“Public osteopathic medical school in Tulsa, part of the Oklahoma State University System.”
Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences (OSU-CHS) is a public medical school in Tulsa, Oklahoma with a branch campus in Tahlequah. Founded in 1972 and part of the Oklahoma State University System, it offers a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) and more than fifteen other graduate degrees.
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Most Graduates Practicing in Health Professional Shortage Areas (Medical Schools)
US News Best Medical Schools 2026
Most Graduates Practicing in Rural Areas (Medical Schools)
US News Best Medical Schools 2026
Most Graduates Practicing in Primary Care (Medical Schools)
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Test Required — All applicants must submit SAT or ACT scores.
Official SourceAACOMAS Primary Application Deadline (DO)
Primary AACOMAS application must be submitted by Feb 28 for the entering class the following July.
OSU-COM Supplemental Application Deadline (DO)
Sent to all applicants after AACOMAS verification; $65 supplemental fee.
DO Interview Cycle
Interviews held August through April.
Forensic Sciences MS Rolling Admissions
Applications considered year-round on a space-available basis; no fixed deadline.
PA Studies CASPA Deadline
CASPA application window typically late April through October 1; matriculation the following July.
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Domestic
$25,796 – $55,881
/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
—
/yr
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OSU's flagship osteopathic medical school, training DOs at campuses in Tulsa and at the Cherokee Nation in Tahlequah. Mission-driven focus on rural primary care, tribal health, and underserved Oklahoma communities; ranked #1 nationally for graduates practicing in Health Professional Shortage Areas three years running.
Graduate-only school offering MS and PhD degrees in Biomedical Sciences, with research in cancer biology, neuroscience, immunology, microbiology, and molecular biology. Many MS students use the program as a Special Master's Program (SMP) pathway to medical school; PhD students train alongside DO/PhD candidates in OSU-COM labs.
One of the most respected forensic science graduate programs in the U.S., offering MS and PhD degrees with concentrations in Forensic Biology/DNA, Forensic Chemistry/Toxicology, Forensic Psychology, Death Scene Investigation, and Arson, Explosives, Firearms & Toolmarks Investigation. Programs available on campus, online, and hybrid; rolling admissions.
Houses the MS in Health Care Administration, delivered fully online via Canvas in 8- and 16-week asynchronous formats. Designed for working professionals seeking management or executive roles in hospitals, clinics, and health systems; no prior healthcare experience required.
Graduate professional programs in Physician Assistant Studies (28-month, 124-credit MS), Athletic Training, and Global Health (MPH). The PA program emphasizes rural primary care alongside the DO program; the MPH supports the DO/MPH dual-degree pathway.
Flagship medical degree at OSU-CHS's College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
