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Behind the White Coat: Dr. Christina Henson (Radiation Oncology)

The "Behind the White Coat" series continues with a faculty interview with Dr. Christina Henson from the Department of Radiation Oncology. Dr. Henson is a board-certified Radiation Oncologist at OU Health. She is the Radiation Oncology Interim Chair. She’s an Associate Professor, Executive Vice Chair, and the Assistant Dean of Graduate Medical Education. Dr. Henson is also a co-director of the Stephenson Cancer Center Breast Program, chair of the Head & Neck Clinical Research Disease Site Group, and a key contributor to the NRG Oncology Head and Neck Committee. Dr. Christina Henson shares her journey to becoming a Radiation Oncologist, detailing what inspired her to pursue the field and what she finds most fulfilling about his work. In this episode, she describes her responsibilities within the specialty and the biggest challenges she faces in this field. Dr. Henson also discusses exciting advancements in radiation oncology and offers valuable advice for students interested in exploring the specialty.  About Dr. Henson * OUHSC Faculty Profile [https://medicine.ouhsc.edu/academic-departments/radiation-oncology/faculty-and-staff/physicians/christina-henson-md] * OU Health Profile [https://www.ouhealth.com/find-a-doctor/christina-e-henson-md/] Follow OUCOM Student Affairs on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/oucomstudentaffairs], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/oucomstudentaffairs], and online [https://medicine.ouhsc.edu/current-learners/md-program-okc/office-of-student-affairs].

Behind the White Coat: Dr. Alexander Bien (Otolaryngology)

The "Behind the White Coat" series continues with a faculty interview with Dr. Alexander Bien from the Department of Otolaryngology (ENT). Dr. Bien is a board-certified otolaryngologist at OU Health. He is an associate professor in the Department of Otolaryngology where his clinical and research focus is on otology and skull base surgery. Dr. Alexander Bien shares his journey to becoming a Otolaryngologist, detailing what inspired him to pursue the field and what he finds most fulfilling about his work. In this episode, he describes his day-to-day responsibilities and the biggest challenges he faces in his field. Dr. Bien also discusses exciting advancements in otolaryngology and offers valuable advice for students interested in exploring the specialty.  About Dr. Bien * OUHSC Faculty Profile [https://medicine.ouhsc.edu/academic-departments/otolaryngology/faculty-staff/alexander-g-bien-md-2] * OU Health Profile [https://www.ouhealth.com/find-a-doctor/alexander-g-bien-md-facs/] Follow OUCOM Student Affairs on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/oucomstudentaffairs], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/oucomstudentaffairs], and online [https://medicine.ouhsc.edu/current-learners/md-program-okc/office-of-student-affairs].

Behind the White Coat: Dr Doolittle (Urology)

The "Behind the White Coat" series continues with a faculty interview with Dr. John Doolittle from the Department of Urology. Dr. Doolittle is an Assistant Professor of Urology and Director of Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery at the OUHSC.  Dr. John Doolittle shares his journey to becoming a Urologist, detailing what inspired him to pursue the field and what he finds most fulfilling about his work. He describes his day-to-day responsibilities, including patient care, diagnosing urological conditions, and collaborating with other healthcare providers. Dr. Doolittle also discusses exciting advancements in Urology and offers valuable advice for students interested in exploring the field.  About Dr. Clayton * OUHSC Faculty Profile [https://medicine.ouhsc.edu/directory/details/john-doolittle-md-1] * OU Health Profile [https://www.ouhealth.com/find-a-doctor/john-doolittle-md/] Follow OUCOM Student Affairs on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/oucomstudentaffairs], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/oucomstudentaffairs], and online [https://medicine.ouhsc.edu/current-learners/md-program-okc/office-of-student-affairs].

Diagnosing Med School: Frontiers in Medicine - Curriculum Refresh

Dr. Smith sits down with four key faculty leaders from the College of Medicine to discuss the launch of a new curriculum in this episode of the Diagnosing Med School series. Featured guests include Dr. Teresa Scordino, Associate Dean for Student Affairs; Dr. Kris Miller, Assistant Dean for Preclinical Curriculum; Dr. Alexandra Regens, Assistant Dean for Clinical Curriculum; and Dr. Stephen Clayton Jr., Assistant Dean for Assessment and Evaluation. This episode covers the following topics: * An overview of the new medical school curriculum * The reasoning and goals behind the curricular redesign * Key differences students can expect from a traditional med school experience * Expanded opportunities for clinical exposure, shadowing, and career exploration * Updates to student evaluation and assessment * Ongoing preparation efforts leading up to implementation * What excites faculty most about the new curriculum Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the College of Medicine is transforming medical education to better support students from day one through residency preparation. Learn more about our featured guests: * Dr. Teresa Scordino Faculty Page [https://medicine.ouhsc.edu/academic-departments/pathology/faculty/teresa-scordino-md] * Dr. Kris Miller Faculty Page [https://medicine.ouhsc.edu/directory/frederick-miller-phd-2]  * Dr. Alexandra Regens Faculty Page [https://medicine.ouhsc.edu/academic-departments/obstetrics-and-gynecology/faculty/general-obstetrics-gynecology/alexandra-regens-md] | OU Health Profile [https://www.ouhealth.com/find-a-doctor/alexandra-regens-md/] * Dr. Stephen Clayton Jr. Faculty Page [https://medicine.ouhsc.edu/academic-departments/neurology/personnel/faculty/stephen-m-clayton-jr-md-1]| OU Health Profile [https://www.ouhealth.com/find-a-doctor/stephen-clayton-jr-md/] Follow OUCOM Student Affairs on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/oucomstudentaffairs], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/oucomstudentaffairs], and online [https://medicine.ouhsc.edu/current-learners/md-program-okc/office-of-student-affairs].

Perspectives in Student Success: Academic Support 101

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Kyle Velthouse, Shirrelle Gordon, and Corey Quiett from the Student Success team. Together, they’ll share valuable insights on the academic resources available to medical students and how to use them effectively. In this episode, we’ll dive into the following topics: * Common Student Challenges: Learn about the most frequent issues students face, including study habits, stress management, and how to get started with academic support. * Key Advice for Success: Discover the two most common pieces of advice our experts give to students, focusing on time management, study strategies, and other helpful tips for academic success. * Changing Perceptions of Academic Support: Explore how seeking help is a sign of strength and how we can shift the stigma around academic advising and learning specialists. Tune in for valuable advice to help you thrive throughout medical school! Need support? Connect with the Team! Student Success Team Profiles [https://medicine.ouhsc.edu/current-learners/md-program-okc/office-of-student-affairs] Follow OUCOM Student Affairs on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/oucomstudentaffairs], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/oucomstudentaffairs], and online [https://medicine.ouhsc.edu/current-learners/md-program-okc/office-of-student-affairs]. Follow OUCOM Student Affairs on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/oucomstudentaffairs], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/oucomstudentaffairs], and online [https://medicine.ouhsc.edu/current-learners/md-program-okc/office-of-student-affairs].