Residents

Samantha Conner, DO

Hometown:

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

Undergrad: University of Arkansas­­­­­­­

Interests/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!

Fun Fact: 

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!

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. 

Jeffrey Frerking, MD

Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 

Undergrad: University of Arkansas - Fayetteville 

Hometown: Prairie Grove, AR

Hobbies: Theology, history, weightlifting, artial arts, running, outdoorsmanship

Fun Fact: I have been in the martial arts since i was four years old and I currently hold two black belts. 

Favorite things about Tulsa: Exploring new places with my wife (we just moved here)!

Lucas Hooks, DO

Medical School: VCOM Carolinas Campus

Undergrad: Clemson University 

Hometown: Johnsonville, SC

Hobbies: Neonatology, teaching, academic medicine 

Fun Fact: I caught a 75lb catfish while commercial fishing with my dad back in elementary school. 

Favorite things about Tulsa: Exploring the golf courses! I hope to play Southern Hills while I'm here.

Katherine Nguyen Sailo, DO

Medical School: Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNTHSC)

Undergrad: Texas A&M University

Hometown: Pearland, TX

Hobbies: I am currently interested in Allergy/Immunology and general outpatient pediatrics. My interests outside of academic include singing, cooking, and taking walks in nature.

Fun Fact: I recently married my med school sweetheart! 

Favorite things about Tulsa: My favorite Tulsa activity is visiting the Gathering Place! 

Darby Sparks, DO

Medical School: New York Institue of Techncology @ Arkansas State University

Undergrad: Arkansas State University 

Hometown: Kennett, MD

Hobbies: Traveling, kayaking, hiking 

Fun Fact: I've been to 23 of the 63 US National Parks.

Favorite things about Tulsa: The Gathering Place, Mother Road Market, and taking my dog to Biscuit Acres Dog Park.

Caroline Thompson, MD, MPH

Medical School: Texas Tech Health Sciences Center 

Undergrad: Vanderbilt University 

Hometown: Tyler, TX

Hobbies: Baking, reading, Disney, Harry Potter, good food, casual hiking

Fun Fact: My first time to Tulsa was starting residency!

Favorite things about Tulsa: I love the food scene in Tulsa and I'm excited to keep exploring it! 

Ashley Vanasse, MD, MPH

Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine 

Undergrad: Rogers State University 

Hometown: Claremore, OK

Hobbies: I enjoy reading, baking, and traveling. Most importantly, I love spending time with my husband and twin boys. 

Fun Fact: I love classic cars! I have a 1973 Dodge Charger.

Favorite things about Tulsa: Tulsa is a great place to find antiques and other vintage items. I love going to the Tulsa flea market or local antique shops to search for treasures.

Jackson Wood, DO

Medical School: Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Undergrad: The University of Tulsa 

Hometown: Tulsa, OK 

Hobbies: Reading, running, cycling, pickleball, hiking, woodworking, antique-ing

Fun Fact: I am the middle of 5 children.

Favorite things about Tulsa: I love the large events in Tulsa. Oktoberfest, Mayfest, and Tulsa Tough are some of my favorites. 

Victoria Woods-Reinicke, DO

Medical School: University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine

Undergrad: University of New Mexico 

Hometown: Pryor, OK

Hobbies: Jiu Jistu, Judo, red dirt music, baking, and time with family

Fun Fact: My husband and I had Hurt's Donuts at our wedding instead of cake. When he went to pick them up that morning, he bought almost the entire store out, and all the other customers glared at him! 

Favorite things about Tulsa: Even though Tulsa is 'big city,' you don't have to go far to find open land, lakes, and small town charm. Also, the food in Tulsa can't be beat. Fat Guy's Burger Bar is one of our favorites! 

Rebecca Beaudoin, DO

Medical School: Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine

Undergrad: Baylor University

Family Life: I am the oldest sibling of three brothers and I come from a very loud, loving, and competitive family. I was born in Ann Arbor Michigan and spent most of my life in Plano, Texas where most of my family still resides. I moved out here to Tulsa with my fiancé and long-haired German Shepherd named Bailey. 

Hobbies: I love playing tennis, working out, hiking, kayaking, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends. The beach is my happy place.

Favorite things about Tulsa: I love exploring all the nearby parks with my German Shepherd and trying the yummy local restaurants. 

Reasons for choosing this program: I loved everyone I interviewed with and met in person when I visited. I also really liked the X+Y schedule and location in Tulsa. 

Anjali Daulat, DO

Medical School: Touro University Nevada School of Osteopathic Medicine

Undergrad: Southern Methodist University, Dallas TX

Family Life: I was born and raised in Las Vegas, NV and have a younger sister in law school at Tulane.

