Discussion for the new year here!

First post! Welcome and feel free to ask any questions!

How are the chances for a non OU resident? Does that alone significantly affect chances?

Yes, for the most part.

Since OSU (Oklahoma btw) is a public school funded by the legislator and therefore taxes, the school is limited on the OOS students they can accept. I don't know an exact figure but it changes by +/- 2 students a year depending on the applicants and funding. I would guess around 5-7 OOS are taken, but that is just a guess.

With that said, which is very very true, I almost did not apply to OSU because of the fact I am out of state. I submitted my application there about a month and a half after my other applications because something was gnawing at me telling me I should do it. I did it, and that is where I will be attending next year. If money is not a gigantic issue (and OSU is one of the cheapest applications) I would say go for it, you'll never know if you don't try.

I'm coming here from out of state too. I have heard that public schools are supposed to take about 90% of the class from in state, but I'm not sure if that's right or not. That leaves ten spots at most for out of state students, but its definitely worth applying.

Yup OOS and attending next year too :D, take a look at the stats that OSU posts on their website. I think its like 14% (I assume it varies) from out of state, which in a class of 88 is like 10-12. Definitely worth applying though, if you're granted an interview as an OOS applicant it probably means they are really interested in you so take that as a positive.

The admissions committee told me last year at the interview it is 85% in-state and 15% out-of-state. I'm an in-state starting this august.

thanks for the replies. I will be submitting an app as OOS, hopefully they like military there.

GL and keep us updated.

I submitted my AACOMAS last week and got an email this morning saying it was verified. Anyone know when it will be sent to OSU and when secondaries will be sent out? From what I've heard last year secondaries were available in July?

I submitted my AACOMAS last week and got an email this morning saying it was verified. Anyone know when it will be sent to OSU and when secondaries will be sent out? From what I've heard last year secondaries were available in July?

I emailed AACOMAS about this and they told me applications are going to be released on the week on June 21st to the schools you've applied to.

OSU wont start pulling applications until July. Expect the Secondary anytime in July and maybe into August.

Keep your eyes peeled here for the secondary: http://www.healthsciences.okstate.edu/student/admissions/application_components.cfm

Submitted AACOMAS today! Went to the applicant info session a few weeks back and liked what I saw!

Supplemental application is now online and can be submitted online too! Get to it.

Thanks Phlame!

I had a question regarding the secondary application. Is the question, "To what professional schools have you made an application for this year?", asking to what other medical schools have I applied for? What does the school use this info for?

is anyone else having problems with the applicaton? I can't get a picture to upload

is anyone else having problems with the applicaton? I can't get a picture to upload


Yeah, I'm having issues with the picture upload, printing the app, and navigating the site

I had a question regarding the secondary application. Is the question, "To what professional schools have you made an application for this year?", asking to what other medical schools have I applied for? What does the school use this info for?

Yes it means what other medical schools did you apply to... And even dentistry, vet, any kind of professional school for this year. I'm not entirely sure what they use it for, but most schools ask for a list

On the secondary it only allows 4 entries for LOR. Is it possible to have more than that sent and reviewed by the admission committee or will they simply just read the 1st four they receive and discard any extras?

Call them and ask for sure but pretty sure they'll only take a max of 4.

I will be submitting my Aacomas app by the end of next week - with my MCAT score coming in a few weeks later. About how long has it taken everyone to get verified through Aacomas so far?

what are the essay prompts for this school besides where else are you applying?

On the secondary application I checked the DO/MBA box. Does this take me out of the traditional route or is this just another option similar to the bridge app?

what are the essay prompts for this school besides where else are you applying?

You'll have to look at the secondary application to know for sure.

On the secondary application I checked the DO/MBA box. Does this take me out of the traditional route or is this just another option similar to the bridge app?

No, traditional decision are made first which you will be considered for. You may be accepted there first. The dual degree options are interviewed later on and you will retain your traditional acceptance if not taken into the dual. Also, if you aren't accepted in the traditional, you can still be interviewed for dual.

Bridge requires you to be disadvantaged in one way or another and therefore it is different from dual degrees and all.

I will be submitting my Aacomas app by the end of next week - with my MCAT score coming in a few weeks later. About how long has it taken everyone to get verified through Aacomas so far?

I submitted on 6/20 and it took 22 days to get verified and then another 9 days for it be "released" to OSU. However you may experience a longer wait as the # of apps recieved by AACOMAS is increasing significantly. View the AACOMAS Submitted, Verified, Release thread to get a better idea of how long it is taking right now.

Will do. Thanks for directing me to the right place!

Hey guys. I have a question. I got this email today from the school.

Dear Applicant:

Thank you for your interest in Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine. We have received your AACOMAS application and have determined that you do not meet the minimum requirements at this time.

Applicants must have at a minimum:

- Overall GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Pre-professional science GPA of at least 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Minimum of 21 TOTAL on the MCAT

Your file will not be reviewed further unless the minimum requirements are met. This is not a formal ‘Rejection Letter’, you may continue your application if you so choose.

Please remember to update AACOMAS with transcripts and/or new MCAT scores. If your file should become qualified, you will receive an email containing a link to the Supplemental Application on our website.

I know it's because I took my MCAT on July 16 and they obviously don't have it yet. Since they stated it wasn't a formal "Rejection Letter" and that "if your file should become qualified" does that mean that if they get my MCAT next month and sees I meet the requirements I can fill out a secondary? I hope I didn't shoot myself in the foot because I had my app submitted before my MCAT was released :/

The last paragraph answers your question.

Got a secondary from OSU today:D

Hey guys. I have a question. I got this email today from the school.



I know it's because I took my MCAT on July 16 and they obviously don't have it yet. Since they stated it wasn't a formal "Rejection Letter" and that "if your file should become qualified" does that mean that if they get my MCAT next month and sees I meet the requirements I can fill out a secondary? I hope I didn't shoot myself in the foot because I had my app submitted before my MCAT was released :/
Nope, once they get your MCAT score they will reevaluate and if you meet the minimums, you will get an invitation for a secondary. I received the same e-mail last week, and got the secondary today when they got my scores:thumbup:

Congrats, keep up with the applications. Its a lot of hurry up and wait stuff so don't get discouraged! Keep the questions rolling.

I absolutely can not wait until I am able to apply here! OSU is my dream college (I know my name says MD, long story) I want to apply to D.O. School asap at OSU. My question is will OSU look down upon applicants coming from OU (Oklahoma)? Or should I just apply at OSU from the git go?

There are lots of OSU students who came from OU and vice-versa.

There are lots of OSU students who came from OU and vice-versa.
I am just unsure of which university I want to attend. Just didn't know if OSU-COM would favour a current OSU student over an OU student if the apps were close.

they don't

I absolutely can not wait until I am able to apply here! OSU is my dream college (I know my name says MD, long story) I want to apply to D.O. School asap at OSU. My question is will OSU look down upon applicants coming from OU (Oklahoma)? Or should I just apply at OSU from the git go?

I am just unsure of which university I want to attend. Just didn't know if OSU-COM would favour a current OSU student over an OU student if the apps were close.

As long as you have a degree from a nationally recognized college, it makes no difference. There are quite a few people in my class from OU and quite a few in the 1st year class too. OU will have no negative effect on you, just keep your act together and grades up and you'll be fine.

I started at OSU-CHS (they don't call it OSU-COM around here much) last week. I was helped extensively by posters at SDN during my application process. I spent much of my time in the non-trad forum, since I am one of the 2 geezers in my class (I'm 48, but there is one older student) Unfortunately, I don't have much time to read SDN, so I will probably just put this thread on my subscribed list and watch this thread only.

I'm not a student ambassador and I won't be following the admissions process much (which I know is your main concern) but if you have any questions about student life or what classes or studying is like at OSU-CHS, I'll give you my perspective.

I can give you my initial impressions. The students here are exceptionally helpful and friendly. There is a student-only website in addition to a facebook group and we have already been exchanging study materials, even though the first class doesn't start till Monday. Each student has a student mentor and many of them are very active in giving you notes from previous years.

But the one thing that most surprised me was the Physician mentor program. We had a dinner Thursday night with a bunch of osteopathic doctors and each of us was assigned a mentor. Our physician mentors are VERY interested in us - in fact they consider this a protege-like relationship. I lucked out and got a really good mentor. His wife has also taken my wife under her wing. She already sent my wife an email telling her about some tickets to an event that she had. Actually, I was jaw-droppingly shocked to discover how supportive they were.

There are some disadvantages to going the DO route. My own daughter used the "regular doctor" phrase to refer to MD's the other day. But one benefit to this route is that from the moment you put on the white coat you have been admitted to a club of people who are determined to advance each others careers. DO's like to help other osteopaths succeed in an allopathic world.

Bump; just wanted to get the thread back up and see how things are going.

Does anyone know when OSU starts looking at applications and when they start sending interview invites?

Does anyone know when OSU starts looking at applications and when they start sending interview invites?

In the past, interviews occurred in October. Acceptance and/or feedback is very fast (within a week). But you don't have to get real in-a-fiz about it. There are lots of spots open clear into February.

One guy in our class got his acceptance on the first day of orientation in August. He had plans to get married (since he didn't think he was going to medical school this year). He got married this last weekend - 6 days before the first anatomy test.

Does anyone know when OSU starts looking at applications and when they start sending interview invites?

They look at applications as they arrive starting in August; Interview invites typically go out the first week of October +/- a week. First round of interviews tend to be around the 3rd week of October.

CA resident, primaries submitted 6/1, released to schools 6/23, secondary invite 6/30, secondary sent 7/22, phone invite 9/2. seems they are beginning interviews mid september based on the days they offered.

They look at applications as they arrive starting in August; Interview invites typically go out the first week of October +/- a week. First round of interviews tend to be around the 3rd week of October.
Wow, not till October for invites?! I have most of my schools scheduled already and two of them are before the end of this month. I wonder why they wait so long? OSU was one of my top choices when applying, but if I get accepted to another school first, I'm going to accept and pay the acceptance fee. And frankly, knowing I have $1000 tied up in a school is going to go a long way to discouraging me from even considering other schools.

Wow, not till October for invites?! I have most of my schools scheduled already and two of them are before the end of this month. I wonder why they wait so long? OSU was one of my top choices when applying, but if I get accepted to another school first, I'm going to accept and pay the acceptance fee. And frankly, knowing I have $1000 tied up in a school is going to go a long way to discouraging me from even considering other schools.

Continue with OSU anyway. The acceptance deposit is only $100 - and remember that you get your deposit back from the other school if you withdraw before a certain date (like March or June or something like that ).

The school environment here is far, far better than any other school. The class is less than 100, so you know your classmates. The teachers are extremely approachable. You get to be taught by Dr. Meek (histology) and Dr. Goljan - the leaders in their fields. Dr. Goljan is the main author of the pathology section of the DO boards ( and would be the MD boards if he taught in an allopathic school). The admissions office has the most approachable people that I have ever met. The staff know every student by name (they are formally tested to make sure that they recognize each student). The school is the only osteopathic school in Oklahoma, so we are tightly tied in with the state osteopathic association and you are given a connected mentor the first day of school. And, very importantly, the hospital is closely associated with the school and most of your rotation mentors were your upper classmates in previous years.

All around, OSU works harder to make sure that their students succeed than almost any other place that I visited.

