Medical School: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Hometown: Manhattan, KS
About me: I grew up in Kansas but moved to Oklahoma to attend Southern Oklahoma State University and am now lucky enough to have stayed for medical school and residency. I am married to my beautiful wife Kaelyn and blessed with my cat Sammi and dog Loretta.
Hobbies: PC gaming; Ham radio; gold; tech; home bartending/craft cocktails
Favorite restaurant(s) in OKC: Ma Der Lao, Ranch Steakhouse, Sedalia's
Favorite thing(s) to do in OKC: Farmer's market in Scissortail Park on the weekends; going to local breweries; attending Thunder games; bowling at Dust Bowl
Best thing(s) about the program: It may seem cliche but the sense of community is second-to-none. I have made life-long friends within the program. Program leadership truly cares about resident well-being.
Medical School: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Hometown: Duncan, OK
About me: I just got married in July 2025 so a lot of my time has been with my husband and our dogs. I love The Office and you can be sure I will sneak in at least one quote per conversation. My general approach to life is "Do it for the bit".
Hobbies: crocheting, playing board games, spending time with my dogs, baking, cooking
Favorite restaurant(s) in OKC: Birdie's, Harvey Bakery, Tellers
Favorite thing(s) to do in OKC: trying new foods - there's tons of amazing OKC restaurants; going to book stores on the weekend; attending the different arts and crafts festivals around town.
Best thing(s) about the program: The attendings are all super supportive and this extends to program leadership as well. If there's any particular area of interest you have, people will go out of their way to help you get the experiences you would like to have. This unconditional support makes the residency a really fun place to work and learn!
Medical School: Texas A&M College of Medicine
Hometown: Houston, TX
About me: I grew up in Houston and have been slowly making my way up north (Dallas for medical school and now OKC for residency). I love traveling and spending time with friends or just watching anime when I'm hiding in my apartment once in a blue moon. I still don't quite know which direction in psychiatry I want to go as I've enjoyed everything I've done so far, so stay turned for next year's update!
Hobbies: watching anime, playing League of Legends or the New York Times games, going to concerts, spending time with family and friends
Favorite restaurant(s) in OKC: Szachuan Story, Tamashii Ramen, Oso Paseo
Favorite thing(s) to do in OKC: checking out new restaurants and going to different events with my friends/co-residents
Best thing(s) about the program: The people! The residents and faculty are all so friendly and supportive.
Medical School: Texas Tech University
Hometown: Houston, TX
About me: I grew up in Texas and moved to Oklahoma for residency.
Hobbies: watching TV; dancing
Favorite restaurant(s) in OKC: Big Truck Tacos, Saffron Cuisine of India, Bar Arbolada
Favorite thing(s) to do in OKC: going out to eat
Best thing(s) about the program: So many friends! (too many friends...just kidding!)
Medical School: Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hometown: Tulsa, OK
About me: Married to my lovely wife, Jessica. I have two dogs: a loveable mix breed , Broccoli and a curmudgeon Corgi, Abby.
Hobbies: High fantasy and Grim Dark books and video games; nurturing my jungle of plants; brewing; cooking
Favorite restaurant(s) in OKC: Harvey Bakery, Awaji, Bar Arbolada, Taco Nation, Cafe Kacao
Favorite thing(s) to do in OKC: trying new restaurants, hanging with my co-residents, concerts and Thunder games
Best thing(s) about the program: The camaraderie, very supportive and well-trained attendings, exposure to a wide array of pathology and clinical settings.