Touro - Nevada (TUNCOM) Discussion Thread 2012 - 2013

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danaurel89 said:
I know the feeling.....
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The U of U? lol They just sent me an email out of nowhere. Oh well. I was never meant for it anyway. Here, my hopes are a little higher.
 
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VinceViegel said:
I thought Touro-NV's average was around a 26? And I tried to study for a retake but it didn't work out (I was doing worse on practice tests, and family member in the hospital).
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Vince- do you have other acceptances? I think you're good / I had similar stats and they put me on the high waitlist for < 1 month, and then accepted me.
 
So, when do you think we are going to hear back?
 
JVD7135 said:
Vince- do you have other acceptances? I think you're good / I had similar stats and they put me on the high waitlist for < 1 month, and then accepted me.
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There is a high waitlist?! I just assumed it was waitlist, rejection, or acceptance
 
VinceViegel said:
I thought Touro-NV's average was around a 26? And I tried to study for a retake but it didn't work out (I was doing worse on practice tests, and family member in the hospital).
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The class of DO15's MCAT avg was 26.6. DO16's avg jumped up to 28.0 (confirmed), and I'm excited to hear how much higher the new DO17's are raising the bar.
 
broadway007, this was last year for c/o 2016. Not sure what they are doing now...perhaps they are no longer giving rank for the waitlist this year.
 
Amber replied back to my email today. I should find out my decision earliest Monday 4/8 and the latest Wednesday 4/10. So I assume that goes for everyone else as well. Interviewed 3/18.
 
That sounds right. I got my acceptance a little over 3 weeks after interviewing at touro.

Good luck everyone!!!
 
damn, that sucks. =/ I have an interview this week at ATSU SOMA
 
Is anyone still taking prerequisite courses in their last quarter/semester? I am taking one behavioral science class for the prerequisite requirement, and my transcripts will not be ready until the end of June. I am kind of concerned because the deadline for all materials is June 14.
 
No movement from what I hear...I already sent in my first letter of intent and I think that is how it got me on the wait list.
 
You've got a great chance if your interview goes well. I got in with a 3.39 cum gpa and a 26 MCAT (11 6 9). The EMT experience and DO letter will serve you well!
 
pwrlftr said:
You've got a great chance if your interview goes well. I got in with a 3.39 cum gpa and a 26 MCAT (11 6 9). The EMT experience and DO letter will serve you well!
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waeh? I have a 3.71 gpa and a 26...
 
What up guys. How much is everyone budgeting, outside of mandatory tuition, for the upcoming school year?
 
I haven't done that yet...I'm still eagerly waiting.
 
bajastapler said:
What up guys. How much is everyone budgeting, outside of mandatory tuition, for the upcoming school year?
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My plan is to borrow all of the money that is available, and then if I don't end up using it all, save it (for possible emergencies, travel during rotations in third year, etc.).
 
Mattinthehat250 said:
My plan is to borrow all of the money that is available, and then if I don't end up using it all, save it (for possible emergencies, travel during rotations in third year, etc.).
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Probably not the best idea- only because you'll be losing 7-8% interest on it just sitting in your bank acct if you're planning on saving the rest. That's why they are recommending borrow what you need.
 
JVD7135 said:
Probably not the best idea- only because you'll be losing 7-8% interest on it just sitting in your bank acct if you're planning on saving the rest. That's why they are recommending borrow what you need.
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True but what happens if you find yourself in an emergent situation and need the money fast?
 
Don't quote me on this, but I think you can borrow more money - at any time in the school year (as long as it doesn't exceed the max) - by going to the finance department.

*How much are you planning on budgeting for your room + utilities? Guys thinks $500/month in a shared apt/house is realistic for both room and utilities?
 
You do have the option of going to them and asking for more $, after the loans are dispersed. (not sure about "at any time" though)

bajastapler said:
Don't quote me on this, but I think you can borrow more money - at any time in the school year (as long as it doesn't exceed the max) - by going to the finance department.

*How much are you planning on budgeting for your room + utilities? Guys thinks $500/month in a shared apt/house is realistic for both room and utilities?
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^ lulz.
"NOTE: If you borrow less than the posted cost of attendance for your respective program, you will have remaining eligibility that you can access throughout the academic year for emergencies, additional school related expenses, and federal work study funding."
 