I got the phone call Friday for an intervierw here. So excited. I lived in and around Tulsa for a couple of years and can't wait to return for my interview. This is my dream school!

Wow they started real early this time around... Probably has to do with the construction and improvements going on around the school. Congrats on those with an invite.

Does anyone know what the general stats are for the Bridge program for students out of state? My legal residence is Texas, however my undergraduate degree is from the Northeast in Biomedical Engineering. I am a URM and grew up in a town of less then 1080.

Does anyone have the heart to help me out with the secondary application essay? I need some ideas! How does OSU perceive themselves as a DO school? What sets OSU apart from other schools? Why would I want to move from TN to go to OSU? Anyone got some good ideas? Not trying to be a plagiarizer, just wanting some inside information. Thanks for reading!

Does anyone have the heart to help me out with the secondary application essay? I need some ideas! How does OSU perceive themselves as a DO school? What sets OSU apart from other schools? Why would I want to move from TN to go to OSU? Anyone got some good ideas? Not trying to be a plagiarizer, just wanting some inside information. Thanks for reading!

I just looked over their website to get ideas.

I can't give you reasons to answer those questions as they wouldn't pertain to you and your own situation. Don't over analyze the questions and answer them with honesty. They aren't meant to be a guilt trip or anything, the school has to answer to the legislature about the OOS applicant since there is state money going to the school.

Does anyone have the heart to help me out with the secondary application essay? I need some ideas! How does OSU perceive themselves as a DO school? What sets OSU apart from other schools? Why would I want to move from TN to go to OSU? Anyone got some good ideas? Not trying to be a plagiarizer, just wanting some inside information. Thanks for reading!

OSU is one of the few state DO schools in the nation and therefore is more connected to Oklahoma and Oklahoma Rural communities. We have some of the top professors in the nation. I'll leave the research of what professors are here to you.

hey guys. I am going to OSUCOM for interview on 9/30 and just wondering what should I bring to the interview and how were yall's interviews if you still recall. I'm from Texas and I think my application including the secondary was completed on 8/8. thanks.

about to submit my secondary to OSU... time to cross my fingers :xf:

hey guys. I am going to OSUCOM for interview on 9/30 and just wondering what should I bring to the interview and how were yall's interviews if you still recall. I'm from Texas and I think my application including the secondary was completed on 8/8. thanks.


Congrats on getting an interview! Do you mind sharing your stats?

hey guys. I am going to OSUCOM for interview on 9/30 and just wondering what should I bring to the interview and how were yall's interviews if you still recall. I'm from Texas and I think my application including the secondary was completed on 8/8. thanks.

You don't need to bring anything unless you have a notable update to your application. The interviews tend to be rather laid back (conversational, non-threatening). Unless they've changed the setup, you're interviewed by a PhD and DO team.

Does anyone have any idea how many OOS interviews OSU normally gives? Or the odds of snagging one of the OOS seats if you do get an interview as an OOS?

OOS interviews are actually numerous, but they don't give numbers to how many they actually do.

You don't really need to bring anything.

Congrats on getting an interview! Do you mind sharing your stats?

3.8 29Q many research experience dated back to high school at UTHSCSA.

hey guys. I am going to OSUCOM for interview on 9/30 and just wondering what should I bring to the interview and how were yall's interviews if you still recall. I'm from Texas and I think my application including the secondary was completed on 8/8. thanks.

My interview, and the interview of each of my fellow students was softer than anywhere else that I have heard. I would anticipate a "why DO" question.

Got an interview invite today! My interview is the 28th. Im OOS btw.

OOS interviews are actually numerous, but they don't give numbers to how many they actually do.

You don't really need to bring anything.


According to the US News "Ultimate Guide to Medical Schools": 376 OOS applied, 36 received interviews, and 28 were offered admission. Out of the 28, 10 enrolled (out of a total of 92).

I don't know how accurate US News is with Osteopathic school stats, so I guess take it with a grain of salt. But I hope that kinda helps :)

Usually around 15% of each class is OOS. I don't know of that interview # is right, but it sounds plausible.

I was just wondering if anyone knew what the average time after an interview it takes OSU-COM to give an offer or rejection. I know this is a little preemptive since I have not even interviewed yet but this is my number one choice and my first interview so I am hoping to not have to go to any other interviews!

I was just wondering if anyone knew what the average time after an interview it takes OSU-COM to give an offer or rejection. I know this is a little preemptive since I have not even interviewed yet but this is my number one choice and my first interview so I am hoping to not have to go to any other interviews!

You get feedback about a week later.

They will tell you 2 weeks + at the interview but most people it takes between 5-10 days.

Thanks, I look forward to seeing yall in Tulsa soon!

Does anyone know what the general stats are for the Bridge program for students out of state? My legal residence is Texas, however my undergraduate degree is from the Northeast in Biomedical Engineering. I am a URM and grew up in a town of less then 1080.

I was a bridge student last year, stats aren't shared much as they are irrevelant once you get in. My understanding is they don't really consider numbers as the top priority for admittance into the bridge class.

The bridge program is an amazing opportunity and I would suggest anyone interest in it to contact the school to request more information on it. While busy the admissions staff is more than helpful.

They have sent out the list of students interviewing for the next three days.

Good luck to everyone and I will try to stop by at the interviews at some point though I may not make it to every day.

They have sent out the list of students interviewing for the next three days.

Good luck to everyone and I will try to stop by at the interviews at some point though I may not make it to every day.



Yep, I will be there on Friday. I will see you there. Time to get the suit cleaned and shoes shined.

One more night of work and a day of school and then I am on my way to Tulsa. I can't wait till Thursday. Phlame217 I look forward to meeting you in person. This last month sure went faster than I thought it would!

Todays bunch was quiet... y'all need to be more enthusiastic and full of questions!!! Good seeing people today regardless.

I interviewed today and it was a great experience.

Glad to hear; just based on my last comment you should know who I was lol. Let me know if you have any questions from here on out :-p

Enjoyed meeting those of you who interviewed today (I was the geezer MS1 who dropped in to say hello). I hope that you choose OSU. We really have a great student body. It really is amazing how much better you learn when your fellow students are rooting for you.

I have my interview on October 14th, sooooo excited :soexcited: !!! Do I need to bring anything (other than ID)?

Just your best attitude and be familiar with your personal statement and ECs listed on your application. The interview is closed in that they don't have access to grades and test scores, but they do have access to your personal statement, ECs and the rest of your application.

Do students at the medical school get student ticket prices for football games?

Yep;

Good seeing everyone today; much more talkative group today but thats nothing against the previous group. I may not make it to tomorrows group but we'll see.

Had a great time at the interview today. Thanks to all the med students for dropping by to answer questions. Let the waiting begin for acceptances. Good luck everybody.

:xf:Now that I have done everything I can do to get in here I just have to wait.... and wait.... and wait... This is like Christmas to the nth degree:xf: could the next two week possibly go any slower?

Just be patient; the whole game of medical school is hurry up and wait...

Does anyone have any more info on this bridge program?

do you HAVE to be a minority and an OK resident to do it? I know it states that what they prefer but I was wondering if I should still try and apply.

Thanks,

As far as the minority, no you don't have to be a minority (in sense of race).

As far as resident of Oklahoma, it is clear. Either you have to have lived here for a year if you are independent or your parents/gaurdian for a year if you still are a dependent of them.

If you have specific questions and want clear cut answers, just call the school and have a chat as the staff is friendly and will be able to directly answer any concerns.

just be patient; the whole game of medical school is hurry up and wait...

qft

As far as the minority, no you don't have to be a minority (in sense of race).

As far as resident of Oklahoma, it is clear. Either you have to have lived here for a year if you are independent or your parents/gaurdian for a year if you still are a dependent of them.

If you have specific questions and want clear cut answers, just call the school and have a chat as the staff is friendly and will be able to directly answer any concerns.

Hey Phlame217, I have a question you might be able to field. My secondary application was approved about a week and a half ago. Do you know how long it takes, on average, to hear back for an interview (knock on wood that is the case of course)?

Is there a certain amount of applicants accepted from each interview day or can there be fluctuating numbers? Thanks :D

[My secondary application was approved about a week and a half ago. Do you know how long it takes, on average, to hear back for an interview (knock on wood that is the case of course)?]

I was considered complete on 8/22/2011 and received the call for interview on 9/2/2011. That could vary since I got the call on the first day that calls were made though.

Is there a certain amount of applicants accepted from each interview day or can there be fluctuating numbers? Thanks :D

There's no quota per interview date

Hey Phlame217, I have a question you might be able to field. My secondary application was approved about a week and a half ago. Do you know how long it takes, on average, to hear back for an interview (knock on wood that is the case of course)?

Not really a standard time frame; it all depends on your application and how you compare to others and also as to when the interview blocks occur this year.

Is there a certain amount of applicants accepted from each interview day or can there be fluctuating numbers? Thanks :D

Purely fluctuating.

Here's hoping to early interview acceptances

I recently submitted my secondary application to OSU. I believe they received my AACOMAS application today. Will OSU send a confirmation email when my file is complete? Thanks for your help.

I recently submitted my secondary application to OSU. I believe they received my AACOMAS application today. Will OSU send a confirmation email when my file is complete? Thanks for your help.


Yes they did with me. I got one from Sarah Quinten.

I recently submitted my secondary application to OSU. I believe they received my AACOMAS application today. Will OSU send a confirmation email when my file is complete? Thanks for your help.

They do send a confirmation email when you are complete.

Does anyone have any more info on this bridge program?

do you HAVE to be a minority and an OK resident to do it? I know it states that what they prefer but I was wondering if I should still try and apply.

Thanks,

Head's up for those considering the Bridge Program. Just because you meet the qualifications for disadvantage (or whatever its called) does not mean you will be considered for the program. I met all of the levels for the Bridge Program last year and never received an interview, however I received an interview for the traditional program. Long story short, I interviewed, was waitlisted, then finally told I wasn't accepted over the summer.

I called and scheduled a phone conference with someone in admissions. I had met her on my interview day and she was very nice. When I asked her about my Bridge application and what may have been a reason I wasn't considered, she took a look at my file and told me that I had met all of the levels of disadvantage, but my GPA and MCAT were too high to be considered for the program. She told me that the minimums for the Bridge were a 2.5 GPA and a 15 MCAT, and they normally accept those closer to those numbers than those that are closer to competitive traditionally.

I didn't consider my scores super competitive at the time, so I was surprised. My pre-med adviser didn't believe me when I told her so she called OSU and was told the same thing. For what its worth, last year my AACOMAS cGPA was around 3.4 and sGPA around 3.3 and a I had an MCAT of 23Q. So my advice is that if you are near or above those scores, you may want to contact OSU about whether or not you should apply to the bridge program. Otherwise, it will cost you about $40 and may be all for nothing.

I have improved since then, so I am reapplying with a little more confidence this time. Don't ever hesitate to contact OSU. They have always been very nice and as informative as they can. Its a great school. Everybody that says the interviews are good experiences are correct. It was my first interview ever and it really wasn't that bad. Crossing my fingers this year.

Just got the call. Accepted. Super excited.

