Hello and thank you for your interest in the Pathology Residency Program at The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.
The Pathology Residency Program utilizes ERAS and NRMP for the selection of our residents. Please refer to the policies of the NRMP as a tool during the application and interviewing process. (http://www.nrmp.org/policies)
- Applications will start being reviewed on September 25, 2024
- Interview Offers will be sent out on the universal release date for our specialty which will begin on October 18, 2024 (with rolling offers to follow depending on the response received).
Application Requirements
Before extending an invitation to interview, we must have the following:
- ERAS Common Application Form (CAF)
- Official Medical School Transcripts
- Personal Statement
- Medical School Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
- Three Letters of Reference (including at least one letter from a practicing Pathologist)
- Passing Scores for the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) for Step 1 and Step 2 CK or passing Scores for the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) for Step 1 and Step 2 CE. There is not a minimum score requirement.
- Must be Eligible for Oklahoma Licensure
MD’s please review Oklahoma Medical Board of Licensure and Supervision at https://www.okmedicalboard.org/ for eligibility requirements
DO’s please review Oklahoma State Board of Osteopathic Examiners at https://www.ok.gov/osboe/index.html for eligibility requirements
In addition, if you are an International Medical Graduate you will need:
- An Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Status Report
- Must either be a citizen of the United States, a permanent immigrant (green card), or must be eligible for a J-1 VISA, if sponsorship is needed.
An applicant must have taken and passed the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK or the COMLEX Level 1 and Level 2 CE to be considered for ranking. Please note that anyone who has failed any part of the USMLE or COMLEX three (3) or more times is not eligible to receive an Oklahoma Medical License.
Interviews
The 2025 Residency Candidate Interviews will be held virtually this year. Selected applicants will receive email notifications with available interview dates. Date selection will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Applicants selected to interview will have a minimum of 72 hours after receiving an interview email to accept or decline. If declined or no response, the interview slot will be offered to another candidate. All interviews will take place remotely via the Zoom platform.
The night before the interview, we will offer a virtual “Meet and Greet” session with some of our current residents. The meet and greet is not mandatory to attend. This virtual meeting is intended to give you an opportunity to meet with some of our current residents in more relaxed atmosphere.
On the interview day, you’ll start with a welcome and program overview led by our Program Director, Dr. Cody Thomas. Following that, you will have five 20-minute virtual interviews with faculty and chief residents, with short breaks in between. After interviews, there will be breakout rooms where you can chat with our current residents about life in Oklahoma City, the resident experience, and take a virtual tour of our facilities. Finally, you will have a brief visit with our Program Coordinator, Shawn Elwell, to review resident eligibility.
This year’s interviews will be held from 8 am – 12 pm (CST). The dates are:
- Tuesday, October 29, 2024
- Tuesday, November 5, 2024
- Tuesday, November 12, 2024
- Tuesday, November 19, 2024
- Friday, December 2, 2024
Virtual Open House
Join us for a Virtual Open House event where prospective residency applicants can meet our program leaders and current residents. We will discuss what makes our program special and address any questions you may have regarding our residency program.
This years Open House will be held on Tuesday, September 3rd at 6:00 pm (CST). Zoom Link
Please direct inquiries to:
Ms. Shawn Elwell
Sr Education Program Coordinator
Department of Pathology
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
940 S.L. Young Blvd, BMSB 451
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Ph: 405-271-2451 Fax: 405-271-2328
Email: shawn-elwell@ouhsc.edu