Start your Journey at the OU College of Medicine
Like many, you have dreamt of becoming a doctor for as long as you can remember. The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine is where your lifelong aspiration transforms into reality. Our Doctor of Medicine degree is your gateway to the next thrilling chapter of your medical career. This prestigious degree is the culmination of extensive scientific knowledge, refined clinical skills, and the unwavering compassion, responsibility, and integrity essential for a successful and fulfilling career in medicine.
Medical education typically involves at least four years of study. To be recommended for the Doctor of Medicine degree, students must:
- Be of good moral character
- Complete the entire academic program as enrolled medical students
- Pass all required subjects with satisfactory grades
- Meet the College's requirements for the United States Medical Licensing Examination
- Fulfill all financial obligations to the College of Medicine
At the end of the final academic year, students who meet these requirements will be eligible to receive their M.D. degree.
The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (OUCOM) MD program is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education. OUCOM students can take the United States Medical Licensure Examination, which is administered by the National Board of Medical Examiners. Passing this multi-step exam is necessary for obtaining medical licensure in the United States.