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OSU Center for Health Sciences leadership is dedicated to fulfilling the educational mission of the institution and enhancing clinical care and research for the benefit of our state and beyond.

President Johnny Stephens, Pharm.D.

Dr. Johnny Stephens was named president of OSU Center for Health Sciences on Sept. 10, 2021. He previously served as chief operating officer and senior vice president at OSU-CHS. Stephens is also serving as interim president of OSU-Tulsa and senior vice president of health affairs for Oklahoma State University.
President Johnny Stephens, Pharm. D.

Jeffrey S. Stroup, Pharm.D, FCCP, BCPS

Provost and Vice President
Dr. Jeffrey Stroup also serves as a professor of Internal Medicine, and senior associate dean at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences. He is also the Chief Operating Officer of the OSU Medical Authority and Trust that oversees the OSU Medical Center in Tulsa. Stroup is an active researcher and frequent lecturer on diabetes, antimicrobials and many other topics.
Jeffrey S. Stroup, Pharm.D, FCCP, BCPS

Dennis Blankenship, D.O.

Dean of the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine
Dr. Dennis Blankenship is Dean of the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine. He previously served as senior associate dean of Academic Affairs at the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is also clinical professor of Emergency Medicine at OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine. Blankenship has been recognized for his commitment to excellence in teaching and patient care. 
Dennis Blankenship, D.O.

Natasha Bray, D.O., MSed, FACOI, FACP

Dean, OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation
Dr. Natasha Bray is dean of the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation in Tahlequah. Bray also serves as associate dean for Accreditation for OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine. Bray serves on several national committees and has dedicated her career to medical education as a vehicle to serve vulnerable populations and improve access to quality health care.
Natasha Bray, D.O., MSed, FACOI, FACP

Administration and Leadership

The administration and leadership team works with deans and department

chairs that lead the OSU Center for Health Sciences schools, institutes,

centers of excellence, and academic and administrative units.

Ashley L. Adkins, DHA, MS

Associate Vice President, Operations

Angela Bacon

Assistant Dean, Campus Life and Wellness

Monica Collington

Assistant Vice President, External Affairs and Strategic Communications

Brenda Davidson, MS

Assistant Dean of Access and Community Impact

Randall Davis

Associate Dean, Biomedical Sciences

Carrie Gilstrap, D.O., FACR, FACOI

Interim Associate Dean, Curriculum and Academic Success

Jeff Hackler, JD

Associate Dean, Enrollment Management

James D. Hess, Ed.D.

Vice Provost for Graduate Programs

Doug Nolan, D.O.

Associate Dean of Tribal Health Affairs

Eric Polak, MBA

Vice President of Administration and Finance

Bill Schloss

Chief Operating Officer

Mousumi Som, D.O.

Designated Institutional Official, GME

Tina Tappana

Assistant Vice President, Human Resources

Christopher Thurman, D.O.

Associate Dean of Clinical Education

Leroy Young, D.O.

Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs

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