Current Residents

Emilie Larsen, DO, Chief Resident 

Medical School:  Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences

Undergrad:  University of Southern California

Family Life:  I love my family! I have 8 brothers and sisters and they are some of my best friends. My husband, Adam, and I met and married while both enduring the rigors of medical school. To add to our already crazy life, we are expecting our first baby in October 2018!

Hobbies:  I enjoy cooking, hiking, camping, traveling, gardening, board games, reading, and playing the piano.

Professional Interests:  Diabetes education and prevention.

Reasons for choosing this program:  I quickly fell in love with OU Pediatrics and Tulsa during a one-month sub-internship as a medical student. Although far from my family, I felt at home with the residents and was excited about the program’s commitment to the community. Not only is there a sense of family and belonging at OU, but I also felt confident that this program would help my own family thrive. 

Conner Cooper, DO

Medical School:  Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences

Undergrad: University of Arkansas

Family Life:  

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Shannon Delaney, DO

Medical School:  Oklahoma State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine

Undergrad: Oral Roberts University

Family Life:  Married to a wonderful man

Hobbies: Reading, crafting, baking

Favorite things about Tulsa:  Supportive community, The Gathering Place, family-centered activities.  

Reasons for choosing this program:  Family atmosphere, supportive attendings, wonderful learning opportunities.

Sanaz Ebrahimi, MD

Medical School:  OU-TU School of Community Medicine

Undergrad: Oral Roberts University

Family Life: It's just me and my furbaby, Nigel!

Hobbies: Yoga, cooking, exploring the outdoors, reading

Favorite things about Tulsa:  The people here are as friendly as they come! I also appreciate the size of the city-not too big but not too small.

Reasons for choosing this program:  The leadership here is unmatched! I immediately felt welcomed into the program and quickly learned that everyone becomes family here!

Macey Hale, DO

Medical School:  Oklahoma State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine

Undergrad: University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Family Life:  Married with 2 dogs and 1 cat

Hobbies: Spending time with family, cooking, reading, painting

Favorite things about Tulsa:  There's always something to do and always a new restaurant to try!

Reasons for choosing this program:  Family-feel of the program, residents and program leadership is very involved with residents and their families.

Adam Larsen, DO

Medical School:  Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences

Undergrad: Brigham Young University

Family Life:  Married with one daughter

Hobbies: Cooking with my wife, running, playing soccer, spending time outdoors, skiing in places with more mountains than Tulsa.

Favorite things about Tulsa:  Great food, lots to do, friendly people.

Reasons for choosing this program: The program leadership seemed as concerned about my success as a person, husband, and father as they they were about my success as a pediatrician.

Aubrie Northcutt, DO

Medical School:  Oklahoma State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine

Undergrad: East Central University - Ada, OK

Family Life:  Married with one daughter and 2 dogs.

Hobbies: Spending time with family and traveling, listening to audiobooks and podcasts.

Favorite things about Tulsa:  Riverwalk Jenks, The Gathering Place, nice schools.

Reasons for choosing this program:  Emphasis on didactics, co-residents, facilities, attendings.

Raymee Schelkoph, DO

Medical School:  Oklahoma State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine

Undergrad: Oral Roberts University

Family Life:  Married with a very active puppy.

Hobbies: Traveling, baking

Favorite things about Tulsa:  Doesn't feel too big, good food.

Reasons for choosing this program:  I love the OU Peds Program! Everyone was so wonderful and made me feel like I was at home. There was also so much learnng that happened.

Emily Bolender, MD

Medical School: OU-TU School of Community Medicine

Undergrad: University of Oklahoma

Family Life: I have a husband named Gabriel, a daughter named Caroline and 2 beagles named Tucker and Wilson.

Hobbies: I enjoy baking, cooking and crafting in my free time. I love cooking food from scratch and watching everybody’s face when they take a bite. I also enjoy going to the movies. My favorite types of movies are fantasy, Disney and superhero movies.

Favorite things about Tulsa: Tulsa has a small town feel with the amenities of a big city. I also love that Tulsa has a lot of greenery around the city that is beautiful around the fall and spring. Makes the drive to work a little better!

Reasons for choosing this program: I like that I have more opportunities to stand out instead of hiding behind other residents due to the smaller size of our program. You also have more one on one time with faculty in every specialty. Everybody in our program gets to know you by name and genuinely cares about how you and your family are doing. I am so glad that I get to train in this program!

Shelbi Bond, DO

Medical School: Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Undergrad: University of Central Oklahoma

Family Life: My husband and I met in undergrad. We got into medical school together and are currently both interns. He is in the OBGYN program here at OU Tulsa. We are expecting our first child (a boy) in September!