+1, interviewed 9/28

Head's up for those considering the Bridge Program. Just because you meet the qualifications for disadvantage (or whatever its called) does not mean you will be considered for the program. I met all of the levels for the Bridge Program last year and never received an interview, however I received an interview for the traditional program. Long story short, I interviewed, was waitlisted, then finally told I wasn't accepted over the summer.

I called and scheduled a phone conference with someone in admissions. I had met her on my interview day and she was very nice. When I asked her about my Bridge application and what may have been a reason I wasn't considered, she took a look at my file and told me that I had met all of the levels of disadvantage, but my GPA and MCAT were too high to be considered for the program. She told me that the minimums for the Bridge were a 2.5 GPA and a 15 MCAT, and they normally accept those closer to those numbers than those that are closer to competitive traditionally.

I didn't consider my scores super competitive at the time, so I was surprised. My pre-med adviser didn't believe me when I told her so she called OSU and was told the same thing. For what its worth, last year my AACOMAS cGPA was around 3.4 and sGPA around 3.3 and a I had an MCAT of 23Q. So my advice is that if you are near or above those scores, you may want to contact OSU about whether or not you should apply to the bridge program. Otherwise, it will cost you about $40 and may be all for nothing.

I have improved since then, so I am reapplying with a little more confidence this time. Don't ever hesitate to contact OSU. They have always been very nice and as informative as they can. Its a great school. Everybody that says the interviews are good experiences are correct. It was my first interview ever and it really wasn't that bad. Crossing my fingers this year.

Were you in-state? I submitted my secondary around a week ago and haven't heard anything for even an interview yet.

+2 just got accepted 9/30 OOS

Good school. More importantly, friendly people. :)

+3 accepted OOS. time to get grandmasters 1v1 now.

Accepted! Im OOS also

Unfortunately, I'm still waiting on a recommendation from a DO. I'm expecting to get it soon though. I was just wondering if I'm getting too close to the too late line since they've already started accepting students. What are my chances of getting an interview/acceptance if I get it in by the end of October?

Something like 6 people in my class were accepted from the last interview day in March. Some people will get multiple acceptances and then choose where to go, so the list of filled spots is in flux for many months.

That said, the sooner you can get completed the sooner you can get in the queue.

Does anyone know if they call everyone that they accepted from last week in one day, or does it take multiple days for them to get through the list? I interviewed here last week and am starting to freak because of all of the acceptances from today!

Unfortunately, I'm still waiting on a recommendation from a DO. I'm expecting to get it soon though. I was just wondering if I'm getting too close to the too late line since they've already started accepting students. What are my chances of getting an interview/acceptance if I get it in by the end of October?

I was complete just after thanksgiving and got a January interview last year and had no problem getting in.

Congratulations on receiving your acceptances. In my opinion you will find no better school to attend. If you attend OSU, you will find yourself accepted into a network of people who are hoping that you succeed. You will have a fairly small class size and at least 3 world-renowned instructors. Meek will scare your socks off in histology, but you will know the mechanisms of the body. Besides being a highly accomplished scientist, he and his partner, Dr. Wilson, study educational theory extensively, they are interested in helping us learn and Dr. Goljan literally wrote the book on skin cancer. He is known world-wide as one of the great pathologists. There is also no better board preparation than our 2nd year students get.

How many times did you guys apply to OSU before getting accepted? How realistic are my chances of getting in my first try (interview is scheduled for next week)?

How many times did you guys apply to OSU before getting accepted? How realistic are my chances of getting in my first try (interview is scheduled for next week)?

Most students in the class only applied once.

According to the US News "Ultimate Guide to Medical Schools": 376 OOS applied, 36 received interviews, and 28 were offered admission. Out of the 28, 10 enrolled (out of a total of 92).

I don't know how accurate US News is with Osteopathic school stats, so I guess take it with a grain of salt. But I hope that kinda helps :)

I know for a fact that over 2000 OOS applicants apply to OSU-COM every year. There are almost 10 times more OOS applicants than in state.

Something like 6 people in my class were accepted from the last interview day in March. Some people will get multiple acceptances and then choose where to go, so the list of filled spots is in flux for many months.

That said, the sooner you can get completed the sooner you can get in the queue.

I was complete just after thanksgiving and got a January interview last year and had no problem getting in.

Whew! That's a relief. It just seems like they started earlier this year. It just worried me that they've already accepted that many people (considering how small the class is). I think my stats are decent, but I know OSU doesn't focus too much on numbers. What should I be focusing on since I'm finishing up my app a little later than desired?

Thanks for the replies!

Whew! That's a relief. It just seems like they started earlier this year. It just worried me that they've already accepted that many people (considering how small the class is). I think my stats are decent, but I know OSU doesn't focus too much on numbers. What should I be focusing on since I'm finishing up my app a little later than desired?

Thanks for the replies!

Get good grades this semester and include good letters of reference from this semester's professors.

Congrats to all those accepted! I hope you find happiness in your acceptance to OSU and though I know most of you will have multiple interviews, you really won't find a better home than OSU.

Hey guys,
I have a few questions. First, a little background on me. I am currently 22 years old and live in Oklahoma City. I recently became a paramedic after 2 1/2 years of school/clinicals. I really like the work but just don't see myself doing it the rest of my life. It has however helped me fall in love with medicine and to want to pursue a career as a physician.
I plan attending Oklahoma State College of Osteopathic Medicine in Tulsa. I would love to be able to attend OSU for all of undergrad and pre-reqs, but that isn't looking like an option right now. OSU does have a branch in Oklahoma City, but it is not really a 4 year university.
OSU-OKC does have most pre-reqs needed to apply (the four chems, anatomy, physio, physics, etc.). My question is if I take most of the lower level sciences at OSU-OKC then transfered and graduated from OSU (assuming a good gpa), would I be a competitive applicant for their DO school? Or would the classes taken at OSU-OKC be frowned upon? It is OSU's branch school.

You really need to talk to an advisor at OSU-OKC about that. Since it would be an OSU affiliate all the way, I wouldn't see an issue vs if you were using OSU-OKC credits to an OOS school. OSU offers a guaranteed acceptance to OSU-COM if you take a certain path in undergrad and you should look into that.

Accepted!!! Got the call yesterday coming back from my Touro NY interview. I'm an OOS, interviewed 9/30. So excited!!!

I know this sounds silly but do they really call you to set up the interview?? Does anyone remember the phone number? I usually dont answer numbers I dont know and I definitely do not want to miss this call! And wouldnt they leave a message on voicemail?!

It will probably come from the central OSU-HSC phone number which is 918-582-1972. Just as a factoid, the reason that the last four is 1972 is that is the year the school opened as the OCOMAS (Oklahoma College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery) which was its name before OSU affiliated it in 1980.

I know this sounds silly but do they really call you to set up the interview?? Does anyone remember the phone number? I usually dont answer numbers I dont know and I definitely do not want to miss this call! And wouldnt they leave a message on voicemail?!

they do leave a voicemail message. I called back expecting there to be something incomplete with my application, haha.

How's the public transportation system in Tulsa? Would I need to get a car to get around? Also, I heard that students having a OMS-1 lecture in OSU stillwater site for a semester--is this true or are all lectures at CHS?

As for housing, where would you recommend for possibly an easy commute (walking distance, if possible). Any newer complexes that have a safe neighborly atmosphere?

Lectures: OMS-1 are having them at OSU-Tulsa which is a separate campus than the CHS and is about a 5-10 minute commute. They should only be there this semester since there are major renovations going on at the CHS to update the lecture halls, expand the skills and anatomy labs, etc.

Housing: there are apartments within walking distance and also some rent houses within walking distance and some students choose to live there, however it is not a completely safe area to live. To live somewhere "safe" you have to live either across the river on riverside (which still can be "sketchy") or south of the school by 5 miles or so.

Transportation: there are city busses but thats about it. You pretty much have to have a vehicle though for grocery trips, get out and about, etc. This is definitely nothing like big cities i.e. Dallas, etc.

How's the public transportation system in Tulsa? Would I need to get a car to get around? Also, I heard that students having a OMS-1 lecture in OSU stillwater site for a semester--is this true or are all lectures at CHS?

As for housing, where would you recommend for possibly an easy commute (walking distance, if possible). Any newer complexes that have a safe neighborly atmosphere?

You don't want to live in Tulsa without a car. This has little to do with OSU and a lot to do with Tulsa.

There is a reasonable large OSU campus in Tulsa, that is where we first years are having our classes. This is supposed to change next semester. It's a minor irritation.

I live in Broken Arrow - a 30 minute drive. This adds a little difficulty to studying. The CHS campus butts up against the riverside parks which are beautiful. Biking trails extend away from the campus for dozens of miles in every direction. You can take a bike trail trip for 60 miles without riding on the street. Apartment complexes line all sides of the river parks. But the river parks are not a place where I would want my daughter to be after dark - although I have spent a lot of time there. The city has worked hard to improve the neighborhood. Certainly Turkey mountain wilderness (2 miles south) is a big improvement from what it used to be. Back in the early nineties I took an afternoon walk there and came upon two men who were engaged in private behavior. This type of thing is no longer common at Turkey Mountain.

Ah, thanks for the info! I suppose I'll have to procure a car. I'm coming from literally the safest city in the US (#1 and #3 in subsequent years) so I am a tad paranoid, but most medical schools are located downtown so I guess it comes with the territory of the profession :]

Ah, thanks for the info! I suppose I'll have to procure a car. I'm coming from literally the safest city in the US (#1 and #3 in subsequent years) so I am a tad paranoid, but most medical schools are located downtown so I guess it comes with the territory of the profession :]

Most teaching hospitals are also located in less desirable areas. I can think of one exception - but if you get accepted into Mayo, I doubt that OSU will be able to hold onto you :-)

This is rather personal: do any of you have young children or personally know a med student, who has children? I am wondering how you combine being a parent with being in medical school?

I have a child on the way; but two of my best friends in school have a child (they're married and both got in at the same time). Its been tough for them. There are also quite a few others that have children and have a stay at home spouse. Its difficult, but it can be done.

Anybody else on here have an interview on the 14th? I am way excited to get the chance to interview and even more about the prospect of getting accepted!

I'm interviewing on the 12th and I'm pretty stoked myself. I'm a reapplicant so I'm hoping to avoid the waiting game this year!

I will warn you all, us 2nd years are amidst a stressful test block; As of tomorrow, we have 5 tests and 2 quizzes in 7 days. We usually try to stop by and say hi at interview breaks, but I and others may not make it by.

Good luck on interviews, stay relaxed and realize it will be a conversation, not a roast or interrogation. Be honest, succinct and concise and don't be afraid to show your sense of humor unless if its something you wouldn't mind telling a crowd.

I am interviewing on the 14th as well :-) !!

On the 14th, I should be there late in the morning (11ish) because we have a Path exam at 10. I will do my best to make it but depending on how fast you go through interviews and get to lunch, I may not make it.

longroad- my stats are right around yours with a 25MCAT. Were you in-state? I submitted my secondary around a week ago and haven't heard anything for even an interview yet.


Yes, I am in-state. I am from a small town here in Oklahoma.

Does anyone have an idea as to when they will send out interviews for November? My DO LOR is in the mail and I'm hoping OSU will recieve it in-time for me to be considered for a Nov. interview (everything else is completed and has been since july/august)!!

The Adcom meets before every set of interview invites go out so you probably have a good chance of having your application looked at. No guarantees though.

