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OSU med students study inequalities, gaps in ophthalmology research

Tue, Dec 20, 2022

A team of OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine students from both the Tulsa and Tahlequah campuses spent six months researching, writing and then publishing an article that analyzed previous studies conducted into inequalities of ophthalmology care and found notable inequalities among Black and Hispanic patients that led to negative outcomes.

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Research into tyrannosaur feet may one day help treat sports injuries

Mon, Dec 19, 2022

A group of health professionals, scientists and paleontologists, including two anatomy professors from OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine, recently published a study into tyrannosaurs’ unique feet and how they may have played a role in this dinosaur family’s success as top predators — and how their findings could help treat or prevent sports injuries in humans.

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OSU-COM at Cherokee Nation dean recognized with two national awards

Fri, Oct 28, 2022

This fall Dr. Natasha Bray, dean of the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation, is being honored with two prestigious national awards — one highlighting her work as a physician and the other for her work in medical education.

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Early carnivorous dinosaur had highly flexible growth according to OSU-COM CN professor

Wed, Oct 26, 2022

A team of researchers, including Daniel Barta, Ph.D., OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation assistant professor of anatomy, have unveiled new details about how a 200-million-year-old carnivorous dinosaur grew.

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Historic wins for OSU-COM med students at OOA research poster competition

Thu, Mar 17, 2022

OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine students took the two top spots at the Oklahoma Osteopathic Association’s Research Poster Competition earlier this year.

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OSU-COM at Cherokee Nation student runner-up for National Student D.O. Doctor of the Year

Wed, Feb 16, 2022

In January, Ashton Glover Gatewood, a second year student at OSU-COM at the Cherokee Nation, was selected as the OSU-COM Student Doctor of the Year and then just recently as runner-up for National Student D.O. Doctor of the Year.

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Dr. Pete Book Nook inspired by med student's daughter

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation student Ashton Glover-Gatewood and the leadership team at the school worked to refurbish a book depository and turn it into Dr. Pete's Book Nook for patients and their families at the nearby Cherokee Nation Outpatient Health Clinic.

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Native American Student Spotlight: Sierra Posey-Grounds, OSU-COM at the Cherokee Nation

Mon, Nov 22, 2021

In November, we will be spotlighting Native American students at the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences in honor of Native American Heritage Month.

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Cherokee language classes offered to medical students

Fri, Oct 29, 2021

Earlier this fall, OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation offered students from both campuses the opportunity to enroll in a weekly Cherokee language class that meets virtually.

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Associate Dean of Tribal Health Affairs named

Tue, Oct 26, 2021

Dr. Douglas Nolan has been named Associate Dean of Tribal Health Affairs for the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation.

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OSU-COM partners with NSUOCO for interprofessional education opportunity

Thu, Oct 07, 2021

OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine in Tulsa and the OSU-COM at the Cherokee Nation location in Tahlequah recently hosted Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry for joint lectures and hands-on training.

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OSU-CHS honored with AOA's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Unification Award

Wed, Oct 06, 2021

OSU Center for Health Sciences and its College of Osteopathic Medicine was recognized by the American Osteopathic Association with the 2021 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Unification Award. This is the first year AOA has presented the DEI Unification Award.

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