Anatomy Fellowship

Anatomy Fellowship

Touro University California’s College of Osteopathic Medicine Anatomy Fellowship represents a unique opportunity to develop skills as an educator and engage in scholarly work in the Department of Foundational Biomedical Sciences (FBS). This Fellowship enhances the learning experiences of first-year medical students in the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program, supports and builds community among students and faculty, prepares future medical educators, and enhances clinical opportunities in medical specialties such as orthopaedics, sports medicine, and surgery.

Anatomy Fellows:

• Are involved in the development and delivery of the TUCOM curriculum
• Assist in fostering student learning and engagement
• Develop their skills in mentoring, teaching, and assessment
• Strengthen their foundational and clinical knowledge of anatomy
• Engage in opportunities for professional growth and development
• Conduct original research and disseminate their results
• Strengthen residency applications through scholarly achievement
• Receive remuneration and tuition relief

Fellowship Details

When to apply: You will apply for the Anatomy Fellowship in the fall of your second year of medical school. You will receive notification of acceptance by the end of the fall semester.

Length of the program: The fellowship adds one year to your medical school education. Fellows extend graduation from the DO program by one year.

How it fits into the DO Program: Fellows begin once their third-year core rotations are complete. Fourth and fifth years of school are divided into 6-month blocks, alternating between Fellow service from July 1-December 31st of each year and routine clinical rotations off campus January 1 through June 30th of each year. 

Fellows Are Expected To:

• Prepare for and assist the anatomy team in organizing and teaching all scheduled TUCOM gross anatomy labs and all in-class team learning events, including readiness assessments, active learning sessions, and exams
• Create and deliver at least one team-learning session per Anatomy Fellowship block, with appropriate mentorship by senior faculty
• Organize and lead regular tutoring and review sessions
• Attend and participate in scheduled meetings of the anatomy team
• Initiate and participate in research or other scholarly activity that leads to a professional   presentation, publication, or other scholarly product agreed on by their mentor, by graduation

Meet the Anatomy Fellows

Current Fellows

Student Doctor Alina Kirichuk, Senior Fellow, Class of 2027

Student Doctor Jacob Picker, Junior Fellow, Class of 2028

Student Doctor Jiaming (Jasmine) Trombley, Class of 2029

Student Doctor Kevin Daniel, Class of 2029

Kevin is originally from Rochester, Minnesota and attended the University of Minnesota to attain a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology. During his time at Minnesota, when he was not studying, he spent his time outside playing any and all sports with an emphasis on tennis. He has a passion for learning and a competitive drive that allows him to compete with himself to become the best physician he can be. He is currently pursuing a career in orthopaedic surgery and with that in mind understands the importance of becoming acutely familiar with human anatomy and all its intricacies.

Past Fellows

Dr. Alexis Isaev, Class of 2026

Alexis (Alex) served as the inaugural COM Anatomy Fellow. As a California native, he completed his undergraduate degree at LMU in Southern California, and a master's in Global Health at UCSF. Since high school, he has had a passion for learning, teaching, and mentoring, which he has continued to develop throughout his professional career. With his desire for a surgical subspecialty, the inaugural anatomy fellowship became an ideal environment for furthering skills in understanding the structure and function of the human body while simultaneously contributing to the medical education of future physicians. Outside of professional life, he enjoys travel, DIY projects, and the outdoors.