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

The Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, in partnership with the Osteopathic Medical Education Consortium of Oklahoma (OMECO), offers a Psychiatry residency program along with several other residency and fellowship programs. The Psychiatry program is committed to educating and training osteopathic physicians, particularly emphasizing healthcare for rural and underserved areas of Oklahoma. The program aims to provide high-quality patient care and graduate medical education.

The Psychiatry program is part of the broader initiative that includes multiple Teaching Health Center residency programs in Family Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, and Internal Medicine. The institution's commitment to exceeding the Institutional and Program Requirements set by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education is highlighted.

For prospective residents and fellows, the program's Designated Institutional Official emphasizes the importance of providing comprehensive training experiences and preparing trainees to serve rural and underserved populations in Oklahoma. The program supports residents through various learning modalities, including adapting to asynchronous formats when needed.

The program's mission focuses on the integration of osteopathic principles in training and ensuring that graduates are equipped for independent practice or further subspecialty fellowship training. Graduates are encouraged to serve in rural and underserved areas within Oklahoma. The institution has a robust history of training graduates and continues to expand its reach in the state.

Additionally, residents in the program have access to various educational sessions and resources related to topics such as physician wellness, physician advocacy, and healthcare quality. The program also organizes seminars on topics like physician contracting issues, medical malpractice insurance, and healthcare advocacy.

For specific application requirements, visa support, competitiveness, or other detailed information, please refer to the official program documentation.