Here's a review of TUN from a 4th year who just matched into a competitive specialty who wishes to remain anonymous:

"Review of Touro Nevada:
Curriculum:
The first two years are solid and adequately cover the content of the boards. I never thought that anything we went over was unnecessary or out of place for a medical school.
Location:
Good for foodies, socialites, and outdoor folks who love hiking and trails. Good for gun enthusiasts but poor for hunters. Not so great for fishing, no beach (obviously), and no snow or related activities. A short drive to Utah will satisfy most outdoor needs. This is also appealing for the many students with family in Utah. Moderate for families (Henderson is family friendly, but las vegas may not be as accommodating to young children). The weather is very manageable, and never gets to a point where it interferes with education or transportation.
Cost:
Not great. Although its not the most expensive, the tuition is rather high for what you get out of the school, and the annual raising of rates is an unwelcome reality.
Faculty:
Overall pretty reliable. There are several standout faculty members who are very passionate about the subject matter and make the experience rewarding overall. Every department has at least one attentive, helpful faculty member available for counsel during office hours.
Reputation:
Developing. Most preceptors in other states and residency directors know little about the school which is still relatively young.
Clinical rotations:
Fair selection of quality inpatient rotations in Clark County, but not as extensive as you would receive at a more established school. One should consider several away electives at challenging teaching hospital environments to enhance this curriculum.
Housing:
Abundant and cheap all over town. Definitely a strong point of consideration for the area.
Study areas:
Excellent. Between the library, various empty classrooms, and the study rooms all over campus, you will never have difficulty finding a quiet place to study, even on busy nights.
Social scene:
Lots of opportunity to mingle with the community, whether through philanthropic organizations, enjoying the night life, or with the growing arts scene.
Local hospitals:
Lots of sick, indigent patients and thus great opportunity to learn. Valley Medical Center is crucial as the primary teaching hospital to hone skills during inpatient medicine based rotations. Securing a satisfactory number of inpatient rotations without using away electives remains difficult however, as there are only 2 teaching hospitals in the county.
Board Prep:
If you pay attention in your first two years, you are definitely WELL prepared for both USMLE and COMLEX step 1 exams. There tended to be more difficulty with the step 2 exams, requiring more initiative on the part of the student for adequate preparation.
Matching:
Good students who were proactive in their education matched favorably. There were a few exceptions but overall, the class is satisfied with match outcome. In the allopathic match, some students even became the first DO's to ever match a particular program."
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ManBroDude said:
Here's a review of TUN from a 4th year who just matched into a competitive specialty who wishes to remain anonymous:
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Thanks for this! Very helpful! Just curious, after reading about clinical rotations on the school website it seems like it is possible to do several core rotations (IM, surg, etc.) at away hospitals. So, for example, if interested in IM, the possibility exists that you could do your core IM rotation at a an away hospital that is willing to take you. Is this correct?
 
Hey all my fellow waitlisters!! i just thought i would tell you that I called and spoke with Amber today and she said that they have not started to pull off the wait list yet, but they are expecting a lot of movement this month. Lets keep our fingers crossed!!
 
Fullrippvegas said:
Hey all my fellow waitlisters!! i just thought i would tell you that I called and spoke with Amber today and she said that they have not started to pull off the wait list yet, but they are expecting a lot of movement this month. Lets keep our fingers crossed!!
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thanks! 🙂
 
Accepted off waitlist today via email. Excited to attend Touro-NV.
 
If any of you are looking for a place to live, I am a DO16 with rooms available for rent in a gated community townhouse a couple miles from campus. PM me for details!
 
This may be kind of random, but does anyone know where I can look at some pictures of what the lecture halls look like? There were classes going on during my interview session so unfortunately we weren't able to go in. I kinda just wanted to get an idea of how big they are. Also, what software does the school utilize for accessing lectures online? Blackboard? Echo? Tegrity?
Thanks!
 
ezio90 said:
This may be kind of random, but does anyone know where I can look at some pictures of what the lecture halls look like? There were classes going on during my interview session so unfortunately we weren't able to go in. I kinda just wanted to get an idea of how big they are. Also, what software does the school utilize for accessing lectures online? Blackboard? Echo? Tegrity?
Thanks!
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Blackboard for powerpoints/syllabi
Mediasite so you can watch the videos of the lectures you missed *ahem*
Lecture halls hold about 160 people or so, there's a power plugin and an ethernet port at each seat. It's pretty much like any other lecture hall ever built, nothing you haven't ever seen before 👍 A picture would probably bore you to tears 😀
 
haha, thanks!
speaking of missed lectures, what is the attendance policy like?
 
No attendance policy for lectures but you are required to attend all labs (anatomy, neuroscience, OMM, OSCE, PD...)
 
What kind of material does the Physical Diagnosis class cover? Thanks!
 
ezio90 said:
What kind of material does the Physical Diagnosis class cover? Thanks!
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How to do a physical exam, basically, taught in parts and built upon throughout the first year. You'll have to get a stethoscope, otoscope, ophthalmoscope, reflex hammer and tuning fork for all of this. A package is offered when school starts, but since I already had a stethoscope and because you won't use any of these other things after 2nd yr, I decided to buy them all separately online and saved around $700
 
I see, is there any problem-based and/or team-based learning integrated into the curriculum? I'm trying to decide between Touro and another school, so sorry for the excessive questions!
 
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