PGY-I
Aaron Bowlin, D.O.
Medical School : Oklahoma State University
Undergraduate : B.S. in Biology at Oklahoma Baptist University
Family Life : I was born and raised in Kansas City, but I moved to Oklahoma for undergrad where I met my wife who is from Oklahoma City. We are so excited to be in Tulsa for another 4 years.
Hobbies : Racing mountain bikes, lifting weights, golf, chess, but most importantly spending time with my wife and daughter.
Professional Interests : In general, I have interests in Sports, Forensic, and Consult-Liaison Psychiatry. I am particularly interested in optimizing the foundations of mental health through lifestyle and overall wellness.
Favorite things about Tulsa : Mountain biking at Turkey Mountain and going to the Gathering Place with my daughter
Why I Chose This Program : The diversity of the clinical rotation sites, warmth of the faculty, emphasis on resident lifestyle, and the beautiful city of Tulsa.
Todd Fernandez, D.O.
Medical School: Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate: University of Arkansas
Family Life: I was born and raised in Tulsa, so my family is all here — it's great to be back home.
Hobbies: Running, Cycling, Swimming, Pickleball, Fishing, Reading, Traveling
Professional Interests: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry!
Favorite Things About Tulsa: The small-town feel within a real city. I love being able to meet new people and then actually run into them again — Tulsa has that rare quality where the community feels genuine. Pony Coffee is a personal favorite; I'm there almost every day for coffee and good conversation. The trail system is also excellent for running and cycling!
Why I Chose This Program: I wanted to stay close to home, and the program's atmosphere and camaraderie stood out right away. Getting to train in the city I grew up in feels like a privilege — and a chance to give back in a meaningful way.
John “Wes ” Leatherman, D.O.
Medical School : Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate : University of North Texas, Bachelor of Arts in Trumpet Performance
Family Life : I was born and attended high school in western/central Oklahoma and have also lived in Kentucky and Texas. I have a wonderful and very supportive wife and a treat-loving cat.
Hobbies : Fishing, cycling while listening to Audible, woodworking, walking, and learning about agriculture and regenerative farming.
Professional Interests : Child and adolescent psychiatry, rural mental health, general psychiatry, and the intersection of technology and mental health.
Favorite things about Tulsa : I enjoy riding my bike on the river trails, trying local restaurants, and being back in Oklahoma again. Tulsa feels like a place where my wife and I can see ourselves living long term.
Why I Chose This Program : I was drawn to this program because of the supportive leadership, strong sense of community, and diverse training opportunities. I appreciated the program ’s balance of academic and community psychiatry, and I felt that the IMPACT program and 2-2 scheduling model were unique opportunities that set the program apart and would provide excellent longitudinal training in psychiatry.
Michelle Park, D.O.
Medical School : Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate : Case Western Reserve University
Family Life : I grew up in Frisco, Texas!
Hobbies : Drawing, tabling at artist alleys, saxophone, playing games with friends, escape rooms, reading murder mysteries
Professional Interests : Consult-liaison psychiatry or general psychiatry
Favorite things about Tulsa : Traffic is very reasonable and also has a nice cost of living
Why I Chose This Program : The vibes were so supportive and I loved the 2+2 curriculum!
Mary Thompson. M.D.
Medical School : University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine
Undergraduate : Oral Roberts University
Family Life : Married to Izaak Thompson and have a daughter
Hobbies : ice skating, gardening, gaming with husband and daughter
Professional Interests : love adult psychiatry but also interested in geriatric psychiatry and maternal mental health
Favorite things about Tulsa : love the variety of restaurants, places for kids to enjoy, and the reasonable cost of living.
Why I Chose This Program : the welcoming and kind residents and faculty were the biggest motivators to match into Tulsa, as well as the comprehensive facilities and training.
Claire Townsend, M.D.
Medical School : University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Undergraduate : Harvard College
Family Life : I am a native Houstonian (H-Town proud!), and that is where my immediate family still lives.
Hobbies : Reading, crocheting, playing the flute, riding horses, baking sweet treats, and petting every dog within a 10 mile radius
Professional Interests : General adult psychiatry interested me the most during medical school, but I am still deciding what I might like to specialize in.
Favorite things about Tulsa : I'm new in town, but so far I'm enjoying the friendly people and abundance of outdoor spaces. The food/coffee scene is vibrant, and there are a lot of opportunities to see live art performances. And no traffic!
