Tulsa Medicine - June 2026

TULSA MEDICINE TULSA COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY

A NEWSLETTER FOR THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY

JUNE 2026

Congratulations to all the medical students on your outstanding achievement of graduating from medical school and embarking on the next phase of your journey into residency! Your commitment to patient care, continuous learning, and professional development will undoubtedly serve you well as you navigate the demands of residency training. Find a list of graduates on page 3.

Address: 5315 S. Lewis Avenue Tulsa, OK 74105-6539 Web: tcmsok.org

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Calendar of Events

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Table of Contents | Leadership | Staff

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OU-SCM Class of 2026

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Phone: 918.743.6184 Fax: 918.743.0336 Email: tcms@tcmsok.org

CALENDAR OF EVENTS JUN 03

TCMS Foundation Board Meeting

JUN 16

TCMS & OSMA Host Lunch for incoming OSU Residents at Crucial Conversations

JUN 21

Happy Father’s Day from TCMS and the TCMS Foundation!

JUN 22

TCMS Hosts Breakfast for incoming OU Residents at Schusterman

JUN 28

TCMS and OSMA Drillers Night at ONEOK Stadium

At TCMS, 6 PM

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Surveys: WISeR and Managed Care

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Ad: Copic

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Drillers Game - June 28

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OU Health receives $2M for Tulsa cancer center

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NKF Tulsa Renal Roundtable - June 30

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Webinar: HR for Practice Administrators

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Ad: Touchstone Medical Imaging

JUL 03

Independence Day (Observance)

LEADERSHIP

JUL 04

Independence Day

JUL 08

TCMS Board of Directors Meeting

JUL 10

TCMS & OSMA Host Lunch for incoming OU Medical Students

AUG 07

OSMA Board of Trustees Meeting

TULSA COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY - BOARD OF DIRECTORS James Webb, Jr., MD

Sharon D’Souza, MD

Henry Haskell, MD

Ondria Gleason, MD

Stephen Bruns, MD

Geoffrey Chow, MD

Chris Emerson, MD

Diane Heaton, MD

Brian Macha, MD

Reetu Singh, MD

Sharon Smallwood, MD John Tedesco, DO

Ex-Officio Members

Dennis Blankenship, DO Boyd Burns, DO OSU-COM Dean OU-SCM - Int. Dean

6:00 PM, Join us for an evening of fun, food, baseball, and fireworks. Seating is Limited so Register Now!

Lily Robistow, MS-4, OU, Ha Huynh, MS-3, OSU, SRC Chair SRC Vice-Chair

David Griffiths, MD

Peter Aran, MD

Ondria Gleason, MD

Michael Hairston, CTFA Martina Jelley, MD

Brian Macha, MD

David Minielly

James Webb, Jr., MD

Matthew Wenger, MD

Sharon D’Souza, MD Kulsum Siddiqui

STAFF

TCMS & TCMS Foundation

At TCMS, 6 PM

10:00 AM at OSMA in OKC or via Zoom

PROPER PRESCRIBING CME DATES (VIRTUAL)

TCMS Foundation - Board of Directors

Mark McElreath, MPA Executive Director

Offices Closed In Observance of Holiday

JUL 18 SEP 12 NOV 13 DEC 05

Friday, July 18, 12-1 PM Friday, September 12, 12-1 PM Thursday, November 13, 6-7 PM Friday, December 5, 12-1 PM Speaker: Cori H. Loomis, JD., McAfee & Taft Free for OSMA members & $75 for non-member physicians

mark@tcmsok.org

Joetta Cunningham TCMS Director of Operations

joetta@tcmsok.org

Pam Oppelt Care Coordinator

Project TCMS

pam@tcmsok.org

Ashley Bishop Development Coord.

Project TCMS

ashley@tcmsok.org

To sign up, or for more information, contact Katie Kemper, 405-601-9571, kemper@okmed.org, or visit www.okmed.org *Signed into law in 2018, Oklahoma’s Senate Bill 1446 mandates that all physicians complete one hour of CME in pain management per year. To help Oklahoma’s physicians better understand how this new law impacts their practice and patients, the Oklahoma State Medical Association is hosting special CMEs in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. This one-hour event offers insight to the legal issues affecting pain management and an overview of the new laws connected with prescribing opioids to patients. All Oklahoma physicians with a DEA license are required to take this one hour course annually.

S C H O O L O F C O M M U N I T Y M E D I C I N E | CLASS OF 2026 Congratulations to all the medical students on your outstanding achievement of graduating from medical school and embarking on the next phase of your journey into residency! Your hard work, dedication, and passion for medicine have brought you to this significant milestone in your career. Your commitment to patient care, continuous learning, and professional development will undoubtedly serve you well as you navigate the demands of residency training.

Congratulations once again on your graduation and best wishes for a successful and fulfilling residency ahead.

Please join TCMS in congratulating these 2026 graduates. *The list of graduates is provided by their respective schools.

