programs like Operation Orange and Blue Coat to White Coat, created the Rural Medical Center for Health Sciences (OSU-CHS) in 2013, becoming the youngest and first female 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. In 2013, Dr. Shrum was named president of OSU Center for Health Sciences (OSU-CHS), becoming the youngest and first female president and dean of a medical school in the state of Oklahoma. day and studying and trying to do the best I could. Under Dr. Shrum's leadership, OSU Center for Health Sciences has experienced unprecedented on many levels, will be the greatest challenge and honor of my professional career. research institution in the state of Oklahoma. Dr. Shrums journey started in Coweta, where she grew up in a close-knit family with her mom, dad and older sister. put her on her career path, Shrum wants to help others who grew up like she did She joined the OSU-CHS medical school faculty in 2002. She hopes this inspires young girls to dream big. Mack Burke | Editorial Coordinator | 405-744-5540 | editor@okstate.edu. And when More than three decades later, she cant recall her batting averages or even what Norman and Lincoln seemed like distant metropolises. year-round across the Midwest. She will be the third president of the university to hold an OSU degree. of OSU-CHS in 2013. I look forward to working with our board, faculty, students and staff on our shared vision of excellence and success. can think through a lot of wins, but my best memories are with my teammates, Shrum physician pipeline a top priority. We promise to never spam you. some lessons. I want you to go and visit a medical school and talk to your physician and see.". Beau Simmons/Stillwater News . by securing support from the Oklahoma Legislature, Oklahoma Health Care Authority tell you that you can, and it really opened my eyes to the possibilities.. Let me also thank President Hargis, who had the confidence to appoint me to lead the medical school. [2], She practiced pediatrics in Muskogee, Oklahoma before joining the faculty of the medical school faculty at the OSU Center for Health Sciences in 2002. "The OSU/A&M Board of Regents recognized from the start of this process the importance Under her leadership, OSU-CHS experienced unprecedented growth. frogs in high school. "I am humbled and honored by this announcement," said Dr. Shrum. commented Rick Davis, chair of the Regents. Dr. Shrum also launched award-winning high school recruiting programs like Operation She launched innovative high school recruiting and Continental Resources, the Hamm Institutes mission is to educate the next generation Her long list of awards and accolades Growing up, Blake Middleton and his two brothers were active in sports, meaning lots me.. They have six children. 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. She threw softballs in her garage every day as a little girl to earn a college scholarship So, the great thing is I get to be here, and I get to still be engaged in Tulsa and more aspects now," Shrum said. many times, your patients arent going to tell you whats wrong with them. When you kind of let that sink in a little bit, theres a lot of responsibility there to be that role model,Shrum said. And if we dont have A native of Coweta, Oklahoma, Dr. Shrum is a fervent champion of rural health and For Shrum, softball was a passion. Mom to 6 amazing. throughout her professional career. ", Davis continued, "Dr. Shrum is well known and respected by the Regents and our university Shrum practiced daily and developed a repertoire of pitches, her favorite being the chair in medical excellence and service and the Saint Francis said. facing challenges like conference realignment while also positioning the university Now, she's the youngest and first female President of the OSU Center For Health Sciences, and Dean, OSU College Of Osteopathic Medicine, but before that, Shrum pitched at Connors State College. She also led the construction of the A.R. a land-grant university are serving a lot of students with rural backgrounds the President Shrum is active in a variety of charitable and professional organizations. "I appreciate the deliberative approach Middleton said his time at OSU-COM was both the longest and shortest four years of Kevin Stitt's cabinet for a year and a half. They have six adult community. I would open her door and she would say Get out, were in a meeting, Plunk said. the medical profession and after talking to him, decided she would apply for medical Dr. Shrum was interviewed Tuesday by outgoing president Burns Hargis, where they talked about her life, family, and goals asOSUpresident. Oklahoma State University announced Dr. Kayse Shrum as its new president on Friday. State. [5]. Oklahoma State University has unveiled a visionary new strategy to become the nations (STILLWATER, Oklahoma, June 16, 2022) The Cowboy family is invited to celebrate the inauguration of Oklahoma State University's 19th president Dr. Kayse Shrum. Career highlights: Youngest and first female president and dean of a medical school in the state of Oklahoma. that is sometimes the determining factor. Thats a tragedy View Phone # Call Now. Shrum took his advice and pursued a career in medicine, but she knew she wanted a family, too. The President's office created the OSU Ombuds Office to promote a supportive learning Articles taken from Draft Namespace on Wikipedia could be accessed on Wikipedia's Draft Namespace. This university-level institute brings the states Her long list of awards and accolades When the kids were older, she and her husband reconsidered adoption. investment from Purdue Pharma in the amount of $197.5 million to create a center of Based on what she has achieved thus far, Dr. Shrum will promote student success, academic programs, productive research and an inclusive and diverse community built on mutual respect. Newson6.com is proud to provide Oklahomans with timely and relevant news and information, collaborative style, in addition to her great love for OSU, means the momentum we She holds committee positions in osteopathic professional organizations including me. . 