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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 of the Stephenson Cancer Center Breast Program, chair of the Head & Neck Clinical Research Disease Site Group, and a key contributor to the NRG Oncology Head and Neck Committee.Dr. Christina Henson shares her journey to becoming a Radiation Oncologist, detailing what inspired her to pursue the field and what she finds most fulfilling about his work. In this episode, she describes her responsibilities within the specialty and the biggest challenges she faces in this field. Dr. Henson also discusses exciting advancements in radiation oncology and offers valuable advice for students interested in exploring the specialty. About Dr. HensonOUHSC Faculty ProfileOU Health ProfileFollow OUCOM Student Affairs on Instagram, Facebook, and online.

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 a Otolaryngologist, detailing what inspired him to pursue the field and what he finds most fulfilling about his work. In this episode, he describes his day-to-day responsibilities and the biggest challenges he faces in his field. Dr. Bien also discusses exciting advancements in otolaryngology and offers valuable advice for students interested in exploring the specialty. About Dr. BienOUHSC Faculty ProfileOU Health ProfileFollow OUCOM Student Affairs on Instagram, Facebook, and online.

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 fulfilling about his work. He describes his day-to-day responsibilities, including patient care, diagnosing urological conditions, and collaborating with other healthcare providers. Dr. Doolittle also discusses exciting advancements in Urology and offers valuable advice for students interested in exploring the field. About Dr. ClaytonOUHSC Faculty ProfileOU Health ProfileFollow OUCOM Student Affairs on Instagram, Facebook, and online.

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 Jr., Assistant Dean for Assessment and Evaluation.This episode covers the following topics:An overview of the new medical school curriculumThe reasoning and goals behind the curricular redesignKey differences students can expect from a traditional med school experienceExpanded opportunities for clinical exposure, shadowing, and career explorationUpdates to student evaluation and assessmentOngoing preparation efforts leading up to implementationWhat excites faculty most about the new curriculumGet a behind-the-scenes look at how the College of Medicine is transforming medical education to better support students from day one through residency preparation.Learn more about our featured guests:Dr. Teresa Scordino Faculty PageDr. Kris Miller Faculty Page Dr. Alexandra Regens Faculty Page | OU Health ProfileDr. Stephen Clayton Jr. Faculty Page | OU Health ProfileFollow OUCOM Student Affairs on Instagram, Facebook, and online.

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 study habits, stress management, and how to get started with academic support.Key Advice for Success: Discover the two most common pieces of advice our experts give to students, focusing on time management, study strategies, and other helpful tips for academic success.Changing Perceptions of Academic Support: Explore how seeking help is a sign of strength and how we can shift the stigma around academic advising and learning specialists.Tune in for valuable advice to help you thrive throughout medical school!Need support? Connect with the Team!Student Success Team ProfilesFollow OUCOM Student Affairs on Instagram, Facebook, and online.Follow OUCOM Student Affairs on Instagram, Facebook, and online.

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 about his work. He describes his day-to-day responsibilities, including patient care, diagnosing neurological conditions, and collaborating with other healthcare providers. Dr. Clayton also discusses exciting advancements in Neurology and offers valuable advice for students interested in exploring the field. About Dr. ClaytonOUHSC Faculty ProfileOU Health ProfileFollow OUCOM Student Affairs on Instagram, Facebook, and online.

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 field. She discusses the new advances in Internal Medicine and opportunities you can take to discover if Internal Medicine is the right field for you!About Dr. HarwellOUHSC Faculty ProfileOU Health ProfileFollow OUCOM Student Affairs on Instagram, Facebook, and online.

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 the field is growing and changing, and how best to learn and determine if Emergency Medicine is right for you!About Dr. DodsonOUHSC Faculty ProfileFollow OUCOM Student Affairs on Instagram, Facebook, and online.

