Eligibility Requirements for OSU-COM's Med Bound Program

Program Pre-Qualifications

Who can apply?
- Incoming/current OSU-Stillwater freshman (HS graduation in last 12 months).
- 3.8 HS Overall GPA.
- 28 ACT or 1300 SAT (without writing portion).
- Enrolled full-time at OSU-Stillwater in approved 3+1 Med Bound major.
- Must complete at least 60 hours at OSU after HS graduation.
Which majors are eligible?

OSU Approved Majors
Is medical experience required when I apply?
No
- Not at the time of your 3+1 Med Bound application freshman year.
- However, healthcare exposure, service or experience working with, shadowing or observing physician(s) is preferred.
Note:
- If accepted, you are required to complete 500 hours in a health-related setting by the end of your junior year, prior beginning medical school.
What is considered "health-related" experience?
Healthcare experience is defined by OSU-COM as:
- Both paid and unpaid work in health-related fields where you are not directly responsible for a patient’s care but you have direct, hands-on experiences relating to patient care.
  - E.g. filling prescriptions, clerical work, delivering patient food, cleaning patients/their rooms, administering food or medication, taking vitals or other record keeping information, working as a scribe, CNA (depending on job description), medical assistant, etc.
- For more information, click on the links to learn more about tips for finding Health Care-related Volunteer Opportunities and Shadowing a Doctor.

Questions?

Contact OSU's College of Osteopathic Medicine

Characteristics of Successful Applicants

Students highly motivated and committed to pursuing a career in osteopathic medicine prior to their freshman year of college.

Academically high-achieving students, as demonstrated through ACT/SAT, high school grades and AP/IB/concurrent credits (if applicable).

Able to demonstrate effective communication and leadership skills, possess emotional maturity and other non-technical skills reflecting the knowledge and aptitude necessary for successful practice of osteopathic medicine.