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The "Behind the White Coat" series continues with a faculty interview with Dr. Christina Henson from the Department of Radiation Oncology. Dr. Henson is a board-certified Radiation Oncologist at OU Health. She is the Radiation Oncology Interim Chair. She’s an Associate Professor, Executive Vice Chair, and the Assistant Dean of Graduate Medical Education. Dr. Henson is also a co-director...

The "Behind the White Coat" series continues with a faculty interview with Dr. Alexander Bien from the Department of Otolaryngology (ENT). Dr. Bien is a board-certified otolaryngologist at OU Health. He is an associate professor in the Department of Otolaryngology where his clinical and research focus is on otology and skull base surgery. Dr. Alexander Bien shares his journey to becoming...

The "Behind the White Coat" series continues with a faculty interview with Dr. John Doolittle from the Department of Urology. Dr. Doolittle is an Assistant Professor of Urology and Director of Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery at the OUHSC.  Dr. John Doolittle shares his journey to becoming a Urologist, detailing what inspired him to pursue the field and what he finds most fulfillin...

Dr. Smith sits down with four key faculty leaders from the College of Medicine to discuss the launch of a new curriculum in this episode of the Diagnosing Med School series. Featured guests include Dr. Teresa Scordino, Associate Dean for Student Affairs; Dr. Kris Miller, Assistant Dean for Preclinical Curriculum; Dr. Alexandra Regens, Assistant Dean for Clinical Curriculum; and Dr. Stephen Clayton...

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Kyle Velthouse, Shirrelle Gordon, and Corey Quiett from the Student Success team. Together, they’ll share valuable insights on the academic resources available to medical students and how to use them effectively. In this episode, we’ll dive into the following topics: Common Student Challenges: Learn about the most frequent issues students face, including stu...

The "Behind the White Coat" series continues with a faculty interview with Dr. Stephen Clayton from the Department of Neurology. Dr. Clayton is an Assistant Professor of Neurology and Assistant Dean of Assessment and Evaluation at the OUHSC.  Dr. Stephen Clayton shares his journey to becoming a Neurologist, detailing what inspired him to pursue the field and what he finds most fulfilling...

The "Behind the White Coat" series continues with a faculty interview with Dr. Valerie Harwell from the Department of Internal Medicine. Dr. Harwell is an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Associate Program Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program.  Dr. Harwell talks about her path to Internal Medicine, what the day-to-day looks like in her practice, and what she loves about...

The "Behind the White Coat" series continues with a faculty interview with Dr. Julie Dodson from the School of Community Medicine at OU-Tulsa. Dr. Dodson is a Clerkship Director and Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine.  Dr. Dodson discusses the field of Emergency Medicine, detailing the day-to-day, challenges, and rewards of the practice. She highlights the way th...

The "Behind the White Coat" series continues with a faculty interview with Dr. Christine Vo and Dr. Kailee May from the Department of Anesthesiology. Dr. Vo is an Associate Professor and Medical Student Clerkship Director and Dr. May is a Clinical Assistant Professor both in the Department of Anesthesiology.  Dr. Vo and Dr. May discusses their journeys into medicine and what a career in...

The "Behind the White Coat" series continues with a faculty interview with Dr. Christina Washington from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Washington is an Assistant Professor of Surgery and a subspecialist in Gynecologic Oncology at the Stephenson Cancer Center.  Dr. Washington discusses her journey into medicine and what a career in Gyn-Onc entails, including treating on...

The "Behind the White Coat" series continues with a faculty interview with Dr. Alexander Raines from the Department of General Surgery. Dr. Raines is an Associate Professor of Surgery and Director of Robotic Surgery in the Department of General Surgery. He also serves as the Co-Director of Surgical Clerkship, Residency Program Site Director for OU Edmond, and he’s one of our departmental...

