Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine - OSU-COM
General Information
Additional Locations
Additional Locations offer the same programs as the main campus. Use the main campus' application to apply to additional locations.
OSU-COM at Cherokee Nation - OSUCOM-CN
Affiliation
Address
Campus Setting
Website https://medicine.okstate.edu/
Phone
Mission Statement
Closest City OSU-CHS is located in the metropolitan city of Tulsa, OK. The additional teaching site, OSU at Cherokee Nation is located in Tahlequah, OK which is rural.
Campus Setting
UrbanFacilities
- Located on the west bank of the Arkansas River, minutes from downtown Tulsa, the OSU Center for Health Sciences campus is housed in a modern, four-building complex on 16 acres. The complex consists of classrooms, basic and clinical science teaching laboratories, offices, research areas, lecture halls, break-out rooms, a medical bookstore, library and cafe. Attached to a five-story parking garage is the new A.R. & Marylouise Tandy Medical Academic Building. This state-of-the art facility features new lecture halls, clinical skills and OMM labs, study carrels, a conference center and a four suite simulation center.
- The new OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation is an additional teaching site located in Tahlequah, OK. The new 84,000 square foot facility includes a gross- and neuro-anatomy laboratory, clinical skills and OMM labs, standardized patient labs and a simulation center that features state-of-the-art computer programmable manikins. There are also lecture halls, classrooms, faculty offices as well as study carrels, a gym and mindfulness areas. Tahlequah is unique in its location, centered in the midst of the Illinois River Valley, with Lake Tenkiller and Lake Fort Gibson close by to provide unlimited recreation and beautiful scenery.
- OSU Physicians Network operates seven area clinics including the OSU Health Care Center. The healthcare center serves as both a teaching clinic for students and a healthcare resource for the community. At this comprehensive clinic, faculty physicians, resident physicians and osteopathic medical students treat a large and varied patient load. The Health Care Center includes 37 patient exam rooms, radiology lab, student learning center and physician offices, and offers services in general healthcare, osteopathic manipulative medicine and psychiatry, and houses a women’s health center.
Student Residence Options
OSUCOM does not offer on-campus housing, but there are a number of affordable housing options within 10 minutes of our locations in Tulsa and Tahlequah. There are several apartment complexes and house options in the surrounding neighborhoods where students rarely have a commute over ten minutes.
In Tulsa, many students live near campus where they have easy access to downtown Tulsa and its entertainment opportunities, the River Parks trails along the Arkansas River, and the world-renown Gathering Place riverfront park.
In Tahlequah, most students opt to keep their commute under five minutes while being within walking distance of local restaurants and several of the area’s many outdoor recreational areas, including the scenic Illinois River.
Beyond the coursework is the student experience. Our student-centered philosophy provides a supportive, caring environment where students can freely explore their interests.
The Office of Student Life manages a robust program with over 50 active clubs and interest groups that serve the Graduate College and the College of Medicine on both the Tulsa and Tahlequah campuses.
The Student Government Association serves as the governing body of student organizations and is comprised of many student leaders whose positions represent in areas such as diversity, research, professionalism, public relations, and wellness.
COM Accreditation Status OHU-CHS College of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) and by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
University Affiliation(s) Oklahoma State University – parent university; OSU-COM at Cherokee Nation – additional teaching site
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2023-2024
Academic Year Enrollment
Total Medical School Enrollment
668
Total Male
332
Total Female
336
Total Enrollment Affiliate Institutions
668
First-Year Matriculants
125
First-Year Male Matriculants
73
First-Year Female Matriculants
52
Matriculants In-State
93
Matriculants Out-of-State
32
Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity
American Indian/Alaska Native
7.2%
Asian
14.4%
Black/African American
2.4%
Hispanic/Latino
8.8%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.0%
White
56.0%
Multiple Races
10.4%
Undisclosed
0.8%
Majors of First-Year Matriculants
Science Majors
89.3%
Non-Science Majors
10.7%
Graduate Degrees
3.2%
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Overview
Public Institution
Non-Profit
Oklahoma State University – parent university; OSU-COM at Cherokee Nation – additional teaching site
Institutional Affiliation
1972
Year Founded
Urban
Campus Setting
Campus Contact
Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine - OSU-COM
Address
(918) 582-1972
Phone
Website
Admissions Office
Curricular Offerings
The curriculum at OSU-COM emphasizes the integration of biomedical sciences with clinical systems. The curriculum includes early hands-on clinical experiences with patients, patient models, and simulations. As evidence of its innovative approach to training, program completers receive both a D.O. and an M.S. degree upon graduation.
