Oklahoma State University – Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

http://www.healthsciences.okstate.edu/college/

Tulsa, OK
Center for Health Sciences
Lindsey Kirkpatrick
(918) 561-8468
lindsey.kirkpatrick@okstate.edu

• OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine is a four-year professional college offering the doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.) degree

• The curriculum offers a student-centered approach that teaches through hands-on experiences, problem-based approaches and small group learning. Subject matter is taught using a spiral method where information is continuously reintroduced in greater depth and complexity.

• The first year concentrates on the basic sciences and clinical skills, the second year integrates the basic and clinical sciences, and the final two years are devoted to clinical rotations in major medical centers, community hospitals, clinics and doctors' offices.

• There are more than 20 residency and fellowship programs affiliated with the College throughout the region – Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Durant, Tahlequah, Joplin, Mo. and Pine Bluff, Ark. – including a wide variety of primary care and specialty medicine.

• A three-year family medicine residency with 27 approved positions is one of the major residency programs offered. Residents have clinical rotations at OSU Health Care Center, OSU Medical Center, private clinics in rural settings, and the OSU Wellness Center in Stillwater, Okla., as well as a strong didactic program taught by dedicated faculty.

• A Plus-One Sub-Specialty residency in neuromusculoskeletal medicine is also available at OSU-CHS for primary care residents who want fellowship training in osteopathic manipulative medicine.

• The College offers a graduate program in biomedical sciences, with M.S., Ph.D., D.O./M.B.A. and D.O./Ph.D. degree options. A Master of Forensic Sciences Administration and an M.S. in Forensic Sciences are offered. An M.S. in Natural and Applied Sciences-Health Care Administration also is available.

Retrieved from OSU-CHS website on 4/15/2010.