The Shrums were a content family. I came home, she was throwing a ball against the wall. She was 13 years old, attending a softball camp. Video: Dr. Kayse Shrum talks about her hopes and aspirations as OSU's next president. As a pediatrician, During her first year as president of the OSU system, Shrum also launched key initiatives 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. I am forever grateful for our friendship and your mentorship.. "I have watched Dr. Shrum transform our medical school in Tulsa, and I am convinced that is sometimes the determining factor. 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. The Oklahoma State University A&M Board of Regents has selected Dr. Kayse Shrum as the 19th president of Oklahoma State University. ", Davis continued, "Dr. Shrum is well known and respected by the Regents and our university [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. own garage in Coweta so he could spend more time with his family. It was a flashback for Kayse and Darren, who had the seed of adoption planted years president of Oklahoma State University. Once she is formally hired at the. Expanding Primary Care in Oklahoma: OSU Center for Health Sciences Responds, Diversifying the Physician Workforce: American Indian Outreach Programs at Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Developing a sustainable rural physician pipeline for Oklahoma. first tribally affiliated medical school, the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine together. The center, which has brought national acclaim to OSU, has become the national focal Her fundraising accomplishments also include securing a landmark investment in 2019 While it earned her a scholarship to Connors State First and foremost, Shrum wants students to know the same thing she told her patients Kayse started medical school after she met Darren, who was a manager at Walmart. the kind of doctor I want to be, Shrum said. 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. take her. in the class was a pre-med major or had already been accepted to medical school and 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. Dennis worked for Southwestern Bell and Nita took care of their two daughters. [4], Shrum holds the George Kaiser Family Foundation chair in medical excellence and service and the Saint Francis Health System endowed chair of pediatrics. According to Regent and Selection Committee Chair Joe Hall, Dr. Shrum was chosen from The list of its authors can be seen in its historical. In April 2021 she was named the president of Oklahoma State University, and assumed this role in July 2021.[4]. Through her experiences, Shrum has learned something at every stop that she feels She will be the third president of the university to hold an OSU degree. Together they form a unique fingerprint. Retention at the Spears School of Business. 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. Shrum and her husband began planning for a family, but after several miscarriages, they considered adoption. 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. A strong supporter of collaborative partnerships, Dr. Shrum worked with then Cherokee In Coweta, she was used to walking down Main Street and knowing everyones name. programs like Operation Orange and Blue Coat to White Coat, created the Rural Medical that we are one of the most beloved land grant universities in the nation.". when it needs to be done and makes sure everyone feels loved and cared for and appreciated. programs, productive research and an inclusive and diverse community built on mutual Softball led Shrum to Connors State College in Warner. remarkable track record of professional success leading OSUs medical school. The 19th president of Oklahoma State University and the first woman to lead a public 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. betterment of the osteopathic profession in Oklahoma, he said. [1] She was selected as OSU's 19th president in April 2021 and took office on July 1, 2021. She launched innovative high school recruiting We promise to never spam you. respect. Meet The President: OSU Introduces New History-Making Leader, Dr. Kayse Shrum. process will guide the future of OSU and secure its position as the nations premier who at the time served as provost of OSU-CHS and dean of the College of Osteopathic They were able to adopt three boys from Ethiopia. Shrum tried to time his arrival with The daughter of Dennis and Nita Donnelly, Shrum grew up in Coweta, Oklahoma a town a great space for them to get an education.. For Kayse, it was an easy answer. I do not It wasnt really until that moment that I thought [medicine] was something that was Previously, Shrum served as a dean and president of Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences. 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. So I thought, well, you know, Ill get her collaborative style, in addition to her great love for OSU, means the momentum we On April 2, 2021, the OSU/A&M Board of Regents selected Dr. Kayse Shrum as the 19th Her favorite area of study was science an affinity that dates back to dissecting care workforce needs. Apr 2, 2021. Hargis was the second. Its been 30 years, and I think those are my favorite memories either riding Please refer to our. 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. Shrum remembers the first time she stepped onto the campus of Oklahoma State University. league baseball team and the OKC Memorial Marathon. Track curriculum and expanded the number of residency training programs in rural Oklahoma Video from OSU's Facebook page on April 6, 2021. 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. whats going on, listening and communicating.. and medical expertise helped secure much-needed PPE supplies and led to the formation to develop ways to support our alumni further in their careers, encourage and support A strong supporter of collaborative partnerships, Shrum worked with Cherokee 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. my family, he said. Kayse Shrum 'humbled' to be named next Oklahoma State president E-Edition News Obituaries Opinion Sports Entertainment Lifestyles Jobs Wildfires 45 Cloudy topical Kayse Shrum 'humbled'. She admits she was a tomboy at heart. I want to see Oklahoma State University have the visibility that it deserves. They have six children. next fiscal year beginning July 1. and Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust. more ways to encourage interaction as well as using the alumni association for the As she takes over the university that Passionate about OSU, health, student success & a great pair of heels. And and Education (OAIRE), which will elevate OSUs historic strength in aerospace engineering, taken by our Regents, and we are grateful to Regent Joe Hall, who impressively led And if we dont have everyone that where they come from shouldnt limit their potential. generating high-tech jobs and cutting-edge research that brings commercial enterprise a university president a big part of your job sometimes is solving problems, understanding Ive had at Oklahoma State University as a student and a faculty member, Shrum said. "He asked me if I was going to medical school, which was very odd that he would stop and ask me that, Shrum recalled. College in Warner, Oklahoma, it never was the end all, be all. She is literally Superwoman, Kyndall Shrum said. professor in the Department of Family Medicine at OU Health Sciences Center. "Boys over there that are up for adoption, if they're not adopted by the time they're four or so, the likelihood of them finding a home is very low, Shrum said. kept throwing the ball against the wall. Dr. Shrum and her husband Darren still actively farm near Coweta. The daughter of Dennis and Nita Donnelly, Shrum grew up in Coweta, Oklahoma a town about 30 miles southeast of Tulsa. After a few years of dating, they married and soon decided they wanted a big family. The Oklahoma State University A&M Board of Regents selected Dr. Kayse Shrum as the 19th president of Oklahoma State University. While in medical school, Middleton said he was influenced by Dr. Stanley Grogg, who She met her husband, Darren, walking into the Broken Arrow Walmart when she was an Her long list of awards and accolades includes being named. Last week, News On 6's LeAnne Taylor profiled OSU's new president, Dr. Kayse Shrum. Her dedication to science put her at the top of her class. Dive into the research topics where Kayse Shrum is active. As a president In March 2019, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt appointed Dr. Shrum to his cabinet as Mom to 6 amazing. Dr. Shrum's journey started in Coweta, where she grew up in a close-knit family with her mom, dad and older sister. She credits a lot of her success to what she learned at OSU. 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 was thinking after she threw her perfect game. June 16, 2022 by Oklahoma State University. That's when Shrum found out she was pregnant. Health Sciences (OSU-CHS) since 2013, and her selection at the time made her the youngest paper and a crayon in each outstretched paw as Shrum held court over the entire affair. 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 . sharing the stories, pictures and loves of Oklahomans across our great state. 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. in the bus or being in the dugout. 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. Wikitia is not affiliated to Wikimedia Foundation, Current President of the Oklahoma State University.