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 Anesthesiology entails, highlighting the diversity of the practice, and rewards and challenges in the field. They also discuss the new technology entering the field, resources to help you get started, and how to know if Anesthesiology is right for you!About Dr. VoOUHSC Faculty ProfileAbout Dr. MayOUHSC Faculty ProfileFollow OUCOM Student Affairs on Instagram, Facebook, and online.

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 oncology patients with a variety of interventions, and rewards and challenges in the field. She also discusses her passion project in food insecurity and impact on medical treatment and patient outlook.About Dr. WashingtonOUHSC Faculty ProfileOU Health ProfileFollow OUCOM Student Affairs on Instagram, Facebook, and online.

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 career advisors. Dr. Raines discusses his journey into medicine and what a career in general surgery entails, long with insight into robotic surgery, and rewards and challenges in the field.About Dr. RainesOUHSC Faculty ProfileOU Health ProfileFollow OUCOM Student Affairs on Instagram, Facebook, and online.

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:Deciding on a medical career "later" in lifeChallenges and support for non-traditional medical studentsAdvice for anyone interested in medical school as a non-traditional studentJacob and Julie are both co-presidents of the campus-wide Non-Traditional Students of OUHSC (NSO) student organization. Learn more about NSO here.Follow OUCOM Student Affairs on Instagram, Facebook, and online.

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. CollinsOUHSC Faculty ProfileOU Health Physician ProfileFollow OUCOM Student Affairs on Instagram, Facebook, and online.

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/Oncology, what's exciting about this speciality, and advice for students interested in Pediatrics and related subspecialties. About Dr. Chinni PokolaOUHSC Faculty ProfileFollow OUCOM Student Affairs on Instagram, Facebook, and online.

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. CollinsOUHSC Faculty ProfileOU Health Physician ProfileFollow OUCOM Student Affairs on Instagram, Facebook, and online.

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 managing stressBalancing Step 1 prep and other prioritiesStudy strategies and resourcesSocial support and other adviceFollow OUCOM Student Affairs on Instagram, Facebook, and online.

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 of Medicine's MD program. He also shares his journey into medicine and neurosurgery and advice for current students pursuing the rewarding, yet challenging task of becoming physicians.Read the Inside OUHSC's announcement: https://inside.ouhsc.edu/news/article/nationally-renowned-physician-scientist-named-executive-dean-of-the-ou-college-of-medicineFollow OUCOM Student Affairs on Instagram, Facebook, and online.

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, Facebook, and online.

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 today’s episode, we’ll delve into the following topics:The Grit Prescription: Uncovering the essential elements of what powers success in medical school.Facing Adversity with Grit: How do medical students overcome challenges?Strategies in Practicing Grit: What practical tools are available to help students understand and practice grit? Follow OUCOM Student Affairs on Instagram, Facebook, and online.

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 episode, we’ll delve into the following topics:Mental Health and Student Success: What does mental health mean for medical students?Getting support: What are signs of poor mental health and how can students seek support?Supporting others: How can students provide support for others who may be struggling with mental health issues?EXPLICIT CONTENT WARNING: This podcast episode will explore sensitive topics related to suicide and self-harm. Listener discretion is advised.Follow OUCOM Student Affairs on Instagram, Facebook, and online.

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 exactly does Dr. Miller do in the College of Medicine?Follow OUCOM Student Affairs on Instagram, Facebook, and online.

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 interest.Mentorship: How do OU faculty and the College of Medicine support and mentor student researchers and provide opportunities for students to join research projectsResearch and The Match: How does research fit in with residency match planning? Follow OUCOM Student Affairs on Instagram, Facebook, and online.

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 clinical practice. Our experts will shed light on the core subjects, teaching methodologies, and the evolving landscape of medical education.Study Skills: What’s important in managing content mastery and what study skills support this?Wellness and Resilience: Understand the significance of maintaining student well-being during the intense pre-clinical years. Follow OUCOM Student Affairs on Instagram, Facebook, and online.