Alesia Wagner, DO
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs,
Associate Professor in Primary Care
Chair of the Curriculum and Admissions Committees
Touro University California College of Medicine
Steven Davis, MAPsy
Director of Admissions
Touro University California College of Medicine
Saturday, January 27, 2024,
10:00am-11:30am PST
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Workshop Description:
“Unveiling Osteopathic Medicine: Pathways to Becoming a Standout Applicant at Touro CA College of Medicine” is a captivating and informative workshop specifically crafted for community college and university PreMed students. This engaging event offers a deep dive into the world of osteopathic medicine, highlighting what sets it apart and how you can successfully position yourself as a competitive applicant for Touro University California College of Medicine.
In this workshop, you’ll have the unique opportunity to hear from Dr. Alesia Wagner, DO, the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Associate Professor in Primary Care at Touro University. Dr. Wagner, who chairs the Curriculum and Admissions Committees, will provide invaluable insights into the holistic approach of osteopathic medicine and the key elements Touro’s admissions team looks for in candidates.
Joining her is Steven Davis, MAPsy, the Director of Admissions at Touro University California College of Medicine. With his extensive experience in the admissions process, he will offer practical advice on how to enhance your application and stand out in the competitive field of medical school admissions.
This workshop is a must-attend for anyone aiming to gain a comprehensive understanding of osteopathic medicine and seeking to make a strong impression on the admissions committee at Touro University California College of Medicine.
About the Speakers:
Alesia Wagner, DO
Dr. Wagner graduated in Osteopathic Medical school at Des Moines University in 1983 and received lifetime board certification from the AOBFP in 1991. She went on to earn the Fellow award from the ACOFP in 2002 and the Distinguished Fellow award from the ACOFP Conclave of Fellows in 2015. She currently serves as the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Associate Professor in Primary Care and Chair of the Curriculum and Admissions Committees.
Dr. Wagner has practiced as an osteopathic family physician in her own practice as well as an employed physician. From 1999-2003, she was the Director of Medical Education and Program Director for the Family Medicine Residency at Lake Mead Hospital. She then spent 9 years working in occupational medicine, as a Regional Medical Director for US Healthworks, where she had oversight for 35 occupational medicine clinics in southern California. In 2013, Dr. Wagner joined the faculty at TUCOM full time. Initially, she was an Assistant Professor and Clinic Physician Lead at Family Health Services clinics for TUC. In 2016, she was promoted to Associate Professor and co-course coordinator the four semester Osteopathic Doctoring courses. In 2017, she was asked to serve as Vice-Chair of the Primary Care Department.
Since arriving at TUCOM, Dr. Wagner received the Douglas Ward PhD Educator of the Year award from the American Osteopathic Foundation in 2016, Master Preceptor award from the ACOFP in 2017 and the Physician of the Year award from OPSC in 2018. She is a Costin Scholar, completing the 1-year course in 2015. In 2020, Dr. Wagner completed a one-year long course and received a certificate of completion in Effective Instruction from The Association of College and University Educators for in-person teaching and completed the on-line teaching course in 2022. In 2021, she was recognized as Item-Writer of the Year for Comlex Level 3 – CDM by the NBOME for 2020.
Steven Davis, MAPsy
Mr. Davis has filled several positions within the world of graduate and professional school admissions for nearly 25 years and he is currently the Director of Admissions at Touro University California, a position he’s held for more than 10 years. Mr. Davis has a Bachelor’s degree from California State University East Bay and a Master’s degree from Touro University Worldwide. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family and reading various books in the Fiction, Science Fiction, and Fantasy genres.
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Topic: Unveiling Osteopathic Medicine: Pathways to Becoming a Standout Applicant at Touro CA College of Medicine
When: Saturday, Jan 27, 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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