Office of Academic Success
OSU Center for Health Sciences focuses on the success of its medical students, graduate students, physician assistant students, residents, and fellows by offering individualized counseling in career development, study strategies, academic skill development, and board preparation through the Office of Academic Success (OAS).
Academic Support
The OAS provides academic support through Learning Specialists who are trained in education and learning theory. Learning Specialists support medical students, graduate students, physician assistant students, residents, and fellows by:
- Providing individualized academic counseling focused on study skills, information processing, time management, test-taking strategies, note-taking, test anxiety, stress management, and other academic success skills.
- Facilitating exam reviews and exam autopsies.
- Administering and interpreting learning inventories and assessments.
- Developing individualized success plans and connecting students with appropriate academic resources to improve performance.
- Conducting on-campus presentations and workshops.
- Advocating for student success and academic achievement.
- Supporting students experiencing academic difficulty through consistent guidance and resource development.
Career Development
The OAS provides career development support through Career Counselors who specialize in assisting medical students with residency preparation and the residency application process. Career Counselors support students by:
- Offering advisement on ACGME residency placement opportunities.
- Providing guidance and access for ERAS applications.
- Assisting with the development and editing of CVs and personal statements.
- Compiling, reviewing, and editing student information for Medical Student Performance Evaluations (MSPEs).
- Providing access to and support for mock interview preparation through Big Interview.
- Organizing career-focused student events, including the Residency Fair.
- Providing access to Careers in Medicine resources and tokens.
- Supporting students throughout the residency application and interview process, for the Match, Military Match, San Francisco Match, and Urology Match.
Match Statistics
OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine Graduate Outcomes
Supplemental Instruction Program
The Office of Academic Success oversees the Supplemental Instruction (SI) Program, which provides peer-led academic support designed to promote content mastery, active learning, and effective study strategies. Through SI Sessions, Exam Prep Sessions, Academic Tutoring, and Board Prep Sessions, students have access to a variety of resources to support their academic success throughout medical school. For more information, please visit the Supplemental Instruction page or contact Kelli West at kelli.v.west@okstate.edu.
Residency Fair
2026 OSU-COM Residency Fair
October 30, 2026, 4-8 pm
Tandy Conference Center
Contact Jessica Langston at jessica.langston@okstate.edu with questions.
Meet the Team
Carrie Gilstrap, D.O., FACR, FACOI
Associate Dean of Curriculum and Academic Success
Sara Bradberry, EdD
Associate Director of Academic Success
Contact Dr. Bradberry with questions about MAPS I and MAPS II, academic support services, learning and study strategies, and programs that promote student success throughout the pre-clinical curriculum.
sara.bradberry@okstate.edu
https://sarabradberry.youcanbook.me/
Amanda Cain, D.O.
Assistant Director of Academic Success and Associate Professor of Medical Education
Contact me concerning academic advising, board preparation, professionalism concerns, and career advisement.
amanda.cain@okstate.edu
Kelli West, M.S.
Learning Specialist and Supplemental Instruction Coordinator
Contact Kelli with questions regarding the Supplemental Instruction Program, Academic Tutoring, and learning skills and academic support for Tulsa students with the last names A-K.
kelli.v.west@okstate.edu
https://kelliwest.youcanbook.me
Luci Clark, M.Ed.
Learning Specialist
Contact Luci if you are a Tulsa student with last names L-Z for help with learning skills and academic support.
luci.clark@okstate.edu
https://luciclark.youcanbook.me
Maddie Walker
Learning Specialist
Contact Maddie if you're a Tahlequah student needing additional academic support.
madison.walker@okstate.edu
https://maddiewalker.youcanbook.me/
Tanya O’Grady, D.H.A, M.B.A.
Career Counselor
Contact Dr. O’Grady if you are a Tulsa COM student with last names A-Q and have questions regarding career counseling.
tanya.ogrady@okstate.edu
Jessica Langston, M.S.
Career Counselor
Contact Jessica if you are a Tulsa COM student with last names R-Z or a Tahlequah COM student with questions about career counseling.
jessica.langston@okstate.edu
Liz Ziegler
Academic Assistant III
Contact Liz with general questions related to the Office of Academic Success.
liz.ziegler@okstate.edu