Incoming MD Class

We are very excited to welcome you to the SCM Track in Tulsa! 

We have included information below to help you begin your path towards becoming a physician.  This page will be updated as new information becomes available.  Many of the tasks below will be updated over the coming months.

Transition to Medical School (Orientation) Dates: July 7-11

• Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
• Dress: business casual except during the donor luncheon, which will be business professional
• More detailed schedule to come soon!

Location: 

• OU Tulsa Schusterman Campus (4502 East 41st St, Tulsa, OK)

Anatomical Donor Program

Traditionally, students host family and friends of the anatomical donors at a luncheon during Orientation (Transition to Medical School) to learn more about the lives of those who have given so much to the education of our first year medical students.

Additional information will be coming soon with regards to this opportunity.  

Details about the School of Community Medicine White Coat Ceremony for the MD Class of 2029 and the PA Class of 2027 are TBD. Family and Friends are invited!

The Ceremony is tentatively scheduled for July 18, 2025.

Summer Institute Dates: August 12th - 15th (Tue-Fri)

• The Summer Institute will be part of the time reserved for the Personal and Professional Development course. 

Location: 

• OU Tulsa Schusterman Campus (4502 East 41st St, Tulsa, OK)

The School of Community Medicine uses a compliance system called Complio. You can read more about it on this page.  You will receive a detailed email at the beginning of April with info about using the Complio system. You are expected to be fully compliant by July 7th, but you do not need to start working on compliance items in Complio until April.

Vaccines
You will upload proof of each required vaccine to the Complio system.  You will work with the Student Health Clinic located in OU-Tulsa Student Affairs, 4502 E. 41st Street, Room 1C76, Tulsa, OK 74135 to complete any missing vaccinations.  

To help you prepare for what is needed, you can review this form that lists all required vaccinations.  This is for your reference. You do not need to complete this form at this time.  

If you seek approval of vaccine declination for any immunization, you will need to complete the form in Complio to request. This form will not be available in Complio until April 15.  Please take no action related to vaccine declination until that time.   

TB Skin Test

The TB skin test is a two step test with the second TB skin test being conducted during Summer Institute on all new medical students. You will need to have the first step done 1 - 3 weeks before July 7.  You will upload results to the Complio System. 

BLS for Healthcare Providers

As incoming Medical Students you will need to have your BLS for Healthcare Professionals certification up to date and uploaded to Complio by July 7th. You may take this course anywhere that offers the Healthcare Professional version. A couple of options are the Student Nursing Association here on campus and St. John's Medical Center who offer these courses at a discounted rate for SCM students. 

• OU-Tulsa Student Nursing Association ($40 cash or check)

We strongly recommend that, unless you have an external obligation requiring BLS certification, you wait until after April to complete this as it expires within two years of completion. 

Other Compliance Requirements

The Complio System will require a drug screen, proof of several trainings, certificates, acknowledgments and more.  

First Day of Classes

Monday, July 14, 2025, 8:00 A.M.
Classes begin.  If classes are subject to change, you will be notfied. 

Academic Calendar

2025 - 2026 Academic Calendar

This calendar provides an overview of the academic year encompassing the four medical school classes for both the Oklahoma City and Tulsa School of Community Medicine campuses.  It includes first and last day of classes and holiday breaks.

All HSC students are required to have health insurance while attending the HSC Campus. You may either participate in the student sponsored health insurance policy or show proof of acceptable insurance coverage by a recognized health insurance. A student who is found to be uninsured will receive notification from HSC Student Affairs and their academic dean’s office.
Click Health Insurance and Regents Policy for more information. 

More information about Student Health can be found at the OU-Tulsa Student Health webpage.

You will receive an email in late July when you are enrolled and IDs are ready to be processed.  You will not be able to receive a student ID Card until this time. You can find your student ID number in in the self service portal.

In July, please stop by the OU-Tulsa Student Enrollment Center (SEC) office to obtain your Student ID. This ID and number will be used during exam days.  The fee is $15 and they take cash or checks. The office is location in the main administration building across the hall from Founders Student Center in room 1C114.

All students in the OU College of Medicine are required to own a laptop computer to access the extensive online resources available through the college's Hippocrates website as well as other computer-based resources including online quizzes and exams.

OU College of Medicine laptop requirements can be found here.

Free Microsoft Software
Students can now download Microsoft Office and Microsoft Windows completely free.
Click here for more details.

Device Encryption

OU policy requires device encryption on laptop computers that may store sensitive or confidential information (e.g., SSN and financial information, patient information). For laptops used by OU Health Sciences Center Students, the presumption is that the device may be used for this purpose; therefore, OU policy requires all student devices have the built-in encryption always turned on while you are a Health Sciences Center Student.  

Find more information and instructions for this process here.  https://www.ou.edu/ouit/studentencryption

Financial Aid assists with the financing of students’ medical school education.  The Financial Aid Office offers information on federal, state, and institutional programs, loan counseling, loan repayment, and program cost estimates.  Financial Aid is located in the David L. Boren Student Union, Third Floor and the contact information is financial-aid@ouhsc.edu, 405.271.2118, and fax 405.271.5446.

Scholarships

As an applicant to the School of Community Medicine, you have already applied to be considered for scholarships as part of the admissions process; information about additional scholarship opportunities, such as the GKFF Service Incentive, will be shared later in the semester. 

You will receive information from IT about setting up your OUHSC email account. 

If you have not received your HSC Email address and/or have questions please contact the main OUHSC IT Service Desk at 405-271-2203. They will provide you with your account information and any additional steps if needed.

If you need additional assistance the OU Tulsa IT Help Desk may be reached at 918-660-3550 or you may stop by room 1C65 in the main administration building.

OU Tulsa parking is considered open parking except for the first level and the ramp to the second level of the parking garage next to the Schusterman Center Clinic.  Parking forms and vehicle registration information can be found on the OU Tulsa Police site.  Additional information on parking policies may be found here.  You will need to have this completed prior to August 16th.