Admissions

A vibrant medical school is critical for Oklahoma’s continuing development and success in medical education, biomedical research and healthcare. The OU College of Medicine is dedicated to being a leader and advancing the frontiers in each of these areas.

Every year over 2,000 individuals apply to OU College of Medicine. We interview approximately 300 applicants each year. Our typical class has 165 students, 40-45% women, 36% minority and a wide range of ages and backgrounds. We encourage student diversity, accepting students with undergraduate backgrounds in arts, sciences and humanities.

College of Medicine students receive an education that is steeped in the triad of academic medicine- education, research and patient care and enter their careers well-positioned to make a difference in people’s lives through both skill and compassion.

2021 Admissions Brochure

The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine participates in the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS).

AMCAS application website

A message for applicants regarding the COVID 19 Pandemic and its impact on OU College of Medicine Admissions:

The OU College of Medicine Admissions Board and Leadership will be reviewing guidance from the AAMC and working with our university partners to make informed decisions that will best serve applicants and the OUCOM jointly. Interviews will be held virtually for the 2021-2022 Admissions cycle. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.

Pass/Fail Grades

Pass/Fail Grades – The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine will accept Pass/Fail grades for courses (including prerequisites) taken Spring semester 2020.

For Clarification: We will accept a Passing (P) grade Spring 2020 where typically, for all other semesters, Pass/Fail grading, advanced placement and CLEP courses are accepted only if a subsequent higher course is taken for a grade.

Guidance on Grading and Transcript Notations in the AMCAS Application

Advisement

Virtual Advising sessions are held on Mondays from 1:00-3:00pm CST. These appointments are offered on a first come, first served basis and subject to availability. If you would like to schedule a time, please email AdminMed@ouhsc.edu

Open Meeting Information

Open Meeting Information:

The most recent Open Meeting was held virtually on August 16, 2021 at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.

Future Meeting Dates:

Admissions Board, Mid-Term Meeting- December 8, 2021

5:30-7:30 pm CST
The University of Oklahoma
Health Sciences Center
Basic Sciences Education Building- East Lecture Hall

Final- February 17, 2022

5:30-7:30 pm CST
The University of Oklahoma
Health Sciences Center
Basic Sciences Education Building- East Lecture Hall

Mid-Term- December 7, 2022

5:30-7:30 pm CST
The University of Oklahoma
Health Sciences Center
Basic Sciences Education Building- East Lecture Hall

Application Process

For more information on applying to the College of Medicine, click on the Application Process button.

ADMISSIONS TIMELINE
May 3	AMCAS Opens
June 1	First day to submit application
Oct 15	AMCAS Deadline
Nov 1	Supplemental Deadline
Oct-Feb	Interviews
Feb 19	“Plan to Enroll” becomes available – AMCAS School Tool
Apr 15	Narrow acceptance offers to three
Apr 2	Second Visit Day (Accepted Applicants)
Apr 30	“Commit to Enroll” becomes available – AMCAS School Tool
August	Class Begins