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Gaining admission to University of Oklahoma College of Medicine is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.85 and an average MCAT score of 509.

📊 STATISTICS

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for University of Oklahoma College of Medicine applicants:

Average GPA: 3.85

Average MCAT: 509

Competitiveness: Moderately Competitive

Note: Competitiveness is assessed based on the school's acceptance rate, average MCAT, and average GPA.

💸 TUITION

Affording medical school can be tough, often requiring students to take on significant loans. Information about the yearly tuition for University of Oklahoma College of Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition: $32000

Out-of-State Tuition: $67000

For more information about tuition at University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, visit the following link: https://financialservices.ouhsc.edu/Departments/Bursars-Office/Tuition-Fees/Tuition-and-Fees-Archives/2022-2023-Tuition-and-Fees-by-Program#618842851-medicine---md

😀 FRIENDLINESS

Some schools prefer in-state candidates, while others are more receptive to out-of-state or international applicants. View our school "friendliness" scores for University of Oklahoma College of Medicine below:

🏠 IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness: Very Friendly

🚗 OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State: Yes

Out-of-State Friendliness: Neutral

✈️ INTERNATIONAL

Accepts Canadian: No

Accepts International: No

International Friendliness: Not Friendly

Note: Most schools will be labelled "Neutral" for In-State Friendlines because they don't have a strong bias for in-state applicants compared to out-of-state applicants. In other words, we believe these schools view In-State and Out-State applicants more or less equally. Schools labelled as "Out-of-State Friendly / Very Friendly" have a high proportion of their class filled with Out-of-State applicants.

⭐️ MISSION STATEMENT

It is always important to read and understand a medical school's mission statement before applying. Often, you will find out what the medical school stands for, and if you fit in with the general "vibe" of the medical school. However, being honest, most medical schools have the same run-of-the-mill mission statement as everybody else. Anyways, you can be the judge. Below you can find the mission statement for University of Oklahoma College of Medicine:

University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Mission Statement:

Our mission is leading health care – in patient care, education and research. Through our combined efforts, we strive to improve the lives of all people.

For more information on the mission statement for University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, visit the following link: https://medicine.ouhsc.edu/

🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

University of Oklahoma College of Medicine does not require the completion of either the CASPer® nor the AAMC PREview™ examinations.

CASPer®: No

AAMC PREview™: No

📅 DATES, DEADLINES, AND FEES

Throughout your application cycle, there are many dates to be cognizant of in order to ensure the successful completion of your application.

Primary Application Deadline: October 16

Secondary Application Deadline: Nov 1

Secondary Application Deadline: $85

Note: The primary application deadline refers to when your primary application (i.e., the initial AMCAS/AACOMAS/TMDSAS application) needs to be completed. Please be aware that there are processing times associated with primary applications—for instance, there can be a several week processing time associated with verifying your acadmic transcripts when initially submitting the AMCAS application. Upon receipt of the primary application, most schools will then shortly send you a secondary application with targeted essay questions relevant to the specific school.

The secondary application deadline is the final day for all your application materials to be together, which includes submitting the secondary essays, all letters of recommendation, all test scores, etc. Sometimes, schools may have earlier deadlines for letters of recommendation. However, note that for the vast majority of schools it is best to submit your secondary application as soon as possible: within 2 weeks of receiving the secondary application is a good rule-of-thumb.

Below are some other helpful dates:

Interview Cycle Start: June

Interview Cycle End: October

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📚 PREREQUISITE COURSES

Most schools have a list of prerequisite courses that you need to have completed before matriculating. View information provided for University of Oklahoma College of Medicine below:

Interpreting Semester Hours

Typically,

3 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course = 1 or 2 quarters

4 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course + associated lab unit

6 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses = 3 quarters

8 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses + two associated lab units

⚙️ PHYSICS

Semester Hours:

Lab?

Not Required

🧪 CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:

GenChem Lab?

Required

OChem Semester Hours:

OChem Lab?

Required

Biochem Semester Hours:

Biochem Lab?

Not Required

Biochemistry recommended.

🫀 BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:

GenBio Lab?

Required

HL Bio Semester Hours:

HL Bio Lab?

Required

General Biology can be subtituted for Zoology. For HLB: pick between Genetics, Cellular Biology or Molecular Biology.

🔍 HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

Any combination of Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy, or Humanities.

✍️ ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

Intensive Writing Courses recommended.

📈 MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:

Statistics Semester Hours:

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

SOURCE: https://medicine.ouhsc.edu/prospective-students/admissions/admissions-process

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at University of Oklahoma College of Medicine below:

MD+PhD (MSTP - Medical Scientist Training Program):

Yes

MD+MPH (Public Health):

MD+MBA (Business, Healthcare Administration):

MD+JD (Law):

MD+MA (Master of Arts):

MD+MS (Master of Science):

📲 CONTACT INFORMATION

View contact information (phone and email) available to contact University of Oklahoma College of Medicine below:

CONTACT #1

Title

E-mail

AdminMed@ouhsc.edu

Phone

CONTACT #2

Title

E-mail

Phone

📝 SECONDARY APPLICATION ESSAY PROMPTS

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for University of Oklahoma College of Medicine.

Why are you applying to The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine? (Max 250 words)

Do you have family or friends in Oklahoma? Please explain (No word/character limit)

Where else are you applying? (No character limit)

🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for University of Oklahoma College of Medicine.

What is wrong with healthcare in the US and how would you fix it?

Describe a situation when you chose to do what was right despite it being difficult.

What initiated your interest in pursuing a medical career?

How did you prepare for this interview?

Why are you interested in attending this medical school?

What are your thoughts on mediation and its potential to improve listening skills?

Tell us about a failure you experienced and how you learned from it.

What would you do if you did not get accepted this year?

Tell us about your personal experiences and why you want to be a doctor.

How do you spend your free time?

Discuss your background and why you are interested in medicine.

What were your favorite and least favorite classes in college and why?

What concerns you the most about being a physician?

Tell us about your home life and who you were in high school.

Why are you interested in the medical field?

Describe a memorable experience you had during an overseas trip.

What do you think are the major issues facing medicine today?

How do you plan on balancing your career and family life?

Why did you not choose to become a nurse?

Describe one of your hobbies.

Share the story of your journey to becoming a medical school applicant.

Describe a time when you took responsibility for a mistake.

What is your best quality?

What do you anticipate being the most challenging part of medical school?

What is something specific you saw during your shadowing experiences that struck you?

What unique qualities would you bring to this medical school?

What event led you to decide to become a doctor?

How would you change the American healthcare system?

Who is someone you look up to or are inspired by?

Share a challenging situation you faced in the past and how you persuaded others that your approach was correct.

Is there anything not covered on your application that we should tell the admissions board?

Who would you treat first: a child or a homeless person?

Discuss your journey into medicine.

Tell us about a leadership position you held and how you used your skills to solve a problem.

Discuss an ethical dilemma a physician might face.

What do you think is the biggest problem in healthcare today and how would you fix it?

Tell us about yourself and why you want to be a doctor.

What are the problems you see in medicine today and how would you address them?

Elaborate on any shadowing you have performed.

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