Why I Chose This Program : From the start, this program has felt supportive and welcoming. I knew that this program would push me to develop into a fantastic clinician while also allowing for a healthy work/life balance. I am excited to rotate in multiple clinical environments, as well as serve the diverse local community. Finally, I like that I get to experience a beautiful new state, while still being within driving distance of my family.
PGY-II
Elijah Adedoyin, D.O.
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Auburn Campus
Undergraduate: LaGrange College
Family Life: I am a first-generation American, born and raised in Orlando, Florida. My mother is Haitian, and my father is Nigerian (Yoruba). I have two brothers, both of whom are taller than me, standing at 6'8" and 6’4.
Hobbies: Tennis, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, spending time with family and friends, Business/Finance
Professional Interests: Sports, Interventional, and Lifestyle Psychiatry
Favorite things about Tulsa: Tulsa has a vibrant tennis community, which I am excited to be part of. I also appreciate the city’s diverse and high-quality restaurant scene. Beyond that, Tulsa offers an active lifestyle with plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy.
Why I Chose This Program: I was drawn to this program because it offers the flexibility to explore and cultivate a wide range of interests, including those I may develop over time. From my very first interaction, the residency culture stood out as genuinely warm, supportive, and inclusive, qualities I value deeply in a training environment. On a personal level, I was also looking to explore a new state in a rapidly growing area, while remaining close enough to visit family regularly. Tulsa provides the perfect balance between new opportunities in medicine and staying connected to the things that matter most.
Cade Church, M.D.
Medical School: The University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine
Undergraduate: University of Central Oklahoma
Family Life: I was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Hobbies: I enjoy reading, travel photography, and spending time with friends and family.
Professional Interests: I am particularly interested in lifestyle optimization and psychodynamic therapy.
Favorite things about Tulsa: I enjoy the rolling hills of Tulsa, our many restaurants, and our sense of community.
Why I Chose This Program: Our program offers a great variety of training sites, diverse faculty, and treatment modalities that align with my professional interests and goals.
Cerci Danielle Hammons, M.D.
Medical School: Texas A&M College of Medicine
Undergraduate: Texas A&M University
Family Life: I was born and raised in Houston, Texas where most of my family still resides. In Tulsa, it is my husband and I, our daughter and our dog.
Hobbies: Art, painting most often, reading all types of books, many being psychological thrillers, and going for walks and exploring with my little family
Professional Interests: Thinking about specializing in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, but I love the idea of therapy, and the potential of art therapy, especially with community work and inpatient care.
Favorite things about Tulsa: My family and I are excited about how nature-filled and green Tulsa is especially coming from a big city. We just moved to the area, so we are excited to explore, especially starting with the Gathering Place and the Tulsa Botanical Garden. Our daughter seems to enjoy trees, flowers, leaves, and collecting rocks.
Why I Chose This Program: A program with a variety of rotation sites, and a heavy hand in community medicine and community outreach was important to me. I want to be a part of an environment that was supportive of life in all its stages, for all its patients, no matter where they are. Also, coming from an integrated medical school curriculum, I knew that the 2-2 schedule in the curriculum would benefit me and my learning style greatly, despite the steeper learning curve.
Kennedi Nash, D.O.
Medical School: Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate: Baylor University
Family Life: My family is originally from rural southern Oklahoma, but I spent most of my time growing up in Norman.
Hobbies: Spending time with my family and pets, cooking, and listening to podcasts and music
Professional Interests: Forensic and general psychiatry
Favorite things about Tulsa: The abundance of coffee shops! My husband and I love searching for and trying new places on the weekends.
Why I Chose This Program: OU-Tulsa, being a smaller program, provides a greater opportunity for mentorship and support from faculty as well as other residents. Additionally, the variety of clinics allows for a more diverse training experience within the community.
Lauren Taylor, M.D.
Medical School: The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Undergraduate: Oklahoma City University
Family Life: I am originally from Oklahoma City and now live in Tulsa with my two cats.
Hobbies: Reading, music, and running
Professional Interests: Reproductive psychiatry, child psychiatry, and psychotherapy
Favorite things about Tulsa: I love discovering new local coffee shops and going for runs on the city's many scenic trails.
Why I Chose This Program: I was drawn to the program’s variety of clinical experiences, supportive culture, and community-oriented mission.
Emily Truong, D.O.
