Oklahoma County Medical Society

Reminder: Apply for the Physician Leadership Academy of the Oklahoma County Medical Society (OCMS)! 🎉

This is your chance to expand your leadership skills, gain insights into the business and politics of medicine, and understand the importance of active participation in strengthening our medical community.

Join us to enhance your leadership capabilities and make a significant impact on healthcare in Oklahoma. https://www.okcountymed.org/resources/physicians-academy/

Let's shape the future of healthcare together! 💪👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

Physician Leadership Academy | Oklahoma County Medical Society The OCMS Physician Leadership Academy targets current and future physician leaders. Our curriculum is designed by physicians to equip, educate, and

Apply for Class XIV of the Physician Leadership Academy today! Open to members and non-members, this highly rated, five-Saturday course is perfect for physicians looking to expand their leadership horizon. https://www.okcountymed.org/resources/physicians-academy/

🚨🚨🚨 We have learned there may be an attempt to override Governor Stitt’s veto of SB 458, which would expand Oklahoma's independent practice law to allow APRNs to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients without having the proper medical training to do so.

We are asking all members to call and/or email your Senator to ask them to VOTE NO on any veto override attempt of SB 458.

You can find your Senator by clicking the link at the bottom of this post.

The talking points below can be used in your conversations with legislators, or you may choose to incorporate them into an email.

The important thing is that you contact your Senator today and ask them to vote no.

Please forward this email to others in your practice or in your community, and ask them to participate in this effort by sending emails and making calls too.

This is a critical juncture for medicine in Oklahoma. Thank you for helping us advocate for physicians and patients by asking your Senator to VOTE NO on SB 458.

Talking Points:
☑️ Please Vote No on the veto override attempt for SB 458, a bill that would allow some nurses (APRNs) to practice medicine without physician oversight or the necessary training and experience to provide the best care for Oklahoma patients.

☑️ While APRNs are a valuable part of the healthcare team, APRNs and other mid-level providers chose their training to be physician support staff.

☑️ MDs and DOs receive 4 years of graduate-level education, 3-7 years of residency or fellowship training and conduct 12,000–16,000 hours of patient care training before receiving a license to independently practice medicine.

☑️ Nurse practitioners receive as little as 2 years of graduate-level education and approximately 800 total patient care training hours, with much of their education conducted online.

☑️ Nurse independent practice will not significantly improve rural health access. Other states that have implemented independent practice of nurse practitioners have not seen the anticipated increase in access to primary care in rural areas. Rural patients deserve the same high-quality care they expect in urban parts of our state. We should not sell out rural Oklahomans by promising them a secondary level of care that may not even come after the passage of this bill.

☑️ Supporters of the bill mention that 26 states offer independent practice; however, this is not an equal comparison. Many of these states still place additional restrictions over and above what SB458 would require.

Find your Senator here: http://www.oklegislature.gov/findmylegislature.aspx

Congratulations to the 23 SSM Health St. Anthony providers who were recognized this year in Oklahoma Magazine's prestigious Top Doctors list!

OCMS member Dr. Gary Strebel delivered the first baby at the original Mercy Hospital in 1974. Now, at Mercy's new Love Family Women's Center, he got to share the milestone with one of his two daughters, OCMS member Dr. Jennifer Strebel who followed in his footsteps.

'Very tickled to be involved': Father-daughter duo deliver first baby at Mercy's new women's center Dr. Gary Strebel delivered the first baby at the original Mercy Hospital in 1974. Now, at Mercy's new Love Family Women's Center, he got to share the milestone with one of his two daughters who followed in his footsteps.

SWAP - socials with a purpose. Excited to partner with AAPI - Oklahoma and APPNA - Oklahoma to host this event! Register at www.okcountymed.org/swap

Happy National Doctors’ Day.

Celebrate today and pave the way for tomorrow. Happy National Women Physicians Day!
www.okcountymed.org/join

They have created campaigns to battle opioid addiction, re-envisioned violence prevention, and discovered a breakthrough treatment for sickle cell disease. They have run medical schools, chaired the nation’s first health equity task force, and served as the first African American to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Often, their success came despite poverty, racism, and great personal loss. In honor of Black History Month, AAMC shares the incredible stories of eight contemporary medical leaders.

