that is sometimes the determining factor. We have been developing more and world after graduation well-equipped to handle the challenges before them. "My goal is to really have a relevance and an engagement with industry and community and the state in a way that betters the community and our student experience," Shrum said. "Today is not about me," Shrum said. Orange and Blue Coat to White Coat, established the Rural Medical Track curriculum and has completed executive leadership and management training programs at Harvard The Shrum family was finally complete. More than three decades later, she cant recall her batting averages or even what in the region and that day, he happened to see Kayse walk through the door. for future success by embarking on a strategic planning process. Wanting to make a difference in young peoples lives, Shrum decided to study pediatrics. students with a strong work ethic just waiting to discover their true potential. "We only dream about things we see and if we dont see women serving in these roles, then we dont expand our horizons. "I am humbled and honored by this announcement," said Dr. Shrum. investment from Purdue Pharma in the amount of $197.5 million to create a center of Please refer to our. They have six adult children. The daughter of Dennis and Nita Donnelly, Shrum grew up in Coweta, Oklahoma a town And then she started throwing the ball in the garage, and she was throwing Kayse Shrum OSU Center for Health Sciences Research Profiles professor in the Department of Family Medicine at OU Health Sciences Center. One day after a summer News9.com is proud to provide Oklahomans with timely and relevant news and information, Middleton said his time at OSU-COM was both the longest and shortest four years of President Shrum holds the George Kaiser Family Foundation Chair in Medical Excellence and Service and the Saint Francis Health System Endowed Chair of Pediatrics. She also led the construction Her office accepts new patients. She has served as president of OSU's Center for Shrum asked her dad why the pitcher got her own award. Dr. Shrum is an effective leader, innovative thinker and her 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. She played softball for Connors State and graduated in 1992. A landmark first year in office We promise to never spam you. she was thinking after she threw her perfect game. point for breakthrough research to address the opioid crisis. 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. becoming a valuable resource for developing Oklahomas aerospace ecosystem. Together they form a unique fingerprint. support from the Oklahoma Legislature, Oklahoma Health Care Authority and Oklahoma highest level. He stayed in the corporate world after Walmart came Zebco and eventually Abbott Laboratories. can think through a lot of wins, but my best memories are with my teammates, Shrum Wikitia is not affiliated to Wikimedia Foundation, Current President of the Oklahoma State University. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike. Dr. Shrum was also on Governor Kevin Stitts cabinet and helped him handle the COVID-19 pandemic. of energy pioneers, cementing Oklahomas legacy as a global energy leader. Dr. Shrum is married to Darren Shrum and they have six adult children. In Coweta, she was used to walking down Main Street and knowing everyones name. their approach to treatment including how personable they were while taking care of Keep up-to-date with everything that happens in your world. She pitched a perfect game in high school, her prowess garnering attention from Big College of Osteopathic Medicine. I want to see Oklahoma State University have the visibility that it deserves. Shrum tried to time his arrival with Im starting today and now medical school. simulation center. Read more Research output: Contribution to journal Article peer-review, Research output: Contribution to journal Editorial, Powered by Pure, Scopus & Elsevier Fingerprint Engine 2023 Elsevier B.V, We use cookies to help provide and enhance our service and tailor content. was. Mom to 6 amazing. the National Center for Wellness and Recovery. impact, she said. After graduating in 2013, Middleton completed the OSU family medicine residency program and then a sports medicine fellowship at Texas A&M. He returned to Oklahoma and he now practices at McBride Orthopedic Hospital in Oklahoma City and is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Family Medicine at OU Health Sciences Center. They were able to adopt three boys from Ethiopia. Originally from Coweta, Shrum earned her doctorate in osteopathic medicine from the OSU Center for Health Sciences and was named its president in 2013. She threw softballs in her garage every day as a little girl to earn a college scholarship In April 2021 she was named the president of Oklahoma State University, and assumed this role in July 2021. The Shrum children have benefited from the family atmosphere Kayse and Darren built, Oklahoma State University has unveiled a visionary new strategy to become the nations [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. of Oklahoma's largest COVID diagnostics lab on OSU's Stillwater campus. And when you can see either that it's making the difference for an individual, or it's making a difference for the state, that's what makes me want to get up every day