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Gaining admission to Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.61 and an average MCAT score of 502.

📊 STATISTICS

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine applicants:

Average GPA: 3.61

Average MCAT: 502

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 Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition: $25796

Out-of-State Tuition: $53298

For more information about tuition at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine, visit the following link: https://medicine.okstate.edu/com/financial-aid/tuition.html

😀 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 Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine below:

🏠 IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness: Neutral

🚗 OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State: Yes

Out-of-State Friendliness: Neutral

✈️ INTERNATIONAL

Accepts Canadian: No

Accepts International: No

International Friendliness: Neutral

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 Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine:

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine Mission Statement:

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences educates and trains osteopathic physicians, research scientists and other health care professionals with an emphasis on serving rural and underserved Oklahoma.

For more information on the mission statement for Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine, visit the following link: https://medicine.okstate.edu/about/mission.html

🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic 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: February 28

Secondary Application Deadline: March 30

Secondary Application Deadline: $65

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: August

Interview Cycle End: April

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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 Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic 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?

Not Required

OChem Semester Hours:

OChem Lab?

Not Required

Biochem Semester Hours:

Biochem Lab?

Not Required

🫀 BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:

GenBio Lab?

Required

HL Bio Semester Hours:

HL Bio Lab?

Not Required

🔍 HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

✍️ ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

📈 MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:

Statistics Semester Hours:

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

Human Anatomy or Comparative Anatomy, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Histology, Cellular Biology, Embryology, Physiology. Clinical Experience and Community Involvement Recommended.

SOURCE: https://medicine.okstate.edu/com/admissions/requirements.html

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

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

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

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 Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine below:

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📝 SECONDARY APPLICATION ESSAY PROMPTS

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Are you currently enrolled in classes? (Yes/No)

(If not), please describe your current activities (300 words)

Please describe something you deserved but didn’t get and how you felt about it. (300 words)

Optional: Is there any additional information you would like the college to know about you? (500 words)

🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

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

Why do you want study medicine at our institution? Why medicine?

Why do you want to pursue osteopathic medicine?

How have you improved your application since the last cycle?

What is the difference between allopathic and osteopathic medicine?

How would you handle a situation where a patient does not understand your instructions or advice?

What is your opinion on healthcare reform and how would you improve the healthcare system?

If you were given a large sum of money, how would you improve healthcare?

Who would you choose as Time magazine's person of the year?

How would you handle a situation where a pharmacist refuses to fill a prescription based on their beliefs?

How would you teach a medical student about working with disabled patients?

What do you think is the biggest challenge facing doctors today?

How would you handle a situation where a patient insists on a medication you believe is not appropriate for them?

How would you handle a situation where a patient refuses to follow your advice?

How do you manage stress?

Why do you want to be a doctor?

How do you handle stress and manage your workload?

How would you handle a situation where a patient wants a specific treatment that you believe is not in their best interest?

Tell us about yourself and how you got here.

Tell us about your most significant patient interaction.

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

Name five drugs and their functions.

What specialty are you considering and where do you see yourself?

How would you handle a situation where you disagree with a superior's decision?

Have you ever had a difficult time? How did you overcome it?

How would you incorporate your faith into your practice?

What do you know about osteopathic medicine and what draws you to it?

How would you handle a patient who cannot afford their treatment?

How have your experiences working with underserved populations affected your view of healthcare?

How have you demonstrated leadership in your life and what has it taught you?

What are some social issues that interest you?

Why do you want to attend this medical school?

What do you think is the biggest challenge in adjusting to medical school?

What do you plan to do if you do not get accepted to medical school this year?

How do you define success?

How would you handle a patient who is angry and uncooperative?

What aspect of medical school are you most anxious about?

How would you handle a non-compliant patient?

What is your proudest accomplishment?

What do you think is the biggest problem with healthcare in America?

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

How would you deal with a non-responsive/non-compliant patient?

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