Yes, I am in-state. I am from a small town here in Oklahoma.

ok gotcha. Ya being from oklahoma definately helps you out with this school. Bad for me, good for you!

Does anyone know if OSU releases their residency match list? If not, do you guys know how OSU fares in sending their graduates to fairly competitive/decent residencies (in FM or any other specialties)? I know OSU is one of the oldest DO schools and one of the most established.

OSU isn't necessarily one of the oldest but it does really well. We have the highest pass rate on Step II at 100% (only school) and we have people in Mayo and many other places.

And yes they release it.

Thanks for all of your help Phlame! The more I look into this school, the more excited I am about coming here. I'm going to the UT vs OSU football game this weekend in Austin. I wish I had bought a OSU Medicine shirt or hat so I could wear it to the game.

I'm thinking about the DO/PhD program. and Wondering if the school is going to pay the tuition. Cuz that would be awesome!!! :eek: If this is down, it will really make me put OSUCOM over TCOM. I really like the smaller student body at OSUCOM where there is a high faculty to student ratio and it bring can brings quality to student's education.

I'm thinking about the DO/PhD program. and Wondering if the school is going to pay the tuition. Cuz that would be awesome!!! :eek: If this is down, it will really make me put OSUCOM over TCOM. I really like the smaller student body at OSUCOM where there is a high faculty to student ratio and it bring can brings quality to student's education.

I was offered the DO/PhD and turned it down. I enjoy research but not enough to commit 3 years of my life to the Ph.D. aspect in trade of being closer to being an attending.

As for program info, as it stands right now the 3 years you do the Ph.D. work the tuition is waved and you get ~21k stipend for living expenses. Currently there is no tuition for the 4 years you're in the medical side however it is in the works. I was told that if I took the route as of this year (finish my 2nd year then go into the 3 years of Ph.D.) that by the time I got to my last 2 years of medical school they would have a tuition waver in place.

I was offered the DO/PhD and turned it down. I enjoy research but not enough to commit 3 years of my life to the Ph.D. aspect in trade of being closer to being an attending.

As for program info, as it stands right now the 3 years you do the Ph.D. work the tuition is waved and you get ~21k stipend for living expenses. Currently there is no tuition for the 4 years you're in the medical side however it is in the works. I was told that if I took the route as of this year (finish my 2nd year then go into the 3 years of Ph.D.) that by the time I got to my last 2 years of medical school they would have a tuition waver in place.



Yeah, I'm just waiting to see what's up with the D.O./Ph.D. financial stuff. Since I'm OOS, the tuition is more expensive than my Texas schools. So we'll see. 3 years to get a PhD is really a good deal, usually, for Ph.D. grad student, it takes 5 to 6 years. By the time, people finish their D.O. or M.D. education they prolly owe around $200,000 or at least, and it's gonna take time to pay for that at least within 3 years after u graduate. If this D.O./Ph.D. can work, :xf:, when I come out I not only owe a little money but also have 2 doctorate degrees and won't have this debt pressure over me.

Unfortunately, I found out that D.O./Ph.D. program only covers the Ph.D. part, but the D.O. part is all in the responsibility of the student.

can someone give me the secondary essay prompts please?

thanks

https://centernet.okstate.edu/databases/suppapp/

Create an account and get them

Got my interview invite for Oct. 27th!!! I'm so excited/nervous!!!!

^^^^^Good luck!

Hey Phlame, do you know what the Complex step 1 board pass rate for first time takers is at OSU? I know Step 2 is 100%. Also, what percentage of ppl take the USMLE as well, and how well do they do on those? Thank you again in advance!

Step 1 is between 97 & 100% for the last 4 years. They don't keep statistics on the USMLE but the people I've talked with that have taken have all done as well or better than their complex score.

If I want to do research at OSU as a med student, do I have to be in the DO/MS program, or will I be able to do research in one of the labs just as a DO student?

You can research as just a DO student. You won't want to do it during classes however. I did it over the summer.

Oh ok. Is it possible to do research after the first year summer and then continue in the second year? I hear many residencies prefer students to have research experience and publications, is this true?

Well, I had my interview yesterday and yes, it was very laid back and a great experience......the longer I think about it though, the more doubts I have about actually getting in :-( I guess we'll know more in about 2 weeks :-/ Good luck to everybody!!

Oh ok. Is it possible to do research after the first year summer and then continue in the second year? I hear many residencies prefer students to have research experience and publications, is this true?
If you're going to a research oriented residency, then yes, it is.
However for the majority, its just something that helps you stand out.


Well, I had my interview yesterday and yes, it was very laid back and a great experience......the longer I think about it though, the more doubts I have about actually getting in :-( I guess we'll know more in about 2 weeks :-/ Good luck to everybody!!
Glad it went well, I stopped by and talked for a while but path had me worn out... blah. Good luck though!

I was looking around SDN for OSU's clerkship rotation sites. Other than the rural medicine and FM rotations, are the rest done in OSU Medical Center in Tulsa?

Rural: Durant, Talequah and Enid
Urban: OSU Medical Center [tulsa] and Southwest Medical Center [OKC]

Interview is over so now we wait! I expect calls to be made sometime this week though. Hopefully they show some favor for a rural family medicine guy from rural Oklahoma, but I'm wishing the best for everyone.

finished up with interview at OSU-CHS on 10-14-11. I had a great time and met some good people. Good luck to everybody that was interviewing that day.

They do send a confirmation email when you are complete.

I FINALLY got my DO letter in Friday. How long before they send a confirmation email? Should I just go ahead and call to ask about the status of my application?

Just call and ask Sarah if you think too much time has passed.

I interviewed at OSU last week. The interviewers were friendly and asked good questions. It was very conversational. They wanted to know why I was interested in medicine, why I was interested in Osteopathic medicine, and why Oklahoma State. The facilities on campus were great. It was very quiet that day because the MS2s were busy with exams and the MS1s take classes off-site this semester due to construction.

I wish I got to meet Dr. Goljan during the interview, I totally forgot to bring it up! Is he going to be retiring soon? I really hope he sticks around for the next two years at least :xf:, although I hear he is having some personal (health?) problems so I wish him the best.

Step 1 is between 97 & 100% for the last 4 years. They don't keep statistics on the USMLE but the people I've talked with that have taken have all done as well or better than their complex score.

When I interviewed at OSU-COM everyone said that in order to do well on the boards all you needed to do was heed Dr Goljan's advice. I was told that he may be retiring soon. How do you think that may alter board prep for future students like us? Is there much of a board prep in force besides trusting Pappy?

I'm OOS with several acceptances and trying to make up my mind. I am accepted to both DO and DO/PhD.

Poppie (Dr. Goljan has us call him that) will most likely not retire any time soon. He always talks of it, but he loves teaching way too much to walk away. For him its more than a profession, its his hobby and enjoyment. He is struggling with some health issues but is doing well; We have multiple pathology professors at school and I believe they are taking more of the lectures to help him out but he ultimately writes all the tests and he still does a 1 week board review at the end of 2nd year.

Poppie (Dr. Goljan has us call him that) will most likely not retire any time soon. He always talks of it, but he loves teaching way too much to walk away. For him its more than a profession, its his hobby and enjoyment. He is struggling with some health issues but is doing well; We have multiple pathology professors at school and I believe they are taking more of the lectures to help him out but he ultimately writes all the tests and he still does a 1 week board review at the end of 2nd year.

Does Poppie write all the exams for OSU or the Pathology ones? I understand that most exams are taken in the LockDown browser software. Would you say that most exams are in COMLEX format so students are pretty comfortable when they see the real deal? Does OSU pre-screen students prior to their taking the COMLEX (give them a practice exam and if they don't pass they have to make additional preparations before taking the real one) or do all of the students just take at the end of their second year? I understand some schools do a pre-screening to make sure that most of their students are prepared enough to take the boards (and I suppose that in turn pads their statistics a little).

Poppie only writes path exams, but he contributes to a lot of 2nd year material. Each perspective department head has pretty solid control over how the exams are written in their area. Most choose to give those who lecture the option to write their own questions, but Poppie takes a lot of the initiative during second year and everything he writes is board style. Most of the other professors write board style questions too but not all. Every test administered is in board procedure with no questions, etc.

I am not aware of pre-screening test at our school but I believe we are required to attend the board review that Poppie gives the week after finals. He also encourages an outside board prep but doesn't endorse any directly.

And as far as lockdown, first year has moved towards online tests but so far 2nd year, we've only had 1/~12 tests in lockdown.

Oklahoma State College of Osteopathic Medicine 2010 Match List

Allopathic
Anesthesiology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
Anesthesiology, OU College of Medicine, Oklahoma City, OK
Anesthesiology, Texas A&M Scott and White, Temple, TX
Anesthesiology, OU College of Medicine, Oklahoma City, OK
Emergency Medicine, University of Illinois-Chicago, Peoria, IL
Family Medicine, OU College of Medicine, Tulsa, OK
Family Medicine, OU College of Medicine, Tulsa, OK
Family Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Family Medicine, UTSW, Dallas, TX
Family Medicine, University of Minnesota SJ Mayo Health Center, Mankato, MN
Family Medicine, Memorial Family Medicine, Houston, TX
Family Medicine, UMKC Truman MC Lakewood, Lees Summit, MO
Family Medicine, Texas A&M Scott and White, Temple, TX
Family Medicine, In His Image, Tulsa, OK
Internal Medicine, OU College of Medicine, Tulsa, OK
Internal Medicine, OU College of Medicine, Tulsa, OK
Internal Medicine, Texas A&M Scott and White, Temple, TX
Internal Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
Internal Medicine, OU College of Medicine, Tulsa, OK
Internal Medicine, OU College of Medicine, Tulsa, OK
Internal Medicine, OU College of Medicine, Tulsa, OK
OB/GYN, Texas Tech University Medical Center, El Paso, TX
OB/GYN, Ochsner Foundation Hospital, New Orleans, LA
Pediatrics, UAMS Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Little Rock, AR
Pediatrics, Texas A&M Scott and White, Temple, TX
Psychiatry, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita, KS
Psychiatry, OU College of Medicine, Oklahoma City, OK


