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Athletic training faculty recognized for service and professional development

Jul 29, 2025

Jennifer Volberding, the athletic training department chair and director, and Aric Warren, athletic training professor at OSU Center for Health Sciences, were recently honored by the National Athletic Trainers' Association.

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Prehistoric whales evolved large brains earlier than once thought while retaining sense of smell

Jul 25, 2025

OSU-CHS anatomy and vertebrate paleontology Ph.D. student Abdullah Gohar co-authors study looking at two ancient whale skull fossils found in Egypt.

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OSU-COM student aims to inspire others as an ElevateMeD Scholar

Jul 9, 2025

OSU-COM student Jada Lusk found herself on the path to medicine because of the physicians who cared for her as a child. Lusk is one of the 20 medical students from across the country selected for the 2025-26 ElevateMeD Scholarship program.

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OSU-COM alum, cardiologist uses experience to save life on international flight

Jul 2, 2025

Invasive cardiologist Dr. TJ Trad, who was returning from a medical mission trip to Uganda, was called on help a passenger with chest pain on a recent flight in April 2025.

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A voice for all: OSU-COM student named COSGP national chair

Jun 26, 2025

For individuals like Megan Campbell, leadership comes naturally. Now, as the National Chair for the Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents (COSGP), she aims to be a voice for all osteopathic medical students.

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PA grad builds connections with patients to improve health outcomes

Jun 23, 2025

Thomas Kamumo, PA-C, decided to pursue a career as a physician assistant after working as a paramedic. Kamumo, who was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya, was a part of the OSU Center for Health Sciences Physician Assistant program's inaugural class

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OSU-CHS recognized for health and wellness initiatives

Jun 12, 2025

The Department of Wellness leads several initiatives to support individuals at OSU-CHS including the OSU Pride Works: Health and Wellness Certificate Program for employees. The program recently earned the Innovative Integration Award as a part of

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OSU-COM's Urban Underserved Medical Track aims to improve health care access

Jun 5, 2025

OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine is working to improve health care access for rural and underserved Oklahoma, and one way is through its Urban Underserved Medical Track (UUMT).

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CEAT Community Paramedicine program's first graduates receive certifications

Jun 4, 2025

The College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology at Oklahoma State University collaborated with the OSU Center for Health Sciences on a Community Paramedicine pilot program in Delaware County that completed a successful first year recently.

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OSU partners with OSDE to elevate physical education in schools

May 30, 2025

Oklahoma State University is supporting Oklahoma Pre-K through 12th grade schools in enhancing physical education through a partnership with the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

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One PA alum's dedication to rural health care

May 28, 2025

Taylor Lanning, PA-C, always aspired to build her career around serving rural communities. Lanning graduated from the OSU Center for Health Sciences' Physician Assistant program in 2024.

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Schweitzer Fellow providing health education for Latino community

May 21, 2025

Christopher Coronado is promoting health education for Tulsa's Latino community. He is a second-year medical student at OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine and a part of the Albert Schweitzer Fellowship 2024-25 Tulsa cohort.

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