8 prominent Black leaders in medicine These inspiring Black doctors overcame obstacles to battle inequities, run major institutions, discover breakthrough treatments, and improve care for millions.

Raise mental health awareness. For physicians, free counseling is available. https://www.okcountymed.org/.../physician-wellness-program/

🩸 Every drop counts! 💪 Join OCMS in making a life-saving impact by donating blood. ❤️ It's a simple act that can make a huge difference. Let's come together to help those in need. 💉 🌟 https://www.yourbloodinstitute.org/donor/schedules/geo

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 Join us at the OCMS Inaugural on 2/9/2024 for a night of celebration and community! 🌟 Secure your tickets now at www.okcountymed.org/inaugural 🎟️ Let's come together to mark this special occasion and create lasting memories. Don't miss out on the festivities - get your tickets today! 🥳

Join our Q&A with private practice physicians from around the metro area! Register here: https://www.okcountymed.org/membership-meetings/

Dine at Pearl's Oyster Bar Oct. 16 to support the Oklahoma County Medical Society Alliance Kitchen Tour! Lunch, dinner, carry-out... every meal gives back! Save the date to dine at Pearl's!

Professional associations provide a platform for you to connect with peers, experts, and potential mentors in your field. Networking can lead to valuable contacts, career opportunities, and collaborations. Renew your membership today! www.okcountymed.org/pay

Apply today for the Physician Leadership Academy. There are a few open slots left. https://www.okcountymed.org/resources/physicians-academy

The OCMS Physician Leadership Academy targets current and future physician leaders. Our curriculum is designed by physicians to equip, educate, and empower physicians as they take on increasing leadership and administrative responsibility. Our alumni have become enterprise-wide leaders. Our goal is to develop leadership skills so that physicians may advance their careers, bolster the physician community, and improve health care in Oklahoma. Applications are now available for Class XIII. Space is limited.

Physician Leadership Academy | Oklahoma County Medical Society The OCMS Physician Leadership Academy targets current and future physician leaders. Our curriculum is designed by physicians to equip, educate, and

What kind of place, looking at you, the Eleanor, hosts an event but closes the place and doesn’t tell you?! 😡 😡

"Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love of humanity." - Hippocrates
Happy National Doctors Day to all physicians.

Join us in celebrating the 2023 President, Michelle L.E. Powers, MD! Friday, February 10, at 6:00 p.m. Registration required. https://www.okcountymed.org/inaugural-tickets/

Inaugural Celebration of Michelle L.E. Powers, MD | Oklahoma County Medical Society 123rd President of Oklahoma County Medical SocietyAlso honoring the 2023 Rhinehart Award Recipient, S. Sandy Sanbar, MD

Yesterday’s shooting at a physician practice in Tulsa deeply affects physicians across the state and all of us at OCMS stand with Tulsa during this difficult time. If you are a physician in Oklahoma City and need confidential extra support, counseling services are available: https://www.okcountymed.org/pwp. If you are in the greater OK area, counseling is available through OSMA (okmed.org).

Physician Wellness Program | Oklahoma County Medical Society Due to the COVID-19 crisis, telehealth mental health services are provided. Available to members, resident members and students. Call Dr. Tobin's office

Oklahoma Medical Association to recruit 'pro-science' legislative candidates On Wednesday, the association announced a three-year "public relations, social media and advertising campaign focused on getting physicians and pro-science advocates elected to the legislature."

Former President Tomás Owens, M.D. is adding a new title to his long list of accomplishments: Owens is now vice president of the Board of Trustees for the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Foundation.

Dr. Tomás Owens, M.D. is adding a new title to his long list of accomplishments: Owens is now vice president of the Board of Trustees for the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Foundation. https://integrisok.com/resources/news/2021/february/dr-tomas-owens-named-vice-president-of-aafp-foundation-board-of-trustees