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Boyd Burns, DO, Named Interim Dean of OU Medical School in Tulsa
Boyd Burns DO, MBA, MHA, OCEP member and Kaiser Family Foundation Endowed Chairman of Emergency Medicine at the OU School of Community Medicine in Tulsa has been named the interim dean of the OU Medical School in Tulsa. He is the Immediate Past President of the Council of Residency Directors (CORD) and a nationally recognized voice in academic emergency medicine.
Please join us in congratulating and thanking Dr. Burns for his service.
Dr. Jeff Goodloe Chairman of the ACEP Board, 2023-2024
Dr. Jeffrey Goodloe served on the National ACEP Board of Directors since 2019 in multiple roles, including Chairman of the Board, Secretary-Treasurer and Vice-President of Communications. He is past president of the national Emergency Medicine Resident’s Association (EMRA) and innumerable roles in emergency medicine leadership in Oklahoma, including being Professor and core faculty at the University of Oklahoma Emergency Medicine Residency, EMS section chief of the Center for Prehospital and Disaster Medicine, two-term president of the Oklahoma College of Emergency Physicians, Emergency Medicine Advisor the the Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Basketball Club, Track Physician for NASCAR and Indy Car, Medical Director of Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) for Tulsa and OKC and medical director the the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. His leadership to the Oklahoma Emergency Medical Community cannot be measured. Quite simply, he is the best of the best in Oklahoma and nationally. He is a stud. We are all fortunate to walk in his shadows and all EM physicians in Oklahoma have directly benefitted from his work. Being such a humble servant, he would never toot his own horn. Please thank him next time you see him.
A Chat With Native American Emergency Physicians
Native Americans were the first people to practice the healing arts in the Americas, but make up the smallest demographic among emergency physicians and physicians in total. Oklahoma has more Native American emergency physicians than any other state.
From Paramedic to Chairman: The Inspirational Journey of Dr. Jeff Goodloe in Emergency Medicine
In the dynamic community of emergency medicine, each physician has a unique story of inspiration that shapes their journey. Among them, Dr. Jeff Goodloe stands out for his remarkable leadership and service to the field.
OU Department of Emergency Medicine’s 2023 Annual Report
Delve into the pages of OU Department of Emergency Medicine’s 2023 Annual Report to read more about the program and what lies ahead.
OCEP Newsletter – Fall 2022
Immerse yourself in the latest medical insights and professional updates by delving into the pages of the Oklahoma College of Emergency Physicians Fall Newsletter.
Meeting Updates
We have worked over the past five years to make your dues more tangible in social events, both nationally at the annual ACEP conventions and within Oklahoma City and Tulsa. We will continue these networking forums of fun and fellowship, optimized with new ideas from Dr. Kennedye and new BOD members. Stay tuned for details!
On both the local and national level, OCEP and ACEP work tirelessly to advocate for what emergency physicians need to best care for our patients.
Membership
The first step in joining the Oklahoma Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians is to join ACEP. But before that, why not check out some of the benefits of being a member?
About OCEP
Just who and what is the Oklahoma College of Emergency Physicians? Explore our organization further before you jump in.