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
Senior Director of Admissions
Touro University California College of Medicine
Friday, May 1, 2026
1pm-2:30pm PST
Workshop Description:
Osteopathic medicine offers a patient-centered, whole-person approach—and understanding how to become a strong DO applicant should not depend on second-hand rumors or advice from people who have no clue how admissions and curriculum decisions are actually made. This workshop is designed for community college and university premed students who want clear, accurate guidance about Touro University California College of Medicine. Dr. Alesia Wagner, DO, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Chair of the Curriculum and Admissions Committees, will explain how the curriculum is built, what “readiness” looks like in the classroom and clinic, and how applicants are evaluated for fit and potential. Steven Davis, MAPsy, Senior Director of Admissions, will break down key elements of a competitive file—academics, experiences, essays, and interviews—and common pitfalls that hold applicants back. You can come, ask your questions, and get answers directly from the source in a practical, supportive setting. Leave with fewer myths, sharper priorities, and next steps you can apply immediately to your DO journey. Bring your timeline, your background, and your goals—this panel meets you there.
About the Speakers:
Dr. Alesia 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 to 2003, she served as the Director of Medical Education and Program Director for the Family Medicine Residency at Lake Mead Hospital. She then spent nine years working in occupational medicine as a Regional Medical Director for US Healthworks, overseeing 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 appointed 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, the 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 online 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.
Mr. Steven 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.
Register for Free:
What: Your DO Future Starts Here: Touro California COM Admissions + Curriculum, Explained
When: Friday, May 1, 2026, 1 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
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