Guaranteed Interview Program
The OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine is committed to producing physicians for the state of Oklahoma. In doing so, OSU seeks to attract the brightest medical school applicants in the country.
- How Does the Guaranteed Interview Program Work?
The Guaranteed Interview Program provides prospective students from partner universities in Oklahoma with a clear path to earn an interview with the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine. Each university requires that students complete the academic requirements outlined by their specific institution.
Prospective students that have met the criteria for admission will be guaranteed an invitation to interview with the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine admissions committee.
- Who Should Apply to the Guaranteed Interview Program?
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At least a 3.5 grade point average (GPA)
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Complete the academic requirements outlined by each partner university.**
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Score a minimum of 502 on the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT).
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First time applicant to apply to the Guaranteed Interview Program.
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Applicants must have at least 500 hours in a health-related setting at the time of application.
**A comprehensive list of academic requirements for each partner university is listed below. Criteria may change from time to time as determined by the partner university.
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- How Does the Guaranteed Interview Program Admissions Process Work?
Qualified applicants should apply for the guaranteed interview program during their final year or within six months following graduation from a partner university.
The application process is as follows:
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You can schedule an advisement with the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine Recruitment Team and your Pre-Health Advisor to discuss qualifications about the program.
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Complete academic requirements for the Guaranteed Interview Program established by the partner university.
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Complete the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service (AACOMAS) application by February 28.
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Submit a secondary/supplemental application to OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine by March 30. Check the appropriate box on the supplemental application to indicate requirements for the Guaranteed Interview Program have been met.
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Receive an invitation for an interview with OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine admissions committee.
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Applicants will either be accepted for admission or will be invited to apply for admission during the following application cycle as a traditional applicant.
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Applicants may only qualify for the Guaranteed Interview Program for one application cycle.
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- Partner Universities and Academic Requirements
Academic requirements may be subject to change by OSU-CHS and the partner university. The agreements for each partner university can be found below.
Cameron University
Matthew Van Sant
Chair, Department of Agriculture, Biology and Health Sciences
mvansant@cameron.edu
580-581-2374East Central University
Alisha Howard
Associate Professor, Chair - Biological and Environmental Sciences
580-559-5792
Mid-America Christian University
Harold Kihega, Ph.D.
Chair, Biology Department
405-692-3143
Northeastern State University
Dr. Hector Gonzalez
Executive Director, Pre-Health Advisor
gonzaleh@nsuok.edu
918-444-3819Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Dr. Jennifer Sattler
Chair, Department of Natural Sciences
580-327-8568
Oral Roberts University
Joel Gaikwad, Ph.D.
Senior Professor of Biology
918-495-6944
Oklahoma State University
OSU Pre-Professional Health and Law Support Services
preprofessional@okstate.edu
405-744-9965Visit the Office of Pre-Professional Health & Law Support Services for more information.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Lisa Appeddu
Professor of Physiology
580-774-3148
University of Central Oklahoma
Dr. Caroline Bentley
Associate Professor, Health Professions Advisor
cbentley3@uco.edu
(405) 974-5733Oklahoma City University
Dr. Nikki Seagraves
Chair of Biology
nseagraves@okcu.edu
405-208-5258