Instructional methods are student-centered and include traditional lecture, small group, and team-based learning. Problem-solving and informational retrieval skills are emphasized to produce and develop skills that support lifelong learning. The culture of OSU-COM encourages students to establish an academic relationship with faculty members and community-based physicians while working collaboratively with their classmates.
The curriculum emphasizes integration of biomedical with clinical and behavioral sciences to permit the full comprehension of the clinician’s work and promote a holistic approach to the care of patients and their families. OSU-COM third- and fourth-year students have the opportunity to do their rotations at our teaching hospital and across the State of Oklahoma. All of OSU-COM’s required rotations are located within the state and it coordinates rotation schedules for all students.
In addition to its traditional curriculum, OSU-COM offers elective rural, tribal, and urban underserved medical tracks during the third and fourth years. Key facets of the elective tracks are population-based clinical education that trains students to provide culturally competent care with a guided research component concentrated on contemporary rural, tribal, or urban underserved health topics. The tracks prepare medical students to deliver high quality care that is tailored to the specific population with whom they would like to focus their practice.
Preparatory/Postbaccalaureate Programs Offered
Graduate Certificate in Medical Sciences
Lays a foundation of biomedical sciences and includes coursework that mirror content areas of curriculum in the first two years of medical school.
Special Programs
Tribal Medical Track
The Tribal Medical Track prepares medical students for a primary care residency at tribal facilities and a successful practice in tribal, rural and underserved Oklahoma.
Rural Medical Track
The Rural Medical Track is designed to prepare students for a rural primary care residency and a successful practice in rural or underserved Oklahoma.
Global Health Track
The Global Health Track enhances experiential learning for our medical students and exposes them to international health experiences and cultures in resource-deprived countries.
Stress Management Program
A program dedicated to creating a sustainable culture of wellness and to helping medical students develop mental resiliency by providing them with the tools and activities to cope with stress.
Senior Mentor Program
All first- and second- year medical students are paired with older-adults to develop the interpersonal skills required by physicians and gain perspective outside of the student’s own generation.
Urban Underserved Track
The Urban Underserved Track prepares medical students for a primary care residency and a successful practice in underserved settings in urban Oklahoma.
Dual Degrees/Concurrent Programs Offered
DO/MBA
Dual degree in osteopathic medicine and business administration. Five-year degree program.
DO/MPH
Dual degree in osteopathic medicine and public health. Five-year degree program.
DO/MSBS
DO/MS in Biomedical Sciences – Dual degree in osteopathic medicine and biomedical sciences. Five-year degree program.
DO/MSHCA
DO/MS in Health Care Administration – Dual degree in osteopathic medicine and health care administration. Five-year degree program.
DO/PhD
This dual degree program is an excellent education option for students who wish to pursue careers in medical research and/or academic medicine. Students must apply and be accepted to the DO and PhD programs in the same cycle. Students complete four to five years of graduate study, research and dissertation of the PhD program before matriculating to the traditional DO program.
For more information on OSU-COM dual degree/concurrent program offerings, visit https://medicine.okstate.edu/com/academics/duel-degrees/index.html.
Premedical Coursework
Courses below are shown as either Recommended or Required and, when applicable, include the number of semester hours needed.
Biology/Zoology
Required With Lab2 semester hours
Chemistry (Inorganic)
Required2 semester hours
Chemistry (Organic)
Required2 semester hours
Physics
Required2 semester hours
Additional Science Courses
College English
Required2 semester hours
Admissions
OSU-COM sends supplemental applications to all applicants upon receiving their verified AACOMAS application. All on-campus interviews with the applicant interview committee are by invitation only and are mandatory for further consideration.
The application must be complete prior to receiving an invitation to interview. Following the on-campus interview applicants are notified of the admissions decision either by phone or email.
