Just got accepted on Friday.
Hmm I am still deciding on this program. Still on the fence since I am waiting to hear back from some other programs.
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Any linkage to the med school?
Congrats Hannah! I'll reply to your PM 🙂
Yes! The program is 100% a linkage program to TUCOM, the medical school. Certain parameters have to be met - including having a 490+ MCAT, maintaining a 3.0+ / 80+ GPA throughout the program - and you will have a guaranteed interview. The "80+" parameters come from the fact that Touro uses a number grading scale, rather than a letter grading scale, so for example 80 or 89 are weighted the same as "3.0", and 90 - 99 are weighted the same as "4.0" quality points. Hope this info helps!
Thanks! If you meet both of those requirements is it a guaranteed acceptance or just interview?
It's a guaranteed interview, they don't offer guaranteed acceptance - but from info from past years, it's been a statistical trend/likelihood that if you do well academically throughout the year, and are involved, and do well in your interview, you will most likely be accepted! 🙂
I think so but don't quote me on that. Just try the best you can and apply. I was on the waiting list when I got accepted. Soooo I wouldn't worry about that just do the best that you can, don't worry about other people it will stress you out.
mind sharing what the other program is?
It is the MSMS at Western University
It took a little over a month for me to hear back. I did not send a letter of intent and got accepted, but declined my offer.
that program doesn't have a linkage though right?
not an official, but I have been told that if you preform well and have certain requirements, you link into their medical school.
Don't worry! I think many students who apply to master's programs apply to multiple programs so I'm confident that if (I'm sure there will be), students decide to not attend the program, then they will reach out. According to old forums for MSMHS, waitlisted students are informed in July
Congrats!!! If you don't mind, why are you unsure about attending?
I'm considering not attending and just applying to medical school this cycle. I feel like my app is solid besides MCAT. But at the same time, I don't wanna apply this cycle and not get in and regretted not doing the Touro program.
Hi! I was accepted in Jan, cant wait to get started! Do we have an official academic calendar yet? What are the start/end dates of each semester?
The program directors should have the schedule by or on orientation as they have to coordinate with the COM schedule since lecturers are shared with the MS. Typically first week of August to first week of June, however, depending on Jewish holidays, end date could be mid-May.
Congratulations! I was accepted last week which was really encouraging news. I'm so excited we get to do the program together if you decide to commit!
Got it, thanks for the info! Any idea what happens between May-August 2023? I found a calendar on the registrars website, which lists 5/19 as the last day of finals, and 6/23 as a graduation date. Do we have academic activities between these dates?
Have committed and just sorted out housing this week! Hope to meet you in person in a few months!
how did you find housing? are you rooming with others from the program?
wait yeah im on the same boat -- i went onto marketplace and saw some rooms available and am currently looking at a place like 20 minutes away from campus. its not super ideal but the rent is super cheap. if anyones still looking for a place i can get them in touch with the couple who owns the house. are you rooming with other students from the program? did you find housing from marketplace?
those weeks are typically dedicated for research!
FAFSA will notify you once Touro received your information. Follow up with Touro Financial Aid Office during the virtual office hours to confirm if there is any hold. I received my award offer from Touro within the same week they received my info from FAFSA.
so they do give scholarships? is the rest all federal loans?
No, they offer no scholarship. You'll also have to find housing yourself.
so then what is the reward offer?
That's the loans you've been approved
Hey! They don’t unfortunately. In their last information session they stated that its best to actually have your MCAT requirement fulfilled prior to the start date and that very few students actually take the MCAT while in the program
