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OSU-COM (DO) Medical School2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

Location Tulsa, OK, United StatesEstablished 1972Interviews September–FebruaryDecisions Rolling admissions
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Overview

About OSU-COM (DO)

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine is Oklahoma's public osteopathic medical school, founded in 1972 and located in Tulsa. OSU-COM has a distinctive mission to train physicians for rural and underserved Oklahoma communities, and operates a branch campus in Tahlequah focused on Native American and Cherokee Nation health. The school benefits from its public university affiliation and a strong in-state preference, making it a top choice for Oklahoma residents committed to serving the state.

What makes it different

Applications via AACOMAS. OSU-COM is one of only a handful of osteopathic schools with a dedicated Native American health branch (Tahlequah campus in partnership with the Cherokee Nation). Strong in-state preference as Oklahoma's public DO school means out-of-state applicants face substantially higher competition. The school's rural medicine pipeline is deeply embedded in the curriculum and mission.

Course & teaching

Integrated curriculum. 4-year DO curriculum with OMM integrated throughout all years. Years 1–2 focus on biomedical sciences with clinical correlates on the Tulsa campus; Years 3–4 consist of clerkship rotations at OSU-affiliated hospitals and community health sites across Oklahoma. The Tahlequah branch provides specialized rural and Native American health clinical placements.

Research strengths

OSU-COM (DO) has notable research strength in Native American and Indigenous health, Rural health disparities, Osteopathic manipulative medicine, Primary care, Community health.

Interview

OSU-COM (DO) interviews via Traditional faculty interview. OSU-COM holds traditional faculty interviews on its Tulsa campus, typically consisting of one or two individual sessions with faculty and/or admissions committee members lasting 30–45 minutes each. The interview day includes a campus tour, program overview, and financial aid presentation. Questions center on osteopathic philosophy, commitment to Oklahoma communities, OMT understanding, and healthcare experiences. Candidates applying to the Tahlequah Native American Health branch may receive additional questions about Indigenous health disparities.

Intake

Approximately 162–175 students per year.

At a glance

Founded in 1972, based in Tulsa, OK. Programmes offered: Primary Care, Rural Medicine, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Native American Health, Family Medicine.

Entry requirements

What you need to apply to OSU-COM (DO)

Admission overview
Bachelor's degree and MCAT required. Applications via AACOMAS. Strong in-state preference as an Oklahoma public institution. Healthcare shadowing with a DO physician strongly recommended. Competitive applicants demonstrate commitment to rural or underserved Oklahoma communities.
MCAT median
505 (range 499–511)
GPA median
3.73 overall / 3.48 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate
7.0%
Class size
168
In-state preference
Strong — primarily in-state
In-state matriculants
80%
CASPer
Not required
Holistic review emphasis
Osteopathic philosophy, rural/community commitment, DO shadowing, Oklahoma residency.
Notes
Estimates from publicly available OSU-COM and AACOMAS data; verify current cycle figures.
Specialities offered
Primary Care, Rural Medicine, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Native American Health, Family Medicine
Interview

How OSU-COM (DO) interviews applicants

Format
Traditional faculty interview
Interview window
September–February
Decision date
Rolling admissions
Post-interview chances
Approximately 30–45% post-interview for Oklahoma residents (estimated); lower for out-of-state.
Tutor insight
Oklahoma residents gain a significant advantage — out-of-state applicants should carefully evaluate whether their application is competitive before investing in this school. For all applicants, OSU-COM interviewers expect genuine articulation of a commitment to rural medicine and/or underserved community health in Oklahoma or similar settings. DO shadowing in a rural or community context strengthens applications considerably. Early AACOMAS submission is essential given rolling admissions.
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