Osteopathic Medical Education Consortium of Oklahoma, Inc. (OMECO)/Oklahoma State University Program

The Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences and the Osteopathic Medical Education Consortium of Oklahoma (OMECO) are dedicated to educating and training osteopathic physicians, particularly focusing on providing healthcare for rural and underserved areas of Oklahoma.

The residency and fellowship programs offered by Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences currently include 15 residency programs and 6 fellowship programs. Under the sponsorship of OMECO, there is 1 Psychiatry program and 7 Teaching Health Center residency programs in Family Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, and Internal Medicine. These programs adhere to the Institutional and Program Requirements set by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).

The institution expresses a commitment to ensuring that all trainees have the opportunity to complete their training successfully and be prepared to enter independent practice. The programs aim to provide the highest quality of patient care and graduate medical education while preparing trainees to serve rural and underserved populations in Oklahoma. The programs cover a range of osteopathic principles and practices with many also having osteopathic recognition.

Each program under Oklahoma State University mentions its compensation schedule and highlights the importance of factors such as faculty, program coordinators, salaries, benefits, and post-graduation opportunities. The map illustrating the current practice locations of graduates shows a widespread impact, with graduates practicing in 40 of the 77 counties in Oklahoma.

Furthermore, the institution follows a Recruitment Policy established by the sponsoring institution to ensure fair and consistent consideration for all applicants to the ACGME-accredited programs.

For detailed residency and fellowship program information, reaching out to the program director or chief residents is encouraged. Overall, the focus on training physicians for rural and underserved areas of Oklahoma reflects the institution's dedication to enhancing healthcare accessibility in the region.