Meet the Class of 2029!

Hometown: Austin, Texas

About me: A lifelong Texan who was born and raised in Austin, TX. I attended the University of Texas at Austin (hook 'em!) for undergrad where I double majored in biomedical engineering and chemistry. I have a younger sister that is also in the medical field. I got married recently (December 2024) in Oklahoma City!

Hobbies: eating good food, traveling, visiting national parks, board games and puzzles, football and fantasy football

Favorite restaurants in OKC: Cafe Cacao, Waffle House, Zamzam Mediterranean Grill, Empire Slice Pizza, Cheevers

Favorite thing(s) to do in OKC: Go to Thunder games, the farmer's market at Scissortail Park, explore local museums and hangout with family

Best thing(s) about the program: Very close-knit community (attendings, fellows and residents), an encouraging and safe learning environment, and the program has many features that help set you up for success during residency and for you future practice

Medical School: University of Central Florida College of Medicine

Hometown: San Antonio, TX / Houghton, MI

About me: Half of my childhood was spent in San Antonio, TX and the other half was in the Upper Peninsula of MI. For college and graduate school, I attended Stanford University and received my BS/MS in Biochemical Engineering. I then moved cross-country for medical school in Orlando, FL, where I met my partner and we adopted two cats, Momo and Kobe. We later couples matched into OU and we're loving ito so far! We're very happy to call OKC our new home. 

Hobbies: Love to watch and play hoops (but really all sports); unwind with game nights, puzzles, animes, dramas and movies; be a proud cat dad to Momo and Kobe; find the best local eats and happy hours with my partner; just bought a house, so home improvement is now on the list!

Favorite restaurants(s) in OKC: ​I'm new to the area but so far I've tried and loved Tamishii Ramen House, Tokyo Japanese Restaurant, Ranch Steakhouse, Sheesh Majal, Szechuan Story, Pho Cuong, Pho Lien Hoa, Cafe Cacao, Ma Der Lao, Nazo Japanese Cuisince, Tucker's, Bricktown Brewery and Prairie OKC Brewery. Excited to try more!

Favorite thing(s) to do in OKC: Cheer on the Thunder and Comets; walk around Scissortail Park and Hefner Lake; sip and stroll at the OKC Zoo; disc golf around the city; movies, dinner and beer at Flix Brewhouse; lose money (but win memories) at Round 1; hang out with friends and family; buy things I don't need at Costco, Sam's,  Whole Food and Trader Joe's

Best thing(s) about the program: I love my co-residents, leadership and staff within the department. Everyone at OU and the people of OKC have been incredibly kind and welcoming. The program offers an excellent work-life balance, while still challenging me and supporting my growth as a psychiatrist. As the largest medical center in the state, the clinical exposure has been invaluable. And as a bonus, the traffis here is very manageable! 

Medical School: Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hometown: Sandy, Utah

About me: One time when I was 5 or 6, I poured a soda into my older brother's smoothie when he wasn't looking. Unfortunately, my parents saw me and made me drink the tainted smoothie. I've never been the same since. 

Hobbies: Spending time with my wife, son and two dogs, playing video and board games, making people laugh until they cry

Favorite restaurant(s) in OKC: Hideaway Pizza, Clark Crew BBQ, Upper Crust and King's Custom BBQ

Favorite thing(s) to do in OKC:  Ahhhh...work? 

Best thing(s) about the program: Everyone is so supporting and rooting for your success

Medical School: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

Hometown: Norman, OK

About me: I grew up in Norman and started out as a mechanical engineer in the aerospace industry before shifting my career toward medicine. My work has included public health research modeling health disparities, developing treatment support tools for chronic disease and addiction medicine. This path ultimately led me to psychiatry, where I enjoy caring for patients across all ages, strengthened by a specific interest in caring for Oklahoma youth in child and adolescent psychiatry. 

Hobbies: Biking, fly-fishing, video games, snow skiing and spending time with my kids

Favorite restaurant(s) in OKC: The Ranch Steakhouse

Favorite thing(s) to do in OKC: Bike along the Oklahoma River, watching Thunder games with friends and exploring parks with my son and daughter

Best thing(s) about the program: The people. Faculty, residents and staff at OU Psychiatry create a supportive, collegial environment that fosters excellent training. With growing resources including the Children's Behavioral Health Center, OU Psychiatry offers exceptional training opportunities for providers dedicated to supporting mental health in Oklahoma. 

Medical School: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine 

Hometown: Edmond, OK

About me: I’m a second-generation Vietnamese American who grew up in Edmond, Oklahoma, with lots of family in medicine around the metro! I’m passionate about Asian American/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander mental health and am interested in interventional psychiatry! Outside of medicine, I love hanging out with my loved ones!

Hobbies: Eat good food and yap, read/color at my favorite coffee shops and bookstore, watch the Thunder, host themed gatherings, karaoke (24k by Bruno Mars), play the piano, longboard/snowboard, and photography!

Favorite restaurant(s) in OKC: Szechuan Story (dry crispy spicy beef), Bar Cicchetti for their HH menu (fried chicken thigh and cauliflower), Golden Phoenix for dim sum, Thai Street Eats (tom yum seafood noodle soup and Thai-basil stir fried pork with a side of garlic rice), Ma Der Lao Kitchen (crispy rice salad, fried chicken),  bb.q Chicken (Korean fried chicken, honey soy garlic), Taste of Korea (dolsot bibimbap), Chow’s (salt and pepper shrimp, beef udon noodle, ginger steamed chicken), Waffle Champion (chicken and waffles!)

Favorite thing(s) to do in OKC: Taking walks around Scissortail Park, watching Thunder games around town, reading at Full Circle Bookstore, getting coffee at Willow Coffee Company!

Best thing(s) about the program: The people (staff, residents, attendings, everyone) and emphasis on resident mental wellness and community!

Medical school: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

Hometown: Edmond, OK

About me: I have grown up in Oklahoma since I was 6 years old! Majored in psychology in undergrad and went to medical school at OU. My partner and I have been happily together since high school, got married this year and live in the Putnam Heights area in OKC! We spend most of our free time watching reality TV, hanging out with family and friends, going to various art classes, and trying new restaurants. 

Hobbies: Game nights and console games, playing pickleball, coloring/painting/art classes and traveling

Favorite restaurant(s) in OKC: JK by Chef King, Stock & Bond, Tamashii Ramen House, Awaji Izakaya, Birdie’s and Kitchen No.324. For sweets: La Baguette and Susie Cakes. Favorite matcha spot: HQ coffee. 

Favorite thing(s) to do in OKC: The art museums and local studios have great art classes! My favorite has been the stained glass workshops at Strange Earth Studio. The Plaza and Paseo Arts District both host activities and festivals throughout the year, but it's fun to explore their arts, shops, and restaurants at any time! Scissortail park in downtown is a favorite for walks, playing pickleball, and going to their farmers market. 

Best thing(s) about the program: The people in the program and the culture they've created are my favorite aspects of the program! The leadership is very open to receiving feedback from residents and growing the program as well. I'm enjoying the child-adolescent psychiatry track and looking forward to the completion of the new children's behavioral health tower!