Application Information

Applicants will be considered only with the completion of an application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) for the upcoming application year. Applications must include:

1. Letter of recommendation from the applicant’s Internal Medicine Program Director.
2. Two additional letters of recommendation from physicians in the United States
3. Official medical school transcript
4. A complete Curriculum Vitae
5. Personal statement
6. Official transcripts for all applicable examinations (COMLEX and/or USMLE).
7. Those qualified to train with us must successfully complete training within an ACGME or AOA accredited Internal Medicine residency program and secure full, unrestricted medical licensure in the state of Oklahoma prior to starting their Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship.

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Interviews

Eligible applicants will be considered for interview, ranking and appointment based on:

1. Academic performance
2. Grade point average
3. COMLEX-USA Level 1, 2CE, 2 PE, and 3 (For DO Applicants)
4. USMLE Step 1, 2CK and 2CS (For MD Applicants)
5. Ability
6. Overall preparedness
7. Communication skills
8. Personal qualities (such as motivation and integrity)
9. The interview, compatibility of the applicant with program philosophy and goals, academic record, letters of recommendation, and evidence of involvement in and commitment to cardiovascular medicine weigh heavily in the selection and ranking of applicants

 

ERAS Information

Applicants are accepted only through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Completed applications are reviewed periodically and candidates are notified when there is sufficient information to offer an interview. Interview dates are granted to qualified candidates.

 

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences (Tulsa) Program

 

ACGME Program Number  1413914104
NRMP Match Code 2162141F0

 

Non-DO Applicants

20 business days prior to the match the applicant must have ready for submission

1. 60 hours of OSU-COM’s years one and two to include; OMM I, II, III, and IV.
2. Teaching Guide for Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine or lectures may be used to direct the lab portion. Certificate of completion will be provided. OMM education from outside institutions will not be accepted.
3. Verification that candidate completed the CORRE examination with a minimum passing score at or above the 10th percentile.
4. Letter of recommendation from a D.O. with an active practice to be included with residency application. (letter must indicate that applicant understands osteopathic philosophy).

 

During Fellowship 

1. Complete 60 hours of OPP Continuing Medical Education, approved by the OSU-CHS/OMECO, achieved through any of the following:
   1. CME courses, didactics, elective rotations, etc. focusing on clinical application.
2. Successfully pass an OMM basic skills competency practical examination, administered by OSU-CHS faculty, prior to PGY-5.
3. Satisfactorily progress through the Osteopathic Recognition Milestones during fellowship.