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

Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation’s inaugural class graduated 46 students in May.
OSU-CHS awarded $16 million grant to improve health in rural, tribal and urban communities

Tue, Nov 14, 2023

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) recently awarded OSU Center for Health Sciences a $16 million grant to enhance the school’s recruitment, retention and training programs focused on rural, tribal, and urban and underserved populations in Oklahoma.

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OSU President Shrum looks back at lasting legacy at OSU-CHS

Tue, Mar 21, 2023

Dr. Kayse Shrum has blazed a lot of trails on her way to become president of Oklahoma State University. She was the first female dean of the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine, the first woman to lead the OSU Center for Health Sciences, and in 2021 became the first woman to lead the entire OSU system.

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OSU Center for Rural Health awarded $3 million grant

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

The CDC grant will fund rural and tribal medical student scholarships, rural telemedicine vehicles and community programs with OSU Extension.

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Half-Century Highlights: OSU College of Ostopathic Medicine's legacy is growing

Wed, Aug 31, 2022

Oklahoma was combating a rural physician shortage so severe that in 1972, state leaders came together to create and pass Oklahoma Bill 461 establishing the osteopathic medical school.

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OSU-COM at Cherokee Nation faculty member recognized by ACOFP

Fri, Apr 01, 2022

Dr. Janel Johnson, an assistant clinical professor of medical education at OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation earned a Distinguished Service Award from the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians during the organization’s annual conference in March.

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OSU-COM at Cherokee Nation, Connors State partner in Tahlequah education endeavor

Thu, Aug 19, 2021

The Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation and Connors State College are partnering together to provide interprofessional education for nursing students attending Connors State, alongside medical students attending the new OSU-COM at the Cherokee Nation in Tahlequah.

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OSU-COM students volunteer with Tahlequah Habitat for Humanity

Fri, Mar 19, 2021

Members of the Student Osteopathic Rural Medicine Club (StORM) and American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) from the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine Tulsa and Cherokee Nation campuses volunteered their time on March 5 to help with the construction of a Tahlequah Area Habitat for Humanity home.

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