Hobbies: Spending time outdoors with our two dogs, reading, watching gymnastics, Netflix, and doing crafts. 

Favorite things about Tulsa: I was born and raised in Tulsa. My favorite places to go are the Gathering Place, Riverwalk, Cherry Street, Brookside, and downtown. 

Reasons for choosing this program: Supportive faculty and residents, family friendly environment, and excellent learning opportunities. 

Samantha Conner, DO

Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University

Undergrad: University of Arkansas­­­­­­­

Family Life: Most of my family is from Arkansas! I’m the oldest child of Rob and Mindy; and between my brother, my sister, and I we keep them very busy! 

Hobbies: Anything outdoors, although kayaking, hiking, biking, going to the lake, and disc golf are some of my favorites. I also love playing/watching sports and going to the movies!

Favorite things about Tulsa: Tulsa has a little bit of everything! I love how you can be in the city and find a park almost anywhere, especially the Riverside Park and the Gathering Place. 

Reasons for choosing this program: I was looking for a small-to-medium sized program where there was a focus on community medicine, but also the opportunity to manage acute and critical patients. Also, because it is a smaller program, you get to know your fellow residents and faculty very well!

Rasha Elrefai, MD 

Carlie Goekeler, DO

Medical School: Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Family Life: I recently got married on June 12th, 2020. Be looking for my name to change to Gatlin as soon as the social security offices open back up!

Hobbies: If I'm not at work I'm probably at Sky Fitness cycling or taking a body pump class. I love all things reality tv. College football and guacamole are my passions. 

Favorite things about Tulsa: I was born and raised here in Tulsa and I absolutely love it here. I love grabbing dinner on brookside or cherry street. I tell people all the time that Tulsa is truly a hidden gem.

Reasons for choosing this program: I loved my sub-internship with OU Peds and felt like I got along really well with all the residents and attendings. I also really enjoyed the structured didactic time that this program offered. 

Daniel Kim, DO

Medical School: Kansas City University

Undergrad: University of California, San Diego

Family Life: I have a fur family. German shepherd, border collies, and 2 cats

Hobbies: Woodworking, rock climbing, cooking, gardening

Favorite things about Tulsa: There are beautiful parks throughout the city. I really liked the rock climbing gym. Cost of living is a huge plus.

Reasons for choosing this program: I loved the culture that this program embraced. Each faculty member and resident truly cared about each other and the patients they worked with. I was looking for a smaller program with an emphasis on community medicine and everything fit right. 

Jack Manquen, DO

Medical School: Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Undergrad: Albion College

Family Life: From Michigan

Hobbies: Bowling, Kayaking, Paddleboarding, Basketball

Favorite things about Tulsa: Quaint downtown with amazing restaurants. Surrounded by great suburbs including Broken Arrow. Also many lakes and rivers within driving distance

Reasons for choosing this program: The atmosphere and people are great. Everyone has your best interest in mind and want you to succeed

Alizay Paracha, MD

Medical School: OU-TU School of Community Medicine

Undergrad: University of Oklahoma

Family Life: I am married and my husband is a 3rd year resident in the Internal Medicine program. Our parents live in Oklahoma City and we visit often.

Hobbies: I love to cook and try new recipes. I also work out regularly and love going on walks. I look forward to new and thrilling TV shows and movies (Sci Fi is my favorite genre). My husband and I recently have gotten into co-op board games which has been super fun! 

Favorite things about Tulsa: Tulsa achieves the perfect balance of a sense of community like a small town with the livelihood of a city. The food scene in Tulsa is amazing and the variety is endless. Gathering Place is my favorite place to go for a walk or sit and study. 

Reasons for choosing this program: I chose to stay at this program because of its mission to train physicians with the priority to practice community medicine. I enjoy that we are taught to incorporate the social context of each patient when making medical decisions and coming up with treatment plans. It ultimately makes us better-informed physicians. 

Samer Abdelkader, DO

Hometown: Oklahoma City, OK

Medical School: Oklahoma State

Undergrad: Oklahoma City University

Interests/Hobbies: Spending time with family, friends; anything outdoor; trying new food

Fun Fact: I love traveling

Favorite Tulsa Activity/Favorite Things about Tulsa: Food scene

Reasons for choosing this program: People were always nice, helpful, and patient during my sub-I; rigorous curriculum that exposes you to a variety of clinical cases

Stephanie Amorim, DO

Hometown: Oklahoma City, OK

Medical School: OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine

Undergrad: University of Oklahoma

Interests/Hobbies: I love playing with my golden, Baker (Boomer Sooner), and exploring Tulsa with my fiancé Connor!

Fun Fact: I was actually born in Boston, and spent most of my childhood in London, England!