Osteopathic
Anesthesiology, OSU Med Center, Tulsa, OK
Anesthesiology, OSU Med Center, Tulsa, OK
Anesthesiology, OSU Med Center, Tulsa, OK
Diagnostic Radiology, OSU Med Center, Tulsa, OK
Emergency Medicine, OSU Med Center, Tulsa, OK
Emergency Medicine, OSU Med Center, Tulsa, OK
Emergency Medicine, UNECOM Kent County Hospital, Warwick, RI
Emergency Medicine, OSU Med Center, Tulsa, OK
Emergency Medicine, Integris Southwest MC, OKC, OK
Emergency Medicine, Southwest Integris MC, OKC, OK
Emergency Medicine, OSU Med Center, Tulsa, OK
Emergency Medicine, Integris Southwest MC, OKC, OK
ENT, OUCOM Grandview Medical Center, Dayton, OK
ENT, PCOM, Philadelphia, PA
Family Medicine, OSU, Tulsa, OK
Family Medicine, Integris Bass Baptist Hospital, Enid, OK
Family Medicine, Tahlequah City Hospital, Tahlequah, OK
Family Medicine, Tahlequah City Hospital, Tahlequah, OK
Family Medicne, Tahlequah, City Hospital, Tahlequah, OK
Family Medicine, NSUCOM Largo MC, Largo, FL
Family Medicine, Durant Family Medicine, Durant, OK
Family Medicine, OSU, Tulsa, OK
Family Medicine, Integris Bass Baptist, Enid, OK
Family Medicine, St. Anthony Hospital, OKC, OK
Family Medicine, OSU, Tulsa, OK
Family Medicine, OSU, Tulsa, OK
Family Medicine, OSU, Tulsa, OK
Family Medicine, Tahlequah City Hospital, Tahlequah, OK
Family Medicine, Tahlequah City Hospital, Tahlequah, OK
Gen Surgery, OSU Medical Center, Tulsa, OK
Gen Surgery, OSU Medical Center, Tulsa, OK
Gen Surgery, Plaza Medical Center, Fort Worth, TX
Internal Medicine, OSU Med Center, Tulsa, OK
Internal Medicine, OSU Med Center, Tulsa, OK
Internal Medicine, OSU Med Center, Tulsa, OK
Internal Medicine, OSU Med Center, Tulsa, OK
Neurosurgery, St. John’s Providence Hospital, Southfield, MI
OB/GYN, OSU Med Center, Tulsa, OK
OB/GYN, NEOUCOM, Akron, OK
OB/GYN, Mercy St. Vincent MC, Toledo, OH
OB/GYN, St. Anthony Hospital, OKC, OK


Orthopedics, St. Anthony Hospital, OKC, OK
Orthopedics, Mt Clemens Regional MC, Mt Clemens, MI
Orthopedics, PCOM Pinnacle Health, Harrisburg, PA
Orthopedics, Genesys Regional MC, Grand Blanc, MI
Orthopedics, Botsford Hospital, Farmington Hills, MI
Pediatrics, OSU Med Center, Tulsa, OK
TRI, St. Anthony Hospital, OKC, OK
TRI, DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital, Commerce Township, MI
TRI, St. Anthony Hospital, OKC, OK
TRI, Wellington Regional MC, Wellington, FL
Urology, WVSOM Charleston Area MC, Charleston, WV

Looking at this makes me wonder if there's less opportunity for surgical-related residencies or maybe the majority of OSU students have a strong preference for family/internal medicine. I am unsure whether or not I want to specialize but would like to keep the doors open... anyone have thoughts on this?

Looking at this makes me wonder if there's less opportunity for surgical-related residencies or maybe the majority of OSU students have a strong preference for family/internal medicine. I am unsure whether or not I want to specialize but would like to keep the doors open... anyone have thoughts on this?


Compared to other DO schools, the list looks very impressive. I think most students have a preference for family/internal medicine. OSU Tulsa has quite a few surgical residencies, and although it might not be true, but going to OSUCOM might give you an advantage because you'll have plenty of chances to do audition rotations. Bottom line, I don't think going to OSU will hinder your chances of specialization.

Its a preference thing, not an opportunity thing that relates to the low surgical percentage.

A good chunk of the people here are from smaller areas of Oklahoma and want to practice Rural medicine in the areas that they're from. It lists them as Family med options on that list and doesn't distinguish from the ones that are going traditional family med.

But ultimately, its you who determines where and what you can do, not the school.

Hey Jaganshi, when you look at the percentage of people going into surgery specialties, OSU is actually at/ above the average. Looking at the general surgery+orthofacial + neurosurgery+ orthopedic surgery placements for 2008 and 2010 (The reason I used these schools is because these are the other schools I chose OSU over):

KCUMB: 12% match rate
TouroNY: 7.7% match rate
Nova Southeastern: 4.5% match rate
UNECOME: 9% match rate
NYCOM: 13% match rate
CCOM: 7.2% match rate
OSUCOM: 10%

Remember, these numbers are very rough, many of the lists didn't have all of the students report, so take it with a little grain of salt. However, you get the idea, OSU does about average in terms of percentages in sending graduates to surgical residencies. And this is knowing that OSU has a higher than average percentage of people wanting to go into rural and family medicine. As the wise and ever helpful Phlame said, it's not up to the school, its up to the individual. Hope this helps!

Interesting. Board preparation also seems pretty good!

Yea, its consistently 97-100%, without pre-screening, so that's really good. Have you gotten accepted anywhere else? Do you know where you wanna go yet?

Yea, its consistently 97-100%, without pre-screening, so that's really good. Have you gotten accepted anywhere else? Do you know where you wanna go yet?
nope nope nope.

Accepted! Second time is a charm.

Accepted! Second time is a charm.

Congrats! Is OSU one of your top choices?

OSU is my top choice. I was accepted at another DO school last year and deferred just to give OSU one more shot because I was cut from the final waitlist. I'm glad it actually paid off for me!

Congrats!

Awesome! Nice to meet another fellow OSUCOM class of 2012!

Who called you to let you know you were accepted? I went shadowing today and when I came back (at 5.01 pm, on a Friday, of course!!!) I had a missed call from Dr. Sawyer on my phone.....now I have to wait until monday to find out what it's all about :-(

The call was from Dr. Stuart, not Sawyer....Sorry!

Yes its Dr. Stuart who does the calls, give a call back first thing monday morning. You wouldn't get a call unless you were accepted so just know that.

Phlame is right, Dr. Stewart does the calling and she wouldn't call unless you were accepted. Congrats!

Haha can't wait for Admitted Students Day! Gonna be a long wait!

Phlame is right, Dr. Stewart does the calling and she wouldn't call unless you were accepted. Congrats!

Ok, good to know. That makes waiting for monday a little bit easier :D

When is admitted students day????

When is admitted students day????

It was on Feb 19th last year, so I'm guessing around that same time

I was told to talk to current med students about the needed requirements for purchasing a laptop. Can anybody give me any advice on what I need to be looking for when buying one for med school? Thanks :)

Pretty anything made within the last 2-3 years will work. You want to have a core 2 duo or higher processor. Should readily run windows 7 or for mac be on OSX Snow Leopard or Lion.

Ideal specs really:
2.0 ghz or faster Core 2 Duo, Intel Core i5/i7
2 gigs of ram, ideal 4.
Decent size hard drive, around 500 gigs
basic graphics
You will want to have a functioning battery, at least 2 hours unplugged.

Anything above this is pure preference as some use their computers for gaming, etc.

And as far as requiring a PC: Histology uses some proprietary software for windows but there is software such as Crossover or Bootcamp that will allow mac users to run without any issues. Don't hesitate to get a mac if its what you want.

Last thing, tablets. Histology will tell you that you NEED a tablet. Thats BS. You can get one if you like, but its purely preference and to me its a waste. And no, iPads will not work as a primary computer since they run iOS and not a full operating system.

I have never had a mac before. Are there any advantages compared to a windows laptop? Why are they so popular with med students??

Pretty anything made within the last 2-3 years will work. You want to have a core 2 duo or higher processor. Should readily run windows 7 or for mac be on OSX Snow Leopard or Lion.

Ideal specs really:
2.0 ghz or faster Core 2 Duo, Intel Core i5/i7
2 gigs of ram, ideal 4.
Decent size hard drive, around 500 gigs
basic graphics
You will want to have a functioning battery, at least 2 hours unplugged.

Anything above this is pure preference as some use their computers for gaming, etc.

And as far as requiring a PC: Histology uses some proprietary software for windows but there is software such as Crossover or Bootcamp that will allow mac users to run without any issues. Don't hesitate to get a mac if its what you want.

Last thing, tablets. Histology will tell you that you NEED a tablet. Thats BS. You can get one if you like, but its purely preference and to me its a waste. And no, iPads will not work as a primary computer since they run iOS and not a full operating system.

I second that about the tablet. I have one and I like it, but it makes no difference for histology. In fact, Dr. Meek keeps walking around with his stylus and pointing to my screen and it makes my mouse jump around.

Since I have not taken anatomy in undergrad (physio only) I would like to get a book or flashcards to study up on bones & muscles. Any advice on which ones are worth the money??

Since I have not taken anatomy in undergrad (physio only) I would like to get a book or flashcards to study up on bones & muscles. Any advice on which ones are worth the money??


I was thinking about that as well! Or taking an anatomy class at a CC?

Having no preexposure to anatomy is going to be a pretty rough bump, however undergrad anatomy is a lot of bones and muscles whereas med school is nerve/artery/tendon and a little of muscle and bone.

Its up to you what you want to do, but its guaranteed to only be a drop in the bucket in the long run.

Since I have not taken anatomy in undergrad (physio only) I would like to get a book or flashcards to study up on bones & muscles. Any advice on which ones are worth the money??

You are entirely correct to be concerned about this. You can get Netter's flash cards. I wish someone had told me about how to get some introduction to anatomy. There is a video series at school which is an incredible introduction. I will get its name for you. After you watch it, you can get Netter's flash cards and Netter's smart phone app.

You are entirely correct to be concerned about this. You can get Netter's flash cards. I wish someone had told me about how to get some introduction to anatomy. There is a video series at school which is an incredible introduction. I will get its name for you. After you watch it, you can get Netter's flash cards and Netter's smart phone app.


Thank you! Is the video series through OSU?

Thank you! Is the video series through OSU?
Acland’s DVD Atlas of Human Anatomy & Cross-Sectional Navigator is on reserve for current students at the library. It costs $168 from Amazon. That's pretty expensive, but I just bought it myself anyway.:eek:


I had no experience with anatomy beyond 6th grade health class. None of my undergrad classes touched it, so I have really had to struggle in it. I hope that everyone gets at least a cursory feel for anatomy before starting medical school. You don't have to memorize the branches of the internal carotid, (you will do that during the semester), but it might not be a bad idea to have a general idea what the carotid is. You don't need to know the three parts of the duodenum, but it might help to know that it is the first part of the small intestine. You don't have to know the layers of the esophagus, but it might be useful to know the difference between the esophagus and the trachea.



In other words, don't sweat the details. You will memorize them during the semester, but do have a general feel for the body and where things are.

Thanks for the insight! I am planning on doing some of the studying from here on out until next August.....that's the plan at least :p

Thanks for the insight! I am planning on doing some of the studying from here on out until next August.....that's the plan at least :p

Note that my advice is completely contrary to what everyone else will tell you, which is to "enjoy your summer and don't worry about studying for medical school till you get there." I am giving you advice that 99.9999% of people will tell you is wrong. My experience is contrary to what everyone else says. I wish that I had watched the videos and browsed around youtube for anatomical development videos.

What's OSU's curriculum like? Are all the basic sciences taken at the same time--like histology, biochem, and anatomy together? Or are they taken one at a time as 6-week courses.

Thanks!

What's OSU's curriculum like? Are all the basic sciences taken at the same time--like histology, biochem, and anatomy together? Or are they taken one at a time as 6-week courses.

Thanks!

The first 4 courses are OMM, Biochem, Anatomy, and Histology. Biochem is very similar to undergrad Biochem, just with a medical/clinical focus. Most people don't consider it difficult. Histology is very in depth and requires significant study time. That course and Anatomy keep most of us occupied and sleepless. OMM is a fun and is a mostly a clinical-skills course. Within weeks you will be treating your family. I cured my daughters headache last night in three minutes. All of the courses are concurrent fall semester courses.

Just got a call inviting me to an interview.

