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University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (Oklahoma City, OK)

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Program Overview

University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (Oklahoma City, OK)

Secondary Deadline
December 1, 2026
Secondary Fee
$85
FAP Waiver
Yes
Casper Required
No
Screens Applications
No
Accepts Application Updates
Yes
Mission
Our mission is leading health care – in patient care, education and research. Through our combined efforts, we strive to improve the lives of all people.

Vision

The Vision of BUCOM is to be distinguished regionally, nationally, and globally for excellence and innovation in osteopathic medical health education, which prepares graduates to transform health care through exceptional patient-centered care.

Values
  • We believe that caring for our patients must be at the center of all we do.
  • We act with honesty and integrity.
  • We respect our colleagues and co-workers.
  • We magnify our effectiveness through teamwork.
  • We improve continually through harnessing innovation and encouraging high performance.
  • We believe in open and effective communication.
  • We are committed to providing outstanding educational programs.
  • We will be a leader in the advancement of basic, translational and clinical research.
  • We embrace our social responsibilities with pride.
Application Cycles
2026-2027
Application Cycle
All questions have a 250-word limit.

What interested you in the OU College of Medicine? (Please provide an essay-style response) 500 words

2025-2026
Application Cycle
All questions have a 250-word limit.

What interested you in the OU College of Medicine? (Please provide an essay-style response) 500 words

2024-2025
Application Cycle
All questions have a 250-word limit.

1. What other medical schools did you apply to? (List them)

2023-2024
Application Cycle
All questions have a 250-word limit.

Main campus required essays, Oklahoma City

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

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

3. Where else are you applying? (no character limit)

If you go for the SCM track: (School of Community Medicine, in Tulsa)

1. Please submit an essay that explains your interest and commitment to Community Medicine. (Max 450 words)

2. Please explain how you expect the SCM track to enhance your medical education. (Max 250 words)

3. Please enter any additional community or volunteer experience not included on your AMCAS application. (Max 250 words)

4. Please highlight any other relevant life experience that you feel might have an impact on your application to the SCM track. (Max 250 words)

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