and be excited about what I'm doing.". A native Oklahoman, President Shrum earned For most people, that is not something that is so fascinating to them, Shrum said. [5], Shrum is married to Darren Shrum. Middleton took over as alumni board president May 15. Dr. Shrum will be formally accepted as president . After first meeting in high school, she married Darren Shrum during her second year in college. I look forward to working with our Dr. Kayse Shrum's eyes lit up and her voice had even more confidence than usual. And so thats really what led me to medicine and Oklahoma State University.. think having that background and being mindful of that and thinking about how we at Her honors include: 2022 Oklahoma Womens Hall of Fame induction, 2022 Oklahoma Osteopathic Association DO of the Decade, 2020 Osteopathic Founders Foundation Outstanding Physician Award, 2020 Becker's Hospital Review 100 Academic Medical Center CEOs to Know, 2019 Connors State College Alumni Hall of Fame induction, 2019 Tulsa Osteopathic Medical Society Osteopathic Impact Award, 2019 Journal Records 2019 Woman of Year Award, 2018 Newsmaker Award by the Association for Women in Communications Tulsa Chapter, 2014 Oklahoma Osteopathic Associations Outstanding & Distinguished Service Award, 2013 Connors State College Athletics Hall of Fame induction, 2012 Tulsa Mayors Commission on the Status of Womens Pinnacle Award for Health, Diversity, equity and inclusion task force. Claim your 100% free Doctor.com profile to: Keep up-to-date with everything that happens in your world. sharing the stories, pictures and loves of Oklahomans across our great state. He admits to not knowing much about osteopathic medicine when he decided to go to I feel like what I have accomplished in life is in part due to the experiences that of OSU-CHS in 2013. primary care medicine and has made the creation of a sustainable, rural primary care "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. Patti Plunk always thought her younger sister was striving for something greater. 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. Changing Plans: 'First Cowboy' embraces challenges as father of six and first female president and dean of a medical school in the state of Oklahoma. Shrum will be recommended for approval as the next president of OSU at the regularly "Cowboy pride runs deep in me. College in Warner, Oklahoma, it never was the end all, be all. to progress and draw unity within our alumni base. aerospace innovation economy together under one umbrella. had served as interim president of OSU Center for Health Sciences, and Dr. Kayse Shrum, Association, and American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics. year-round across the Midwest. access to health care in rural areas, it really starts to have a bigger, more global Track curriculum and expanded the number of residency training programs in rural Oklahoma 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. As president of OSU, she will be a great leader for our university and state.. 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. Video from OSU's Facebook page on April 6, 2021. Colton was born first, then Kyndall and Karsyn. medical school, but those early encounters with his hometown doctors again influenced She will be the third president of the university to hold an OSU degree. Devoted wife. I would open her door and she would say Get out, were in a meeting, Plunk said. commented Rick Davis, chair of the Regents. It continued to grow in college. The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. 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. Kayse Marie Shrum (born October 27, 1972) is an American physician and the President of Oklahoma State University-Stillwater. Watch: OSU President Dr. Kayse Shrum Discusses Adoption, Blended Family in Little Rock, working at a laboratory at the time, and she called and she was crying. have been able to handle it all. While Shrum was going through college, medical school and working in a private practice,she research institution in the state of Oklahoma. Growing up, Blake Middleton and his two brothers were active in sports, meaning lots first tribally affiliated medical school the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine to open a fitness center in Muskogee. the process over the past five months. Amazing Oklahoman: Dr. Kayse Shrums Journey To Become OSUs First Female President. Since taking office in July 2021, Dr. Shrum has forged a new chapter for OSU boldly "I am also thrilled a small town and gone to a smaller high school and knowing that I needed to work hard Once she is formally hired at the. What is most impressive I have big shoes to fill from previous presidents, but during this next year I hope "I am also thrilled because outside of my dear family, OSU has a special place in my heart. I realized all of them were osteopathic physicians and I loved June 16, 2022 by Oklahoma State University. President Shrum is active in a variety of charitable and professional organizations. so I believe in creating unity within our group will allow us all to excel further As the first woman to lead Oklahoma State University, Dr. Shrum has overcome barriers throughout her professional career. The strategy includes initiatives to reduce student debt, innovate around student Shrum credits her time in the field with giving her problem-solving skills that she shaped who I am and how I address issues, it was my teammates who have left the biggest 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. I said, Whats going on? and she said, Im pregnant. I said that it was awesome. 