and money to be there. I also think it's important for applicants to arrive at any school prepared to investigate the factors that are important to their decision and to take the opportunity to ask the faculty and students good questions to aid in that decision.

I hope I don't seem defensive or offensive. I really don't care if you choose to go here or not. That's something for you to decide. But I did want to give my opinion on the matter.

Hey all,

I have been all over Touro Nevada's website and I cannot find any info on the curriculum. Any one know their methodology?

I prefer going to a school that has an integrated approach or PBL. Anything other than straight lecturing. I do not learn very well if I have to learn biochemistry and not be able to make a connection clinically. How many hours are the students in lecture each day?

It seems there are current students who look at this thread. Thanks in advance for your input.

We do team-based learning in biochemistry which involved receiving a case study and having to explain the mechanism for all the symptoms and abnormal lab tests.

We also do TBL in our basic science class where we are given an individual quiz and then later the same quiz in a group setting where we can discuss questions with our group members.

Lectures vary depending on the day and the schedule for the semester is posted online (you have to be a student to login to the system though). Most lectures are not required (there was a policy change that started this yr.) except for some in OMM and whenever there's a lab or group activity.

I'm a first year here, and I love it, its a very comfortable atmosphere, a lot smaller than where I went for undergrad (UNLV) but I feel a lot more at home. Although, I do admit I wish the lecture halls were brighter! Oh well.

Anyways, good luck and hope to see some/all of you next yr.!

Just to add some extra info. There is a lot of lecturing, but also some PBL/TBL mixed in. Most classes will always provide clinical relevance to the discussion of what you're learning about. Lecture hours per day can be anywhere from 2 or 3 up to 6ish, but for the most part, you're not required to attend (although I do). All lectures are also available video recorded online. A fair amount of students in our class do not attend lectures and prefer to learn on their own. There are also labs each week (anatomy, OMM, physical diagnosis, and histology for first years) that are required.

As for the information break down, Touro has a pretty traditional medical curriculum (which is something that attracted me to the school). The first year is spent learning basic sciences, divided up into blocks, with an exam in each course at the end of each block (every 6 weeks). Second year focuses more on clinical aspects and pathology. I do believe you can see the course breakdown for each year if you can find the course catalog on the website. I don't think you need to log in to see it.

For first semester, your courses are:
Medical biochem
Basic science foundations (physiology and histology)
Gross anatomy
OMM
Physical diagnosis
Intro to humanistic medicine (a fun humanities-type course)

Second semester courses are:
Anatomy for the first 6 weeks, which is then replaced by neuroscience
Immunity and immunology
PBL course
Preventative medicine and public health
Medical jurisprudence
OMM
Physical diagnosis
Basic science foundations again

I don't know the second year schedule off the top of my head, but I think if you can find the course catalog, you can find it.

Edit: Go here, and go to page 146 I think. http://tun.touro.edu/wp-content/uploads/TouroUniversityNevada_2010-2011_Catalog_07232010.pdf

I just received a call for a spot off the waitlist.. the only issue is that the rest of the voicemail went quiet, and I was never able to hear anything about when they would require a deposit. It's past office hours, so I have to wait until tomorrow.

I'm supposed to hear from Western by Friday latest, so I'm still in limbo on what to do. I've got a big decision to make. Do you think they would really require a deposit down tomorrow first thing? If i can wait until Friday, I'd be able to see all my options and make the best choice. Thanks Melissaliss for all your advice this fall!

I just received a call for a spot off the waitlist.. the only issue is that the rest of the voicemail went quiet, and I was never able to hear anything about when they would require a deposit. It's past office hours, so I have to wait until tomorrow.

I'm supposed to hear from Western by Friday latest, so I'm still in limbo on what to do. I've got a big decision to make. Do you think they would really require a deposit down tomorrow first thing? If i can wait until Friday, I'd be able to see all my options and make the best choice. Thanks Melissaliss for all your advice this fall!


Congratulations!

I remember them saying that you have 1 business day to call them back. I don't know if that means the deposit is due in 1 day or not, but it kind of sounded like it was. I remember Oscar saying that you should have the money on hand, "just in case."

I would call them back first thing and figure it out, but be ready to pay the deposit. Also, you might want to look into whether or not it is refundable. I seem to recall that all but $100 is refundable, per Nevada state law, but I don't know for sure how correct that is.

Congratulations!

I remember them saying that you have 1 business day to call them back. I don't know if that means the deposit is due in 1 day or not, but it kind of sounded like it was. I remember Oscar saying that you should have the money on hand, "just in case."

I would call them back first thing and figure it out, but be ready to pay the deposit. Also, you might want to look into whether or not it is refundable. I seem to recall that all but $100 is refundable, per Nevada state law, but I don't know for sure how correct that is.

Thanks for the response! I guess I'll find out when I call 8am NV time tomorrow. Anyone else know about whether the deposit is refundable or not? I believe they say it is not, but if it's the nevada law, dont they have to abide by it?

cbrons has been accepted. He will be making his presence known at TUCOM-NV next fall.