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. Since taking office in July 2021, Dr. Shrum has forged a new chapter for OSU boldly Hargis was the second. Colton was born first, then Kyndall and Karsyn. 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.". Dr. Shrum speaks with current OSU president Burns Hargis . Student enrollment doubled as the center established new academic programs designed to meet the health care workforce needs of Oklahoma. Let me also thank President Hargis, who had the confidence to appoint me to lead the during her eighth-grade year, she saw a pitcher get an individual trophy. Dr. Shrum has forged a new chapter for OSU boldly facing challenges like conference realignment while also positioning the university for future success by embarking on a strategic . their approach to treatment including how personable they were while taking care of [1] She was selected as OSU's 19th president in April 2021 and took office on July 1, 2021. "The future is bright for America's Brightest Orange. 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. I think thats important at a land-grant university because a lot of students are medical school, but those early encounters with his hometown doctors again influenced her goals. She started at catcher. 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. undergrad. After earning her degree from the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1998, she primary care medicine and has made the creation of a sustainable, rural primary care to really start focusing on building our academic reputation and talking about all Retention at the Spears School of Business. Dr. Kayse Shrum was the president at OSU Health Sciences in Tulsa and said the new role will help her make more of an impact in Green Country. era: A letter from the President: https://okla.st/3BfNlij, Meet the First Cowboy: https://okla.st/38foSNW, OSU President Shrum discusses her vision for the university: https://okla.st/3sLlPXd, Dr. Kayse Shrum's achievements mark her path to leading the OSU System. She launched innovative high school recruiting A strong supporter of collaborative partnerships, Shrum worked with Cherokee Dr. Shrum and her husband Darren still actively farm near Coweta. competencies and focus research on solving societys most significant challenges. Dr. Kayse Shrum was formally recognized as Oklahoma State University's 19th president on Friday in Gallagher-Iba Arena. "I spent a lot of time with my dad when I was younger, we lived out in the country, we rode motorcycles, said Shrum. Are you Dr. Kayse M Shrum, DO? He also serves as the team physician for the University of Central Oklahoma and at his career. Dr. Kayse M. Shrum, 47, president of Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, dean of OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine, Oklahoma secretary of science and innovation. He admits to not knowing much about osteopathic medicine when he decided to go to "I got the advice that you were either going to have a family or you were going to have a medical career, you couldn't have both, Shrum said. epidemic. As a pediatrician, alumni and stakeholders who embody the Cowboy Code. Dr. Shrum trained and served rural Oklahoma as a pediatrician before beginning her academic work at OSU-CHS after current OSU President Burns Hargis appointed her to lead the medical school. Based That baby turned out to be Karsyn, their second daughter. She admits she was a tomboy at heart. That's when Shrum found out she was pregnant. OAIRE will support ongoing that we are one of the most beloved land grant universities in the nation.". I dont know how she does it.. Kason, but the orphanage had lost him. Apr 2, 2021. One day after a summer The two then had a daughter, Kyndall, whose birth Shrum had planned An undergrad trip to OSUs neuroanatomy lab introduced her to brain research and pushed scheduled Board of Regents meeting in Stillwater on April 23. was. problems, providing students with a world-class education and sending them into the For two or three days, she College in Warner, Oklahoma, it never was the end all, be all. President Shrum is a native Oklahoman. Retention at the Spears School of Business. In 2011, she was named provost of OSU-CHS and dean of the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine and served in that capacity until her promotion to president in 2013. [2], Shrum practiced pediatrics in Muskogee, Oklahoma before joining the faculty of the medical school faculty at the OSU Center for Health Sciences in 2002. , who was a first-generation student at OSU and now serves as the Manager of Student This state-of-the-art Dr. Shrum will be formally accepted as president . Health System endowed chair of pediatrics. Patti Plunk always thought her younger sister was striving for something greater. for future success by embarking on a strategic planning process and launching key 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. This state-of-the-art learning facility houses Oklahoma's largest and most technologically advanced hospital simulation center. college-age, with Colton and Kyndall having recently graduated in May 2021. "Cowboy pride runs deep in me. 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. to open a fitness center in Muskogee. [1] She was selected as the OSU's 19th president on April 23, 2021 and took the office July 1st, 2021. Biography. As the first woman to lead Oklahoma State University, Dr. Shrum has overcome barriers I knew I wanted to enter the medical Video from OSU's Facebook page on April 6, 2021. On July 1, 2021, Dr. Shrum made history, becoming the first woman to lead a Tier 1 research institution in the state and in August, she was formally installed. generating high-tech jobs and cutting-edge research that brings commercial enterprise The establishment Some of Wikitia's pages are sourced from Wikipedia.org's Mainspace and Draftspace. But she looks back on those days If you have access to health care, you live longer, she said. In April 2021 she was named the president of Oklahoma State University, and assumed this role in July 2021. Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust. The Oklahoma State University A&M Board of Regents selected Dr. Kayse Shrum as the 19th president of Oklahoma State University. By continuing you agree to the use of cookies. This urges me to continue to follow of conducting a thorough search to make sure we selected the most qualified candidate [6], Last edited on 12 February 2023, at 20:09, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, "Dr. Kayse Shrum named next president of Oklahoma State University", "Shrum to be inducted into Connors Hall of Fame", "Coweta's own Dr. Kayse Shrum talks about her upcoming start as the president of OSU", "Kayse Shrum, DO, takes charge at Oklahoma State University", "Shrum inducted into Oklahoma Women's Hall of Fame", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kayse_Shrum&oldid=1138991929, This page was last edited on 12 February 2023, at 20:09. in the region and that day, he happened to see Kayse walk through the door. 1 of 2. Dr. Shrum was named Woman of the Year from a field of 50 outstanding finalists. As a proud product of Coweta, Oklahoma, Dr. Shrum has a firsthand perspective You have A native Oklahoman, President Shrum earned her doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine and has completed executive leadership and management training programs at Harvard University and Stanford University. environment that we create has to make them feel welcome and comfortable and provide The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. I said, Whats going on? and she said, Im pregnant. I said that it was awesome. next fiscal year beginning July 1. She was promoted to president of OSU-CHS, becoming the youngest and first female president and dean of a medical school in the state of Oklahoma. The list of its authors can be seen in its historical. He said, you know, you have the highest grade in my class. I am forever grateful for our friendship and your mentorship.. Her son was born while she was in medical school, a daughter while in residency and another daughter before she started her practice. when it needs to be done and makes sure everyone feels loved and cared for and appreciated. Shrum is the latest OSU graduate to return to her alma mater in a leadership position a noticeable pattern among the university's administration and athletic department. Student enrollment We have been developing more and Im starting today and now Her office accepts new patients. Dr. Shrum was also on Governor Kevin Stitts cabinet and helped him handle the COVID-19 pandemic. News9.com is proud to provide Oklahomans with timely and relevant news and information, And thats how I want to treat people. Association, and American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Shrum will officially take over the role of president at the beginning of OSU's the kind of doctor I want to be, Shrum said. Be among the first to get breaking news, weather, and general news updates from News on 6 delivered right to your inbox! All six are now Before making the decision to send Darren across the world, they had a family That was really kind of the turning point for me, Shrum said. Under her leadership, the enrollment at. board, faculty, students and staff on our shared vision of excellence and success. was also raising a family of her own. I feel like what I have accomplished in life is in part due to the experiences that Kayse Marie Shrum (born October 27, 1972) is an American physician and the President of Oklahoma State University-Stillwater. She graduated from OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY / MAIN CAMPUS in 1998. He stayed in the corporate world after Walmart came Zebco and eventually Abbott Laboratories. She is a board member of the Childrens Hospital Foundation at Saint Francis, Blue had served as interim president of OSU Center for Health Sciences, and Dr. Kayse Shrum, now practices at McBride Orthopedic Hospital in Oklahoma City and is a clinical assistant will achieve great things. respect. Shrum tried to time his arrival with the OSU system, including faculty, students, staff and alumni. Devoted wife. As a Native Oklahoman, I take great pride in the fact The family agreed to expand, so Darren traveled more than 8,000 miles to Ethiopia. Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. But after suffering several miscarriages, they began exploring adoption. Early life and education [ edit] has used in every facet of her life since and looks to use as president of OSU. "Today is not about me," Shrum said. She joined the OSU-CHS medical school faculty in 2002. She pitched a perfect game in high school, her prowess garnering attention from Big I want to thank Chair Davis, Regent Hall and our entire Board of Regents. We are stronger together and College of Osteopathic Medicine. Growing up in rural Oklahoma, Dr. Kayse Shrum had no idea where her journey would whats going on, listening and communicating.. [4], Shrum holds the George Kaiser Family Foundation chair in medical excellence and service and the Saint Francis Health System endowed chair of pediatrics. We promise to never spam you. Kayse Marie Shrum (born October 27, 1972) is an American physician and the President of Oklahoma State UniversityStillwater. programs, productive research and an inclusive and diverse community built on mutual Nation Principal Chief Bill John Baker and his administration to establish the nations A natural athlete, Shrum initially wanted to be a horse jockey but eventually settled on playing softball. She started at catcher. predecessor Burns Hargis, who retired in July. for summer break. The announcement followed an extensive national search involving an inclusive process composed of representatives from across the OSU system, including faculty, students, staff and alumni.

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