Dr. Smith welcomes two second-year medical students, Jacob Curtis and Julie Hodgden. This episode of the Diagnosing Med School series focuses on what medical school is like for the Non-Traditional Student. While many students start their medical career journey shortly after college, others take alternative paths and find their way here later in life. This episode covers the following topics: Decid...

Dr. Smith continues our "Behind the White Coat" series with a preview into the Family Medicine specialty. We have Dr. Andrea Jones, who is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Preventative Medicine, where she also serves as the Family Medicine Clerkship Director. About Dr. Collins OUHSC Faculty Profile OU Health Physician Profile Follow OUCOM Student Affairs on Instagra...

For our next installment in the Behind the White Coat series, we are focusing on pediatrics. We have Dr. Hanumantha “Chinni” Pokala, who is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, in the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. Dr. Pokala also serves as the Division’s fellowship program director. This episode explores Dr. Pokola's career path into Pediatric Hematology/Oncolo...

Dr. Smith continues our "Behind the White Coat" series with a preview into the dermatology specialty. We have Dr. Lindsey Collins, who is an Associate Professor in the Department of Dermatology, where she holds the Richard and Adeline Fleischaker Chair in Dermatology Research and serves as the Director of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology.  About Dr. Collins OUHSC Facul...

Today, we have Hope Ogbeide and Cyle Famuliner, both MS3s who have passed Step 1 and will be sharing tips and tools for facing the daunting task that is Step 1.  Step 1 is a critical milestone in the medical school journey, and many students anticipate with anxiety and precaution. This episode will feature Cyle and Hope's personal experiences and advice in the following areas: Strategies for...

Join us for an exciting interview with Dr. Ian Dunn, the new Executive Dean of the OU College of Medicine. Dr. Dunn is a neurosurgeon and, in addition to his role as Executive Dean, he holds the Harry Wilkins, MD Chair of Neurosurgery and a new position as Chief Academic Officer with OU Health. In today's episode, Dr. Dunn shares with us a preview into his vision for the future of OU College...

We’re diving into the medical student experience with an episode called “Diagnosing Med School” with Reagan Amason, a second-year medical student in the Oklahoma City MD program. Today’s episode dives into one student leader’s experience in medical school, including assumptions, lessons learned, challenges, and balancing med school with a personal life. Follow OUCOM Student Affairs on Instagram ,...

This episode in our Perspectives in Student Success series focuses on how the personal attribute of Grit supports individual medical student outcomes. Today, we have Dr. Eva Garringer who is an Assistant Professor in the College of Medicine’s Department of Family Medicine based in Tulsa. Dr. Garringer discusses her perspective as faculty in educating students in the clinical neurosciences. In toda...

This Mindful Medicine episode features Mental Health Awareness, in recognition of the various mental health initiatives that are observed in October. Today, we have Carmon Drumm with HSC Student Counseling Services. Carmon is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Oklahoma and serves both as a clinical counselor and Assistant Director of HSC Student Counseling Services.  In today’s epis...

An episode featuring Dr Kris Miller, Associate Clinical Professor and Assistant Dean for Pre-clinical curriculum in the College of Medicine.  In today’s episode, we’ll delve into the following topics: Reflecting and Seeking Support: How am I doing as a medical student and how can I get support? What’s ahead?: How will my medical school journey continue to evolve? Getting to know Dr. Miller: What e...

Today, we have Dr. Kyle Wright, our Director of Medical Student Scholarship in the Student Affairs office. Dr. Wright also serves as a clinical assistant professor and as Chief of Hematopathology at OUHSC.  In today’s episode, we’ll delve into the following topics: Getting Involved: How can medical students get involved in research and what avenues are available to support student research interes...

Today's guest, Dr Eric Saulnier, lead student success program coordinator will discuss essential topics for success in the preclinical curriculum including tools, support systems and finding a growth mindset. In today’s episode, we’ll delve into the following topics: Curriculum Design: Discover how the pre-clinical curriculum is crafted to prepare students for the challenges they will face in...