General Surgery Residency Application

Applicants will be considered only with the completion of an application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) for the upcoming application year. Audition rotations are held July - December and interviews are conducted throughout the audition season. We participate in the NRMP match.

 

Applicants are required to meet one of the following qualifications to be eligible to interview:

1. Graduate of a COCA accredited College of Osteopathic Medicine
2. Graduate of a United States (US) LCME college of medicine plus completion of all OSU-CHS/OMECO prerequisite requirements for entry into an ACGME accredited Osteopathic Recognition residency program.
3. Graduate of a US LCME college of medicine and a passing score on the COMLEX-USA Level 1, Level 2 CE and Level 2 PE exams.

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.

 

Applications must include:

• Official transcript from an accredited College of Osteopathic Medicine
• All national board scores for exams taken to date
• Three letters of recommendation
• Personal Statement

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Interviews

Eligible applicants will be considered for interview, ranking and appointment based on the evaluation of the Selection Committee on a rolling basis once the online portal opens in mid-September.

 

Audition Rotation

Please visit the Office of Clinical Education to review the following:

• Complete the visiting student application
• Upload the required documentation
• Proof of Completed Compliance Training (eg, HIPAA, ACLS/BLS, TB test, Mask fitting)
• Letter of good standing
• Current CV and photo
• Immunization verification form, including current flu
• Background check report
• Certificate of malpractice liability coverage
• Proof of health insurance coverage
• 10 panel drug screen report
• HIPAA/BBP training certificates
• Letter of intent for General Surgery
• Passing your COMLEX
• Verify that an affiliation agreement is in place with your school and OSU

Once these items have been uploaded, your file will be forwarded to the Department of General Surgery for review.  An email will be sent to the student with an approval or denial of their request.

 

Questions and/or difficulties about the online application can be forwarded to the Clinical Education department:

 

Melissa Goodell: melissa.goodell@okstate.edu

 

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 4403900275
NRMP Match Code 2162440C0

 

Non-DO Applicants

20 Business Days Prior to the Match the Applicant Must Have Ready for Submission:

1. Applicants must have ready before the deadline:
   1. 60 online hours of OSU-COM’s years one and two to include: OMM I, II, III, and IV. A 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.  *Contact the Program Coordinator for access to OMM I-IV videos*
   2. Successfully pass the OSU Osteopathic Written Exam with a minimum passing score of >50%. Programs will create an individual learning plan if the score is <50% and the applicant matriculates into the program. 60 questions composed of:
      
      • 40% on Osteopathic Concept and Philosophy
      • 40% on Osteopathic Diagnosis
      • 20% on Osteopathic Treatment Methods
   3. Applicant will be a designated osteopathic resident upon matriculation into the program as long as the above requirements are met. 

 

During Residency:

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

*Exceptions during one of two-year fellowships must be requested through the GME Office and requested at the time of applying to the program.