Tahlequah, OK
🩺 School Overview
Tuition (In State): $25,796
Tuition (Out of State): $53,299
Accreditation Status: N/A
Acceptance Rate: 4%
Total Enrollment: 54
Degrees: DO
Founding Year: 2020
Accreditation Year: N/A
Website: https://medicine.okstate.edu/cherokee
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Applications Received: N/A
Interviews Granted: N/A
Admitted: N/A
Average MCAT: 505
Average GPA: 3.7
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Female: N/A
Underrepresented:N/A
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About the School
Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation (OSU-COM at Cherokee Nation) is the nation's only tribally affiliated medical school, established through a partnership between Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences and the Cherokee Nation. Located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma—the capital of the Cherokee Nation—the college welcomed its inaugural class in August 2020 and celebrated its first graduating class of 46 students in May 2024. The institution aims to improve health outcomes in rural and underserved areas by training physicians dedicated to serving these communities.
Curriculum
The curriculum at OSU-COM at Cherokee Nation emphasizes primary care and is designed to prepare students for residencies in rural and tribal settings. A notable component is the Tribal Medical Track, which offers unique learning opportunities for students to develop skills and knowledge pertinent to practicing in tribal, rural, and underserved areas. This track also provides insights into the rich cultures of American Indian communities, fostering culturally competent care.
Facilities
The 85,000-square-foot facility in Tahlequah includes state-of-the-art amenities such as anatomy, clinical skills, osteopathic manipulative medicine, and standardized patient labs. It also features a simulation center equipped with computer-programmable manikins, lecture halls, classrooms, faculty offices, study carrels, a break room, and a wellness center. These resources are designed to provide a comprehensive learning environment for medical students.
Demographics
As of the inaugural class, OSU-COM at Cherokee Nation had 107 students representing over 11 federally recognized tribes and 31 Oklahoma counties. Approximately 20% of the first graduating class identified as Native American, significantly higher than the national average of less than 1% of Native American students enrolled in medical schools. This reflects the institution's commitment to increasing Indigenous representation in the medical field.
SDN Insights
Our analysis of OSUCOM-Tahlequah:
Student Loan Burden: $242,979
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at OSUCOM-Tahlequah, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $242,979. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Lower than 79% Nationally
The cost of living at OSUCOM-Tahlequah is lower than 79% of all medical schools nationwide. This can significantly reduce your overall expenses during medical school, making it a more affordable option.
Environment: Large Rural
The neighborhood around OSUCOM-Tahlequah is relatively quiet and spread out, with limited walking or biking options. Most errands and outings will require a car, making this setting better suited for students with access to personal transportation.
School Address: 100 S Bliss Ave, Tahlequah, OK 74464
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