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OSU-COM student aims to create lasting change as an ElevateMeD Scholar

OSU-COM student MacKenzie Toliver was one of 37 medical students from across the country to be selected for the 2026-27 ElevateMeD Scholars Program.
OSU-COM student aims to create lasting change as an ElevateMeD Scholar
OSU-CHS awarded $3.5M grant for Native American student recruitment, training

Mon, Sep 19, 2022

A $3.5 million grant recently awarded to OSU Center for Health Sciences will fund new programs and bolster existing ones aimed at recruiting and preparing Native American undergraduate students to enter medical school.

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Blankenship, Bray named OSU-COM deans

Fri, Sep 9, 2022

During its regular meeting Sept. 9, the OSU A&M Board of Regents approved the removal of the interim title for the deans of the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine and OSU-COM at the Cherokee Nation. Dr. Dennis Blankenship is now dean of OSU-COM and

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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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Expanding Services: OSU-CHS growing footprint in Tulsa, NE Oklahoma

Wed, Aug 31, 2022

In 1972, it was founded as the Oklahoma College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, then in 1988 it became Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Nine years later it expanded to become the OSU Center for Health Sciences. Now,

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OOA gives OSU med students tools, support as they begin school

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

Each year, OOA supplies the incoming medical students with their white coats and OOA board members present students with their first stethoscope at an informal presentation and meet and greet during their first week of classes.

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New anatomy, neuroanatomy labs major upgrade for students and faculty

Fri, Aug 19, 2022

As part of the new North Hall building on the OSU Center for Health Sciences campus, medical and graduate students now have access to new, modern anatomy and neuroanatomy labs that greatly expand the available space of the former lab.

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OSU-CHS hosts North Hall ribbon-cutting, celebrates med school 50th anniversary

Fri, Jul 29, 2022

OSU Center for Health Sciences commemorated the opening of the campus' newest building North Hall with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, as well as celebrated the 50th anniversary of the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine during an event Thursday, July 28,

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OSU-CHS and Martin family have long, impactful history

Fri, Jul 22, 2022

Ronnie Martin was one of the first graduates of Oklahoma's osteopathic medical school. Two of his daughters followed suit and his son is a leader in health policy.

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Scholarship honoring Dr. Stephanie Husen becomes endowed

Thu, Jun 30, 2022

The endowed scholarship honoring Dr. Stephanie Husen who was one of four people killed in a mass shooting on June 1 on the Saint Francis Hospital campus, has received nearly $38,000 in donations since it was established less than a month ago.

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Shrum inducted into Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame

Wed, May 25, 2022

Oklahoma State University President Kayse Shrum was inducted April 29 into the Oklahoma Women's Hall of Fame (OWHOF), joining seven other impressive women in the 2022 class.

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