Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences (OSU-CHS) is a public medical school in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It also has a branch campus in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Founded in 1972, OSU-CHS is part of the Oklahoma State University System.[3] OSU-CHS has a single 4-year program, conferring the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree.

Oklahoma State University
Center for Health Sciences

Former names	Oklahoma College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine
Type	Public medical school
Established	1972
Parent institution	Oklahoma State University System
President	Kayse M. Shrum
Provost	William Pettit
Academic staff	95 (full time) 611 (part time)[1]
Doctoral students	365[2]
Location	Tulsa , Oklahoma , United States 36.138°N 96.006°W
Campus	Metropolitan, 16 acres[2]
Colors	Orange and Black
Website	health.okstate.edu

History

OSU-CHS was founded in 1972 as the Oklahoma College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery. It was renamed as the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine when it became part of the OSU System in 1988.[3] In the spring of 2006, the College of Osteopathic Medicine signed an academic affiliation agreement with Tulsa Regional Medical Center to create a permanent teaching hospital for Oklahoma State students. As of November 2, 2006, Tulsa Regional Medical Center was rechristened as the Oklahoma State University Medical Center, as per the terms of the 50-year agreement. Oklahoma legislators appropriated $40 million in funding towards improving the hospital's technology and facilities. Among the expected improvements are an expansion of the intensive care unit and renovations to the women's health and neonatal intensive care unit programs. OSU Medical Center is the largest osteopathic teaching center in the United States, training 165 resident physicians in primary and sub-specialty care each year.[4]

OSU-CHS includes the College of Osteopathic Medicine, the School of Biomedical Sciences, the School of Forensic Sciences, the School of Healthcare Administration, and the School of Allied Health.[3]

The Center for Health Sciences has conducted research into the condition known as Morgellons, for which there is no known etiology or treatment.[5]

Dr. Edward Goljan is the most well-known faculty member at the school. He is the professor and chair of pathology, and is nationally recognized as an expert educator in medical board exam preparation.[6] Dr. Goljan is author of the popular "Rapid Review" book for pathology,[7] and audio files of his lectures are used by medical students around the country.

Academics

OSU-CHS offers a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree. The first and second years of medical school at OSU focus on the basic sciences, and are primarily classroom based. Courses include biochemistry, immunology, microbiology, pharmacology, and osteopathic manipulative medicine. The third and fourth years of medical training are clinically oriented, consisting of clinical clerkships, where students rotate through various specialties of medicine. These rotations, which provide opportunities for students to develop clinical skills, include: internal medicine, family medicine, surgery, OB/GYN, pediatrics, psychiatry, and osteopathic manipulative medicine.

Osteopathic medical students at OSU may choose to complete an additional degree to the DO degree. Combined degree programs include: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, and Master of Public Health (MPH).

OSU-CHS also offers masters degrees in physician assistant studies, health care administration, global health, forensic science, biomedical science and athletic training.

Accreditation

OSU-CHS is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation.[8]

Second campus

The Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences is opening the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Classes are scheduled to commence in the fall of 2020. This is the first Native American tribally-affiliated medical school in the United States. [9]

Notable alumni

Julie Ledgerwood, DO-chief of clinical trials program at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Vaccine Research Center

References

1. "Oklahoma State University". grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com. US News & World Report. 2013. Retrieved 23 January 2014.
2. "Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine" (PDF). aacom.org. American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine. Retrieved April 7, 2012.
3. "About OSU Center for Health Sciences". health.okstate.edu. Oklahoma State University. Retrieved 2018-02-28.
4. Carlo J. DiMarco (January 2009). "Saving OGME in Oklahoma" (PDF). The DO. Retrieved June 10, 2012.
5. "OSU HSC Morgellons Disease"
6. "Faculty and Staff". healthsciences.okstate.edu. Oklahoma State University. 2012. Retrieved May 15, 2012.
7. "Edward Goljan, MD". elsevierauthors.com. Elsevier. 2012. Archived from the original on November 25, 2014. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
8. "Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine" (PDF). osteopathic.org. Commission on Osteopathic Colleges Accreditation. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 September 2012. Retrieved 7 July 2012.
9. "Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation". health.okstate.edu. Oklahoma State University. Retrieved 6 September 2019.

External links

• Official website