Favorite Things about Tulsa: Everything in Tulsa is just so amazing, from delicious restaurants/food trucks to the fun Tulsa traditions, like Oktoberfest. My favorite place to visit has to be the Gathering Place!

Reasons for choosing this program: I really love the emphasis on community medicine and the family like atmosphere between all of the residents and faculty.

Morgan Bayouth, MD

Hometown: Tulsa, OK

Medical School: University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine

Undergrad: University of Oklahoma

Interests: concerts, attending sporting events, traveling, being outdoors (hiking, camping, going on walks), spending time with friends and family

Favorite Tulsa Things: Strolling through the gathering place, sitting on the patio of one of many cool Tulsa breweries, grabbing a coffee with friends, shopping at Utica square, walking riverside, hiking turkey mountain

Reasons for choosing this program: I love the small, close knit, family feel of the program. – where everyone knows your name. Also, Tulsa is my home and I am very rooted to the community. I wanted the opportunity to stay close to my friends, family, and support system. I also look forward to giving back in the means of medicine to the community that has meant so much to me throughout my life. 

Claire Collins, DO

Hometown: Tulsa, Oklahoma

Medical School: Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Undergrad: University of Oklahoma

Hobbies: I love spending time at the lake with my family, running, and playing tennis.

Fun Fact: If I’m driving, I will get lost.

Favorite Thing About Tulsa: I grew up in Tulsa and have always loved the traditions that are unique to the city like Mayfest, Tulsa Tough and Oktoberfest. Tulsa is the type of city that fosters a sense of loyalty to its people and community.

Reasons for choosing this program: This is a combination of everything I was looking for in a program. From my first experience as a sub-I, the program provided supportive faculty, endless educational opportunities and a family feel among co-residents that was unmatched. 

Jazeb Ifikhar, MD

Hometown: Tulsa

Medical School: OU-TU School of Community Medicine 

Undergrad: Northeastern State University 

Interests: Traveling with my husband and trying out new places to eat, working out, painting, and binge watching Bollywood movies.

Fun Fact: I recently got married on 04/03/21, and our wedding hashtag was #4321and married!

Favorite Things about Tulsa: Plenty of food and dessert places to try. Also, the local coffee shops are amazing!

Reasons for choosing this program: Having rotated with and completed my sub-I with OU, I instantly fell in love with the family atmosphere. Everyone is so supportive and I've never felt more at home with an institution. 

Drew Janzen, MD

Hometown: Buhler, Kansas

Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine - Wichita

Undergrad: Tabor College

Interests: Spending time with family and friends. Pickleball. Crossfit. Soccer. Board games. Youth group.

Fun Fact: My brother and I were born on April 8^th, 8 years apart.

Favorite Things about Tulsa: The people here have been very welcoming and there are enough activities available to suit a wide variety of interests.

Reasons for choosing this program: When you know, you know. 

Scott Puckett, MD

Hometown: Tulsa, OK

Medical School: OU-Tulsa School of Community Medicine

Undergrad: University of Oklahoma

Interests: Reading, watching children’s movies and spending time with my kids

Fun Fact: I once took a free class on how to do the hustle, when I was living in Austin for a Summer. I still cannot do the hustle, but I do love to dance.

Favorite Things about Tulsa: The Gathering Place has really grown on me as a wonderful place to spend an afternoon picnicking with my family.

Reasons for choosing this program: The program is so wonderful and every single faculty member is so warm and inviting. I fell in love with nursery and the adolescent clinic. I can’t ask for anything more. 

Nisha Rajagopal, MD

Hometown: Tulsa

Medical School: OU-TU School of Community Medicine 

Undergrad: The University of Tulsa

Interests: hiking, traveling, cooking, reading, hanging out with family/friends

Fun Fact: I’ve lived overseas in Ireland for a couple of years

Favorite Things about Tulsa: Small town feel with plenty of fun areas and activities in and around the city that suit a variety of interests. Tulsa has always been a great place to live but has really grown in the last few years

Reasons for choosing this program: I liked the small size of the program and the familiarity with the faculty/staff. After going to medical school here and getting to know the program as a student, I knew it would be a great place to stay for residency

MikaelAnn Worsham, DO

Hometown: Pottsboro, TX and Healdton, OK

Medical School: Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Undergrad: Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Interests: I love to run, read, and travel. No matter what I’m doing, I love to be with my husband, family, and my dog!

Fun Fact: I ran my first marathon during the initial Covid lock down. 

Favorite Tulsa activity: Tulsa has amazing food (Nola’s, NYC pizza, and Tacos Don Francisco’s to name a few) and some great places to run (Mohawk Park, River Parks, and Turkey Mountain).

Reason for choosing this program: Everyone involved with the program is so nice and made me feel very welcomed during my Sub-I. Another important aspect for me was the emphasis placed on resident education.