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

The Osteopathic Medical Education Consortium of Oklahoma, Inc. (OMECO) is committed to educating and training osteopathic physicians with a focus on providing healthcare for rural and underserved areas of Oklahoma through the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences. They offer a variety of residency and fellowship programs, including 15 residency programs and 6 fellowship programs. They sponsor 1 Psychiatry program and 7 Teaching Health Center residency programs in Family Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, and Internal Medicine.

The program emphasizes exceptional leadership to ensure that all graduate medical education programs meet the requirements set by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. The institution is committed to offering high-quality patient care and medical training.

For prospective residents and fellows interested in training at OSU/OMECO in Oklahoma, the programs have a strong focus on osteopathic principles and practice, with 18 of the programs having osteopathic recognition. The institution has a history of graduating residents and fellows who have effectively served rural and underserved populations in various counties in Oklahoma.

They have added new programs over the years and are dedicated to expanding to reach more areas in Oklahoma. The program values adaptability to different educational modalities, including asynchronous learning when needed.

Prospective residents are encouraged to reach out to the program director or chief residents for more information. The programs aim to prepare residents for independent practice or sub-specialty fellowships, focusing on the quality of training, the program faculty, living arrangements, salary, benefits, and post-graduation opportunities provided.

There is no information on the website about the competitiveness of the program, specific application requirements, or visa support.