Medical School: University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate: St. Edward’s University
Family Life: I grew up in the Los Angeles area and spent my summers in Mangum, Oklahoma visiting my grandparents. I now have family in Edmond, and my fiancé and I are excited to explore all that Tulsa has to offer together.
Hobbies: I enjoy staying active, trying new restaurants, experimenting with recipes, and checking out different bands and music venues.
Professional Interests: I am currently exploring various fields within psychiatry, with particular interest in integrative psychiatry and consultation-liaison psychiatry.
Favorite Things About Tulsa: I love the vast array of new restaurants to try and the scenic nature to explore throughout the area.
Why I Chose This Program: I instantly felt supported and connected to the team during my interview, especially seeing the faculty and residents' dedication to creating an inclusive, equitable, and culturally informed environment.
PGY-III
Tanner Johns, D.O.
Medical School: Kansas City University
Undergraduate: Brigham Young University
Family Life: I grew up in Sammamish, Washington, but my parents and siblings have relocated to Utah near Salt Lake City.
Hobbies: I love spending time with my wife and kids. I like reading, playing videogames, and hanging out with friends.
Professional Interests: I am interested in the neurobiology associated with psychiatric illness. I believe I would enjoy working in child and adolescent psychiatry, but I am excited to see what else I might find interesting during my residency training.
Favorite things about Tulsa: There is a lot to do in Tulsa! My family and I love going to the Gathering Place, Turkey Mountain, the parks, YMCA, and Tulsa Zoo.
Why I Chose This Program: I felt that IMPACT and the 2-2 schedule were unique opportunities that set this program apart.
Amy Oatman, D.O.
Medical School: Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate: Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Family Life: Married with two cats and two fire bellied toads. I have two nieces I love to spoil.
Hobbies: Puzzles, cards, board games, dominoes, camping, cooking, dining out and spending time with family.
Professional Interests: Tribal healthcare and forensics.
Favorite things about Tulsa: Performing Arts Center, Cherry Street and Brookside, the Gathering Place, bed and breakfasts.
Why I Chose This Program: I love the uniqueness of blending IP and OP treatment for better continuity of care. Also the director, coordinator and residents are above and beyond amazing people.
Bailey Ogilvie, M.D.
Medical School: The University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine
Undergraduate: The University of Oklahoma
Family Life: I was born and raised in Tulsa, OK and my immediate family all lives in town!
Hobbies: Spending time with my family, reading, going for walks, anything outdoors, watching OU football with my husband, and seeing my dog, Cooper!
Professional Interests: So far general psychiatry, but we will see if I want to specialize during residency.
Favorite things about Tulsa: T: I love how green Tulsa is and how you can get almost anywhere in 20 minutes. My Tulsa favorites are Octoberfest, breakfast at BBD, walks at the gathering place, dinner on Brookside, Rhema Christmas lights, and the Tulsa botanical garden!
Why I Chose This Program: The opportunity to rotate at a wide variety of clinical sites, the supportive environment, and a focus on serving the community.
Sheevaam Patel, D.O.
Medical School: Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate: The University of Texas at Austin
Family Life: I was born and raised in Houston. I also have lived in Austin for several years and most recently Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Hobbies: I enjoy following and playing sports like basketball, pickleball, and football. I also have a dog that I like to walk and train in my free time. Recently, I am also learning to garden and care for plants.
Professional Interests:
My major points of fulfillment are the continuity of care between inpatient and outpatient psychiatry. I am particularly interested in treatment resistant depression.
Favorite things about Tulsa: I love all the outdoor areas to explore around the city like the Gathering Place and Turkey Mountain. I also like how tight knit the community is; everyone is so inviting and friendly, which is exactly the type of area I would like to serve in. There’s also plenty of great food and culture, which is a huge bonus!
Why I Chose This Program: The first thing that drew me to this program was how accessible the faculty is. Everyone I have met is warm and welcoming, creating an inviting and safe learning environment. I feel like I will be challenged to grow professionally in a constructive way to be the best physician I can be.
Laura Warning, M.D.
Medical School: University of Oklahoma-Tulsa School of Community Medicine
Undergraduate: University of Oklahoma
Family Life: I was born and raised in Tulsa, and it is where the majority of my family resides.
Hobbies: I enjoy watching movies, biking around Riverside, home decorating, and checking out new things in Tulsa.
