For those with lower GPA and mcats asking if it's too late to apply, I would say yes. They're getting ready to move into stage 2 of the interviewing and only a couple from each group will be accepted. I would wait until next year.
For those with lower GPA and mcats asking if it's too late to apply, I would say yes. They're getting ready to move into stage 2 of the interviewing and only a couple from each group will be accepted. I would wait until next year.
What characterizes stage 2? Is there an actual limit of people that can be selected? I am interviewing on Tuesday so if you have any further information I would love to have it. I have 3.35 GPA and 33R, which I think isn't lower. I have also heard that Touro looks very favorably on people honestly interested in osteopathy even if they don't have the best stats. How would this play into the decision of those still thinking about applying for this year?
We were told that during the first phase, the admission committee is told they can accept 100% of those interviewed, if the interviewers liked them ok. During phase 2, the admission committee is told to pick maybe 2 or 4 people out of each group. The second interview phase starts in Feb. They told us everyone interviewed in the first phase was equally considered. Interviewing Oct 1st has no advantage over Jan 31.
I was told the same thing. They look at about 40 students at a time, and during the first phase they can select all 40 if they want. But in the second phase, they accept a smaller percentage of that because seats are filling up. So if you haven't sent in your stuff yet, then it will probably be tougher to get an interview, and even harder to get accepted.
NOT impossible, just more difficult.
Has anyone on here received an interview that did NOT have a letter of recommendation from a physician (MD or DO)? I know that the requirements state you must have one, but I'm just curious how rigorously they hold to this requirement.
Anyone here interview on 2/2?
Just get a letter it only takes 2 hours of your time.
Yes, it only takes 2 hours of MY time, but obviously I'd rather not have to bother a doctor if I don't need to, because they have better things to do than write LORs.
I interviewed on 2/2 and had a great time! I really loved Touro and hope they feel the same. All the information in the Interview Feedback of this website turned out to be very accurate. I'm glad I read it. I'd be happy to go into great detail myself if anyone would like. But briefly, 10-12 candidates showed up at nine o'clock. We heard from Donald Haight (the Admissions Director), an MPH professor, the head of financial aid, the Dean of Osteopathic Medicine. We toured the campus with a first year student. We got to see most of the facilities (it is a small school) and there was a wonderful anatomy lab, equally awesome OMM lab, small library, unmanned coffee bar, gigantic classrooms. Our student tour guide was very enthusiastic and open. The interview itself was the 6 person panel with three interviewers (one student, one D.O. and one D.C.) talked about at length in the Interview Feedback section. I had heard it was a "stress" interview but all three of these guys were playing good cop. They gave us all straightforward questions. Why Osteopathy? Why Touro? Where do you see yourself in ten years? Can you tell me more about your philosophy minor? How about your knife making hobby? What would you do if you couldn't go into medicine? The interviewers also answered some of our questions. We finished up eating turkey sandwiches and potato chips and being generally encouraged by Dr. Haight, who said he would email us if we wanted him to on Friday with the decision. The turnaround for the decision is about two weeks or less for everyone. They are still in phase one, were they can accept a good number of candidates. I hope that one is me.
Yes, it only takes 2 hours of MY time, but obviously I'd rather not have to bother a doctor if I don't need to, because they have better things to do than write LORs.
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"Puppies and babies will be happy."
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"Puppies and babies will be happy."
Hehe, that is the greatest!
Thank you so much to all for your positive contributions. I have been building up a lot of nervous energy reading some of these posts in anticipation for my interview on the 22nd ----however, these past few posts have calmed my nerves and given me a clearer picture of what to expect....thank you for your help!
Has anyone on here received an interview that did NOT have a letter of recommendation from a physician (MD or DO)? I know that the requirements state you must have one, but I'm just curious how rigorously they hold to this requirement.
Complete since October and still no word here. I'm beginning to think its a silent rejection It was the last California school I had to hear back from
I haven't been keeping up to date but I was wondering if anyone else that's going to attend Touro would want to get together for dinner. It would be great to start meeting people. I am in SoCal.
I have not heard anything since the completion of my application in late nov/ early dec. What's their MCAT/GPA stat? Who do I contact for status of my application? Thanks.
btw...when we interviewed on 2/23...they said they are still in Phase 1 unlike many other schools at this point....so they can accept all 40/40 of us if they would like
...and also for people still waiting, they said they are probably going to stop interviewing end of april or so.
Complete since October and still no word here. I'm beginning to think its a silent rejection It was the last California school I had to hear back from
Hi Everyone,
I have a few questions. I interview on 2/9 but I did not get a tour or meet any students at the school. 2/9 was the day after the president emeritus of the school died suddenly and the school was in a state of mourning. I was accepted and now I have to put up a deposit but I have several questions that I wonder if you could share you experiences with.
1. how were the facilities? i have heard from others that they are a bit lacking, but does it seem like a good learning environment?
2. Do you know the comlex step 1 pass rates?
3. do they podcast or otherwise record the lectures and is attendance mandatory?
4. Do you know how the rotation match works?
Thank you for your help. I really love the area and i could see myself being very happy there. However, there are a few questions of quality of the school that I am just ignorant off.
Thanks,
Richard
same as you! don't know if i wanna waste money on going here if they only accept 1 in 4 applicantscomplete in october or november some time...really late. Just got an interview invite this weekend so for those still waiting - don't lose faith!
So my interview is coming up on March 8... I'm staying the weekend with a good friend in Albany. However, I'm thinking about maybe staying in a hotel the night before the interview. Does anyone have an opinion or experience with any hotels in the area (positive or negative)?