this is one of the main reasons i decided not to go to touro. there are some good rotation sites in the city, but whether or not u get those rotations sites depends on a lottery. however, i do not actually know how many spots are available vs how many students actually want to to go these sites. i voluteered at doctors medical center in san pablo where many touro stundets rotate. it is not a huge academic hospotal if that is what u are after. not much variety coming in at the ED.
i was also afraid of the alternative sites, should the lottery not be kind to u. now this is all hearsay but i asked around a lot to get good feel of where i might end up, but there are sites out in bakersfield and rotations where it is more one on one toime with your preceptor. of course, if u want that kind of experience, that will suit u well. however if u have to be in a huge academic hospital environment your 3rd year, touro might not be a good idea. yes, u will have to travel.
more importantly, there are no DO residency spots in northern california. bay rea is beautiful and diverse, but i think thats the biggest draw to attending touro. u will get a fine education i am sure, but i think it might not be the best place to be if u feel like u want a school with strong connections to large academic hospitals.