Professional Interests: I am open to exploring all the different areas psychiatry has to offer in residency, and am currently most interested in community and forensic psychiatry.
Favorite things about Tulsa: The people! I also love Tulsa in the spring and summer because of great outdoor activities at the Gathering Place and Guthrie Green.
Why I Chose This Program: I love Tulsa and have had a great experience with the psychiatry department through the School of Community Medicine. I like the community focus of the program with access to ACT teams and a variety of psychiatric facilities. I am excited to serve the Tulsa community and stay close to my friends and family.
PGY-IV
Brittany Taylor, DO
Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University
Undergraduate: Philander Smith College
Family Life: I grew up in Monticello, Arkansas, and I still have family there that I visit regularly.
Hobbies: I enjoy hiking, experiencing new adventures, volunteering in the community, and cooking new meals with my son. In my free time I enjoy reading or listening to self-developmental podcasts.
Professional Interests: I am currently interested in Community Psychiatry.
Favorite things about Tulsa: Tulsa has many free parks and child playgrounds. I enjoy the Gathering Place and Tulsa Zoo. Their Zoo has a plethora of amazing animals in each exhibit. I would have to say the number of free activities for families in the community is my favorite thing about Tulsa.
Why I Chose This Program: I am interested in pursuing a career in community psychiatry. When I found out my program has an ACT program called IMPACT, I immediately became excited because that is what I hope to help implement in areas with a shortage of Psychiatrist and an increase in mental health disparities. Another reason why I chose this program/school was because it was created to help bridge the disproportionate gap of health disparities in the community of Tulsa. A framework I expect to help build my knowledge and skills in community advocacy.
Corbin Wertz, MD
Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City, KS
Undergraduate: John Brown University in Siloam Springs, AR
Family Life: I grew up in Louisburg, KS, a smaller town just south of Kansas City. The majority of my close family lives in the KC or Wichita, KS area.
Hobbies: I enjoy running, biking, reading, and watching movies. I also enjoy spending time with my wife and friends and taking care of our cat and two dogs.
Professional Interests: I have a lot to learn still, but right now I am interested in both inpatient and outpatient adult psychiatry and psychotherapy. I am also looking forward to learning more about addiction psychiatry, community mental health and rotating with our IMPACT team.
Favorite things about Tulsa: I like the small-town feel of Tulsa while still having so much available to do. There is a good amount of outdoors activities nearby and the cost of living is pretty affordable.
Why I Chose This Program: I liked the diversity of clinical rotation sites and the overall emphasis on resident well-being. The resident culture seemed like a welcoming environment and the attendings seemed passionate about teaching.
Rehan Zafar, MD
Medical School: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine at Oklahoma City
Undergraduate: University of Oklahoma
Family Life: I was born in Pakistan but raised in Norman, Oklahoma and my immediate family live there, though I have extended family scattered across the US and Canada.
Hobbies: I love reading, writing, fashion and aesthetics, consuming pop culture content, and constantly shaping a wellness routine!
Professional Interests: I have interests in neurosciences, special populations, and adolescent addiction.
Favorite things about Tulsa: I really love the trendiness and youthful energy of Tulsa. I enjoy the restaurants and outdoor activities like the Gathering Place.
Why I Chose This Program: I chose the program for its wide--range clinical experiences and settings, proximity to family and friends, and the commitment of faculty and residents to social justice and cultural competency.
Jesse Zeng, MD
Medical School: McGovern Medical School
Undergraduate: The University of Texas at Austin
Family Life: I grew up in the Houston-area and my immediate family still lives in Texas.
Hobbies: I enjoy weightlifting, film photography, and video-editing in my free time
Professional Interests: I’m keeping an open mind, but some of my initial interests include the treatment of mood disorders and PTSD, psychedelic assisted therapy, consult-liaison psychiatry, and forensic psychiatry. I am also interested in community outreach, particularly through tribal healthcare initiatives.
Favorite things about Tulsa: So far, I’ve really enjoyed the greenery of Tulsa and Turkey Mountain. The city itself also has a lot of history and many great locations for food and drink. The traffic is also much better than in Houston, so that’s been refreshing.
Why I Chose This Program: Professionally, I felt this program offered the freedom to pursue any professional interests I may develop, and the culture of the residency program has been warm and welcoming since my initial interview. Location-wise, I also wanted to get out of my home state while still being close enough to regularly visit family, and living in Tulsa offers that opportunity.
