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OKLAHOMA CITY – The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine has announced the appointment of T.R. Lewis, M.D., as associate dean for student affairs, effective Jan. 25, 2026, pending approval by the OU Board of Regents.
Lewis is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in pediatric orthopedics. He completed his residency at OU in 2009 and has been a faculty member in the College of Medicine since joining Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health in 2010.
As associate dean, Lewis will oversee all aspects of the medical student experience, including mentoring, advising and support programs and services. His commitment to fostering educational excellence and student well-being will further strengthen the College of Medicine’s inclusive and thriving learning environment.
Lewis succeeds Teresa Scordino, M.D., following her extraordinary tenure and impactful leadership as associate dean.
“Dr. Lewis is an accomplished medical educator and mentor, and we are excited to have him in this important role to further advance our college’s mission,” said Ian Dunn, M.D., executive dean of the College of Medicine.
Lewis has served as the Children’s - Core Medical Director for OU Children’s Physicians clinics on the OU Health campus. He is also a member of the OU Physicians and OU Medicine peer review committees, the Women’s and Children’s Quality and Safety committee, and the OU Physicians Compliance and Ethics committee. He also serves on the College of Medicine’s Faculty Board.
Before joining OU’s faculty, Lewis earned his medical degree from the Texas A&M University College of Medicine in 2004. He also received a Fellowship in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery at the Shriner’s Hospital for Children in St. Louis, Mo., and Washington University, training from 2009 to 2010.
Lewis also serves as a deacon and community group leader at Henderson Hills Baptist Church in Edmond and is a board member of Willow Springs Boys Ranch in Chandler, Ok.
“We look forward to the contributions Dr. Lewis will provide in supporting our students and offering valuable insights as part of our leadership team,” said Irene Alexandraki, M.D., Ph.D., MPH, MBA, vice dean of education at the College of Medicine.
About the Health Campus
In Oklahoma City, the OU Health Campus is one of the nation’s few academic health centers with seven health profession colleges located on the same campus. The OU Health Campus serves approximately 4,000 students in more than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programs spanning Oklahoma City and Tulsa and is the leading research institution in Oklahoma. For more information about the OU Health Campus, visit www.ouhsc.edu.
About the University of Oklahoma
Founded in 1890, the University of Oklahoma is a public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. As the state’s flagship university, OU serves the educational, cultural, economic and health care needs of the state, region and nation. For more information about the university, visit www.ou.edu.
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