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Student reviews details of a radiology slide

1990s: Evolution

The year 1997 was a turning point for OSU-COM. With the School of Biomedical Sciences established on campus, and plans for future graduate programs on the horizon, the institution was renamed OSU Center for Health Sciences with the College of Osteopathic Medicine under the OSU-CHS umbrella. OSU-COM also held its first White Coat Ceremony, the Center for Advanced Medical Education (C.A.M.E) opened and the atrium connecting the buildings on campus was named Founders Hall.

Experience the Past 

The cornerstone at 17th Street and Southwest Boulevard was changed to reflect the new college name.
The cornerstone at 17th Street and Southwest Boulevard was changed to reflect the new college name.
Many cosmetic changes took place when the college merged with Oklahoma State University including the cornerstone at 17th Street and Southwest Boulevard changing to reflect the new college name.
Student practicing for a video-conference
Student practicing for a video-conference
When Southwestern Bell generously provided a start-up grant to the college, a new telemedicine curriculum was officially adopted in 1997. Susan Young (class of 1999) is shown here practicing video-conferencing.
Twenty-man U.S. Air Force hypobaric chamber
Twenty-man U.S. Air Force hypobaric chamber
In 1993, the college successfully obtained a twenty-man U.S. Air Force hypobaric chamber, which simulates high altitude conditions. The apparatus provides a base for human and animal-based research in the Tulsa Aviation Alliance, a multi-institution Oklahoma research coalition. With treadmills, EKG’s, vision testing, respiratory and metabolic analyzers, the college’s students will be able to address related issues of pulmonary perfusion, psychomotor and cognitive abilities, and the effects of hypoxia.
Student reviews details of a radiology slide
Student reviews details of a radiology slide
Upper classman Marvin Williams (left, class of 1994) reviews details of a radiology slide with Stephanie Forbes (right, class of 1995). OSU-COM students graduate with superior preparation for the technologically advanced world of modern medicine.
Dr. Robin Dyer assures Scot Robertson that David Thompson’s neck is not going to be hurt after this maneuvre.
Dr. Robin Dyer assures Scot Robertson that David Thompson’s neck is not going to be hurt after this maneuvre.
Dr. Robin Dyer goes over OMM techniques with medical students Scot Robertson and David Thompson.
Student doctor Kayse Shrum in the lab in 1995
Student doctor Kayse Shrum in the lab in 1995
Then medical student Kayse Shrum in the lab circa 1995. Shrum would later become president of OSU Center for Health Sciences and Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine before being names President the OSU system.
MS-II Rhonda Edison performs a complete osteopathic evaluation on her partner, Christy Bennett.
MS-II Rhonda Edison performs a complete osteopathic evaluation on her partner, Christy Bennett.
OSU-COM student Rhonda Edison performs a complete osteopathic evaluation on her lab partner, Christy Bennett.
Medical Student standing outside in 1995
Medical Student standing outside in 1995
OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine students pose for photos on the roof with the skyline of downtown Tulsa behind them.
Second year students Bret Hubbard and Amish Patel check out hospital displays during the annual “Hospital Day”.
Second year students Bret Hubbard and Amish Patel check out hospital displays during the annual “Hospital Day”.
Second year students Bret Hubbard and Amish Patel check out hospital displays during the annual Hospital Day on the OSU-CHS campus.
Student using the lab
Student using the lab
A student gets comfortable while looking through his mincroscope during a lab course.
The class of 2000 taking their first test.
The class of 2000 taking their first test.
The COM class of 2000 taking their first test in Dunlap Auditorium. The auditorium was razed in early 2020 to make room for furthur campus expansion.
Colony Hollands, Christine Butts, Cara Ryan, Sharla Bryan, Michelle Fugitt, and Jennifer Ferrell attend a “Between Class, Take a Break and Relax” meeting.
Colony Hollands, Christine Butts, Cara Ryan, Sharla Bryan, Michelle Fugitt, and Jennifer Ferrell attend a “Between Class, Take a Break and Relax” meeting.
Medical students Colony Hollands, Christine Butts, Cara Ryan, Sharla Bryan, Michelle Fugitt, and Jennifer Ferrell take a break between classes.
 Interns Bobby Gonzales and Jerry Lemons demonstrate some of the intricacies of radiology to Tom Milligan and John McGovern.
Interns Bobby Gonzales and Jerry Lemons demonstrate some of the intricacies of radiology to Tom Milligan and John McGovern.
Interns Bobby Gonzales and Jerry Lemons demonstrate some of the intricacies of radiology to Tom Milligan and John McGovern.
Kim Sorenson, Elizabeth Monnot, Jules Prichard, and Brian Glaser caught setting around the table during a patient conference a the Health Care Center.
Kim Sorenson, Elizabeth Monnot, Jules Prichard, and Brian Glaser caught setting around the table during a patient conference a the Health Care Center.
Kim Sorenson, Elizabeth Monnot, Jules Prichard, and Brian Glaser attend a patient conference at the OSU Medicine Health Care Center.
“I heard roller hockey tryouts are this afternoon in Founders Hall.” Robb Brinkley skates some stress off during a warm afternoon in January.
“I heard roller hockey tryouts are this afternoon in Founders Hall.” Robb Brinkley skates some stress off during a warm afternoon in January.
Medical student Robb Brinkley skates some stress off around camps during a warm afternoon.
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