Welcoming New OU and OSU Residents

The Tulsa County Medical Society (TCMS) and the Oklahoma State Medical Association (OSMA) proudly welcomed new medical residents to Tulsa this June with events held at both the Oklahoma State University (OSU) and University of Oklahoma (OU) campuses. These gatherings served not only as warm welcomes but also as opportunities to connect with local medical leadership and learn more about organized medicine in Oklahoma.

On June 16, TCMS and OSMA partnered with OSU to host lunch at the annual Casual Conversations meeting, providing Chick-fil-A lunch to more than 110 new residents. Dr. Sharon D'Souza, TCMS Vice President and OSMA Trustee, and Mr. Mark McElreath, Executive Director, addressed the group, sharing insights about the importance of advocacy, community engagement, and professional development through organized medicine.

Later in the month, on June 27, TCMS and OSMA visited the OU-Tulsa campus to greet over 50 new residents with a welcome breakfast. A panel of speakers including Dr. D’Souza, Dr. Ondria Gleason (TCMS President), Dr. James Webb (TCMS Board Member), and Lily Robistow, MSIII and OSMA Student Alternate Trustee, offered words of encouragement and support. They also spoke, emphasizing our organizations ongoing commitment to resident involvement.

These events reflect TCMS and OSMA’s continued dedication to supporting the next generation of physicians in Oklahoma, fostering early connections between residents and their medical community.