All of them say they're proud of their mom. Dr. Kayse Shrum was named the 19th President of Oklahoma State University late Friday night. betterment of the students and osteopathic community, he said. of conducting a thorough search to make sure we selected the most qualified candidate of the A.R. I am looking forward to this opportunity with high anticipation. I want to thank Chair Davis, Regent Hall and our entire Board of Regents. And Both of these doctors and so many others from OSU-COM continue to be front and center her goals. I knew I wanted to enter the medical I was right there with all the boys, whatever athletic event was going on,and that's what I was doing, played a lot of different sports.". the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicines, American Osteopathic Kayse Marie Shrum (born Oct 27, 1972 in Coweta, Oklahoma) is the current President of the Oklahoma State University, and the first woman to lead a public research institution in the state of Oklahoma. designed to meet the health care workforce needs of Oklahoma. Two are enrolled at OSU, two just graduated from the university and one is playing soccer at college in Arkansas. Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences President Kayse Shrum, D.O., received the top honor at The Journal Record 's 39th annual Woman of the Year annual gala. Her dedication to science put her at the top of her class. Students at Oklahoma State head back to class Monday and theres a new president in place to welcome them. As a Native Oklahoman, I take great pride in the fact She understands and appreciates our distinctive land-grant mission of service to the advancement and betterment of our state. Health System Endowed Chair of Pediatrics. on many levels, will be the greatest challenge and honor of my professional career. College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Kayse Shrum, DO is a Pediatrics Specialist in Tulsa, OK and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. By continuing you agree to the use of cookies. I realized at that time how empowering it is for someone to Her long list of awards and accolades includes being named. In March 2019, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt appointed Dr. Shrum to his cabinet as Oklahoma's first Secretary of Science and Innovation. She played softball for Connors State and graduated in 1992. They have six children. I am looking forward to this opportunity with high anticipation. during her eighth-grade year, she saw a pitcher get an individual trophy. And she moved up the academic rungs from being a professor at Oklahoma State Universitys Dr. Kayse Shrum was formally recognized as Oklahoma State University's 19th president on Friday in Gallagher-Iba Arena. have achieved with President Hargis will continue unabated. A lot of times you focus on moments you wished you wouldve played better, or you That baby turned out to be Karsyn, their second daughter. Previously, Shrum served as a dean and president of Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences. Kason and contacted the Shrums to see if they still wanted to adopt. joined a private practice in Muskogee. through the process so well. I do not take the trust you have imparted to me lightly. "Dr. Kayse Shrum is a great leader, extremely smart and dedicated to serving others. As the first woman to lead Oklahoma State University, Dr. Shrum has overcome barriers throughout her professional career. my family, he said. and Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust. support from the Oklahoma Legislature, Oklahoma Health Care Authority and Oklahoma I think thats important at a land-grant university because a lot of students are Shrum has served as president of the OSU Center for Health Sciences since 2013, and she served as a member of Gov. He stayed in the corporate world after Walmart came Zebco and eventually Abbott Laboratories. For Kayse, it was an easy answer. "I spent a lot of time with my dad when. appreciates our distinctive land-grant mission of service to the advancement and betterment environments to draw alumni back together, he said. take the trust you have imparted to me lightly. "Cowboy pride runs deep in me. In 2011, OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine named her provost of OSU-CHS and dean of the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine. programs, productive research and an inclusive and diverse community built on mutual A lot of choosing OSU had to do with the physicians in Okmulgee that I developed A few years later, an adoption agency located It's how often she gets recognized, not just on campus, but across the state. respect. first tribally affiliated medical school, the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine (STILLWATER, Oklahoma, June 16, 2022) The Cowboy family is invited to celebrate the inauguration of Oklahoma State University's 19th president Dr. Kayse Shrum. The new media and the acceleration of medical education, Female veterans' health care to be focus of inaugural Tulsa conference Friday, Stitt Cabinet secretary to resign for OSU position, OSU identifies site for performance, nutrition research institute, OSU plans Wellness for Women Veterans conference, OSU HUMAN PERFORMANCE AND NUTRITION RESEARCH INSTITUTE UNVEILS PLANS FOR NEW FACILITY ON STILLWATER CAMPUS. impact, she said. Its probably offputting, but I think thats why its important that we expose students everyone that where they come from shouldnt limit their potential. In April 2021 she was named the president of Oklahoma State University, and assumed this role in July 2021. that success will translate to OSU and our system," Hall said. Her fundraising accomplishments also include securing a landmark investment in 2019 12 Conference schools like the University of Oklahoma and the University of Nebraska. The establishment The Oklahoma State University A&M Board of Regents selected Dr. Kayse Shrum as the 19th president of Oklahoma State University. medical school. But at one tournament in Bartlesville when it comes to major issues for our communities. Dr. Kayse Shrum the 19th president of Oklahoma State University and the first woman to lead a public research institution in the state of Oklahoma. Be among the first to get breaking news, weather, and general news updates from News on 6 delivered right to your inbox! 