OUM MD programs
OUM’s MD program is a rigorous and full-scale Interactive medical school curriculum based on Australian, Canadian, New Zealand, Samoan, and US medical education standards.
Where You Plan to Practice Determines Your Pathway at OUM
One of two global medical school pathways are your entry points into OUM’s MD Program: The Standard Pathway or USMLE Pathway, depending on where the student one day wishes to practice medicine. While the curriculum is the same for both Pathways, exam requirements are different.
One of two global medical school pathways are your entry points into OUM’s MD Program: The Standard Pathway or USMLE Pathway, depending on where the student one day wishes to practice medicine. While the curriculum is the same for both Pathways, exam requirements are different.
Standard Pathway
- The Standard Pathway is for students who plan to practice medicine in countries other than the United States.
- Standard Pathway students complete OUM’s MD Program in ~4.5 years.
USMLE Pathway
- The United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) Pathway is for students who intend to practice in the United States, and they must pass the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 to graduate.
- USMLE Pathway students complete OUM’s MD Program in ~5 years and Step 1 and Step 2 medical licensing exam preparation is written into the curriculum.
Standard Pathway
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- The Standard Pathway is for students who plan to practice medicine in countries other than the United States.
USMLE Pathway
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- The United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) Pathway is for students who intend to practice in the United States, and they must pass the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 to graduate.
OUM’s Curriculum Removes Barriers
Our unique approach delivers your medical school pre-clinical phase in live, interactive virtual classrooms so that students may study from their home communities during years one and two. As with all clinical rotations in medical school, OUM clinical training occurs on-site at select teaching hospitals and clinics, bridging patient care practice with the foundational basic sciences learned during pre-clinical study.
OUM’s MD program is a rigorous and full-scale interactive medical school curriculum based on Australian, Canadian, Aotearoa New Zealand, Samoan, and US medical education standards.
Our unique approach delivers your medical school pre-clinical phase in live, interactive virtual classrooms so that students may study from their home communities during years one and two. As with all clinical rotations in medical school, OUM clinical training occurs on-site at select teaching hospitals and clinics, bridging patient care practice with the foundational basic sciences learned during pre-clinical study.
Curriculum Delivery
OUM blends real-time interactive virtual classrooms, online curriculum materials, and traditional face-to-face learning to deliver its hybrid curriculum. Moodle and Zoom applications are used to deliver the curriculum, and the Examplify exam proctoring software monitors all testing and maintains exam integrity.
The Virtual Classroom
Zoom provides real-time online learning and student-teacher interaction in a live classroom environment. All lectures are recorded for study review and future reference.
LMS
OUM’s curriculum delivery learning management system is Moodle, the well-established and user-friendly education software/course content program tailored to maximize efficiency for students.
Online Textbooks
OUM uses the Elsevier products ClinicalKey and ClinicalKey Student for its online textbooks, videos, and journal articles, also providing unique features like the ability to jump chapters, highlight text, create flashcards, or have a book read aloud.
Technology Requirements
Students must have access to a reliable computer with high-speed Internet that is free from viruses and is Java-enabled. Additional recommendations for both Mac and PC devices are available from the Admissions Counselors.
Innovative Hybrid Learning
Innovative, interactive learning thrives in medical schools with a hybrid curriculum, blending hands-on clinical experience with dynamic digital platforms to enhance critical thinking and real-world application.
I am a buttonA Curriculum for the Ambitious and Curious
From the outset, OUM students engage in a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum delivered through interactive virtual classrooms, enabling you to study from anywhere in the world during the first two years without sacrificing the quality of your education, your living arrangements, or personal life. This approach assures that each student gains a solid foundation in the basic medical sciences, critical to understanding the complexities of human health and disease while also providing an opportunity to study medicine and become a physician while still addressing family responsibilities.
OUM’s MD Program Pathways
Specific components of each pathway, their order, and duration include:
Standard Pathway (~4.5 Years)
Pre-Clinical Phase (~2 Years)
- General Principles Unit
- 9 Organ Systems
- Pre-Clinical Exam (PCE)
- Journal Club Sessions and Presentation
- Submitted Research Proposal and Presentation
Transition Phase (~6 Months)
- Clinical Transition Unit 1
- Clinical Transition Unit 2
Clinical Phase (~2 Years)
- Clinical Core Rotations
- Grand Rounds
- Clinical Elective Rotations
- Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
- Final Clinical Exam (FCE)
- Ethics and Methods in Research Unit and Publishable Research Project
Note regarding the Research Requirement:
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Students must have their research prospectus submitted to the Director of Research before they may begin the Clinical Phase of the MD program.
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Both the Ethics and Methods in Research Unit and the Publishable Research Project must be completed to graduate.
