Work Experience
Feb. 2009 to present
OSU-CHS, College of Osteopathic Medicine – Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, Clinical Problem Solving Course Coordinator
Feb. 2007 to Feb. 2009
Warren Clinic, St. Francis Health Systems – Board certified Family Physician, Assistant Professor Clinical Sciences, OSU-COM
Nov. 2002 – Jan. 2007
Family Medical Care – Board certified Family Physician
Assistant Professor Clinical Sciences, OSU-COM
Oct. 1995 to Oct 2002
Springer Clinic – Board Certified Family Physician
Jan. 1992 – Oct. 1995
Tulsa Regional Medical Group – Family Health Services Clinic, Board Certified Family Physician
Adjunct faculty at OSU-COM Family Practice Department
Aug. 1991 – Jan. 1992
Assistant Director of Medical Education – Tulsa Regional Medical Center, part time physician for Tulsa Regional Medical Group
Sept. 1989 – June 1991
Truman Medical Center East, K.C. Missouri – Part time ER Physician (during residency)
Jan. 1982 – May 1982
Tulsa Junior College – Instructor for Medical Technology Program, taught laboratory sciences
June 1981 – May 1984
Jenks Public Schools – Secondary level Chemistry and General Science classroom teacher; head coach for girls soccer and softball.
Aug. 1977 – May 1981
Medical Technologist - St. Francis Hospital; OU Health Sciences Center, Internal Medicine Clinic; Stillwater Medical Center
Education
Family Medicine Residency
1989-91
University of Missouri Kansas City, Truman Medical Center East, Kansas City, Missouri (Board Certified)
Internship
1988-89
Tulsa Regional Medical Center
D.O.
1988
Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
M.S.
1981
Oklahoma State University
Major: Curriculum and Instruction
M.T.
1977
St. Francis Hospital School of Medical Technology
B.S.
1977
Oklahoma State University
Major: Medical Technology
Community Service
- Parent Volunteer at Jenks East Elementary, Intermediate and Middle School - 2002 to present
- Volunteer Science Enrichment Coordinator and Instructor at Jenks East Intermediate - 2005 - 2006
- Young Life’s Frontier Ranch – volunteer physician for 400-500 campers, Buena Vista, CO.
(1991, 1997 - 2004, and in the future)
- Redeemer Covenant Church – member 15 years; Worship team singer 1997 to present;
Youth group volunteer leader 2005 - 2008; Children’s choir director 1996 - 2001
- OSU-COM Commencement participant – Class 2003
- Oklahoma Special Olympics – Volunteer physician at State Games 1991- 1998,
Active board member 1992 -1995
- Ronald McDonald House – Active board member of TLC, Inc. 1992 - 1995
- Leadership Tulsa – Class XVIIII (1992), interned on the OSO and TLC, Inc. boards
- Speaker on “Women’s Health Issues” and nutrition – OSU-COM Mini Medical College, Tulsa Newcomers Club, Wal Mart employees, various church and civic groups, Jenks East Intermediate students.
Professional Organizations
- Oklahoma State University Alumni Association National Board of Directors – 2001 - 2003;
Executive Committee - 2003 - 2005
Life Member
- OSU-COM Alumni Association – 1999 - 2003;
President – 2002 - 2003
- Diplomate of American Board of Family Practice – certified July 1991, recertified July 1998 and December 2005
- American Osteopathic Association – 1985 to present
- Oklahoma Osteopathic Association – 1985 - 2005
- Tulsa Osteopathic Medical Society – 1991 - 2005
- Sigma Sigma Phi Honorary Fraternity - 1987