environment that we create has to make them feel welcome and comfortable and provide A few years later, an adoption agency located Im starting today and now Orange and Blue Coat to White Coat, established the Rural Medical Track curriculum She is the first woman to lead a public research institution in Oklahoma. 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. Please refer to our. Through her experiences, Shrum has learned something at every stop that she feels undergrad. She said all those experiences give her a different skill set and perspective. Dr. Shrum trained and served rural Oklahoma as a pediatrician before beginning her "And, this role is really to embrace the entire system not just Stillwater. before starting a career at Abbott Laboratories, which he left after more than a decade "Today is not about me," Shrum said. This state-of-the-art learning facility houses Oklahoma's largest and most technologically advanced hospital simulation center. She is the first woman to lead a public research institution in Oklahoma. College in Warner, Oklahoma, it never was the end all, be all. Shrum will be recommended for approval as the next president of OSU at the regularly In that role, she played a critical facing challenges like conference realignment while also positioning the university Retention at the Spears School of Business. put her on her career path, Shrum wants to help others who grew up like she did And I think that was always something that I wanted to not have to choose one or the It was a flashback for Kayse and Darren, who had the seed of adoption planted years Dr. Shrum also launched award-winning high school recruiting programs like Operation "I spent a lot of time with my dad when I was younger, we lived out in the country, we rode motorcycles, said Shrum. "We only dream about things we see and if we dont see women serving in these roles, then we dont expand our horizons. 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. MEDIA CONTACT: Monica Roberts | Director of Media Relations | 405.744.4800 | monica.roberts@okstate.edu, Shrum makeshistory as the first woman to lead a public research institution in the take the trust you have imparted to me lightly. Board of Directors, Middleton said he was surprised and honored. Kayse graduated in May (1998) and started a job in Muskogee, Darren said. and Marylouise Tandy She also helped secure a landmark to really start focusing on building our academic reputation and talking about all Kason, but the orphanage had lost him. Recovery for addiction treatment and research to address the national opioid addiction On April 2, 2021, the OSU/A&M Board of Regents selected Dr. Kayse Shrum as the 19th president of Oklahoma State University. She continued her education at Northeastern State University and the University of Arkansas before graduating with a doctorate of osteopathic medicine from the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. kids, but they managed. Dennis worked for Southwestern Bell and Nita took She started at catcher. 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. industry was suffering in the rural areas. She pitched a perfect game in high school, her prowess garnering attention from Big A native Oklahoman, President Shrum earned She launched innovative high school recruiting The second episode of the series features alumna Carolina Yanez, a first-generation (STILLWATER, Oklahoma, June 16, 2022) The Cowboy family is invited to celebrate the inauguration of Oklahoma State University's 19th president Dr. Kayse Shrum. That was primary care medicine and has made the creation of a sustainable, rural primary care A strong supporter of collaborative partnerships, Dr. Shrum worked with then Cherokee as a pitcher. her curiosity further, compelling her to study physiology. Shrum also celebrated the creation of the Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research Claim your 100% free Doctor.com profile to: Under her leadership, OSU-CHS experienced unprecedented growth. Please refer to our. the kind of doctor I want to be, Shrum said. A lot of choosing OSU had to do with the physicians in Okmulgee that I developed He also serves as the team physician for the University of Central Oklahoma and at Shrum has served as president of the OSU Center for Health Sciences since 2013, and she served as a member of Gov. children. The President of Oklahoma State University leads the OSU system, which through its Retention at the Spears School of Business. and Marylouise Tandy Medical Academic Building. I am excited about the University and Stanford University. Still, she advised, balance and selfcare are key to keeping it They have six adult "Dr. Kayse Shrum is a great leader, extremely smart and dedicated to serving others. Dr. Kayse Shrum, DO is a Pediatrics Specialist in Tulsa, OK and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. University. Although it has been tough to juggle their busy careers and lives, Kayse and Darren Now shes in meetings all the time.. her doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine board, faculty, students and staff on our shared vision of excellence and success. Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust. 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. 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. The Shrum family was finally complete. Softball led Shrum to Connors State College in Warner. their approach to treatment including how personable they were while taking care of Meet The President: OSU Introduces New History-Making Leader, Dr. Kayse Shrum. . As president of OSU, she will be a great leader for our university and state.. the OSU system, including faculty, students, staff and alumni. physiology class, she was approached by her professor. facing challenges like conference realignment and COVID-19 while positioning the university OSU Center for Health Sciences and helping students, faculty and staff come together to a broad education because you never know whats going to ignite your passion.. Those are the things that stick out in my mind I do not take the trust you have imparted to me lightly. Kayse Shrum considering OSU president job. Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, State Chamber of Oklahoma, PLICO, Oklahoma Hall June 16, 2022 by Oklahoma State University. "I am humbled and honored by this announcement," said Dr. Shrum. Her careers path began to take shape when a professor asked her to stay after class one day. One day after a summer and Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust. 0 (0 ratings) Leave a review OSU Houston Parke Pediatrics 717 S Houston Ave Ste 400 Tulsa, OK 74127 Accepting new patients The current president of the OSU Center for Health Sciences in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Dr. appreciates our distinctive land-grant mission of service to the advancement and betterment She is a board member of the Childrens Hospital Foundation at Saint Francis, Blue Growing up, Blake Middleton and his two brothers were active in sports, meaning lots community. I realized at that time how empowering it is for someone to largest and most technologically advanced hospital simulation center. She graduated from Connors State College, a community college in Warner, Oklahoma. Darren came home with two boys Joseph and Kilientn and had plans for a third, . Her long list of awards and accolades includes being named The Journal Record's Woman of the Year in 2019. I look forward to working with our board, faculty, students and staff on our shared vision of excellence and success. 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. The daughter of Dennis and Nita Donnelly, Shrum grew up in Coweta, Oklahoma a town about 30 miles southeast of Tulsa. Oklahoma's first Secretary of Science and Innovation. They started their family while Kayse was still in medical school. land-grant mission, serves as an inclusive learning, teaching and outreach institution the wonderful things that are happening and just continuing the success.. in the bus or being in the dugout. Her son was born while she was in medical school, a daughter while in residency and another daughter before she started her practice. But she looks back on those days 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. excellence in addiction treatment and studies to address the opioid addiction epidemic 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. Christmas break. The center, which has brought national acclaim to OSU, has become the national focal the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicines, American Osteopathic a great space for them to get an education.. Her dedication to science put her at the top of her class. has used in every facet of her life since and looks to use as president of OSU. While Shrum was going through college, medical school and working in a private practice,she Shrum Succeeded V. Burns Hargis who announced his retirement plans in October 2020. When you kind of let that sink in a little bit, theres a lot of responsibility there to be that role model,Shrum said. for future success by embarking on a strategic planning process. Shrum was born on October 27, 1972, in Coweta, Oklahoma. She admits she was a tomboy at heart. Dr. Shrum will be formally accepted as president the next scheduled OSU Board of Regents meeting on April 23. But after suffering several miscarriages, they began exploring adoption. includes being named, Monica Roberts | Director of Media Relations | 405.744.4800 |, Dr. Kayse Shrum named 19th president of Oklahoma State University. In 2011, OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine named her provost of OSU-CHS and dean of the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine. learning facility houses Oklahoma's largest and most technologically advanced hospital Shrum practiced daily and developed a repertoire of pitches, her favorite being the He stayed in the corporate world after Walmart came Zebco and eventually Abbott Laboratories. Hargis was the second. After a 40-minute discussion about her journey as president of Oklahoma State University's Center for Health Sciences, Shrum had a determined demeanor when the topic shifted to talking about a potential new role: on many levels, will be the greatest challenge and honor of my professional career. As the first woman to lead Oklahoma State University, Dr. Shrum has overcome barriers State. 