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OSU-COM

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine is a US DO program in Tulsa, OK that takes 2027-entry applications through AACOMAS. Its published class profile lists a median MCAT of 505 (range 499–511), a median GPA of 3.73, a 7.0% acceptance rate and a class of 168. The school holds a traditional interview: September 2026–February 2027.

Location
Tulsa, OK, United States
Established
1972
Interviews (2027 entry)
September 2026–February 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
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. It was founded in 1972 and sits in Tulsa. Its mission is to train physicians for rural and underserved Oklahoma communities. It also runs a branch campus in Tahlequah focused on Native American and Cherokee Nation health.

Its public university affiliation and strong in-state preference make it a top choice for Oklahoma residents who want to serve the state.

What makes OSU-COM (DO) 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.

OSU-COM (DO) 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.

OSU-COM (DO) research strengths

OSU-COM (DO) is strong in these research areas:

  • Native American and Indigenous health
  • Rural health disparities
  • Osteopathic manipulative medicine
  • Primary care
  • Community health

How the OSU-COM (DO) interview runs

Format: 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.

OSU-COM (DO) intake

Approximately 162–175 students per year.

Where OSU-COM (DO) is

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine was founded in 1972 and is based in Tulsa, OK.

Programmes offered:

  • Primary Care
  • Rural Medicine
  • Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
  • Native American Health
  • Family Medicine
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Entry requirements

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OSU-COM (DO) at a glance

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine Medicine — 2027 entry at a glance
MCAT / GPA (medians)505 · 3.73 (MCAT range 499–511)
Acceptance rate7.0%
Class size168
In-state matriculants80%
Interview formatTraditional interview
IntakeApproximately 162–175 students per year
Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine Medicine admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor'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 median505 (range 499–511)
GPA median3.73 overall / 3.48 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate7.0%
Class size168
In-state preferenceStrong — primarily in-state
In-state matriculants80%
CASPerNot required
Holistic review emphasisOsteopathic philosophy, rural/community commitment, DO shadowing, Oklahoma residency.
NotesEstimates from publicly available OSU-COM and AACOMAS data; verify current cycle figures.
Specialities offeredPrimary Care, Rural Medicine, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Native American Health, Family Medicine

MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures are taken from Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine's published admissions data. Class profiles are republished each year — confirm which entering class these numbers describe before you rely on them.

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Interview

How OSU-COM (DO) interviews applicants

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine Medicine interview — 2027 entry
FormatTraditional faculty interview
Interview window (2027 entry)September 2026–February 2027
Decision date (2027 entry)Rolling admissions
Post-interview chancesApproximately 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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A fourth-year medical student on an OB/GYN rotation tells you she has a sincere religious objection to participating in any procedure related to abortion, including first-trimester medical management. Her clerkship director says all students must complete these rotations as core competencies. The student argues her conscience rights should be respected. You are asked as a resident to share your perspective.

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Why an Academic Medical Center

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Where OSU-COM (DO)'s figures come from

Compiled from Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine's published admissions material and checked for internal consistency. Not independently re-checked against the school's own website for 2027 entry — confirm the figures with the school before you rely on them.

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FAQ

OSU-COM (DO) — frequently asked questions

OSU-COM (DO) matriculants have a median MCAT of 505. The middle range of matriculants is 499–511. US schools publish medians rather than cut-offs, and committees review holistically — the MCAT is weighed alongside GPA, clinical and research experience, letters of recommendation and secondary essays.

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