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OSU med student spends summer as NIH research intern

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Second-year OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine student Sachi Pathak wants to not only treat patients as a physician, but also find ways to cure their illnesses through research. Her skills in a lab earned her a summer internship this year at the National Institutes of Health, where she was one of only 50 medical students from across the country accepted into the prestigious research internship program.

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Forensic Sciences student feels like part of the team at OSU-CHS

Wed, Sep 20, 2023

In honor of National Forensic Science Week, meet Adriana Graybeal, who is working toward a Ph.D. in forensic sciences and is serving as president of the OSU-CHS Forensic Science Organization student club.

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OSU-CHS Athletic Training Program offers guaranteed admissions to 7 universities

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

OSU Center for Health Sciences Athletic Training program now has Guaranteed Admission Program (GAP) agreements with six universities in Oklahoma and one in Kansas allowing undergraduate students interested in a career in athletic training a more direct path to a master’s degree.

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OSU-CHS receives INSIGHT Into Diversity Inspiring Programs in STEM Awards

Tue, Aug 15, 2023

OSU Center for Health Sciences received three 2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine for Operation Orange, Native Pathways and Native Explorers.

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OSU-CHS’ Jim Hess to be inducted into Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame

Fri, Aug 11, 2023

In recognition of 40-plus years of academic excellence and commitment to higher education, Jim Hess, Ph.D., vice provost of Graduate Programs at OSU Center for Health Sciences, will be inducted into the Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame in November.

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OSU-CHS recognized as Certified Healthy Campus, Business for seventh straight year

Tue, Aug 08, 2023

Since 2017, OSU Center for Health Sciences has been recognized as a Certified Healthy Campus and OSU Medicine clinics as a Certified Healthy Business. And since 2020, when the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation opened, it has also been recognized as a Certified Healthy Campus.

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Novo Nordisk donates $3.5M to OSU to fund indigenous health initiative

Wed, Jul 26, 2023

The Center for Indigenous Health Research and Policy (CIHRP) at OSU Center for Health Sciences recently received a $3.5 million donation from Novo Nordisk Inc., to fund the Indigenous Foodways and Health Initiative. The funds will support indigenous food systems and practices that strengthen language revitalization and access to traditional foods.

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Tulsa World: Commitment to rural, underserved areas earns OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine top spot in rankings

Mon, Jul 17, 2023

In U.S. News & World Report’s most recent annual medical school rankings, the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine came in at No. 1 in percentage of graduates practicing medicine in what are deemed “Health Professional Shortage Areas.”

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OSU-COM clinical professor Leslie Ching named AAO Journal editor in chief

Fri, Jun 30, 2023

Dr. Leslie Ching, clinical associate professor at Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, has been named editor in chief of the American Academy of Osteopathy Journal.

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OSU athletic training alum is ‘part of the team’ at Tulsa Oilers Football

Fri, Jun 23, 2023

A year after graduating with a master’s in Athletic Training from OSU Center for Health Sciences, Michael Daniels is already working as the head athletic trainer for the new Tulsa Oilers Football team.

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Husen remembered for her kindness, compassion on somber anniversary

Fri, Jun 02, 2023

A year after four people died in a shooting on the Saint Francis Hospital campus, friends and family remember Dr. Stephanie Husen's kindness, generosity, optimism and caring nature.

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Sowah ‘can’t believe’ she was selected as ElevateMeD Scholar

Tue, May 23, 2023

OSU medical student Emily Sowah was one of only 15 medical students from across the country selected for the 2023 ElevateMeD Scholarship Program, which aims to develop talented medical students from underrepresented backgrounds into the next generation of physician leaders.

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