Pathways to Practice

Mailing Address
Pathways to Practice
2121 Euclid Avenue, CH 342
Cleveland, OH 44115

Campus Location
College of Health
2112 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone: 216.802.3193

4urbanhealth@csuohio.edu

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Heritage College

The OU Heritage Early Assurance (EA) track is a collaborative agreement between Cleveland State University (CSU) and the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-HCOM). This partnership provides qualified CSU undergraduate students with provisional early acceptance into medical school at OU-HCOM, allowing them to secure a seat while completing their undergraduate degree at CSU.

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Here's How it Works:

  • Early Acceptance:
    Students apply during their sophomore year for the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-HCOM) Early Assurance Program. Those accepted receive provisional early acceptance into medical school while completing their degree at Cleveland State University (CSU).

     

  • Academic Requirements:
    To remain eligible, students must maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.50 and a science GPA of 3.40 until graduation.

     

  • Experiential Learning:
    Students gain real-world experience through job shadowing, physician mentorship, and completion of the Urban Health Certificate, which helps strengthen their preparation for medical school.

 

  • Advising and Support:
    Each student is paired with a Pathways to Practice (P2P) advisor and has access to MCAT preparation resources and science tutoring through the Tutoring and Academic Success Center (TASC).

     

  • Direct Path to Medical School:
    Students who meet all academic and program requirements are guaranteed direct entry into OU-HCOM after graduation.

Schedule a meeting with Program Manager Toni Speed at a.l.speed@csuohio.edu to ensure you’re on track to apply.

Admission and Program Information

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Urban Health Certificate Courses: 

MCAT Prep: 

  • HSC 427 -Professional Development I (1 credits) ( 1st year Fall)
  • HSC 429 - Professional Development II (1 credits) (1st year Spring)

Urban Health Seminar: 

  • HSC 434/534 Urban Health I (1 credit) (1st year Fall)
  • HSC 461/561 Urban Health II (1 credit) (1st year Spring)
  • HSC 463/563 Urban Health III (3 credits) (2nd year Fall)
  • HSC 465/565 Urban Health IV (3 credits) (2nd year Spring)

Clinical Science Courses:

  • HSC 422 or 520 Physiology for the Clinical Sciences (4 credits) (2nd year)
  • HSC 475/575 Human Gross Anatomy (3 credits) (2nd year) AND
  • HSC 457/557 Human Gross Anatomy Lab (3 credit dissection lab) 

Total Credits: 18-20 credit hours 

 

Timeline if you earn a 500 or greater on the MCAT 

 

 

4 years at CSU 
+ 4 Year DO Program at OU Heritage 
= Your path to become a doctor! 
 
 
 

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Mailing Address
Pathways to Practice
2121 Euclid Avenue, CH 342
Cleveland, OH 44115

Campus Location
College of Health
2112 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone: 216.802.3193

4urbanhealth@csuohio.edu