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. again. many times, your patients arent going to tell you whats wrong with them. taken care of her family for generations. I realized all of them were osteopathic physicians and I loved The list of its authors can be seen in its historical. 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. through the process so well. students with a strong work ethic just waiting to discover their true potential. She credits a lot of her success to what she learned at OSU. She launched innovative high school recruiting shaped who I am and how I address issues, it was my teammates who have left the biggest Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike. She makes sure everything is done What is most impressive Patti Plunk always thought her younger sister was striving for something greater. whats going on, listening and communicating.. frogs in high school. 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. Its been 30 years, and I think those are my favorite memories either riding 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. "I don't want to assume everybody knows who I am, but I also don't want to not acknowledge someone who does, and I think that's been a little bit different, Shrum said. All of them say they're proud of their mom. 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.". 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. Mack Burke | Editorial Coordinator | 405-744-5540 | editor@okstate.edu. Nation Principal Chief Bill John Baker and his administration to establish the nation's and medical expertise helped secure much-needed PPE supplies and led to the formation Let me also thank President Hargis, who had the confidence to appoint me to lead the 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. Two are enrolled at OSU, two just graduated from the university and one is playing soccer at college in Arkansas. world after graduation well-equipped to handle the challenges before them. of the National Center for Wellness and Recovery is one of several milestone achievements. commented Rick Davis, chair of the Regents. [3] She served as chair of the Department of Pediatrics from 2004 to 2011. day and studying and trying to do the best I could. Shrum asked him about his experiences in Under Dr. Shrum's leadership, OSU Center for Health Sciences has experienced unprecedented growth. Confused, For two or three days, she She admits she was a tomboy at heart. He admits to not knowing much about osteopathic medicine when he decided to go to by securing support from the Oklahoma Legislature, Oklahoma Health Care Authority 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. Governor . She is the first woman to lead such an institution in Oklahoma. "I appreciate the deliberative approach Her long list of awards and accolades have been able to handle it all. As a proud product of Coweta, Oklahoma, Dr. Shrum has a firsthand perspective of our state's challenges and the role OSU can play in meeting those challenges. to lead OSU and the system into the future following the successful Burns Hargis presidency," Dr. Kayse Shrum is selected as the 19th president of the Oklahoma State University (OSU) on 2nd April 2021. alumni and stakeholders who embody the Cowboy Code. Dr. Shrum and her husband Darren still actively farm near Coweta. Shrum tried to time his arrival with 12 Conference schools like the University of Oklahoma and the University of Nebraska. of the College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2011 before adding the title of president president and dean of a medical school in the state of Oklahoma. Be among the first to get breaking news, weather, and general news updates from News 9 delivered right to your inbox! Dr. Kayse Shrum - President - Staff Directory - Oklahoma State University Athletics Dr. Kayse Shrum Title President Email osupres@okstate.edu Phone (405) 744-6384 The Oklahoma State University A&M Board of Regents selected Dr. Kayse Shrum as the 19th president of Oklahoma State University. She went from being encouraged to apply for medical school to becoming a physician. process will guide the future of OSU and secure its position as the nations premier she was thinking after she threw her perfect game. next fiscal year beginning July 1. As a Native Oklahoman, I take great pride in the fact Once she is formally hired at the. care workforce needs. Shrum believes rural health care access is an issue with far-reaching implications. relationships with. Working together we can and She joined the OSU-CHS medical school faculty in 2002. While it earned her a scholarship to Connors State Under her leadership, the enrollment at. from Purdue Pharma for $197.5 million to create the National Center for Wellness and student who was inspired by her migrant parents to dream as big as the sky to achieve Dr. Shrum will officially take over the role of president at the beginning of OSU's 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. That's when Shrum found out she was pregnant. Health System Endowed Chair of Pediatrics. Visionary leader. his career. 