Administration and Leadership
OSU Center for Health Sciences leadership team is dedicated to fulfilling the educational mission of the institution and enhancing clinical care and research for the benefit of our state and beyond.
The leadership team works with deans and department chairs that lead the OSU Center for Health Sciences schools, institutes, academic and administrative units.
Office of the President
Office of the Provost
Jeffrey S. Stroup, Pharm.D., BCPS, FCCP
Dr. Stroup serves as the Provost and Vice President for Strategy at OSU Center for Health Sciences. Learn More
Dean, OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine
Dennis Blankenship, D.O.
Dr. Blankenship is Dean of the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine. Learn More
Dean, OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation
Natasha Bray, D.O., MSed, FACOI, FACP
Dr. Bray is Dean of the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation in Tahlequah. She previously served as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at OSU COM at the Cherokee Nation since 2018. Bray also serves as Associate Dean for Accreditation. Learn More
Vice President of Administration and Finance
Eric Polak, MBA
Eric Polak, MBA, Vice President of Administration and Finance, is responsible for OSU Center for Health Sciences financial management of academic and clinical programs. Learn More
About OSU Center for Health Sciences
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