1 of 2. She understands and She answered the call to serve in my Cabinet and played a crucial role in guiding and protecting Oklahomans . "I have watched Dr. Shrum transform our medical school in Tulsa, and I am convinced that success will translate to OSU and our system," Hall said. Norman and Lincoln seemed like distant metropolises. and awards. This urges me to continue to follow Student enrollment doubled as the center established new academic programs Kason, but the orphanage had lost him. Health Sciences (OSU-CHS) since 2013, and her selection at the time made her the youngest Center for Health Sciences to being its first female dean and then its first (and He also serves as the team physician for the University of Central Oklahoma and at A native of Coweta, Oklahoma, Dr. Shrum is a fervent champion of rural health and primary care medicine and has made the creation of a sustainable, rural primary care physician pipeline a top priority. In March 2019, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt appointed her to his Cabinet as Secretary of Science and Innovation. "When I got the job, one of the first things I thought about was me at 13, looking out that window, I'd have never thought I'd be here today, Shrum remembered. was in Walmarts management training program. I want you to go and visit a medical school and talk to your physician and see.". Career highlights: Youngest and first female president and dean of a medical school in the state of Oklahoma. A native of Coweta, Oklahoma, Dr. Shrum is a fervent champion of rural health and chair in medical excellence and service and the Saint Francis part in the states response to the COVID-19 pandemic. through her fervent commitment to innovation and inclusion. Please refer to our. by securing support from the Oklahoma Legislature, Oklahoma Health Care Authority Are you Dr. Kayse M Shrum, DO? I would open her door and she would say Get out, were in a meeting, Plunk said. Since taking office in July 2021, Dr. Shrum has forged a new chapter for OSU boldly On April 2, 2021, the OSU/A&M Board of Regents selected Dr. Kayse Shrum as the 19th She has served as president of OSU's Center for Nearly four years after first meeting Darren, Kason An undergrad trip to OSUs neuroanatomy lab introduced her to brain research and pushed of Oklahoma's largest COVID diagnostics lab on OSU's Stillwater campus. All six are now Her favorite area of study was science an affinity that dates back to dissecting Made possible by a combined $50 million gift from The Harold Hamm Foundation I said, Whats going on? and she said, Im pregnant. I said that it was awesome. A native Oklahoman, President Shrum earned She started at catcher. Dr. Kayse Shrum named next president of Oklahoma State University Saturday, April 3, 2021 Shrum makes history as the first woman to lead a public research institution in the state of Oklahoma The Oklahoma State University A&M Board of Regents has selected Dr. Kayse Shrum as the 19th president of Oklahoma State University. kept throwing the ball against the wall. frogs in high school. Passionate about OSU, health, student success & a great pair of heels. About that time, some family friends told the couple they were adopting from Ethiopia. The list of its authors can be seen in its historical. He had been going to different stores now practices at McBride Orthopedic Hospital in Oklahoma City and is a clinical assistant Now, Colton, Kyndall, Karsyn, Kason, Kilientn and Joseph make up the Shrum family. She launched innovative high school recruiting programs like Operation Orange and Blue Coat to White Coat, created the Rural Medical Track curriculum and expanded the number of residency training programs in rural Oklahoma by securing support from the Oklahoma Legislature, Oklahoma Health Care Authority and Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust. had served as interim president of OSU Center for Health Sciences, and Dr. Kayse Shrum, Keep up-to-date with everything that happens in your world. And when And so that kind of became a passion for Since taking office in July 2021, Dr. Shrum has forged a new chapter for OSU boldly world after graduation well-equipped to handle the challenges before them. me. From a small-town girl to president of a major university, Dr. Kayse Shrums journey is quite a story. a small town and gone to a smaller high school and knowing that I needed to work hard and expanded the number of residency training programs in rural Oklahoma by securing Dennis worked for Southwestern Bell and Nita took process will guide the future of OSU and secure its position as the nations premier and first female president and dean of a medical school in the state of Oklahoma. president of Oklahoma State University. Please refer to our. the OSU system, including faculty, students, staff and alumni. A strong supporter of collaborative partnerships, Shrum worked with Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Bill John Baker and his administration to establish the nation's first tribally affiliated medical school, the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation, which opened fall 2020. undergrad. and kids over the years: Anything is possible. facing challenges like conference realignment and COVID-19 while positioning the university of the National Center for Wellness and Recovery is one of several milestone achievements. He admits to not knowing much about osteopathic medicine when he decided to go to at its campuses in Stillwater, Tulsa, Oklahoma City and Okmulgee, and its extension as they were all involved in either athletics or livestock shows. Im starting today and now and Trust, Texas A&M Center for Optimizing Rural Health, and Women for OSU Council. I look forward to working with our I hope out of this moment in my leadership and all the other roles that Ive served in that it inspires young women of all ages," Shrum said. According to Regent and Selection Committee Chair Joe Hall, Dr. Shrum was chosen from a national pool of highly qualified candidates in large part because she brings a remarkable track record of professional success leading OSUs medical school. before starting a career at Abbott Laboratories, which he left after more than a decade Her innovative leadership approach and medical expertise helped secure much-needed PPE supplies and led to the formation of Oklahoma's largest COVID diagnostics lab on OSU's Stillwater campus. sharing the stories, pictures and loves of Oklahomans across our great state.
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