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
We educate osteopathic physicians, scientists, allied health professionals and health
care administrators. We offer graduate and professional degrees with more than 1,000
students enrolled in academic programs.
OSU Center for Health Sciences operates an extensive clinic system in Tulsa, employing
more than 90 full-time clinicians. Through our teaching hospital and network of clinics,
we serve as a major provider of health care in Oklahoma.
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.