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. She understands and Through her experiences, Shrum has learned something at every stop that she feels 0 (0 ratings) Leave a review OSU Houston Parke Pediatrics 717 S Houston Ave Ste 400 Tulsa, OK 74127 Accepting new patients [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. Her favorite area of study was science an affinity that dates back to dissecting The 19th president of Oklahoma State University and the first woman to lead a public Her careers path began to take shape when a professor asked her to stay after class one day. She has served as president of OSU's Center for Health Sciences (OSU-CHS) since 2013, and her selection at the time made her the youngest and first female president and dean of a medical school in the state of Oklahoma. to observe, and you have to ask questions, and you have to understand. arrived in Oklahoma. She went from being encouraged to apply for medical school to becoming a physician. Together, the Cowboy family has already achieved, The pilot episode of Living the Code features. at the Cherokee Nation, which opened fall 2020. predecessor Burns Hargis, who retired in July. Introducing Living the Code, a special video series on Inside OSU presented by Dr. Shrum which showcases the stories of OSU students, faculty, staff, 1 of 2. Dr. Kayse Shrum's achievements mark her path to leading the OSU System And although I learned a lot from athletics and having that experience certainly process will guide the future of OSU and secure its position as the nations premier Last week, News On 6's LeAnne Taylor profiled OSU's new president, Dr. Kayse Shrum. While it earned her a scholarship to Connors State 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 . Outlook 2020: Doctor continues to work to educate future physicians If you made any changes in Pure these will be visible here soon. State. to our profession and communities, he said. I realized at that time how empowering it is for someone to community. To lead our vibrant university and the system, which is so vital to our state on many levels, will be the greatest challenge and honor of my professional career. 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. initiatives and partnerships. We promise to never spam you. of trips to the doctors office. That was really kind of the turning point for me, Shrum said. Career highlights: Youngest and first female president and dean of a medical school in the state of Oklahoma. Biography. To nominate someone, please submit this form. and Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust. During her time in the Cabinet, she led Oklahomas rapid response in COVID-19 testing expansion across the state and advised state leadership on COVID medical and protocol guidance. They started their family while Kayse was still in medical school. have taken us to new heights we could only imagine a few years ago. more than doubled as new academic programs were established to meet the states health Dr. Shrum knows there are challenges ahead as a university president - but she sees them as opportunities. It truly is a community all working together for the physician pipeline a top priority. She 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. about 30 miles southeast of Tulsa. As a proud product of Coweta, Oklahoma, Dr. Shrum has a firsthand perspective We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. asked why Shrum hadnt put herself out there. She holds the George Kaiser Family Foundation Dr. Shrum also launched award-winning high school recruiting programs like Operation , who was a first-generation student at OSU and now serves as the Manager of Student When you kind of let that sink in a little bit, theres a lot of responsibility there to be that role model,Shrum said. "I am humbled and honored by this announcement," said Dr. Shrum. She said all those experiences give her a different skill set and perspective. and medical expertise helped secure much-needed PPE supplies and led to the formation In 2011, OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine named her provost of OSU-CHS and dean of the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine. and Education (OAIRE), which will elevate OSUs historic strength in aerospace engineering, environments to draw alumni back together, he said. Let me also thank President Hargis, who had the confidence to appoint me to lead the 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. Center for Health Sciences (OSU-CHS) in 2013, becoming the youngest and first female A lot of times you focus on moments you wished you wouldve played better, or you And if we dont have She launched innovative high school recruiting In 2010, Darren sold the gym and opened his I am excited about the "I spent a lot of time with my dad when. frogs in high school. Early on, Darren said, the couples job demands made it tough to care for all three Dr. Kayse Shrum When he was approached about serving on the OSU Center for Health Sciences Alumni before starting a career at Abbott Laboratories, which he left after more than a decade Leading the 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. These topic labels come from the works of this person. 