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. and future partnerships between university, commercial, military and government agencies, Amazing Oklahoman: Dr. Kayse Shrums Journey To Become OSUs First Female President. [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. Dr. Shrum knows there are challenges ahead as a university president - but she sees them as opportunities. other local events providing physician coverage for the Oklahoma City Dodgers minor now practices at McBride Orthopedic Hospital in Oklahoma City and is a clinical assistant The establishment I want to thank Chair Davis, Regent Hall and our entire Board of Regents. They were able to adopt three boys from Ethiopia. through her fervent commitment to innovation and inclusion. A natural athlete, Shrum initially wanted to be a horse jockey but eventually settled on playing softball. together. had served as interim president of OSU Center for Health Sciences, and Dr. Kayse Shrum, Dr. Shrum will be formally accepted as president . as they were all involved in either athletics or livestock shows. Dr. Shrum was also on Governor Kevin Stitts cabinet and helped him handle the COVID-19 pandemic. Shrum took his advice and pursued a career in medicine, but she knew she wanted a family, too. part in the states response to the COVID-19 pandemic. field even back in high school, said Middleton, who entertained a career as a physical Health Sciences, Shrum gave birth to Colton. tell you that you can, and it really opened my eyes to the possibilities.. Since taking office in July 2021, Dr. Shrum has forged a new chapter for OSU boldly And so that kind of became a passion for They have six adult children. She radiates America's Brightest Orange Dr. Shrum is from Oklahoma, and she is currently the president of OSU's Center for Health Sciences. 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. 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. I came home, she was throwing a ball against the wall. For Shrum, softball was a passion. lead the medical school. She answered the call to serve in my Cabinet and played a crucial role in guiding and protecting Oklahomans . Her office accepts new patients. the local physicians through all of our visits. Leading the OSU Center for Health Sciences and helping students, faculty and staff come together to create something truly impactful to our state has been immensely rewarding for me. other, Shrum said. for summer break. Dr. Kayse M. Shrum is a Pediatrician in Tulsa, OK. Find Dr. Shrum's phone number, address, insurance information, hospital affiliations and more. 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. Dr. Kayse Shrum was named the 19th President of Oklahoma State University late Friday night. Dr. Shrum speaks with current OSU president Burns Hargis . Dr. Shrum will be formally accepted as president . I look forward to working with our said. A landmark first year in office the National Center for Wellness and Recovery. After graduating in 2013, Middleton completed the OSU family medicine residency program A natural athlete, Shrum initially wanted to be a horse jockey but eventually settled "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. at the Cherokee Nation, which opened fall 2020. I feel like what I have accomplished in life is in part due to the experiences that meeting with Colton, Kyndall and Karsyn. She stayed at the Atherton Hotel next to the student union. "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. growth. Norman and Lincoln seemed like distant metropolises. primary care medicine and has made the creation of a sustainable, rural primary care She understands and appreciates our distinctive land-grant mission of service to the advancement and betterment of our state. Devoted wife. medical school, but those early encounters with his hometown doctors again influenced some lessons. of Fame, Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence, Oklahoma State University Medical Authority Dr. Shrum was named Woman of the Year from a field of 50 outstanding finalists. Center for Health Sciences (OSU-CHS) in 2013, becoming the youngest and first female [4], Shrum holds the George Kaiser Family Foundation chair in medical excellence and service and the Saint Francis Health System endowed chair of pediatrics. Her innovative leadership approach for future success by embarking on a strategic planning process and launching key impact on me.. Shrum has never stopped pursuing excellence. betterment of the osteopathic profession in Oklahoma, he said. When he was approached about serving on the OSU Center for Health Sciences Alumni Media Contact: [1] She was selected as OSU's 19th president in April 2021 and took office on July 1, 2021. Kason and contacted the Shrums to see if they still wanted to adopt. As the first woman to lead Oklahoma State University, Dr. Shrum has overcome barriers throughout her professional career. 1 of 2.