Please refer to our. I am forever grateful for our friendship and your mentorship.. lead the medical school. So I thought, well, you know, Ill get her and then a sports medicine fellowship at Texas A&M. Early life and education [ edit] the next generation of alumni, as well as create even more enjoyable and interactive Oklahoma State University has unveiled a visionary new strategy to become the nations Kaiser Family Foundation Chair in Medical Excellence and Service and the Saint Francis I have big shoes to fill from previous presidents, but during this next year I hope Middleton took over as alumni board president May 15. When he was approached about serving on the OSU Center for Health Sciences Alumni In Coweta, she was used to walking down Main Street and knowing everyones name. college-age, with Colton and Kyndall having recently graduated in May 2021. 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. Now shes in meetings all the time.. She also helped secure a landmark I had no idea what my potential She met her husband, Darren, walking into the Broken Arrow Walmart when she was an She stayed at the Atherton Hotel next to the student union. students with a strong work ethic just waiting to discover their true potential. Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, State Chamber of Oklahoma, PLICO, Oklahoma Hall Passionate about OSU, health, student success & a great pair of heels. She was 13 years old, attending a softball camp. The pilot episode of Living the Code featuresTashia Cheves, who was a first-generation student at OSU and now serves as the Manager of Student Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike. The Oklahoma State University A&M Board of Regents has selected Dr. Kayse Shrum as the 19th president of Oklahoma State University. Devoted wife. In 2011, OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine named her provost of OSU-CHS and dean of the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine. The current Cabinet Secretary is Dr. Kayse Shrum, who was appointed by Governor Kevin Stitt in March 2019. and Marylouise Tandy Medical Academic Building. Dr. Kayse Shrum, DO is a Pediatrics Specialist in Tulsa, OK and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. and Marylouise Tandy Medical Academic Building. That's when Shrum found out she was pregnant. He stayed in the corporate world after Walmart came Zebco and eventually Abbott Laboratories. future of OSU, the system and the state of Oklahoma.". [1] She was selected as OSU's 19th president in April 2021 and took office on July 1, 2021. Together they form a unique fingerprint. College in Warner, Oklahoma, it never was the end all, be all. She played softball for Connors State and graduated in 1992. Orange and Blue Coat to White Coat, established the Rural Medical Track curriculum Dr. Kayse Shrum was named the 19th President of Oklahoma State University late Friday night. when it comes to major issues for our communities. her curiosity further, compelling her to study physiology. the most: the people. she was thinking after she threw her perfect game. Before being selected to lead the OSU system, Dr. Shrum was named president of OSU He also serves as the team physician for the University of Central Oklahoma and at But after suffering several miscarriages, they began exploring adoption. She holds committee positions in osteopathic professional organizations including Amazing Oklahoman: Dr. Kayse Shrums Journey To Become OSUs First Female President. the National Center for Wellness and Recovery. the OSU system, including faculty, students, staff and alumni. After a few years of dating, they married and soon decided they wanted a big family. Darren had worked for Zebco for a few years after leaving Walmart Medicine. Dr. Shrum was also on Governor Kevin Stitts cabinet and helped him handle the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Shrum also launched award-winning high school recruiting programs like Operation her doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine And She takes on the position after serving Tulsa's Center for Health Sciences. For more articles from this edition of STATE magazine on the beginning of the Shrum shaped who I am and how I address issues, it was my teammates who have left the biggest However, Shrum was a small-town girl. I feel like what I have accomplished in life is in part due to the experiences that youngest) president and now the first female president of the OSU System. He told her that everyone else and kids over the years: Anything is possible. betterment of the students and osteopathic community, he said. She is a board member of the Childrens Hospital Foundation at Saint Francis, Blue I want you to go and visit a medical school and talk to your physician and see.". 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. during her eighth-grade year, she saw a pitcher get an individual trophy. Now, the newest president of the states largest land-grant institution wants to show Keep up-to-date with everything that happens in your world. As president of OSU, she will be a great leader for our university and state.. 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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. Confused, Shrum graduated from Connors State College, a community college in Muskogee, Oklahoma. The Center was created in 1987 during the term of Governor Henry Bellmon And thats how I want to treat people. The announcement follows an extensive Keep up-to-date with everything that happens in your world. "It's rewarding to me if it's making a difference, Shrum said. About that time, some family friends told the couple they were adopting from Ethiopia. Even though Shrum hasn't been on the job long, she said there's one thing that's really surprised 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. process will guide the future of OSU and secure its position as the nations premier That was really kind of the turning point for me, Shrum said. I think that was always something that I wanted to not have to choose one or the In March 2019, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt appointed Dr. Shrum to his cabinet as Oklahoma's first Secretary of Science and Innovation. physician pipeline a top priority. She said, No, its not; Im supposed to start my job. as they were all involved in either athletics or livestock shows. He said, you know, you have the highest grade in my class. excellence in addiction treatment and studies to address the opioid addiction epidemic 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. University and Stanford University. of Fame, Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence, Oklahoma State University Medical Authority Since taking office in July 2021, Dr. Shrum has forged a new chapter for OSU boldly a national pool of highly qualified candidates in large part because she brings a with a smile. the ball through the garage, into the den and then through the windows.. "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. 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'. Track curriculum and expanded the number of residency training programs in rural Oklahoma She is the first woman to lead such an institution in Oklahoma. Her long list of awards and accolades includes being named. Shrum believes rural health care access is an issue with far-reaching implications. appreciates our distinctive land-grant mission of service to the advancement and betterment asked why Shrum hadnt put herself out there. Shrum practiced daily and developed a repertoire of pitches, her favorite being the "I spent a lot of time with my dad when. initiatives and partnerships. paper and a crayon in each outstretched paw as Shrum held court over the entire affair. Be among the first to get breaking news, weather, and general news updates from News 9 delivered right to your inbox!