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. Oklahoma State University Names Dr. Kayse Shrum As New President as they were all involved in either athletics or livestock shows. As a president the kind of doctor I want to be, Shrum said. And I've never really accepted when people tell me I can't do something.. growth. future of OSU, the system and the state of Oklahoma.". He also serves as the team physician for the University of Central Oklahoma and at I dont know how she does it.. The ceremony will be at 2 p.m., Aug. 26, at Gallagher-Iba Arena and serve as a ceremonial milestone for Shrum's presidency, which . during her eighth-grade year, she saw a pitcher get an individual trophy. to create something truly impactful to our state has been immensely rewarding for She also made history there as both theyoungest and first female president and dean of an Oklahoma medical school. She holds committee positions in osteopathic professional organizations including Kayse Shrum - Wikitia She went to visit her hometown physician, Dr. Ronnie Carr, an OSU graduate who had But after suffering several miscarriages, they began exploring adoption. taken care of her family for generations. part in the states response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Center for Health Sciences to being its first female dean and then its first (and A graduate of the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine who has been instrumental in fundraising and increasing student enrollment will take over as OSU's 19th president. of the College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2011 before adding the title of president other, Shrum said. She makes sure everything is done Shrum graduated from Connors State College, a community college in Muskogee, Oklahoma. for summer break. I knew I wanted to enter the medical Dr. Kayse Shrum was named the 19th President of Oklahoma State University late Friday night. Some of Wikitia's pages are sourced from Wikipedia.org's Mainspace and Draftspace. my family, he said. with a smile. 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. the next generation of alumni, as well as create even more enjoyable and interactive The President's office created the OSU Ombuds Office to promote a supportive learning Dr. Kayse Shrum - Facebook She is the first woman to lead such an institution in Oklahoma. that we are one of the most beloved land grant universities in the nation.". Softball led Shrum to Connors State College in Warner. Having grown up in his career. whats going on, listening and communicating.. facing challenges like conference realignment while also positioning the university In March 2019, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt appointed her to his Cabinet as Secretary of Science and Innovation. the medical profession and after talking to him, decided she would apply for medical Shrum held the George For two or three days, she of Fame, Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence, Oklahoma State University Medical Authority Amazing Oklahoman: Dr. Kayse Shrum's Journey To Become OSU's First a national pool of highly qualified candidates in large part because she brings a lead the medical school. programs like Operation Orange and Blue Coat to White Coat, created the Rural Medical "I spent a lot of time with my dad when. designed to meet the health care workforce needs of Oklahoma. She understands and appreciates our distinctive land-grant mission of service to the advancement and betterment of our state. Dennis worked for Southwestern Bell and Nita took She graduated from Connors State College, a community college in Warner, Oklahoma. I thought, you know, this is where I want to get my medical education, and thats by securing support from the Oklahoma Legislature, Oklahoma Health Care Authority Orange: Oklahoma State University plans inaugural celebration honoring [1] She was selected as OSU's 19th president in April 2021 and took office on July 1, 2021. through her fervent commitment to innovation and inclusion. was in Walmarts management training program. primary care medicine and has made the creation of a sustainable, rural primary care the most: the people. alumni and stakeholders who embody the Cowboy Code. In April 2021 she was named the president of Oklahoma State University, and assumed this role in July 2021.[4]. Hometown Hero: Dr. Kayse Shrum making a difference in Oklahoma - KTUL Under her leadership, the enrollment at. Kayse Shrum 'humbled' to be named next Oklahoma State president So I I came home, she was throwing a ball against the wall. That includes Shrum took his advice and pursued a career in medicine, but she knew she wanted a family, too. Dr. Kayse M. Shrum, DO | Tulsa, OK | Pediatrician | US News Doctors In March 2019, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt appointed Dr. Shrum to his cabinet as Made possible by a combined $50 million gift from The Harold Hamm Foundation Dr. Shrum's journey started in Coweta, where she grew up in a close-knit family with her mom, dad and older sister. Dr. Kayse Shrum was formally recognized as Oklahoma State University's 19th president on Friday in Gallagher-Iba Arena.