Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences (Durant) Program

The Family Medicine Residency Program at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences is a three-year, ACGME-accredited program with Osteopathic Recognition. The program is designed to accommodate individual learning needs and focuses on comprehensive medical care emphasizing the family unit, ambulatory care, and enhancement of clinical credentials in specific areas. Residents benefit from a rich learning environment that supports both professional and personal growth.

Upon completion, residents are qualified to sit for the American Board of Osteopathic Family Medicine (ABOFP) examination, ensuring that they are well-prepared for diverse career pathways in family medicine.

Curriculum

The curriculum is structured to deliver various learning styles through experiential, didactic, research, and simulated learning. Residents engage with diverse patient populations and manage various pathologies during their monthly rotations, thus helping to foster clinical autonomy and proficiency.

Throughout the program, residents will have multiple opportunities to teach medical students and peers, participating in bedside teaching, classroom instruction, and simulation lab sessions. Additionally, residents are encouraged to critically evaluate medical literature, partake in clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, and advocate for patient care improvements.

Training Sites

The program boasts multiple training sites providing comprehensive training experiences. Key locations include:

• OSU Medicine-Eastgate Clinic: Offers ambulatory care for families, managing both acute and chronic conditions while providing preventive care.
• OSU Healthcare Center: Offers a range of family medicine services, including women’s health and osteopathic manipulative medicine.
• OSU Medical Center: A flagship osteopathic hospital supporting intensive hands-on training with a large volume of cases.
• Morton Comprehensive Health Services: A community health center providing extensive medical services.
• St. Francis Hospital: This tertiary center offers specialized care across a wide range of medical services.

Training Structure

The Family Medicine Residency employs a clinic-first or 2+2 model where residents spend half of their training in continuity clinics and the other half in specialty rotations. This structured yet flexible model enhances continuity of care and allows residents to manage their work-life balance effectively. Specific training includes:

• PGY-1: Includes immersion into family medicine and core rotations.
• PGY-2 and PGY-3: Rotation through various specialties, allowing residents to tailor their rotations according to interests and career aspirations.

Research Opportunities

The program encourages residents to engage in clinical research, which is integral to the training experience. Opportunities for research are provided through various avenues including quality improvement projects and collaboration with faculty. This focus allows residents to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of family medicine.

Application Requirements

Applicants must meet specific qualifications for consideration, including:

• Graduation from an accredited US College of Osteopathic Medicine or a medical school in the US or Canada.
• Graduates from other international medical schools must have a valid ECFMG certificate or a full, unrestricted medical practice license in Oklahoma.

The application process requires submission through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and mandates a holistic review of each application. A complete application should include transcripts, USMLE or COMLEX scores, letters of recommendation, and personal statements among others.

Visa Support

The program is supportive of all qualified candidates and offers sponsorship for J-1 exchange visitor visas, accommodating international medical graduates seeking to train in the United States.

Program Competitiveness

This residency program is considered moderately competitive, with a welcoming attitude towards DO graduates and international medical graduates (IMGs). The holistic approach to evaluating candidates enhances opportunities for diverse applicants.

Benefits

Residents enjoy comprehensive benefits including fully-covered individual and family medical insurance, dental and vision plans at low costs, retirement savings plans, individual life and disability insurance, and free meals at the OSU Medical Center cafeteria among others. A healthy wellness curriculum is also in place to support residents through the challenges of residency.