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Welcome Class of 2028!

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We are so excited to welcome you to the College of Medicine. Below you will find information to help prepare for your first year in medical school. This page will be updated as new information becomes available. 

Upcoming Events

2028 Mod Reveal
Friday, July 19 at 7 p.m.
Bird Library Veranda (1105 N. Stonewall Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73117)

Meet your mod-mates, faculty and more! Significant others are welcome - dress is casual. (RSVP required)
Questions about this event? Contact Dustye Bailey (dustye-bailey@ouhsc.edu)

Prologue (Required)
Monday, August 12 - Thursday, August 15
Basic Sciences Education Building

The first year Prologue course (aka "orientation") is an ungraded course that introduces beginning first year medical students to their medical curriculum, campus and college resources, and concepts of professionalism and societal expectations of the physician.

White Coat Ceremony (Required)
Friday, August 16 at 7 p.m.
National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum

The White Coat ceremony is a rite of passage for medical students and was created by the Arnold P. Gold Foundation in 1993. During the ceremony, a white coat is placed on each student's shoulders and the Hippocratic Oath is recited, signifying their entrance into the medical profession.

Students may invite up to 6 guests to the event. Livestreaming will be available for those who wish to attend virtually.

Click here to view event details and FAQs.
Questions about this event? Contact Carlie Langois (carlie-langois@ouhsc.edu) 

Enrollment

The Office of Student Affairs will enroll you in your courses later this summer (mid-July). You do not need to do anything regarding your enrollment at this time. Once you are enrolled, you will be eligible to purchase your student ID and parking pass.

  • You can see all academic calendars by clicking here.
  • To see your fall and spring schedule (courses and weeks), click on the link that says Preclinical Curriculum (2024-2025) and look at the Class of 2028 information on the left.
  • A more detailed version of your course schedule (day-to-day) will be available in August.

Student ID Card

  • Once you have been enrolled you may purchase a student ID (called a OneCard).
    • Review the information on the OneCard website.
    • You will need to get your ID prior to the start of your courses. You DO NOT need your ID before Prologue.
    • To get a One Card, visit the OUHSC One Card Office (865 Research Parkway, Room 240A)
      • Bring a driver’s license, military ID card or passport.
      • The cost is $15
      • You should be dressed professionally from the waist up.
      • Tell them that you are an incoming medical student. They will give you a white coat for your photo.

Parking Pass

  • Once you have been enrolled you may purchase a parking pass.
    • Click here to set up your account: https://parking.ouhsc.edu/Permits/Set-Up-a-New-Parking-Account
    • After you’ve set up your account you’ll visit the OUHSC Parking Services office (840 Research Parkway, Ste. 150). Bring your Drivers License and License Plate Number.
    • You SHOULD get you parking pass prior to Prologue so you are able to park in the student lot.
    • If you have questions about a parking pass or parking, call the Parking Office (405) 271-2020.

OUHSC Account and Email

Immediate Attention Required:

  • Activate your OUHSC account. You should have received an e-mail from OUHSC IT after you accepted. If you did not receive the e-mail, cannot find the e-mail, or don't know how to activate your account, please contact the IT Service Desk at 405-271-2203.
  • Set-Up your OUHSC e-mail account and check it regularly. Questions about this can be directed to the IT Service Desk at 405-271-2203. Beginning June 15 we will only send information to your OUHSC e-mail address.
  • Access your Student ID Number
    • Login to Self-Serve
    • Go to the drop down menu "Self Service" and select Campus Personal Information > Demographic Information
    • Your ID number is listed near the top

Compliance

Complete these items prior to Prologue:

  • American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
    • All medical students are required to have an active BLS certification.
    • The certification lasts for two years. You will renew it before your third year and take an additional course (ACLS).
    • Your course must be certified by the American Heart Association.
    • There must be a hands-on skills component.
    • You must take one this summer to remain compliant over the next two years. Your certification cannot expire before May 2026.
    • You can take this course anywhere that fits the criteria above. We also provide you the opportunity to take these courses at EMSC in Children's Hospital.
  • Create a Complio account (details below)
  • Drug Screen through Complio
    • All medical students complete a Urine Drug Screen (UDS) annually.
    • Beware the negative dilute - do not drink too much water prior to your screening. If you receive a result of a negative dilute, you will need to pay for an addition drug screen.
    • New students DO NOT need to register for a background check. You already completed one during the application process.
  • Vaccine Records
    • A list of required vaccinations can be found here - DO NOT SUBMIT THIS FORM.
    • All documentation will be submitted through Complio.

Complio

What is Complio?

Complio is an online system that the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center that is used to track immunization requirements among HSC programs.  Students will be required to upload their own immunization documentation into the system, rather than providing documentation to Student Health or an office within your College or program. Complio will also allow you to have access to your immunization records when you transition from an OUHSC student to a healthcare professional.

How much does Complio cost?

The subscription costs for Complio are the responsibility of the student, and must be paid by the individual student to Complio.  Complio is required to be utilized by all OUHSC students to ensure compliance with immunization requirements of the state of Oklahoma, OUHSC, and your individual College or program. Utilization of this system is not optional.

  • $19 | 2-year subscription
  • $29 | 3-year subscription
  • $35 | 4-year subscription
  • $45 | 5-year subscription

The College of Medicine recommends that you purchase a 4-year subscription.

Additional costs:

  • $32 | Urine Drug Screen (UDS)
  • $75 | Criminal Background Check (CBC) - NOT REQUIRED FOR NEW STUDENTS

How do I create an account?

NOTE: You should wait to create an account until you have received access to your OUHSC e-mail.

  1. Click here to make an account.
  2. Click "New Users."
  3. Create an account.
    1. You should use credentials OTHER THAN your OUHSC credentials for your login and password. That way you can maintain access to Complio after you graduate.
    2. Once your account has been created, use your OUHSC email address as your primary email address on file.
    3. Complio will send an email to the address used during account creation.
    4. Click on the Activation Link within the email message.
    5. In the new window, click the Complete Pending Order to purchase your Subscription.
  4. To order a subscription select:
    1. The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
    2. College of Medicine
    3. MD Program
    4. Oklahoma City
  5. Choose your package:
    1. Select the 4 year training package ($35)
    2. Select the Urine Drug Screen component. New COM students DO NOT need to complete a criminal background check. This was completed during the application process.

How do I use Complio?

Once your account is created and you have selected your package, you should review the Video Tutorials available on the home page.

  • Upload Documents
    • Login and follow Enter Data.
    • Click on Upload Documents and add each of the required documents as specified by the instructions on each item.
    • We recommend saving your documents with clear, concise naming conventions so that they are easily referenced in the future.
    • Some items require a document upload, others require that you acknowledge and sign that you agree to a policy or set of information.
  • Enter Requirements
    • Many items require that you upload a document and enter in some verifying information (example - enter in the expiration date).
    • Click submit to save what you have entered.
  • Compliance Status
    • You are not full compliant until your Overall Compliance Status = Compliant (indicated with a green checkmark).
    • Complio will notify you via email of changes in your Compliance Status.
    • Certain items expire on the same date annually. Others expire depending on what you initially completed the task.

More information about OU College of Medicine Compliance standards can be found in the Student Handbook on the Compliance tab.

Questions about Complio? Email COMStudentAffairs@ouhsc.edu.