Send Harold your questions!What does it take to stand out and become a competitive applicant to Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine (TUCOM), and what makes this program unique among osteopathic medical schools?In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, Accepted consultant and podcast host Dr. Valerie Wherley speaks with Dr. Alesia Wagner, associate dean of academic affairs at TUCOM. Together, they explore how the school’s mission shapes its curriculum, how its 100% residency match rate reflects the breadth of specialty opportunities available to students, and how TUCOM’s approach to clinical education prepares future osteopathic physicians for a wide range of medical careers.If you are researching osteopathic medical schools or preparing your application, this conversation provides valuable insight into what sets TUCOM apart and what it takes to be a competitive applicant.0:00 Meet Dr. Alesia Wagner, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at TUCOM0:42 Overview of Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine4:56 Residency Match Data: Specialties and Outcomes6:50 Clinical Rotation Sites and Student Placement at TUCOM9:53 Primary Care vs. Specialty Matches: Breaking the Pigeonhole Myth11:13 TUCOM’s Pre-Clinical Electives and the Clinical Distinction Program16:34 Culinary Medicine and Nutrition Education Electives19:56 Interprofessional Education and the Student-Run Free Clinic23:53 What Makes a Competitive Applicant29:11 Life on TUCOM’s Campus in Northern CaliforniaRelated ResourcesBio for Dr. Alesia WagnerTouro University College of Osteopathic MedicineTouro’s Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Clinic at MiddletownTUCOM AcademicsRelated EpisodesHow to Get into MSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine [Episode 537]The Bryn Mawr Postbac Premed Program [Episode 614]Is There Such a Thing as Too Many Drafts? Writing a Standout Med School Personal Statement [Episode 612]Follow UsYouTubeFacebookLinkedInContact [email protected]+1 (310) 815-9553