Pay attention to the deadlines.  A "check list" is also provided on this page for your reference.

1. AMCAS deadline is October 15.
   
   
2. M.D./Ph.D. deadline (application, letters of recommendation, $25.00 fee payment) is October 15.
   
   
3. College of Medicine supplemental deadline information (with $65.00 fee payment) is November 1.
   

On AMCAS:

1. Designate "The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine." AMCAS will forward the application to the College of Medicine.



2. Designate the "Combined Medical Degree/Ph.D." This will identify interest in the M.D./Ph.D. Program and be noted during the regular admission process for the College of Medicine.



3. In addition to the "Personal Comments" essay required on AMCAS, also complete the two essay questions for the "Combined Medical Degree/Ph.D." track (reasons for wishing to pursue the combined MD/PhD degree and description of significant research experience, specific research supervisor, duration, nature of the problem, and contribution to the research).

1. U.S. citizen or hold a permanent visa at the time of application.
   

2. GPA of 3.0 or better.
   
   
3. Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) average score of 7.0 or better.
   
   
4. Letters of Recommendation: One letter from the Premedical Advisory Committee and one from a faculty member or three letters from faculty members.



5. A letter grade of C or better is required in prerequisite courses. Pass/Fail grading, advanced placement, and CLEP courses are accepted if a higher course is taken for a grade.
   
   
6. An application fee of $65.00 (non-refundable).



7. Minimum of 90 college hours, to include verification of the following courses (to be completed by matriculation):



1. General Zoology/Biology (including lab) – one semester


2. General Chemistry – two semesters


3. Organic Chemistry – two semesters


4. Physics – two semesters


5. Histology, Genetics, Embryology, Cellular Biology or Comparative Anatomy (any of these) – one semester


6. English- three semesters


7. Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy, Humanities and Foreign Languages (any combination) – three semesters

1. Acceptance into the College of Medicine.



2. Completed baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college.



3. Show a minimum of two summers or one year of research experience.



4. Three letters of recommendation from faculty who can attest to research skills and experience (these letters of recommendation are separate from and in addition to the letters of recommendation required of the College of Medicine).



5. Completed OUHSC M.D./Ph.D. Program Application. Mail this application to the M.D./Ph.D. Program, to be received by October 15.



6. A $25.00 application fee (separate from College of Medicine's $65.00 fee).

M.D./Ph.D. Interviews

Interviews for the M.D./Ph.D. Program are based on the competitiveness of the current applicant pool. The routine average GPA and MCAT of those accepted into the M.D./Ph.D. Program are 3.79 and 10.33, respectively.

Applicants will be offered interviews based on an initial screening of meeting program standards that include academic potential, intellectual curiosity, and evidence of research experience.

Applicants receive one interview that is offered the day prior to the medical school interview. M.D. interviews are paired with the M.D./Ph.D. interviews in the fall prior to the year of matriculation. The interviews occur in December, January, or February and the M.D./Ph.D. interview will focus on the student's research interests by arranging laboratory visits in areas of interest. The day includes tours of campus, activities with existing participants and in depth laboratory meetings with potential mentors.

Interviews are conducted by two or three members of the Advisory Council who submit narrative comments and a recommendation of acceptance or refusal. A student may also receive a deferral for further evaluation.

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Acceptance to the College of Medicine and the M.D./Ph.D. Program

Results of the interview process are coordinated with the medical school acceptance and letters of offer are sent. Those students refused by the M.D./Ph.D. Program may still pursue both degrees concurrently if accepted by the College of Medicine and the Graduate College.

A refusal from the M.D./Ph.D. Program does not in any way influence the College of Medicine admissions process.

Admission letters to the M.D./Ph.D. Program will include the financial obligations of the program. Acceptance results in concurrent enrollment in the College of Medicine and the Graduate College at matriculation.

Upon acceptance to the College of Medicine and the M.D./Ph.D. Program, the following are required:

1. Submit to the College of Medicine a deposit of $100.00 within two weeks of acceptance to hold your space. The $100.00 deposit is refundable as long as you either (1) matriculate into the M.D./Ph.D. Program or (2) withdraw from the M.D. Program no later than April 15 (Remember: The stipulation for acceptance in the M.D./Ph.D. Program is acceptance into the M.D. Program and if you withdraw from the M.D. Program you are no longer admitted to the M.D./Ph.D. Program). For information on acceptance procedures, please visit the AAMC website Recommendations Concerning Medical School Acceptance Procedures for First-Year Entering Students.
   
   
2. Arrange for all your official college transcripts to be sent to the Office of Admission and Records. The official transcripts should arrive in Admission and Records no later than June 1.

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1. Begin application one year in advance of desired matriculation.
   
   
2. October 15: AMCAS.
   
   
3. October 15: OUHSC M.D./Ph.D. Program Application, three letters of recommendation, letter of "good academic standing" (if applicable), and $25.00 application fee.
   
   
4. November 1: College of Medicine supplemental materials.
   
   
5. Interviews conducted the fall and spring semesters prior to matriculation.
   
   
6. April 15: Last day to withdraw from M.D./Ph.D. Program.
   
   
7. Final decisions for acceptance into the College of Medicine are made through May 15.
   
   
8. June 1: Students accepted into the M.D./Ph.D. Program submit official college transcripts to the Office of Admission and Records.

Contact Information

M.D./Ph.D. Program
The University of Oklahoma
PO Box 26901 - BMSB 357
Oklahoma City, OK 73190-6901
Telephone: (405) 271-2503
Fax: (405) 271-3032
Email: MDPhD-Program@ouhsc.edu
Application: M.D./Ph.D. Program Application


College of Medicine - Admissions
College of Medicine-Admissions
Attention: Dotty Shaw-Killam
PO Box 26901 – BMSB 374
Oklahoma City, OK 73190-6901
Phone: (405) 271-2331
Fax: (405) 271-3032
E-Mail: AdminMed@ouhsc.edu
Web Page: College of Medicine Home Page

Graduate College
The University of Oklahoma
Health Science Center
PO Box 26901 – LIB 258
Oklahoma City, OK 73190-6901
Phone: (405) 271-2085
Fax: (405) 271-1155
E-Mail: Grad-College@ouhsc.edu


Admission and Records
The University of Oklahoma
Health Science Center
PO Box 26901 – BSEB 200
Oklahoma City, OK 73190-6901
Phone: (405) 271-2359
Fax: (405) 271-2480
E-Mail: Admissions@ouhsc.edu


AMCAS
2450 N Street, N.W.
Suite 201
Washington, DC 20037-1131
Phone: (202) 828-0400
E-Mail: AMCAS@aamc.org


MCAT
P.O. Box 4056
Iowa City, IA 52243
Phone: (319) 337-1357
E-Mail: MCAT@aamc.org

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