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OU School of Community Medicine

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For more than 50 years, The University of Oklahoma's medical education programs have made a difference in Oklahoma through excellence in medical education. Over the past decade, the school has evolved further, with an unwavering commitment to improve the health of entire communities.

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Residents in the OU School of Community Medicine are trained in population-based healthcare management, improving patient care and increased patient satisfaction. These areas of concentration prepare our residents to be successful physicians in any clinical setting in a rural or urban community. To enjoy video overviews of our dynamic residency programs, click below:

Residency Program Video Overviews

“Thank you to our faculty, administration, and staff for creating this wonderful institution that has been our home in so many ways. From that first day at Summer Institute, your enthusiasm about the mission of this school never wavered, and in turn, a fire was ignited under all of us to take full advantage of the opportunities on this campus. We are all extremely grateful to each of you for creating an environment where we were able to grow to our full potential. I truly believe we learned lessons on this campus that will positively impact our practice of medicine for years to come."

—  Bahar Malakouti,
M.D., School of Community Medicine graduate

We are proud to offer an outstanding and unique educational experience for future physician assistants who are committed to primary care and the underserved in Oklahoma.  The OU-Tulsa PA program represents a joint effort between the University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine and the University of Tulsa to provide one of the strongest primary care PA programs in the country.

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OU School of Community Medicine

The OU School of Community Medicine is an integrated track within the OU College of Medicine. The OU School of Community Medicine offers all four years of the doctor of medicine program and a 30-month physician assistant program on the OU-Tulsa Schusterman Campus. This provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to serve as well-rounded specialty or primary care physicians, while learning a special skill set to improve the health of entire communities.

Welcome to the OU School of Community Medicine from Interim Dean Burns

Welcome to the OU School of Community Medicine in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Our mission is to provide the best educational experience for students through excellence in teaching, research, creative activity and service to the state and society. We focus our mission on explicitly improving the health of the entire community. We are especially proud to recruit and train physicians through our unique curriculum designed to serve the healthcare needs of entire communities - especially vulnerable and underserved populations. We are excited to meet you and look forward to getting to know you better. To contact our Office of Student Services and Admissions please call us at 918-660-3500 or email tulsascm@ouhsc.edu.

 

 

 

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The University of Oklahoma has been recognized among 250+ higher-education institutions as a member of the FirstGen Network. OU was chosen based on our commitment to improving the college journey and advancing the futures and careers of our first-generation student population.

To learn more about our commitment to our first-generation student population, visit our First-Generation Student page.

 

 

 

 

About the Interim Dean

Dr. Boyd (Bo) D. Burns, DO, MBA, MHA

James Herman, Family Medicine

 

SCM Interim Dean Announcement

Dr. Burns stepped into the role of Interim Dean of the OU School of Community Medicine on July 1, 2025. A respected leader in academic and clinical medicine, he is guiding SCM with a vision to advance innovative education, strengthen community health, and prepare compassionate physicians dedicated to serving Oklahoma’s unique needs.

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Information Sessions

Our information sessions are conducted several times a year for undergraduate students interested in pursuing a medical or physician assistant degree.

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Undergraduate Summer Internship

This internship provides an opportunity to experience the community medicine learning environment while interacting with current medical students, faculty and staff.

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School of Community Medicine
OU - Tulsa Schusterman Center
4502 E. 41st Street
Tulsa, OK 74135

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Updated 1/24/2026 by School of Community Medicine: pappas@ou.edu