You have the passion and drive. Our Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) curriculum will give you the skills and confidence to become a compassionate, highly skilled physician ready to succeed in the healthcare practice and specialty of your choice.
At the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, we believe that how you learn is just as important as what you learn. We know that true understanding comes from combining rigorous scientific training with hands-on, real-world experience.
Enhanced by cutting-edge educational technologies, the DO curriculum goes beyond the foundations of medical science and disease treatment to help you navigate complex situations with cultural competence and ethical considerations. You'll also learn therapeutic osteopathic techniques that target the musculoskeletal system and promote holistic healing.
Pre-clinical Education (Years 1-2)
Our preclinical curriculum builds a strong foundation in the medical sciences, ensuring you develop the necessary knowledge and skills for patient care. Starting in your first year, engage in meaningful clinical skills development, including:
- Studying basic sciences, anatomy, and physiology with faculty renowned in their fields
- Learning osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) to encourage natural healing
- Gaining early clinical exposure and tracking your clinical competency in our OSCE lab
- Practicing procedures safely in our state-of-the-art Simulation Lab before treating real patients
- Developing critical clinical and communication skills in standardized patient encounters
Simulation & Practical Training
Experience medicine firsthand before you treat your first patient. From advanced simulation labs to standardized patient encounters, Touro provides you with cutting-edge tools and real-world experiences to prepare you for success. Our excellence-driven and mentorship-focused medical training integrates multiple complementary teaching modalities into a cohesive learning experience.
- Medical Simulation Labs: Touro’s cutting-edge simulation labs provide a controlled environment for you to practice procedures and refine your diagnostic skills before working with real patients.
- Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE): Standardized patient interactions enhance your communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Clinical Education (Years 3-4)
During your clinical years, you'll transition to practical patient care through clinical rotations at our affiliated hospitals and medical centers, such as Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City and the University of Florida Health Shands Hospital. Our extensive network of clinical partners provides diverse learning opportunities in various settings, including rotations in urban and rural settings. Your clinical experience in years 3-4 includes:
- Core clerkships in primary care and specialty fields
- Elective rotations to explore areas that interest you
- Direct mentorship from experienced practicing physicians.
- Valuable guidance and support as you develop your clinical skills
Joint-degree Opportunities
Expand your expertise beyond traditional medical education with joint degrees that give you an edge, Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine’s strategic DO/MPH and DO/MBA. Each joint degree requires just 30 additional credits beyond your medical coursework.
DO/MPH
Earn a Master of Public Health (MPH) alongside your DO degree and gain the skills to address public health challenges and advocate for community wellness. With a DO/MPH, you'll be equipped to expand your medical expertise beyond individual patient care to pursue roles in healthcare administration, policy-making, and research that improve population-wide health outcomes.
DO/MBA
Combine your medical expertise with business acumen through Touro's DO/MBA program. Gain the skills to lead healthcare organizations, manage budgets, and improve healthcare delivery. This dual degree prepares you for leadership roles like hospital administrator or practice owner, opening doors to exciting career opportunities and higher earning potential.
Program Outcomes & Student Success
TouroCOM has a strong track record of student success, with graduates securing competitive residencies in leading hospitals across the country. We are committed to preparing you for a successful career in medicine.
Our graduates consistently secure competitive residencies in leading hospitals across the country, which speaks to the strength of a Touro education and the talent of our students. While our graduates pursue many specialties, we are especially proud of how many go into primary care, filling a great need.