Interview Options: In-person interviews only
Physician letter required? N/A; no physician letter required
Virtual Shadowing Options? Will accept EITHER virtual or in-person shadowing
Accepts online coursework to fulfill prerequisite requirements? Yes
Accepts prerequisite coursework pass/fail grades? Yes
Will your institution waive MCAT exam requirements? No
Accepts online lab coursework? Yes
Earliest Application Submission Date: May 6, 2024
Primary Application Deadline: February 28, 2025
Submission Timing for Best Consideration
First Year Class Matriculant's Selection Factors
In recommending candidates for admission, the college considers all factors, including preprofessional academic achievement, evaluations from preprofessional committees and osteopathic physicians, MCAT results, data obtained in the on-campus interview and student motivation for a career in osteopathic medicine.
The college is looking for demonstrated scholarship, aptitude and motivation for admission to the program. The admissions committee recommends applicants for admission. Final selection of candidates to be offered admission is made by the Dean. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements to be considered for admission. Provisional offers may be extended to allow for the completion of in-progress/planned coursework.
Preference is given to applicants from Oklahoma. Non-U.S. citizens who do not have a permanent resident visa (“green card”) at the time of application cannot be considered for admission. The Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, or ethnicity.
International Students Accepted? Does Not Accept International Students
Are Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) students considered for admissions? No
Application Interview Format: See Below
Blinded, two-on-one (1 DO and 1 PhD) 25-minute interview.
Early Decision Program (EDP)
EDP Offered? No
EDP Applications Submitted To AACOMAS
Supplemental Application
Supplemental Application Required? Yes
Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and science GPA of 2.75. Minimum MCAT of 492. Letter of recommendation from premedical advisory committee, or letters of recommendation from two faculty members. In addition, a letter of recommendation from a physician is optional (osteopathic physician is preferred).Earliest Supplemental Application Submission Date: June 15, 2024
Supplemental Application Deadline: March 30, 2025
Supplemental Application Fee: $65, non-refundable
Supplemental Application Fee Refundable? No
Supplemental Application Fee Waiver Available? Yes
AACOMAS waiver. A letter of verification from AACOMAS will be required.Earliest Acceptance Date
August 1, 2024
Latest Acceptance Date
July 15, 2025
Orientation/Start Date for First Year Students
July 28, 2025
Deferred Entrance Requests Considered? Yes
Acceptance/deposit deadlines conform to the AACOMAS Traffic Guidelines Schedule? Yes
Osteopathic Medical College (COM) applicants may be asked to submit necessary matriculation documents, including a deposit, according to the following AACOMAS traffic guideline schedule:
- Those accepted prior to November 15 to have until December 14.
- Those accepted between November 15 and January 14 to have 30 days
- Those accepted between January 15 and April 30 to have 14 days.
- Those accepted on or after May 1 may be asked by the accepting COM for an immediate deposit.
- After May 1 of the year of matriculation, each COM has the discretion to implement COM-specific procedures for accepted students who hold one or more seats at other COMs.
Mean MCAT Score
501.4
Avg. Cum. Undergrad GPA Score
3.68
Oldest MCAT Considered: February 1, 2022
Latest MCAT Score Accepted: February 1, 2025
Accepted Sources for Letters of Recommendation
- AACOMAS
- Interfolio
- Paper
Main Admissions Contact
(918) 561-8324
Phone
Tuition, Fees & Financial Aid
2024-2025 Academic Year
In-State Tuition
$25,796
Out-of-State Tuition
$53,299
Annual Fees
In-State Resident Fees
$3,088
Out-of-State Resident Fees
$3,088
Health Insurance Fee
$3,600
Tuition Fees Include
Estimates, Deposits, and More
Estimated Annual Room Board, Books, and Living Costs
$29,139
Average Graduate Indebtedness
$154,190
Acceptance Deposit
$100
Additional Deposit
$0
Deposit Applied to Tuition? Yes
Deposit Refundable? Yes
Fully refundable until April 15, 2024.Financial Aid Website https://medicine.okstate.edu/com/financial-aid/
Percent of Enrolled Students with Financial Aid 84%
Scholarships Offered? Yes
Annual Scholarship/Grant Per Student: $13,615