OOS 28P 3.8gpa

The first 4 courses are OMM, Biochem, Anatomy, and Histology. Biochem is very similar to undergrad Biochem, just with a medical/clinical focus. Most people don't consider it difficult. Histology is very in depth and requires significant study time. That course and Anatomy keep most of us occupied and sleepless. OMM is a fun and is a mostly a clinical-skills course. Within weeks you will be treating your family. I cured my daughters headache last night in three minutes. All of the courses are concurrent fall semester courses.

Thanks for the reply! I'm so excited about OMM! I've heard good stories about it. Hopefully I get accepted so I can learn it! Sounds like a tough semester though.

Acland’s DVD Atlas of Human Anatomy & Cross-Sectional Navigator is on reserve for current students at the library. It costs $168 from Amazon. That's pretty expensive, but I just bought it myself anyway.:eek:


I had no experience with anatomy beyond 6th grade health class. None of my undergrad classes touched it, so I have really had to struggle in it. I hope that everyone gets at least a cursory feel for anatomy before starting medical school. You don't have to memorize the branches of the internal carotid, (you will do that during the semester), but it might not be a bad idea to have a general idea what the carotid is. You don't need to know the three parts of the duodenum, but it might help to know that it is the first part of the small intestine. You don't have to know the layers of the esophagus, but it might be useful to know the difference between the esophagus and the trachea.



In other words, don't sweat the details. You will memorize them during the semester, but do have a general feel for the body and where things are.

I just discovered that this video series is online at
http://medlib.bu.edu/video-acland/content_main_1.htm
If you watch these videos enough times to memorize them, you will be ready for anatomy.

I just discovered that this video series is online at
http://medlib.bu.edu/video-acland/content_main_1.htm
If you watch these videos enough times to memorize them, you will be ready for anatomy.


This is awesome! Thanks Ed! Hope you're enjoying your first year at OSU. Can't wait to get there

Thanks Ed for the link! I guess they'll get a lot more hits on those videos over the next few months ;-)

Just curious, are most of the students at OSU married/have kids? I'm guessing there is a lot of non-trad students here?

>50% are married. Probably between 25-35% have kids.

Just got home from my interview!!! Good experience, I hope I get in! Will anyone else who interviewed this week post if they get a call? I will if I do get a call.

Congrats on the interview. Sorry I didn't make it by today, ran out of time due to some circumstances.

>50% are married. Probably between 25-35% have kids.

Quite impressive! No wonder OSU has a such a close knit and friendly environment! The reason I was asking is because I was going through old SDN threads about OSU at work, and a lot of the posters mentioned they either were married or had family. Hopefully a single guy (with no kids hopefully, I think :xf:) like me will fit in?

Congrats on the interview. Sorry I didn't make it by today, ran out of time due to some circumstances.

I was waiting for you to drop by! Especially since the 2nd years kind of got a break this week, we were told. When does the selection committee meet to make decisions on interviewers? I'm stressing out!!!

Quite impressive! No wonder OSU has a such a close knit and friendly environment! The reason I was asking is because I was going through old SDN threads about OSU at work, and a lot of the posters mentioned they either were married or had family. Hopefully a single guy (with no kids hopefully, I think :xf:) like me will fit in?

Yep no problems there. There is still a strong singles scene in school. We all get along though lol.

I was waiting for you to drop by! Especially since the 2nd years kind of got a break this week, we were told. When does the selection committee meet to make decisions on interviewers? I'm stressing out!!!

Really sorry, had some extenuating circumstances and had to miss some classes and leave school early. When you get accepted (see what I did there lol) you will see me at admitted student day! As far as the committee it varies, but generally pretty quick.

Interviewed at OSU yesterday and had a great time! It was awesome to see all the construction that was going on, definitely a good sign and shows that the school is improving on what is already an excellent place to go to medical school! These 3 weeks on waiting to hear back are going to be the longest 3 weeks ever! Good luck to everyone else that interviewed yesterday!

Interviewed at OSU yesterday and had a great time! It was awesome to see all the construction that was going on, definitely a good sign and shows that the school is improving on what is already an excellent place to go to medical school! These 3 weeks on waiting to hear back are going to be the longest 3 weeks ever! Good luck to everyone else that interviewed yesterday!

Good luck! Yea, I fell in love with the school after I interviewed there as well. If you get accepted, they should call you within a week. I remember they called me four business days after I interviewed.

Good luck! Yea, I fell in love with the school after I interviewed there as well. If you get accepted, they should call you within a week. I remember they called me four business days after I interviewed.

Thanks! Unfortunately they told us that even though they have been getting back to previous interviewees with their decisions very quickly that it would be up to 3 weeks for us to hear anything back.

EDIT: I will definitely keep hoping to hear back in 4 days tho! :)

Thanks! Unfortunately they told us that even though they have been getting back to previous interviewees with their decisions very quickly that it would be up to 3 weeks for us to hear anything back.

EDIT: I will definitely keep hoping to hear back in 4 days tho! :)

That's what we were told a few weeks ago as well and they called within one week, just saying ;)

Something I forgot to ask while I was there. Will podcast of the lectures be available?

Something I forgot to ask while I was there. Will podcast of the lectures be available?

Nope, only one course uses it I heard. But I also heard there's an OSU student board that has a lot of useful material to be shared.

Nope, only one course uses it I heard. But I also heard there's an OSU student board that has a lot of useful material to be shared.

Both histology and Biochem use recorded lectures. Anatomy does not use it this year - I don't know if they will do so in the future.

That's what we were told a few weeks ago as well and they called within one week, just saying ;)

Awesome! Knowing this makes me happy!

Is there a lot of organic chemistry involved in the pharmacy lectures??

Is there a lot of organic chemistry involved in the pharmacy lectures??

Haha no, not really. One of the professors openly stated his hatred of it actually.

Haha no, not really. One of the professors openly stated his hatred of it actually.

Phlame, don't you think it should be important that doctors know the reagents that convert aldehydes to esters?

Phlame, don't you think it should be important that doctors know the reagents that convert aldehydes to esters?

/sarcasm

Sure! Its most essential that you know that!

When I walked out from my MCAT exam, I remember saying to myself that I no longer have to extensively study O Chem anymore haha.

I decided I don't want to do the DO/MS program. But, will I still be able to do research in my first year? And how do I go about doing that, emailing the different professors, like in undergrad? Sorry if it seems like I've asked this question before lol, one of the reasons (among many others) I'm choosing OSU over other schools is because they really have some good research projects and I want to be a part of it, but I don't want to go crazy tackling the DO courseload along with an MS courseload.

That's what we were told a few weeks ago as well and they called within one week, just saying ;)

Maybe Lindsey wasn't joking afterall haha unless people have been accepted and I wasn't. I guess I'll just have to relax and quit staring at my phone everyday from 3 to 4...

Maybe Lindsey wasn't joking afterall haha unless people have been accepted and I wasn't. I guess I'll just have to relax and quit staring at my phone everyday from 3 to 4...

No call here either and I'll be trying to do the same...

I called Tuesday to change my address on file and Sara told me that the commitee was at a conference and we probably wouldn't hear back until Monday! Good luck everyone!

When I walked out from my MCAT exam, I remember saying to myself that I no longer have to extensively study O Chem anymore haha.

I decided I don't want to do the DO/MS program. But, will I still be able to do research in my first year? And how do I go about doing that, emailing the different professors, like in undergrad? Sorry if it seems like I've asked this question before lol, one of the reasons (among many others) I'm choosing OSU over other schools is because they really have some good research projects and I want to be a part of it, but I don't want to go crazy tackling the DO courseload along with an MS courseload.

You will not be able to do research during coursework your first year as a traditional student. You A) won't have the time and B) won't want to make the time. You will have an opportunity to do it over the summer and possibly 2nd year, but its up to you. You're time becomes gold and you really have to be frugal about how you spend it.

Forgive me if I am posting this in the wrong place but I am hoping to get info from OSU-CHS students/grads etc. I am a paramedic and have finally made up my mind that I want to be a DO. I see that I will need a few upper level sciences to be competitive. I live in the Tulsa area and wondered if anyone could comment on the science courses around the area that are most useful when going on to DO? I appreciate the help.

P.S. The final deciding factor on going to DO and specifically OSU was the staff and med students that I run into daily at OSUMC and other area hospitals.

Hey guys so I'm interested in adding OSU-COM but after looking at the LOR requirements, I unfortunately don't have a D.O. letter. Is a LOR from a D.O. absolutely required?

Forgive me if I am posting this in the wrong place but I am hoping to get info from OSU-CHS students/grads etc. I am a paramedic and have finally made up my mind that I want to be a DO. I see that I will need a few upper level sciences to be competitive. I live in the Tulsa area and wondered if anyone could comment on the science courses around the area that are most useful when going on to DO? I appreciate the help.

P.S. The final deciding factor on going to DO and specifically OSU was the staff and med students that I run into daily at OSUMC and other area hospitals.

Congrats on your choice. We have quite a few students here that are past Paramedics/EMTs and have taken a similar path to you.

University of Tulsa has a strong program in the upper sciences, namely their Histology course. Most of the people I've talked to went their to finish their degrees/take upper level courses.

Hey guys so I'm interested in adding OSU-COM but after looking at the LOR requirements, I unfortunately don't have a D.O. letter. Is a LOR from a D.O. absolutely required?

Yes it is an absolute requirement.
The school wants you to have experience with a DO and it should be a long/good enough experience that said DO would write you a LOR.

Hey guys so I'm interested in adding OSU-COM but after looking at the LOR requirements, I unfortunately don't have a D.O. letter. Is a LOR from a D.O. absolutely required?

From my application experience, I believe most schools either require or HIGHLY RECOMMEND having a DO letter.

I know its still early in the game, but anyone else deciding to go to OSU?

If I get a call I'm like 95% sure I'm going here. Even if I get in elsewhere. It's been 2 and a half weeks so still waiting on an answer!

I haven't heard from anyone about the last block so I don't think anything has gone out so if you're wondering you may check with Sarah.

She said today. Fingers crossed!!!

She said today. Fingers crossed!!!

Good luck!!! I'm rootin for ya!!

I got the acceptance call today at 2:30PM!!!! I interviewed on Oct. 26th.

Hopefully they are still making the calls! :xf: Good luck everyone!:luck:

I was accepted as well!!! Woo hoo got the call at like 2 during lab. Soo excited!!! Interviewed on the 27th

so....... no call today means wait-list or rejection?:scared:

Hang in there man. You got an early interview you're gonna get in! Surely you didn't get rejected.

so....... no call today means wait-list or rejection?:scared:


Give Sarah a call tomorrow, it can't hurt

Give Sarah a call tomorrow, it can't hurt

No call generally means wait list. Rejections are rare but can happen.

No call generally means wait list. Rejections are rare but can happen.
So would it be better to wait on the letter and see what it says or to call Sara today?

No call generally means wait list. Rejections are rare but can happen.


I see. So how does the wait list work? Should I get ready for a couple of weeks of waiting or a couple of months? Thanks guys.

Congrats to everyone who got accepted and good luck to those who are waiting!

Months. Probably around March/April? I'm not sure if they rank their waitlist or do it chronologically, but around 50% of the seats (~45 people) are from the waitlist.