Katie Ambrose, MD Pathology University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha NE

Ashley Gorton, MD Family Medicine University of Oklahoma COM-Tulsa TULSA OK

Danielle Safo, MD Anesthesiology University of Oklahoma COM-OKC OKLAHOMA CITY OK

Benjamin Arbuckle, MD Transitional Healthcare Education System TUCSON, AZ Radiation-Oncology University of Arizona COM-Tucson TUCSON AZ

Samuel Larsen, MD Medicine-Primary University of Colorado SOM-Denver AURORA CO

Maryam Saleh, MD Pediatrics Virginia Commonwealth University Health System RICHMOND VA

Zachary Arnold, MD General Surgery University of Oklahoma COM-Tulsa TULSA OK

Carson Loncarich, MD Medicine-Preliminary University of Oklahoma COM-Tulsa TULSA OK Radiology-Diagnostic OSU Center for Health Sciences TULSA OK

Braden Bayless, MD Internal Medicine University of Oklahoma COM-Tulsa TULSA OK

Hagan Matlock, MD Internal Medicine University of Oklahoma COM-Tulsa TULSA OK

Molly Bayless, MD Internal Medicine University of Oklahoma COM-Tulsa TULSA OK

Gregory Merrell, MD Family Medicine/Urban In His Image TULSA OK

Cora Brown, MD Family Medicine In His Image TULSA OK

Andrew Nguyen, MD Neurology University of Oklahoma COM-OKC OKLAHOMA CITY OK

Christopher Dahnke, MD Anesthesiology University of Oklahoma COM-OKC OKLAHOMA CITY OK

Manh Nguyen, MD Internal Medicine OMECO OSU TAHLEQUAH OK

Phu Dang, MD Transitional Northeast Georgia Medical Center GAINESVILLE GA Radiology-Diagnostic University of Missouri-Kansas City KANSAS CITY MO

William Ruley, MD Otolaryngology Tulane University SOM NEW ORLEANS LA

Sydney Folger, MD Pediatrics Medical College of Georgia AUGUSTA GA

Cory Sadler, MD Family Medicine University of Oklahoma COM-Tulsa TULSA OK

Camden Schinnerer, MD Family Medicine Delaware Valley Community Health PHILADELPHIA PA Canisia Tatah, MD Internal Medicine Meharry Medical College-TN NASHVILLE TN Taylor Kirstyn Internal Medicine University of Oklahoma COM-Tulsa TULSA OK Mary Thompson, MD Psychiatry University of Oklahoma COM-Tulsa TULSA OK Todd Webb, MD Internal Medicine University of Colorado SOM-Denver AURORA CO Whitekiller Madison Obstetrics-Gynecology University of New Mexico SOM ALBUQUERQUE NM Blake Wofford, MD Internal Medicine University of Oklahoma COM-Tulsa TULSA OK Joanna Yoon, MD Internal Medicine University of Oklahoma COM-OKC OKLAHOMA CITY OK

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VOICE YOUR OPINION

Surveys - WISeR and Medicaid Managed Care Oklahoma State Medical Association

Oklahoma WISeR Medicare Pilot Project Looking for Feedback Released in January 2026, the Medicare WISeR model is leveraging AI vendors in traditional Medicare to perform prior authorization for certain services in our state and five others.

To help inform advocacy on this issue, AMA and OSMA are asking physicians to complete a survey regarding their experiences with the WISeR program. If you have encountered prior authorization requirements under this new program, please complete this survey.

Take the WISeR Survey

The Oklahoma State Medical Association (OSMA), the Oklahoma Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (OKAAP), the Oklahoma Academy of Family Physicians (OAFP) and the Oklahoma Osteopathic Association (OOA) are gathering physician input on the current state of Oklahoma's Medicaid (SoonerCare and SoonerSelect) managed care programs and the anticipated impact of federal budget changes.

Take the Managed Care Survey This survey should take approximately 6 minutes to complete. Your responses will directly inform our advocacy priorities and communications.

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UPCOMING EVENT

TCMS Drillers Night - Sunday, June 28 Tulsa County Medical Society

is our 5th Annual OSMA/TCMS Drillers Night. We have reserved the Coors Light Refinery Deck. Capacity is limited, so register now before tickets are gone. We look forward to this social event with food, drinks, baseball, and fireworks!

REGISTER HERE FOR DRILLERS NIGHT

When: Sunday, June 28 at 6:00 PM Cost: FREE - Admission to the ballgame, food and drinks included, 1 Drink Ticket Available.

Who can attend: Any TCMS Member plus one guest.

How to RSVP: Online - Click on Registration Button Call - 918.743.6184 Email - mark@tcmsok.org Because this is a no charge event, we politely ask you make every effort to attend if you RSVP.

