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On the Right Track: OSU medical courses ensure all populations are receiving care

Fri, Sep 13, 2024

The Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine was founded more than 50 years ago with the mission to educate and train osteopathic physicians to meet the health care needs of rural and underserved communities in Oklahoma.

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OSU hosts first Heritage Society Campus Spotlight event

Fri, Sep 13, 2024

On April 29, the OSU Foundation hosted members of Heritage Society for its annual celebration — this time with a change of scenery. Attendees received an in-depth look at the impact being made at the OSU Center for Health Sciences in Tulsa.

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Making History: OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation graduates first class to aid underserved communities

Fri, Sep 13, 2024

Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation’s inaugural class graduated 46 students in May.

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Topping off celebration held for Veterans Hospital in Tulsa

Wed, Aug 28, 2024

Dignitaries, leaders and government officials came together on Aug. 27 to celebrate the ceremonial topping off of the Veterans Hospital in Tulsa (VHiT). Speakers and guests at the ceremony included those from federal, state and local government, higher education, health care and philanthropy.

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Dyer’s lasting legacy after 30 years at OSU-CHS

Fri, Aug 16, 2024

Dr. Robin Dyer, an alumna of OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine who returned to her alma mater to teach, is retiring after more than 30 years of dedication and service to OSU.

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Experiences shape OSU-COM med student, national scholarship recipient

Tue, Aug 13, 2024

Emily Sowah is a fourth-year student at OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine. She is also a non-traditional medical student with the chronic illness sickle cell anemia whose family immigrated from Ghana. She was recently awarded the William G. Anderson, DO, Minority Scholarship from the American Osteopathic Foundation.

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OSU-COM alum donates $250,000 to establish endowed scholarship fund

Tue, Aug 13, 2024

Dr. Adam Smith, a bariatric surgeon and founder of Ultimate Bariatrics, donated $250,000 to establish the Adam B. Smith, DO, DFACOS Family Endowed Scholarship. The scholarship aims to support students from north Texas pursuing their medical education at OSU-COM.

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Pediatric Obesity ECHO provides expert medical care for kids in rural communities

Tue, Aug 13, 2024

The Oklahoma State University Pediatric Obesity Project ECHO is transforming lives by addressing childhood obesity early, equipping health care and school professionals with the tools needed to make an impact.

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Student overcomes cancer while attending OSU med school

Mon, Aug 12, 2024

Dr. Brandon Garner's journey to becoming an OSU physician was filled with unexpected challenges, including a battle with cancer. Despite these obstacles, he has emerged stronger and more determined to help others.

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OSU-CHS earns No. 6 ranking for grads practicing in HPSAs

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

OSU Center For Health Sciences has once again been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for its commitment to meeting the health care needs of rural and underserved patients in Oklahoma. It was ranked No. 6 in percentage of graduates practicing in Health Professional Shortage Areas and No. 19 in medical schools whose graduates practice in rural areas.

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Kaul retires after 17 years of service to OSU-CHS

Mon, Jul 22, 2024

With years of working in global and public health, including taking a leading role in Oklahoma’s COVID-19 testing services, Dr. Anil Kaul, clinical professor and program director of Global Health at OSU Center for Health Sciences, is retiring after 17 years of dedicated service.

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Teams compete for $43,000 in Rural Health Innovation Challenge

Tue, Jul 02, 2024

Oklahoma State University's Center for Health Systems Innovation and the Public Health Institute of Oklahoma awarded $43,000 in prize money to the winners of the Rural Health Innovation Challenge on June 20 at the Tandy Medical Center at OSU Tulsa.

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