Months. Probably around March/April? I'm not sure if they rank their waitlist or do it chronologically, but around 50% of the seats (~45 people) are from the waitlist.

ok so they wait until march or april before they start pulling from the waitlist?

Based on two sites:
1) http://www.healthsciences.okstate.edu/student/recruitment.cfm
2) http://www.healthsciences.okstate.edu/student/admissions/timelines_fees.cfm

Interviews conclude in April. They usually wait til interviews are over before they take people off the waitlist. Admitted students day is sometime in June, so you'll know definitely by then methinks.

No that can't be true. Im pretty sure they review your application again every time another round of interviews happens. I know someone who got waitlisted after an interview in January and got the call the next week. Don't worry about it!

GOOD NEWS EVERYONE!

As of TODAY, OSU regents have approved the increase of the class from 92 to 115! They added 23 slots and it will start with this interviewing class!


Months. Probably around March/April? I'm not sure if they rank their waitlist or do it chronologically, but around 50% of the seats (~45 people) are from the waitlist.
False! There is no ranking or chronological or ANY order to the wait list. Each applicant is given a score based on interview, academics, and then written comments are made by the interviewers and the ad-com.

Based on two sites:
1) http://www.healthsciences.okstate.edu/student/recruitment.cfm
2) http://www.healthsciences.okstate.edu/student/admissions/timelines_fees.cfm

Interviews conclude in April. They usually wait til interviews are over before they take people off the waitlist. Admitted students day is sometime in June, so you'll know definitely by then methinks.
True they do conclude in April, but the final withdrawal date to receive refunds of deposits is in mid-May so most movement occurs then. However, movement can occur up until classes start.

No that can't be true. Im pretty sure they review your application again every time another round of interviews happens. I know someone who got waitlisted after an interview in January and got the call the next week. Don't worry about it!

True! Each application is considered each and every time the ad-com meets and you can be admitted at anytime.

GOOD NEWS EVERYONE!

As of TODAY, OSU regents have approved the increase of the class from 92 to 115! They added 23 slots and it will start with this interviewing class!



False! There is no ranking or chronological or ANY order to the wait list. Each applicant is given a score based on interview, academics, and then written comments are made by the interviewers and the ad-com.


True they do conclude in April, but the final withdrawal date to receive refunds of deposits is in mid-May so most movement occurs then. However, movement can occur up until classes start.



True! Each application is considered each and every time the ad-com meets and you can be admitted at anytime.

Phlame, I was told on my interview day (by Dr. Stewart) that OSU got approved for the increase in class size, but that didn't mean they would fill all 115 seats.....so is it final that the class size will increase to 115??

I thought they were slowly going to increase the class size each year until it got to 115 by like 2015 or something. Or are they going to increase to 115 this class?

Anyone know anything about future interview dates? My stats aren't amazing but I thought for sure I would be getting an interview soon, I am in-state and already have an interview at OU. This waiting game is killing me! Congrats to everyone accepted by the way!

Phlame, I was told on my interview day (by Dr. Stewart) that OSU got approved for the increase in class size, but that didn't mean they would fill all 115 seats.....so is it final that the class size will increase to 115??

I thought they were slowly going to increase the class size each year until it got to 115 by like 2015 or something. Or are they going to increase to 115 this class?

This incoming class will fill the 115 slots. They have full funding for all slots so it starts immediately. That was announced yesterday.

Anyone know anything about future interview dates? My stats aren't amazing but I thought for sure I would be getting an interview soon, I am in-state and already have an interview at OU. This waiting game is killing me! Congrats to everyone accepted by the way!

They are going to keep interviewing through March-April so there are plenty of up coming dates.

This incoming class will fill the 115 slots. They have full funding for all slots so it starts immediately. That was announced yesterday.

I guess this is both good and bad news. Good that the school is expanding and receiving additional funding. But, will OSU still have that well-renowned close, small-school feel? Also, I know they're expanding the classrooms, but what about the anatomy lab?

I guess this is both good and bad news. Good that the school is expanding and receiving additional funding. But, will OSU still have that well-renowned close, small-school feel? Also, I know they're expanding the classrooms, but what about the anatomy lab?

Yes, Anatomy lab is being expanded. If you've seen the school, the locker rooms in the labs are being eliminated and the lab is expanding into those spaces and they are updating a lot of the lab.

And as far as the small feel, I can't say definitely but the first year class is 102 students and they still feel the homely feel and the small school type environment. I can see the worry you have with this and I have also expressed this in various student-faculty meetings but they school says they are under a demand by the state to increase physician population but will do their best to maintain the environment.

Yes, Anatomy lab is being expanded. If you've seen the school, the locker rooms in the labs are being eliminated and the lab is expanding into those spaces and they are updating a lot of the lab.

And as far as the small feel, I can't say definitely but the first year class is 102 students and they still feel the homely feel and the small school type environment. I can see the worry you have with this and I have also expressed this in various student-faculty meetings but they school says they are under a demand by the state to increase physician population but will do their best to maintain the environment.

I'm really happy that the school is actually expanding the classrooms and labs, as well as updating the technology, to accommodate the increase in class size, unlike some of the other DO schools where they just keep shoving more and more students into their limited classrooms.

One of the reasons I've chosen OSU over some the other schools is because of the small class size. But going from 102 ( I thought it was 92, but I'm guessing this is including the Bridge students?) to 115 doesn't seem too bad. And if OSU says they'll try their best to keep the small school feeling, I trust them.

Also, does this mean that OSU (or Oklahoma, in general) might also increase their number of residency positions, especially for the primary care specialties (ie FM, IM, and Peds), to accommodate the increase in class size and growing physician shortage?

Just got an interview invite to OSU for December 1! I am so excited to learn more about this school. Anyone know if they have rolling admission through the end of the year? Or do they either reject or defer by a certain point in the interview process?
Love this school!!

Just got an interview invite to OSU for December 1! I am so excited to learn more about this school. Anyone know if they have rolling admission through the end of the year? Or do they either reject or defer by a certain point in the interview process?
Love this school!!

Congrats!

Rolling interviews through the end of the interview season.

Just got an interview invite to OSU for December 1! I am so excited to learn more about this school. Anyone know if they have rolling admission through the end of the year? Or do they either reject or defer by a certain point in the interview process?
Love this school!!

I'll also be interviewing here December 1st. Had been waiting on pins and needles to find out when or if I would interview - so when I finally got the call this week - I was thrilled! Looking forward to meeting any other fellow SDN'ers (is that term correct?) in December!

does this school does like silent rejections? its one of the few schools that i havent heard from at all after being complete?
have they rejected anyone yet post secondary?

Silent rejections is a funny thing to call it. Lots of stress now in your and everyone else's life. Don't think you won't get a chance. Remember OSU does rolling admissions and the admissions year is less than half way through. If you have the stats relax you did your job. The school has to decide from the many applicants who they want to live with for four years. There are a lot of acceptances still out there hang in there. If you want it bad enough it will happen.

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Thought it was time for another post to be submitted (over a week has passed since the last one). I interviewed on Nov 18 and am anxiously awaiting a reply. It seems like I check my phone every half hour during the afternoons at work. Anyone else in the same boat?

For those that have interviewed... what time do applicants need to arrive for the interview - and where should applicants meet first?

Thought it was time for another post to be submitted (over a week has passed since the last one). I interviewed on Nov 18 and am anxiously awaiting a reply. It seems like I check my phone every half hour during the afternoons at work. Anyone else in the same boat?

I was in the same boat a couple of weeks ago haha. It took me almost 3 weeks to get a reply. It'll be worth it when you hopefully get a call though! Good luck!

For those that have interviewed... what time do applicants need to arrive for the interview - and where should applicants meet first?

I got there at 7:50. I guess that depends on where you park. But it doesn't matter just get to the building and there are student ambassadors there to take you to the room you're meeting at. Good luck!

Received the much anticipated call yesterday. Accepted!!!
29Q 3.71gpa 4.0science gpa Interviewed on Nov 19.

I think that more important than statistics to being accepted is you show your interest in 1. rural medicine 2. primary care 3. staying in Oklahoma. At the end of the interview, my interviewer stated that the founding and funding of the school is to produce primary care docs who want to work in rural Oklahoma. This is the type of student the school is looking for. At this point I took a sigh of relief, because that's what I told them I would find as an enjoyable career. Obviously, they ask you for your plans/desires before they show their cards. But if you're reading this and have an upcoming interview, you now know the hand they've been dealt!

Hope this helps.

Received the much anticipated call yesterday. Accepted!!!
29Q 3.71gpa 4.0science gpa Interviewed on Nov 19.

I think that more important than statistics to being accepted is you show your interest in 1. rural medicine 2. primary care 3. staying in Oklahoma. At the end of the interview, my interviewer stated that the founding and funding of the school is to produce primary care docs who want to work in rural Oklahoma. This is the type of student the school is looking for. At this point I took a sigh of relief, because that's what I told them I would find as an enjoyable career. Obviously, they ask you for your plans/desires before they show their cards. But if you're reading this and have an upcoming interview, you now know the hand they've been dealt!

Hope this helps.

This emphasis on Oklahoma and primary medicine continues throughout the school. This is important for incoming students to know and use in making their choices. If considering primary medicine is anathema to you, then faking it on the interview and coming to OSU would be a mistake for you. You're going to be forced to at least consider it. In the lectures they hound about it. The clubs that push it are free to join. The rotations are arranged to make you see it. The local residencies, which you have the best chance for, are heavily weighted that direction.

This emphasis on Oklahoma and primary medicine continues throughout the school. This is important for incoming students to know and use in making their choices. If considering primary medicine is anathema to you, then faking it on the interview and coming to OSU would be a mistake for you. You're going to be forced to at least consider it. In the lectures they hound about it. The clubs that push it are free to join. The rotations are arranged to make you see it. The local residencies, which you have the best chance for, are heavily weighted that direction.

This :thumbup:

I remember they asked me during my interview if I planned to live in OK after med school/during residency and why I would want to (I'm an OOS from Texas).

Although they push PC, do they at least support students who decide to specialize? I would like to go into Peds, but I'm not even an MS1 yet and saying which specialty I want to go into seems premature. So, even if I do seriously consider PC, but at the end choose to go into a different specialty, like psych, will it hurt me to attend OSU (ie should I have gone to a different school)?

PS, I would really like to do my res in OK, as well as practice in the Sooner state.

This :thumbup:

I remember they asked me during my interview if I planned to live in OK after med school/during residency and why I would want to (I'm an OOS from Texas).

Although they push PC, do they at least support students who decide to specialize? I would like to go into Peds, but I'm not even an MS1 yet and saying which specialty I want to go into seems premature. So, even if I do seriously consider PC, but at the end choose to go into a different specialty, like psych, will it hurt me to attend OSU (ie should I have gone to a different school)?

PS, I would really like to do my res in OK, as well as practice in the Sooner state.

Yes, there is plenty of opportunity for residencies outside of the PC field.

We match into various surgical residencies at a high rate every year along with Derm, Rads, etc. Peds is actually one of the larger fields at the school too.

This :thumbup:

I remember they asked me during my interview if I planned to live in OK after med school/during residency and why I would want to (I'm an OOS from Texas).