Thanks for the response! I guess I'll find out when I call 8am NV time tomorrow. Anyone else know about whether the deposit is refundable or not? I believe they say it is not, but if it's the nevada law, dont they have to abide by it?


If it is Nevada law, then yes. But I'm not positive that is the case, that's why I'm saying it might be a good idea to verify that. ;)

cbrons has been accepted. He will be making his presence known at TUCOM-NV next fall.

Thank you cbrons! Kuanileqa is very happy for you!

I just received a call for a spot off the waitlist.. the only issue is that the rest of the voicemail went quiet, and I was never able to hear anything about when they would require a deposit. It's past office hours, so I have to wait until tomorrow.

I'm supposed to hear from Western by Friday latest, so I'm still in limbo on what to do. I've got a big decision to make. Do you think they would really require a deposit down tomorrow first thing? If i can wait until Friday, I'd be able to see all my options and make the best choice. Thanks Melissaliss for all your advice this fall!

Awesome!!! Congrats! I do not know about the Nevada law for deposit requirements. I do know that last year you could get all but $100 refunded, but that policy may have changed, since it created problems for waitlisters last year. I don't think they would require your deposit on the spot, but there will definitely be some sort of time limit. Definitely call first thing. Especially since you never know about Western ... sometimes they say Friday and then Friday turns into Monday. You know how it goes. =)

cbrons has been accepted. He will be making his presence known at TUCOM-NV next fall.

Congratulations!!!

I'm pretty pretty sure the refund policy is a state policy, so Touro does not have control over it. :)

Hey, this forum is where you post your opinion, right? Your opinion cannot be wrong, since it is your own. It's all about finding the school that just feels best for YOU. That's why it's such a personal decision.

I have never felt that Touro feels old. I actually think everything in the school feels rather new. My only real complaint about the facilities is that there is no outdoor area where we can enjoy the sunshine and weather. I think it would be really nice to have somewhere that students can eat outside and enjoy the weather to get a break from being inside all day.

I also think that at least personally, I didn't really know what to look for when going on school tours. Now I see that the most important things to look at are the lecture hall, the OMM lab, and the anatomy lab since those are where you'll spend 99% of your time. I think the lecture hall is really nice and I like the set up of it. It's not really in a corner though, and is definitely not dark ... it's actually rather bright, unless the professor had turned off a few lights to see the screen better. I certainly wouldn't say that the facilities are the biggest drawing point of the school, of course. I also think it would be silly to base a large part of your decision on what the school looks like, since factors like the faculty, curriculum, rotation sites, match lists, and board scores are much more important to the quality of your education. I also rate location as being fairly important, since you will also be living where the school is.

As for the cost, I do believe that Touro is about the same as any other private DO school (and most of them are private). I know AZCOM is significantly more, and I think there are many others that are right around the same cost. I also don't think that a few thousand dollars difference in cost should factor into a decision. Now, if it's the difference between a public state school, that may be a ten thousand dollar per year difference, that's a different story.

Naturally, your entire "vibe" of the school when you're here is going to strongly influence your decision. And if you felt negatively about even just a few things, it's possible that your entire view of the school was affected. It is unfortunate that your interviewers did not seem prepared and that you were not pleased with the tour guide and tour. I think those matters should definitely be brought to the attention of the admissions office. When I interviewed here, my interviewers had definitely taken the time to read my file and they had prepared questions based upon it. I think it's fair to have expectations of the school you are interviewing at, since you've taken your time and money to be there. I also think it's important for applicants to arrive at any school prepared to investigate the factors that are important to their decision and to take the opportunity to ask the faculty and students good questions to aid in that decision.

I hope I don't seem defensive or offensive. I really don't care if you choose to go here or not. That's something for you to decide. But I did want to give my opinion on the matter.



Well-said and perfect advice!

Our tour was great. For those of you complaining about a blonde lady giving the tour, it was only Oscar for us and he was super helpful. They gave us every opportunitiy to ask questions, and the other applicants were all really nice.
The only thing I didn't like was at the end they had the student government come in to answer our questions. They answered a few questions but it was mostly an over share of thier life history which took forever.
Other than that last part it was a great experience, it seems like Oscar reads SDN because they fixed a lot of the stuff people complained about. :)

Edit: also the interviewers had my AACOMAS application in front of them and it was highlited at the points they wanted to ask me about. Half of the questions were about my application. The other half were why DO, why Trouro,....yada yada

i just received a complete email from touro-nv and that i should be hearing back within thirty days...
does it usually take the whole thirty days to get an interview invite after sending in your secondary? has anyone gotten their invitation sooner? also, is it by phone call? thanks!

