TCOM Orientation
TCOM Orientation Information
Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM)
Orientation Dates
TCOM Class of 2017 Orientation Dates: July 15th-July 19th.
Immunization Requirements
Immunization requirements for ALL UNTHSC students can be found here. Addtionally, Tuberculosis Testing (PPD) is provided annually through the Student Health Clinic Personnel.
Here are the scheduled dates for TCOM Class of 2017 New Students:
Tuberculosis Testing:
Tuesday, July 23rd, MET 124 & 125, 12:00-2:00 pm
Tuberculosis Test Reading:
Thursday, July 25th, MET 124 & 125, 12:00-2:00 pm
All new students should plan to participate in both days.
All incoming DO, DPT, and PA students must attend. The ceremony will be held on Saturday, July 20th at 9:30 am. Please click here for more information on White Coat Ceremony and click here to submit your white coat size.
Note: The online bookstore will have the book bundles available soon.
All incoming TCOM students need to complete HIPAA Training. You will need to complete the HIPAA Training before or during the week of orientation. Instructions on completing this training will be available soon.
All incoming TCOM students are required to complete CITI training prior to New Student Orientation. Be prepared to turn in your CITI training certificate of completion during New Student Orientation. Click here for more information regarding required trainings.
Note: You will not have access to the site to submit your background check until you have been officially accepted into the TCOM program.
Medical Equipment
The following list is required medical equipment for incoming TCOM students:
- Stethoscope
- B.P. Cuff
- Reflex hammer or neurologic hammer
- Tuning fork -- 512 HZ & 128 HZ
- Diagnostic kit (includes otoscope and ophthalmoscope; panoptic ophthalmoscope recommended, otoscope should have a bulb for insufflations)
As a convenience, Welch Allyn will be on-campus with equipment available for purchase during New Student Orientation. Students are not required to purchase equipment from Welch Allyn, but should be prepared to purchase equipment the week of New Student Orientation as that it will be delivered in time for class use.
Alternatives are available at such websites as http://stethoscopes.com/.
Pre-Matriculation
Pre-Matriculation workshops are not required but are highly recommended for incoming TCOM students.The workshops generally take place during the two weeks prior to New Student Orientation. The website for the Pre-Matriculation courses ishttp://www.hsc.unt.edu/education/tcom/summerworkshops/TCOMSummerWorkshops.cfm. The full schedule, workshop descriptions, pricing and registration information will be available on the website.
Registration You do not need to register for your classes. TCOM students are placed in their classes each semester.
TCOM Advisory College Information
The Advisory College Program is a mentoring network designed to promote greater interaction between faculty and students at TCOM. Each college serves as a learning community where faculty advisors facilitate curricular and co-curricular activities to develop skills which will aid medical students as future physicians.
As part of the program, medical students are placed into one of six colleges within TCOM where faculty members serve as advisors and mentors. Each college will work with students on activities to promote professionalism, wellness and professional development through one-on-one and group meetings.
Please visit the Advisory College website for me information:http://www.hsc.unt.edu/education/tcom/advisorycolleges/default.cfm.