USMLE Pathway (~5 Years)
Pre-Clinical Phase (~2 Years)
- General Principles Unit
- 9 Organ Systems
- Journal Club Sessions and Presentation
- Submitted Research Proposal and Presentation
Transition Phase (~1 Years)
- Clinical Transition Unit 1
- USMLE Step 1 Prep Course, NBME CBSE, USMLE Step 1
- Clinical Transition Unit 2
Clinical Phase (~2 Years)
- Clinical Core Rotations
- Grand Rounds
- USMLE Step 2 Prep Course, NBME CCSE, USMLE Step 2 or MCCQE Part 1
- Clinical Elective Rotations
- Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) or NAC
- Ethics and Methods in Research Unit and Publishable Research Project
- Pathway 3: See the USMLE Pathway page for details.
USMLE Pathway Definitions
- USMLE: United States Medical Licensing Examination
- NBME: National Board of Medical Examiners
- CBSE: Comprehensive Basic Science Exam
- CCSE: Comprehensive Clinical Science Exam
- OSCE: Objective Structured Clinical Examination
- MCCQE: Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Exam Part 1
- NAC: National Assessment Collaboration Exam
Note regarding the Research Requirement:
- Research Club presentation and a submitted proposal approved by the Director of Research is required before the Transition Phase.
- Research Methodology Unit and Published Research Project must be completed to graduate.
Australia - Tuition and Fees
2025 Intake Fee (AUD)
The July 2025 cohort Intake Fee (AUD$11,420) is due 1 June 2025.
The Intake Fee will be applied to Unit 1 (General Principles) and the Research Requirement.Unit 1: $9,680 AUD
Research Requirement: $1,740 AUD
Intake Fee Total: $11,420 AUD2025 Tuition Cost
The cost of the June-December 2025 tuition (24 credit points) for the July 2025 cohort is AUD$27,680.
The tuition cost includes all fees associated with delivering your tuition, including Exam Proctor (an online examination tool for delivering and supervising exams) and OUM’s Professional Library.
The inclusive cost of credit points in 2025 is AUD$1,210 (Pre-clinical credit), AUD$870 (Research credit) and AUD$870 (Clinical credit).
For 2025, you will be required to purchase 20 Pre-clinical and 4 Research credits; 8 Pre-clinical and 2 Research credits are purchased through payment of the Intake Fee. The balance required will be 12 Pre-clinical and 2 Research credits purchased at the 2025 Tuition credit cost.
The MD Program will comprise the following credits, which you will purchase during your program: 102 Pre-clinical credits (2.5 years), 8 Research Credits, and 72 Clinical credits (2 years). Research is completed during both the Pre-clinical and Clinical phases of your MD program.
For a detailed breakdown of tuition and fee information for Australia, please download the PDF below:- These must be certified/official and from all institutions attended.
- Official transcripts must come directly from the institution or an approved verification service.
- Uncertified copies sent directly by the applicant will not be accepted.
- Some international transcripts may require a formal evaluation report to meet medical school application requirements.
- Please submit all transcripts promptly after starting your application so they may be reviewed before the deadline.
Canada - Tuition and Fees
2025 Intake Fee (CAD)
The July 2025 cohort Intake Fee (CAD$11,060) is due 1 June 2025.
The Intake Fee will be applied to Unit 1 (General Principles) and the Research Requirement.Unit 1: $9,360 CAD
Research Requirement: $1,700 CAD
Intake Fee Total: $11,060 CAD2025 Tuition Cost
The cost of the June-December 2025 tuition (24 credit points) for the July 2025 cohort is CAD$26,800.
The tuition cost includes all fees associated with delivering your tuition, including Exam Proctor (an online examination tool for delivering and supervising exams) and OUM’s Professional Library.
The inclusive cost of credit points in 2025 is CAD$1,170 (Pre-clinical credit), CAD$850 (Research Credit) and CAD$850 (Clinical credit).
For 2025, you will be required to purchase 20 Pre-clinical and 4 Research credits; 8 Pre-clinical and 2 Research credits are purchased through payment of the Intake Fee. The balance required will be 12 Pre-clinical and 2 Research credits purchased at the 2025 Tuition credit cost.
The MD Program will comprise the following credits, which you will purchase during your program: 102 Pre-clinical credits (2.5 years), 8 Research Credits, and 72 Clinical credits (2 years). Research is completed during both the Pre-clinical and Clinical phases of your MD program. There is no additional charge for the mandatory USMLE Prep Program provided by the University.
For a detailed breakdown of tuition and fee information for Canada, please download the PDF below:An essay of approximately 1,000 words telling us why you want to become a medical doctor.
The University reserves the right to change its program offerings and policies without notice.
Where Do You Want to Practice?
Standard Pathway
Australia, Canada, Aotearoa New Zealand, and Samoa
USMLE Pathway
US and Canada, if you intend to practice in the US
