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Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences (McAlester) Program

Family Medicine residency program in McAlester, Oklahoma, sponsored by Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences.

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About Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences (McAlester) Program

ACGME code
1203900666
Program director
Lori Peters
Location
McAlester, Oklahoma
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
196
Latest cycle
Interview rate
42.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
20%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences (McAlester) Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in McAlester, Oklahoma, sponsored by Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 196 applications and invited about 42.3% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 20% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care and rural tracks.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
42.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates10%
  • US DO graduates70%
  • US IMGs20%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women40%
  • Men60%
  • White50%
  • Asian40%
  • Black or African American10%

Contact and location

Program director
Lori Peters
Program coordinator
Gayla Burow
Coordinator phone
(918) 421-6081
Program phone
(918) 470-8333
Sponsoring institution
Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences

10 South 3rd Street McAlester, OK 74501 Open in Google Maps

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences (McAlester) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences (McAlester) Program sponsor visas?

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences (McAlester) Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences (McAlester) Program IMG-friendly?

About 20% of residents at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences (McAlester) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences (McAlester) Program offer?

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences (McAlester) Program offers 4 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences (McAlester) Program?

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences (McAlester) Program received 196 applications and interviewed about 42.3% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences (McAlester) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences (McAlester) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences (McAlester) Program located?

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences (McAlester) Program is located at 10 South 3rd Street McAlester, OK 74501. Its sponsoring institution is Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences.

Who is the program director of Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences (McAlester) Program?

The program director is Lori Peters. The program coordinator, Gayla Burow, is the usual contact for application questions.