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4 Routes: Become a PhysicianEveryone's pathway to become a physician is different. Common routes for OSU students include:

  • OSU-COM 3+1 Med Bound Program (Freshman)

    OSU-COM 3+1 Med Bound Program at OSU's College of Osteopathic Medicine offers early admission for highly qualified OSU freshman.

     

    If accepted, you will leave OSU one year early to begin medical school at OSU-COM. 3 years at OSU + 4 years at OSU-College of Osteopathic Medicine (OSU-COM) to complete your bachelor's and D.O. in 7 years, as opposed to 8. 

     

    Steps:

      • OSU-Stillwater freshmen entering with superior academic performance ready to commit early to medical school at OSU's Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) program.
      • Applications typically open in early fall and due October 1st of your freshman year at OSU. 
      • Accepted applicants have a guaranteed seat in OSU-COM program upon completion a pre-approved OSU 3+1 Med Bound bachelor's degree in 3 years, provided they continue to meet ongoing academic and extracurricular requirements laid out by the OSU-COM 3+1 Med Bound Program.

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  • OSU-COM 3+1 Program (Juniors)

    3 years at OSU + 4 years at OSU-College of Osteopathic Medicine (OSU-COM) to complete your bachelor's and D.O. in 7 years, as opposed to 8. 

     

    Steps:

      • Complete 3 years of study at OSU-Stillwater in an approved OSU-COM 3+1 bachelor’s program.
      • If accepted, you will leave OSU one year early to begin medical school at OSU-College of Osteopathic Medicine.

    After Your First Year of OSU-COM Program

      • Submit your official OSU-COM transcripts and apply for undergraduate graduation to OSU-Stillwater. 
      • After your 4th year of medical school, you will earn your D.O. degree.

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  • OSU Bachelor's + Medical School

    OSU bachelor's degree then attend OSU-College of Osteopathic Medicine or another M.D. or D.O. program. 

     

    Steps:

      • Earn a bachelor's degree (of your choice) from OSU and complete all of your prerequisite courses* for an accredited Allopathic Medicine (M.D.) or Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) program (of your choice).
      • Apply to an accredited medical school program and if accepted, begin your M.D. or D.O. professional school program.
      • Applying to OSU-COM? Determine if you are eligible for the OSU-COM Guaranteed Interview Program opportunity.

     

    *You may opt to complete OSU's certificate in pre-medical sciences, designed to assist in your completion of prerequisite coursework. This a stand alone certificate, not a bachelor's degree or minor. Completion of the certificate, alone, will not automatically make you a more competitive for your particular program of choice.

 

OSU Bachelor's + Gap Year + Medical SchoolTaking additional time can be to your advantage as a medical school applicant.

If you feel you need more holistic development (academic or non-academic) to be ready to professionally apply to medical school, consider taking a “gap/enhancement year” to help you further develop. 


Why Consider a Gap Year?
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