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No. 1 again: OSU-CHS tops U.S. News rankings in serving health care shortage areas

For the third consecutive year, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences has earned the No. 1 ranking in the percentage of graduates practicing in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs), according to the latest U.S. News & World
No. 1 again: OSU-CHS tops U.S. News rankings in serving health care shortage areas
No. 1 again: OSU-CHS tops U.S. News rankings in serving health care shortage areas

Wed, Apr 8, 2026

For the third consecutive year, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences has earned the No. 1 ranking in the percentage of graduates practicing in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs), according to the latest U.S. News & World

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OSU-COM, Cherokee Nation honored by Harvard Kennedy School

Mon, Dec 8, 2025

The historic partnership between OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Cherokee Nation to open the country's first tribally affiliated medical school received High Honors recognition from the Harvard Kennedy School Project on Indigenous

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Get to know new security leaders at OSU-CHS

Fri, Apr 25, 2025

The OSU Center for Health Sciences Campus Security has merged with the OSU Police Department based in Stillwater under the direction of Chief of Police Mike Beckner and Capt. Michael Galbraith.

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Dean recognized for contributions to osteopathic medical education

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Dr. Natasha Bray, dean of the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation, was recognized with the Robert S. Kistner Leadership Award from the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine.

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OSU-CHS once again earns a top spot in U.S. News & World Report medical school rankings

Mon, Apr 7, 2025

For the second time, OSU Center for Health Sciences has earned the No. 1 ranking in the percentage of graduates practicing in medically underserved areas in U.S. News & World Report's annual medical school rankings.

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Schweitzer Fellow promoting children's health through Cherokee traditions

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Hayden Kingfisher is educating students on diabetes prevention through Cherokee culture. A second-year medical student at the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation, he is a part of the 2024-25 Albert Schweitzer Fellowship Tulsa

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OSU-COM at Cherokee Nation med student named Native Forward Scholar

Thu, Nov 21, 2024

Caleb Watson, a third-year medical student at OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation and Cherokee Nation citizen, was recently named a Native Forward Scholar, a national scholarship organization.

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On the Right Track: OSU medical courses ensure all populations are receiving care

Fri, Sep 13, 2024

The Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine was founded more than 50 years ago with the mission to educate and train osteopathic physicians to meet the health care needs of rural and underserved communities in Oklahoma.

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Historic inaugural class graduates from OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation

Fri, May 17, 2024

Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation celebrated a monumental achievement on May 16 as its inaugural class of 46 medical students graduated from the country's first tribally affiliated medical school.

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