Our tour was great. For those of you complaining about a blonde lady giving the tour, it was only Oscar for us and he was super helpful. They gave us every opportunitiy to ask questions, and the other applicants were all really nice.
The only thing I didn't like was at the end they had the student government come in to answer our questions. They answered a few questions but it was mostly an over share of thier life history which took forever.
Other than that last part it was a great experience, it seems like Oscar reads SDN because they fixed a lot of the stuff people complained about. :)

Edit: also the interviewers had my AACOMAS application in front of them and it was highlited at the points they wanted to ask me about. Half of the questions were about my application. The other half were why DO, why Trouro,....yada yada

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i just received a complete email from touro-nv and that i should be hearing back within thirty days...
does it usually take the whole thirty days to get an interview invite after sending in your secondary? has anyone gotten their invitation sooner? also, is it by phone call? thanks!


First post :p. I never received a complete e-mail, but I sent my supplemental in around 09/20 and heard back for an interview 10/18. So, pretty close to 30 days for me. Hope that helps.

The invite was by e-mail, but I had to call and schedule a date.

I interviewed here on Nov 9th. Does anyone know when they send out their decisions for this group of applicants?

I made a class thread for 2015: http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=777267

First post :p. I never received a complete e-mail, but I sent my supplemental in around 09/20 and heard back for an interview 10/18. So, pretty close to 30 days for me. Hope that helps.

The invite was by e-mail, but I had to call and schedule a date.

thanks! =]

So I received my acceptance from Touro-NV today in the mail!!

It is my first acceptance so I can officially state the following:
"I'm going to be a motherf*#@ing doctor!!!

Was anyone else recently accepted?

So I received my acceptance from Touro-NV today in the mail!!

It is my first acceptance so I can officially state the following:
"I'm going to be a motherf*#@ing doctor!!!

Was anyone else recently accepted?

Yessir congrats. See u thereif u go

Does anyone konw the adress of the school? And where is the admissions office located that we need to walk into for our interview?? Thanks!

Does anyone konw the adress of the school? And where is the admissions office located that we need to walk into for our interview?? Thanks!

874 American Pacific Drive, Henderson, NV 89014

And just park in a spot in the front marked "visitor" and go in the main entrance in the front. You can't miss it, there's a big arch over the doorway. There is a front desk right inside and they will direct you.

Yessir congrats. See u thereif u go

Congrats to you too man!!

May I ask, have you received other acceptances and decided that Touro-NV is your top choice?

I really liked the school and it is my first acceptance. I still have several interviews scheduled so I am keeping an open mind, but I could easily see myself there.

So I received my acceptance from Touro-NV today in the mail!!

It is my first acceptance so I can officially state the following:
"I'm going to be a motherf*#@ing doctor!!!

Was anyone else recently accepted?

Just got an acceptance phone call :D!!!!!!! Anyone know for sure on the refund policy? I still have a few interviews to go to before I decide.

Just got an acceptance phone call :D!!!!!!! Anyone know for sure on the refund policy? I still have a few interviews to go to before I decide.


Congrats!! Strange that you got a phone call and I got a letter.

As far as the refund. It is my understanding that all but 100 of the 2k is refunded if you do not attend because of some Nevada law.
Apparently there were some scams run by vocational schools in Nevada some years back and now there is a law that all but 100 must be refunded.
Now I am not 100% on this, but I am pretty certain.

I called yesterday and asked someone in admissions and the refund policy is all but $100.

Congrats!! Strange that you got a phone call and I got a letter.

As far as the refund. It is my understanding that all but 100 of the 2k is refunded if you do not attend because of some Nevada law.
Apparently there were some scams run by vocational schools in Nevada some years back and now there is a law that all but 100 must be refunded.
Now I am not 100% on this, but I am pretty certain.


I called yesterday and asked someone in admissions and the refund policy is all but $100.

Thanks :). Good to know.

Got a rejection letter today...this feels like crap..

Medium waitlist...

I am interviewing next Monday in Henderson, and am flying into the Vegas airport. Does anyone know a good way to get to Henderson and back if you aren't renting a car?

I have looked for taxis, but I'm having trouble finding them. A bus or shuttle would be ideal, but I am okay with a taxi as long as I can schedule with them.

I am interviewing next Monday in Henderson, and am flying into the Vegas airport. Does anyone know a good way to get to Henderson and back if you aren't renting a car?

I have looked for taxis, but I'm having trouble finding them. A bus or shuttle would be ideal, but I am okay with a taxi as long as I can schedule with them.

Are you staying at a hotel or plan on going to the interview straight from the airport? In either case, there are always taxi's lined up at hotels AND the airport waiting for people. Unfortunately, it's about $40 from the strip to the school in Henderson. Public transportation isn't that great around here either. Maybe one of the locals can respond regarding that. Otherwise, you should be fine just getting a cab from the hotel or the airport without scheduling with them in advance.

I am interviewing next Monday in Henderson, and am flying into the Vegas airport. Does anyone know a good way to get to Henderson and back if you aren't renting a car?

I have looked for taxis, but I'm having trouble finding them. A bus or shuttle would be ideal, but I am okay with a taxi as long as I can schedule with them.

Vegas is a big city with plenty of cabs, so there are plenty of services to call. Just schedule a pick up time, but maybe you can befriend a fellow interviewee to drive you back. It was expensive for a cab and the buses in Henderson are meh. Not all cabs accept credit cards, so have cash or confirm that your cab does have it.