SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program

Surgery residency program in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, sponsored by University of Oklahoma College of Medicine.

See how you match

About University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program

ACGME code
4403921273
Program director
Ajay Jain
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
846
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
8%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, sponsored by University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 846 applications and invited about 13.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 8% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural track.

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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

See how much sending a program signal, or a matching geographic preference, raised interview chances at this program.

You can unlock these details for 2 programs for free, no account needed. After that, create a free account to keep going.

Is University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program a good fit for you?

Create a free account, enter your scores, visa needs and graduation year, and get a program list ranked by how well each program fits your profile.

Create a free account

Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Interview rate
13.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates92%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Demographics

  • Women67%
  • Men33%
  • White85%
  • Asian5%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%

Contact and location

Program director
Ajay Jain
Program coordinator
Berta Orta
Coordinator phone
(405) 271-6308
Sponsoring institution
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

PO Box 26901 COM Building Suite 9000 Oklahoma City, OK 73126-0901 Open in Google Maps

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 8% of residents at University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program offer?

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program offers 7 first-year Surgery positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program?

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program received 846 applications and interviewed about 13.8% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program located?

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program is located at PO Box 26901 COM Building Suite 9000 Oklahoma City, OK 73126-0901. Its sponsoring institution is University of Oklahoma College of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program?

The program director is Ajay Jain. The program coordinator, Berta Orta, is the usual contact for application questions.

More Surgery programs nearby