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Quick facts
- School: Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine, Vallejo, California.
- Program: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
- Current cycle: 2026–27 admissions cycle, Class of 2031.
- Application: AACOMAS, $100 secondary and letters.
- Interview: panel format, typically late September through April or early May.
- Source: Official admissions source.
Admission requirements
Touro California requires a bachelor’s degree and prerequisite coursework, minimum cumulative and science GPAs of 3.0, and an MCAT score of at least 500; for the 2026–27 cycle, it accepts scores earned after January 1, 2023. Required coursework includes biology, physics, chemistry, English, behavioral science and math/computer science, generally with C or better. Applicants submit AACOMAS, letters and a $100 secondary. Touro states it does not accept international students. (Official admissions source)
Important dates
For the current 2026–27 cycle, Touro California lists an August start, AACOMAS primary deadline March 15 and supplemental deadline April 15. Applications are rolling, and interviews are typically late September through April or early May. Recheck the live page before treating these dates as Fall 2027-specific. (Official admissions source)
How selection works
Touro California reviews complete files on a rolling basis and invites candidates with strong potential to interview. Published criteria include academic competence, osteopathic knowledge, achievements, leadership, healthcare experience and likelihood of practicing in underserved primary-care areas. Decisions are made regularly after committee review. (Official admissions source)
Interview details
Confirmed
Touro California states that interviews use a panel format and are typically held from late September through April or early May. The page also describes rolling invitations and on-campus interview accommodations.
Not published
Station count, duration, scoring rubric, and school-specific question content are not published; do not infer them. (Official admissions source)
Who this program may suit
Touro California may suit applicants committed to osteopathic medicine, primary care, social justice and underserved communities. The citizenship and cycle rules are material fit constraints; verify the current admissions year before applying. (Official admissions source)
Practice and next step
First practice: Use the linked general ethical-reasoning prompt to practise a concise spoken answer relevant to a Touro California panel interview response. Record a timed response, review feedback tied to the answer, choose one weakness, adjust one concrete part, record it again, and compare both attempts before choosing the next practice target.
Frequently asked questions
What are Touro California’s minimum GPA and MCAT figures?
3.0 cumulative/science GPA and MCAT 500 or better.
Which service is used?
AACOMAS, followed by a $100 supplemental application.
What interview format is published?
Panel format, usually late September through April or early May.
Does Touro California accept international students?
The official page says it does not.
Sources
- Touro University California DO admissions — cycle, requirements, deadlines, review criteria and interview format; checked 2026-08-08.
Recommended preparation
Ethical Reasoning Under Pressure: The Four-Box Method
Use the Four-Box Method to organize ethical decisions around medical indications, patient preferences, quality of life, and contextual factors. Work through one foundation resource and three practice scenarios, then explain a defensible decision under time pressure.
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