Hobbies: I love pickleball, pilates, and cooking!

Favorite things about Tulsa: Everyone is so kind and the food is delicious!

Reasons for choosing this program: I chose this program because I felt like everyone truly cares about one another from the day to day, to life outside the hospital. The program is so close-knit and that it something that I knew I wanted where I feel like I can really learn, grow, and be challenged!

Blaine Eggemeyer, DO
Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergrad: University of Central Missouri
Family Life: Family means everything to me. My family lives in the St. Louis, Missouri area, and my fiancé and her family live in Chattanooga, Tennessee. I will always make family time a priority, and visit whenever my schedule allows!
Hobbies: Anything outdoors! I love golfing, fishing, hunting, and involving my Australian shepherd in everything I do. I also enjoy weight-lifting and following everything in the world of sports. 
Favorite things about Tulsa: I was genuinely surprised by the friendliness of the people in Tulsa. There is also a great selection of different types of food, and the outdoor activity offerings are awesome as well. 
Reasons for choosing this program: I chose this program for the close-knit relationships and for a more involved learning environment. The leadership of this program is absolutely incredible, and are beyond invested in our well-being, learning, and future success. 

Daniel Jeremiah-Tang, DO 

Medical School: KCU 

Undergrad: UC Merced

Family Life: Wife, 8 m.o daughter, dog, 2 cats

Hobbies: Fishing, hiking, reading, model kits, video games

Favorite things about Tulsa: The Gathering place, riverside walk, the food

Reasons for choosing this program: I chose this program because I did a Sub-I here and really enjoyed the team dynamics. It’s a program were you can really get to know one another in order to build the trust needed to work as a cohesive team. 

Amna Obaid, MD

Medical School: Texas Tech HSC Paul L. Foster School of Medicine

Undergrad: University of Texas at Dallas

Hobbies: I enjoy traveling, hiking, trying out new places for coffee and brunch.  I love spending time with my family and friends. 

Favorite things about Tulsa: It’s my first time here, but everyone has been so nice and helpful.  Lots of outdoor activities, and it doesn’t take too long to get anywhere. 

Emily Ogg, MD

Medical School: OU-TU School of Community Medicine

Undergrad: Oklahoma State University

Family Life: Married to my high school sweetheart

Hobbies: Pilates, watching OSU and Steelers football, hosting our family and friends

Favorite things about Tulsa: Tulsa is the perfect balance of fun things to do and places to eat and still maintaining that small town feel. There are also a lot of fun events within the community like Tulsa Tough and Oktoberfest that are a blast!

Reasons for choosing this program: I knew this program would challenge me while also supporting me. I wanted to find a program that would cultivate my confidence to be a competent, kind and compassionate physician when my training is finished. 

Noelia Swymeler, DO, MBA

Med School: Kansas City University 

Undergrad: Missouri Western State University 

Family Life: I live with my husband, Derek, and we share a dog named Bean and 3 cats named Louis, Gio, and Kuzco.

Hobbies: I enjoy completing DIY projects, hiking/backpacking, camping, trying new restaurants, planning events, binge watching shows, and cooking. 

Favorite things about Tulsa: The food scene is spectacular with so many local restaurants. There’s a good variety of activities to do each weekend, and the Gathering Place is such a unique spot to visit.

Reasons for choosing the program: There are many reasons why I chose this program and am grateful to now be a part of it. During my interview, I noticed how well the residents interacted with each other, and they appeared to be genuinely happy. I value diversity and knew that this program shared this same value as evident with the Minority House Staff Association that was an organization created by residents in 2020. Never having been to Tulsa before my interview, I had the opportunity to explore the area and became excited to move to a new city with great amenities. The X+Y schedule was another reason why I chose this program because I thought it provided a better work-life balance. Coming from a large medical school class, it was difficult to get to know both my peers and professors. I knew that I wanted a smaller program size where I could really get to know my co-residents and develop strong mentorships with my attendings. Without the addition of fellows, residents get priority for cases, procedures, etc. Lastly, working at a free-standing children’s hospital has provided enhanced learning opportunities as there are many surrounding rural communities that rely on this facility for its medical needs.

Madalyn Whitmill, DO 

Medical School: Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Undergrad: University of Tulsa

Family Life: I’m married and am one of four siblings. Most of my family is close by in Oklahoma and Kansas.

Hobbies: Sand volleyball, pickleball, falling asleep during movies, reading

Favorite things about Tulsa: All of the options to enjoy being outside! Pearl Beach, the Gathering Place, walks in Midtown.

Reasons for choosing this program: As a student, I appreciated the mentorship from attendings who all have a strong desire to teach. I felt that I was challenged and given a high level of responsibility in managing patient care, and I knew this is where I wanted to continue my training.