OU Health receives $2M for Tulsa cancer center Journal Record

Susan Peterson, a trustee of the Stuart Family Foundation and daughter of Jon R. Stuart and Dee Dee Stuart, said the family’s motivation for the gift is rooted in its ties to the university and the city of Tulsa. “Our motivation to support the OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center stems from our love for both OU and Tulsa,” said Susan Peterson. “The Stuart Family Foundation always tries to be supportive of OU whenever we are able, and to have the opportunity to take part in the building of this world class center in Tulsa is something we just couldn’t pass up.”

In recognition of the gift, the first-floor cafe at the new facility will be named the Stuart Family Foundation Café. “We are hopeful that the Stuart Family Foundation Café will be a place of relaxation and respite for both the families of the patients being treated at the center and for the employees and medical staff who are working so hard day in and day out to give care to those in need,” Peterson said.

OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center has received a $2 million gift from the Stuart Family Foundation to support its expansion to Tulsa, aiming to increase access to comprehensive cancer care in northeastern Oklahoma. The expansion is expected to allow patients in Tulsa and surrounding areas to receive treatment closer to home.

Historically, many patients in the region have had to travel long distances for cancer care, creating delays in treatment, financial strain and added burdens on families.

Stephenson Cancer Center-Tulsa will bring advanced cancer services to the region, with the goal of helping more patients begin and continue treatment within their communities. The Stuart Family Foundation was created in 1971 by Tulsa civic leaders Harold C. Stuart and Joan Skelley Stuart to support charitable, cultural and educational institutions across Oklahoma. The foundation’s work has continued through multiple generations of the Stuart family and remains focused on supporting Oklahoma nonprofits.

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The Tulsa facility will include 70 exam rooms, 45 infusion spaces, three linear accelerators and imaging capabilities including MRI and PET-CT, along with space for clinical trials designed to expand as the center grows. Stephenson Cancer Center is the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center, and officials say the expansion will support research and patient care across the region.

“We are deeply grateful to the Stuart Family Foundation for this extraordinarily generous gift and for their long-standing commitment to the University of Oklahoma and the people of our state,” said Dr. Robert Mannel, director of OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center. “As we look to the future, the support of the Stuart Family Foundation and other donors strengthens our ability to advance research, grow clinical trials and deliver innovative, patient-centered care — ensuring more Oklahomans have access to the lifesaving treatments they need, when and where they need them most.”

For more information about how to support the expansion of OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, visit OUHealth.com/ways-to-give.

UPCOMING EVENT

NKF Tulsa Renal Roundtable - June 30 National Kidney Foundation

Join us for an evening of discussion and networking with your nephrology colleagues.

Topic: Emerging Concepts in IgA Nephropathy: Focus on B Cells and Key Cytokine Drivers BAFF & APRIL Featuring a live presentation by Kerry Cooper, MD Audience: Nephrologists, Advanced Practitioners, PCPs, Nurses, and Fellows The lecture and dinner are complimentary, but registration is required. Space is limited.

Location: Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar 1976 Utica Square, Tulsa, OK 74114-1416

Presenter: Kerry Cooper, MD Senior Vice President Medical Affairs, Vera Therapeutics

When: 6/30/2026 at 6:00 PM

Moderator: Layth Al Attar, MD Nephrologist | FASN | IgA Nephropathy Specialist | CardioMEMS Certified Nephrology Specialists of Oklahoma

Register Now

Webinar: HR for Practice Administrators Oklahoma Medical Group Management Association (OKMGMA)

When: 07/14/2026 12:00 PM, CDT ABOUT THE WEBINAR You didn't sign up to be an HR department, but here you are.

Between hiring, performance issues, leave requests, and that one employee situation you're not sure how to handle, HR has a way of landing on the practice administrator's desk, whether you asked for it or not. This session covers the HR fundamentals every practice administrator needs to know: the employment laws that apply to your practice; how to handle employee complaints and performance problems before they become legal issues; documentation that actually protects you; and when to handle something yourself versus when to call for backup. You'll leave with practical tools you can use immediately and a clearer sense of where the landmines are. No legalese, no theory, just real answers for the people-related issues you face every day.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER Katie Tanner, PHR is Founder & Principal Consultant at ClearPath HR Advisors. With over 20 years of HR leadership and consulting experience, Katie Tanner founded ClearPath HR Advisors to provide organizations with a more sophisticated, financiallyintegrated approach to human capital. Katie has developed deep expertise across all facets of human resources, including talent management, total rewards, performance management, and compliance. When partnering with an organization, she invests time in understanding the culture, challenges, and goals to ensure her recommendations are uniquely tailored to meet client needs.

Katie holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Wright State University and is certified as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and a SHRM Workplace Investigations Specialist. She has been a speaker at events including USA Today Top Workplaces, Forbes School of Business, SHRM National Conference, HR Florida, SHRM Jacksonville, and several state MGMA / Healthcare Leaders Association Conferences.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

OKMGMA webinars are approved for 1.0 CE credit hour of LIVE learning from MGMA for those attending the live session.

OKMGMA Webinars are approved for 1.0 CE credit hour from MGMA for on-demand listening.

OKMGMA webinars are FREE for members! You must be logged in to register.($75 non members)

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