Hometown: Webbers Falls, Okla.
Medical School: OSUCOM ‘23
Medical Interests: MSK, Dermatology and traditional chronic condition management
"I enjoy being challenged daily with complex pathology with a supportive peer group and attendings. I appreciate the quiet Tahlequah community and rich cultural history.”
Hometown: Stillwell, Okla.
Medical School: ARCOM ‘23
Medical Interests: Full scope Family Medicine, women’s health, OB
"I love that we all have a good time together — I look forward to going to work each day because I enjoy not only my job, but also the people I work with. Our attendings are very open to questions and are always supportive and encouraging. Our work/life balance is great. I get to see lots of pathology at work and still make it home to watch my little boy grow up!”
Hometown: Shillong, Meghalaya, India; Dallas, Texas
Medical School: Foreign Medical Graduate — Govt. Medical College, Nagpur, India (graduated in 2010)
Medical Interests: Wound care
"The program allows you to carve your path for the practice you envision. It allows you to do as much as you need to accomplish your goals as a practitioner in a learning environment that is nurturing and constantly enriching.”
Hometown: Sunnyvale, Texas
Medical school: Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical Interests: Continuity of care, procedures.
"This program fosters a safe learning environment as a resident in which I’ve had adequate supervision while continuously being encouraged to develop my approach to the practice of medicine. Our faculty truly cares about our future as physicians and our overall well-being!”
Hometown: Westville, Okla.
Medical School: OSUCOM ‘23
Medical Interests: Managing a wide variety of medical problems, getting to make meaningful and lasting relationships with patients, and being able to take care of patients my age.
"I enjoy the family-like environment of our program. I feel like I am genuinely friends with all my coworkers, which makes residency much more enjoyable. I also enjoy knowing that my co-residents and attendings want the best for me and continually push me to be the best physician and person I can be.”
Hometown: Wagoner, Okla.
Medical School: OSUCOM ‘22
Medical Interests: OMM, Preventative Medicine, Clinical Procedures
"I enjoy our program, which truly sets a standard for Family Medicine residency programs. While the primary focus is equipping residents with the necessary knowledge for practicing medicine, a near equal mission is ensuring the well-being of its residents. Work-life balance is not just an obligatory statement but is a protected component. Knowledgeable and personable faculty attending physicians maintain a relaxed and nurturing environment to not just help us gain medical knowledge but enjoy every step of the process.”
Hometown: Claremore, Okla.
Medical School: ARCOM ‘23
Medical Interests: Dermatology, acute care, office-based procedures, women’s health
"I enjoy the friendly staff and attending physicians at Cherokee Nation. I also enjoy the various community events in Tahlequah, including Farmers Market, Red Fern festival, Ladies Night Out, and Crawfish festival.”
Hometown: Durant, Okla.
Medical School: OSUCOM ‘22
Medical Interests: Psychiatric disorders, chronic illness management
"Our program provides a well-rounded training with many opportunities to gain experience in Family Medicine."
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Medical School: Lake Erie COM ‘18
Medical Interests: Sports Medicine, OMM
"I like the camaraderie among residents and the family feel of the program, as well as the importance that is placed on resident wellness.”