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Tiger Day is a cherished tradition of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, celebrating the research, achievements, and excellence of our residents and faculty. For more than five decades, this annual event has brought together current and former members of the department, colleagues, and supporters to honor our accomplishments, strengthen connections, and carry forward the proud traditions of our program. We look forward to continuing this tradition and celebrating the outstanding contributions of our residents, faculty, alumni, and friends of the department.

Financial Support of Tiger Day

Please consider a donation to the Serwer Memorial Fund. Your donation will be used to directly support Tiger Day activities.

Contributions may be made in any amount and are tax deductible. If giving by check, please specify on the memo line and in an attached note that your gift is directed to OUHSC Dept of OBGYN – Tiger Day. Checks may be made payable to the University of Oklahoma Foundation, Inc., and mailed to: OU College of Medicine, Office of Alumni & Development, PO Box 26901, Suite 162, Oklahoma City, OK 73126.

  • Online – be sure to choose the Dr. Milton J. Serwer OB-GYN Enrichment Fund and indicate OBGYN Tiger Day in the comments section.

Every gift we receive makes a difference, and we sincerely thank you for your generosity. We are grateful for your support to enhance our programs in the OU Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Every donation, no matter the form or the amount, is important and appreciated.

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The Origins of Tiger Day

Tiger Day has its roots in the tradition of excellence established within the OU Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology under James A. Merrill, MD, who joined the department in 1961. Dr. Merrill placed a strong emphasis on resident education and believed that residents should have the opportunity to present their research and share their work with their peers and faculty.

In 1974, the department established its own Resident Research Day, giving residents a dedicated opportunity to present their research as part of the department's Annual Spring Symposium. What began as a celebration of resident scholarship and achievement grew into a lasting department tradition that would eventually become known as Tiger Day.

Today, Tiger Day continues that tradition by bringing together residents, faculty, alumni, and friends of the department to celebrate research, education, achievement, and the enduring legacy of the OU Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

History of Tiger Day and the BROG (Bengal Residents of Obstetrics and Gynecology) Society

The Bengal Tiger and the BROG Society

From FROG to BROG, a tradition was born.

The story of Tiger Day is closely connected to the history of the Bengal Residents of Obstetrics and Gynecology (BROG) Society and the legacy of Dr. James A. Merrill.

Dr. Merrill became known as the “Bengal Tiger” following a memorable performance at a medical school event. During the event, Dr. Merrill and several colleagues took the stage for an impromptu performance, where one of his stories featured a Bengal tiger. The nickname proved fitting and soon became part of his identity within the department.

Inspired by Dr. Merrill's nickname, the Society of Former Residents of Obstetrics and Gynecology (FROG) was renamed the Bengal Residents of Obstetrics and Gynecology (BROG). The Bengal Tiger became a symbol of the department, and graduating residents were presented with a Bengal Tiger pin as a lasting connection to the tradition.

As the tradition continued, the department's Resident Research Day became known as Tiger Daya name that reflects both the spirit of excellence encouraged by Dr. Merrill and the strong sense of community shared by generations of OU Obstetrics and Gynecology residents and faculty.

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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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755 RESEARCH PKWY SUITES 300
Oklahoma City, OK 73104-53036