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University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

University of Oklahoma College of Medicine is a US MD program in Oklahoma City, OK that takes 2027-entry applications through AMCAS. Its published class profile lists a median MCAT of 509 (range 506–518), a median GPA of 3.73, a 5.5% acceptance rate and a class of 202. The school holds a traditional interview: October 2026–February 2027. Decisions for 2027 entry: March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard).

Location
Oklahoma City, OK, United States
Established
1900
Interviews (2027 entry)
October 2026–February 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
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Overview

About University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (MD)

The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine was founded in 1900. It is the only allopathic medical school in Oklahoma, and the flagship institution for building the state's physician workforce. It sits at the Oklahoma Health Center, one of the largest concentrations of health sciences institutions in the US.

OU Medicine trains physicians across a broad range of specialties, with a marked emphasis on rural health, Native American health, and underserved community medicine. Its graduates have the highest retention rate in Oklahoma of any physician training program.

What makes University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (MD) different

OU College of Medicine is the only LCME-accredited allopathic medical school in Oklahoma. The college has an exceptionally strong mission to address Oklahoma's significant health workforce and health outcome disparities, including among Native American populations. The school operates a Rural Health Track providing dedicated training and scholarship support for students committed to rural Oklahoma practice.

OU has the highest rate of physician production in Oklahoma by a wide margin, and its graduates demonstrate strong in-state retention.

University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (MD) course & teaching

Integrated curriculum. 4-year MD. Years 1–2: integrated foundations curriculum at the Oklahoma Health Center. Years 3–4: core rotations at OU Medical Center and affiliated hospitals including Stephenson Cancer Center, OU Children's, and tribal health clinical sites. Rural Health Track students complete a dedicated rural training year in a rural Oklahoma community.

University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (MD) research strengths

University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (MD) is strong in these research areas:

  • Native American health
  • Cancer biology
  • Diabetes and metabolic disease
  • Rural health disparities
  • Cardiovascular disease

How the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (MD) interview runs

Format: Traditional one-on-one or panel interviews with faculty and students

OU College of Medicine interviews all applicants selected for final consideration virtually, between August and December, with members of the Admissions Board; the catalog does not state the number or length of the interviews.

Interviewers review the full application before the day and probe commitment to serving Oklahoma's diverse and underserved communities — including rural Oklahoma, Native American tribal health communities, and medically underserved urban populations. OU Med evaluates candidates using a structured rubric aligned with the AAMC Premed Competencies.

University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (MD) intake

Approximately 175 students per year.

Where University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (MD) is

University of Oklahoma College of Medicine was founded in 1900 and is based in Oklahoma City, OK.

Programmes offered:

  • Rural Medicine
  • Primary Care
  • Native American Health
  • Internal Medicine
  • Surgery
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Entry requirements

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University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (MD) at a glance

University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Medicine — 2027 entry at a glance
MCAT / GPA (medians)509 · 3.73 (MCAT range 506–518)
Acceptance rate5.5%
Class size202
In-state matriculants95%
Interview formatTraditional interview
IntakeApproximately 175 students per year
Decisions (2027 entry)March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Medicine admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor's degree and MCAT required. Applications via AMCAS. OU gives very strong preference to Oklahoma residents; seats for non-residents are extremely limited. The Rural Health Track requires a formal commitment to practice in a rural Oklahoma community after training. Secondary application required.
MCAT median509 (range 506–518)
GPA median3.73 overall / 3.68 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate5.5%
Class size202
In-state preferenceStrong — primarily in-state
In-state matriculants95%
CASPerNot required
AAMC PREviewNot required
Holistic review emphasisOklahoma residency, rural health mission, Native American community service, and primary care commitment.
NotesChecked 2026-09-13 against the school's own published figures: mean MCAT 509; class of 202. Where a figure is marked mean, the school publishes a mean rather than a median. Not confirmed from the school's own pages: GPA, science GPA, acceptance rate, in-state share.
Specialities offeredRural Medicine, Primary Care, Native American Health, Internal Medicine, Surgery

MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures are taken from University of Oklahoma College of 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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How University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (MD) interviews applicants

University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Medicine interview — 2027 entry
FormatTraditional one-on-one or panel interviews with faculty and students
Interview window (2027 entry)October 2026–February 2027
Decision date (2027 entry)March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
Post-interview chancesEstimated post-interview acceptance rate approximately 30–40% for Oklahoma residents with strong mission fit; much lower for non-residents.
Tutor insight
Non-Oklahoma residents have a very slim chance of admission at OU College of Medicine. It is effectively one of the most residence-restricted medical schools in the country. If you are an Oklahoma resident, OU is outstanding value: lower tuition, the Rural Health Track scholarship for rural-committed applicants, and strong in-state residency placement. In your interview, ground every answer in specific Oklahoma communities and health challenges. That means the opioid crisis in rural Oklahoma, Native American health gaps, Medicaid expansion politics in the state, and the workforce shortage across rural counties. A vague "I want to serve underserved communities" will not separate you from the large majority of the pool, who are also Oklahoma residents.
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Where University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (MD)'s figures come from

Checked against University of Oklahoma College of Medicine's own website on 13 September 2026: our record for the school was reconciled with what it publishes there. For most US schools that is class size and interview format only, so MCAT, GPA and acceptance-rate figures remain unconfirmed.

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University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (MD) — frequently asked questions

University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (MD) matriculants have a median MCAT of 509. The middle range of matriculants is 506–518. 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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