About OSU Center for Health Sciences
Our mission at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences is to educate
and train osteopathic physicians, scientists and health care professionals, with an
emphasis on providing health care for rural and underserved areas of Oklahoma.
History
The Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences (OSU-CHS) was founded in
1972 as the Oklahoma College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery. In 1988, Oklahoma
College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery merged into the OSU System and embraced
a new name – the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine.
In 1997, OSU-CHS was established as an academic health center to extend OSU’s reach
and expand OSU’s capabilities in the health sciences. Today, OSU-CHS is a premier
academic health center comprised of the College of Osteopathic Medicine, the School
of Biomedical Sciences, the School of Forensic Sciences, the School of Health Care
Administration, the School of Allied Health and a Physician Assistant Program.
Our Vision
Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences will be recognized for:
- Fulfilling the health care needs of rural and underserved Oklahoma
- Producing graduates who are dedicated, effective and compassionate community leaders
- Advancing the frontier of medical research
- Providing excellent care and health-related community service
- Being a leader and innovator in education
- Being the medical and graduate school of choice
Future Health and Science Leaders
We educate osteopathic physicians, athletic trainers, health care administrators,
physician assistants and scientists. We offer graduate and professional degrees with
more than 2,400 students enrolled in academic programs.
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Caring for all Oklahomans
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Creating Healthier Communities
Center for Rural Health Office of American Indians in Medicine and Science Project ECHONon-Discrimination Statement
The Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences and OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected category.