Although they push PC, do they at least support students who decide to specialize? I would like to go into Peds, but I'm not even an MS1 yet and saying which specialty I want to go into seems premature. So, even if I do seriously consider PC, but at the end choose to go into a different specialty, like psych, will it hurt me to attend OSU (ie should I have gone to a different school)?

PS, I would really like to do my res in OK, as well as practice in the Sooner state.

In my mind peds, is one type of primary care. But a lot of students go into other specialties. You don't have to do primary care if you go to OSU. Several of my classmates intend to do other specialties. There are opportunities to do so. The school just makes primary care convenient, makes you do rotations, and tries to talk you into it, as well as recruit people who are interested in it. Meanwhile, they are proud of their graduates who go into other highly-competitive specialties.

I think that there is one exception to this. If you wanted to become an OMM specialist, I think that they would look favorably upon it. Some of the OMM teachers are... (what's the word Phlame? interested, dedicated, passionate, fanatical?) about it. Some of them are leaders in the field.

As Phlame and Ed have said, while the school encourages interest and provides a lot of exposure to primary care there is no true pressure to go into primary care. At OSU they want you to be willing to consider and explore primary care and/or rural medicine, but they know that a lot of the grads are going to do other specialties. If you choose a non-primary care specialty you will not be at a disadvantage coming from OSU.

BTW: the standard primary care specialties are family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics. OB/GYN is often included, too. In Oklahoma, emergency medicine has also been considered primary care (for Physician Manpower, etc), but that is not normally considered a primary care specialty.

BTW: the standard primary care specialties are ... internal medicine,

Note: however, that internal medicine is the gateway to several nice specialties. There are many internal medicine residencies that OSU grads have a good chance of receiving - so if you decide, later, to specialize into the big money - OSU gives you a good leg up for that.

I've really enjoyed reading this thread!

Good luck to everyone applying this year! I will be applying next year, and will only be applying to OSU Tulsa.

I'm a non traditional student (with a family), and have no desire to leave the Tulsa area. Makes for good motivation to get good grades and study harder for the MCAT!

Note: however, that internal medicine is the gateway to several nice specialties. There are many internal medicine residencies that OSU grads have a good chance of receiving - so if you decide, later, to specialize into the big money - OSU gives you a good leg up for that.

Could you give a few examples? Also, how are the opportunities for Obstetrics? Would this be considered primary care by the ADCOM? Thank you.

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Could you give a few examples? Also, how are the opportunities for Obstetrics? Would this be considered primary care by the ADCOM? Thank you.

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According to Dr. Mom, above, Ob/Gyn is considered primary care. I see many students in the class who expressed a desire for Ob/Gyn before they were accepted.

Could you give a few examples? Also, how are the opportunities for Obstetrics? Would this be considered primary care by the ADCOM? Thank you.

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I don't know a lot about fellowships. I'm probably going internal medicine because I like broad and deep knowledge, I want to see what ultimately happens with my patients, and I like flexibility. These are the points that the internal medicine people at the school openly use as selling points. They also mention that you can then go on to specialize in several interesting and highly lucrative sub-specialties - nephrology, critical care, rheumatology, etc. I am way, way, way short of having to consider these things. Right now, I just care about passing anatomy.

I don't know a lot about fellowships. I'm probably going internal medicine because I like broad and deep knowledge, I want to see what ultimately happens with my patients, and I like flexibility. These are the points that the internal medicine people at the school openly use as selling points. They also mention that you can then go on to specialize in several interesting and highly lucrative sub-specialties - nephrology, critical care, rheumatology, etc. I am way, way, way short of having to consider these things. Right now, I just care about passing anatomy.

I think OSU has a nephrology and cardiology fellowship. So going to OSU will def give us a heads up (although I know performance and grades are more important)

Nephrology, Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, and Gastroenterology.

For those who already sent in the deposit, did you guys receive a conformation email? Or should I just call Sarah and ask if she received it?

I've really enjoyed reading this thread!

Good luck to everyone applying this year! I will be applying next year, and will only be applying to OSU Tulsa.

I'm a non traditional student (with a family), and have no desire to leave the Tulsa area. Makes for good motivation to get good grades and study harder for the MCAT!
I'm also a non-traditional student ("married with children" as the sitcom goes). There are many non-traditional students that I've met at OSU. Definitely a larger proportion at OSU than at other schools I've visited. I also think that it would be a hassle to move the family to attend school. The interviewers asked why OSU and one of my responses was because it was located in Tulsa and this is where my family would like to live for the next 4+ years. I think the interviewers appreciated the honesty. One of them later on explained how he had a family and had lived in Tulsa for 8 years before beginning at OSU-COM.

I sent mine in and haven't received any confirmation yet either

I dont recall getting a confirmation buts its been a while for me, never hesitate to call though.

I'm also a non-traditional student ("married with children" as the sitcom goes). There are many non-traditional students that I've met at OSU. Definitely a larger proportion at OSU than at other schools I've visited. I also think that it would be a hassle to move the family to attend school. The interviewers asked why OSU and one of my responses was because it was located in Tulsa and this is where my family would like to live for the next 4+ years. I think the interviewers appreciated the honesty. One of them later on explained how he had a family and had lived in Tulsa for 8 years before beginning at OSU-COM.

That's great to hear, and thanks for the reply. I will be understandably nervous, applying to just one school. But, if a goal of Oklahoma funded medical schools is to educate physicians that will practice in Oklahoma, the ADCOM can rest assured that I will defer to working in Tulsa, in most situations. I dont have the luxury of applying to places all around the country, but I do intend to be as competitive as possible in my application to OSU! All you can do is get the best scores possible, show the ADCOM how serious you are about med school and OSU, and then hope for the best! Thanks again for the reply!

Does anyone know when the next interview dates are? Probably Jan?

Yep, January. No interviews during finals.

I know someone who got an interview on Jan 20, FWIW.

I was called today and I was asked to choose from January 18, 19, and 20. Really excited to interview, just wish I didn't have to wait a month!

Does anyone know when the committee meets/met for the Dec. 1st interview?

Does anyone know when the committee meets/met for the Dec. 1st interview?

Did they tell you how long they thought it would take to get back to you?

From what I understand OSU is historically known with getting back to you very quick, usually the week after your interview, even though they say it will be 2 weeks. However when I interviewed Oct. 27 they told us 3 weeks and... it was 3 weeks. lol.

So if they told you 2 weeks I think that there is a possibility they met this week and will notify you tomorrow via phone call or letter in the mail.

All this is hearsay though. I know finals week is either this week or the next so they could be busy with that and as a result meet after that is all done before they make any decisions and/or notifications.

I know this waiting game is a killer but hang in there!

Quick question about the curriculum, I know OSU uses the traditional method, but do they somehow incorporate systems based learning somewhere in the curriculum? Sorry if that sounded confusing, for example I know at Nova Southeastern, first year is traditional while second year they shift to a systems based module.

Quick question about the curriculum, I know OSU uses the traditional method, but do they somehow incorporate systems based learning somewhere in the curriculum? Sorry if that sounded confusing, for example I know at Nova Southeastern, first year is traditional while second year they shift to a systems based module.

OSU is currently similar to Nova then

1st year is core sciences with a bit of systems based units within each class, however each class runs at its own pace.

2nd year is systems based, but pathology leads the way and the other classes follow suit. However, Pharm is on its own (currently).

I don't know anymore, but supposedly starting in 2014 (class of 2018) they are going full systems with block testing and all.

I was called today and I was asked to choose from January 18, 19, and 20. Really excited to interview, just wish I didn't have to wait a month!

When did you turn in your supplemental? I turned mine in early November and have been waiting for a call for an interview.

Did they tell you how long they thought it would take to get back to you?

From what I understand OSU is historically known with getting back to you very quick, usually the week after your interview, even though they say it will be 2 weeks. However when I interviewed Oct. 27 they told us 3 weeks and... it was 3 weeks. lol.

So if they told you 2 weeks I think that there is a possibility they met this week and will notify you tomorrow via phone call or letter in the mail.

All this is hearsay though. I know finals week is either this week or the next so they could be busy with that and as a result meet after that is all done before they make any decisions and/or notifications.

I know this waiting game is a killer but hang in there!

Looks like you were exactly right.... they said two weeks and sure enough, I got the call today! (1 week, 1 day later) So thrilled to be accepted to my NUMBER ONE choice!

I got the call today too! SO EXCITING! I believe OSU is the best fit for me. I feel totally blessed. :-)

Does anyone know if they reviewed the December 1st and 2nd interview dates together? I was in the Friday (December 2nd) interview and have not received a call. Thanks!

Sorry to say but they were most likely reviewed together which a no call tends to mean wait list. Still a chance for calls to go out before schools out though.

Does anyone know OSU's reasoning for wait-listing so many of it's applicants that they eventually accept (they told us ~50% of current students were on the waitlist at some point)?

I was pretty excited about interviewing in Oct. but now I wish I had interviewed later on knowing I was just going to be put on the wait-list and still be on it two months later. :(

How many students do their core in OKC? How many in OSUMC? And how many in Durant and Enid? The students who end up in Durant or Enid, do they go there by choice or because there were no more space in either OKC or Tulsa (ie via the lottery)?

Would it be a safe bet to assume that if I wanted to do my core in Tulsa, I'll be able to get it? Although I would like to do some electives in those other sites, I want to stay in Tulsa and do most of my cores.

BTW, good luck Bretski and others on the waitlist! I've got my fingers crossed for you guys!

Does anyone know OSU's reasoning for wait-listing so many of it's applicants that they eventually accept (they told us ~50% of current students were on the waitlist at some point)?

I was pretty excited about interviewing in Oct. but now I wish I had interviewed later on knowing I was just going to be put on the wait-list and still be on it two months later. :(

I know its tough, but the wait list is not a bad place to be. Typically OSU will not interview anyone they don't intend to accept barring anything that may come to light at the interview. OSU takes a small percentage of people to fill a small amount of seats at each cycle, but usually quite a few seats (no idea, but a lot) are left open a the end of interviews. My interpretation of this is OSU wants to look at the whole pool and then pick the majority of applicants.

Also, OSU sees a lot of movement, some in December and most in May as deposits are due and people shuffle around. I have a good friend who interviewed in January and was pulled off wait list in June.

Just have faith and stay positive. Also, your file is always open while on the wait list so as you complete this semesters grades, send OSU new transcripts and if you do any ECs or shadowing, keep them updated. Write a letter of intent or interest and send it. I'd also recommend calling Sara and see whats holding you up. She can tell you if their waiting on semester grades, certain pre-req classes to be done, or whatever.

How many students do their core in OKC? How many in OSUMC? And how many in Durant and Enid? The students who end up in Durant or Enid, do they go there by choice or because there were no more space in either OKC or Tulsa (ie via the lottery)?

Would it be a safe bet to assume that if I wanted to do my core in Tulsa, I'll be able to get it? Although I would like to do some electives in those other sites, I want to stay in Tulsa and do most of my cores.

BTW, good luck Bretski and others on the waitlist! I've got my fingers crossed for you guys!

No idea on numbers, but I have never heard of someone wanting to do a urban core (Tulsa/OKC) end up a rural core (i.e. Durant). However, rural cores have limited slot and the reverse does happen occasionally. OKC has limited slots so it is a luck of the draw thing, but Tulsa generally is never an issue. I am staying local since my first child will be born this May/June and I want to be home as much as possible.