OU-Tulsa School of Community Medicine Ends Contracts, Shutters Clinic

Budget cuts lead to clinic closure and contract non-renewals for surgical teaching staff

Published on Jan. 29, 2026

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The University of Oklahoma-Tulsa School of Community Medicine has shuttered a clinic and issued contract non-renewals to its surgical teaching staff in the past three months as part of efforts to address a projected $18 million budget deficit this fiscal year.

Why it matters

The closure of the clinic and loss of teaching staff at the OU-Tulsa School of Community Medicine could impact access to healthcare and medical education in the Tulsa area, raising concerns about the long-term viability of the school and its ability to serve the local community.

The details

The University of Oklahoma-Tulsa School of Community Medicine has taken steps to address a projected $18 million budget deficit, including shuttering a clinic operated by the school and issuing contract non-renewals to its surgical teaching staff. These changes are part of ongoing efforts by the school to bring its finances under control.

  • In the past three months, the clinic was shuttered.
  • In the past three months, contract non-renewals were issued to surgical teaching staff.

The players

University of Oklahoma-Tulsa School of Community Medicine

A medical school located in Tulsa, Oklahoma that is part of the University of Oklahoma system.

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The takeaway

The budget challenges facing the OU-Tulsa School of Community Medicine highlight the broader financial pressures on medical education institutions and the potential impact on healthcare access and quality in the communities they serve.