Oklahoma State Medical Association

06/06/2026

Physicians want to provide care to every patient. Yet decisions made by third parties in health care are limiting how patients get the care they need and deserve. Oklahoma State Medical Association urges support for prior authorization reform to help strengthen the patient-physician relationship and ensure access to care.

Learn more: www.drawthecurtain.com

06/05/2026

Congratulations to Lily Robistow (MS4) for being named Medical Student Advocate of the Year by the American Medical Association's Medical Student Section!

06/04/2026

Mark your calendars for the remaining 2026 election dates in Oklahoma. For all things voting, including the OK Voter Portal, visit oklahoma.gov/elections

06/02/2026

Join the Oklahoma State Medical Association on June 19 at noon for a free members-only CME dedicated to improving professional communications in the healthcare environment.

Led by Ryan Underwood, Global Senior Partner with TeamTri, this session introduces physicians to the 5 Voices framework, a practical tool for understanding your natural leadership style, how others experience you and how to show up more effectively when stress and conflict are highest.

Register today: my.okmed.org/teamtri

The Physician Leadership Voice Friday, June 19, 2026 12pm CT - Live Webinar 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ COURSE OBJECTIVES: After attending the activity, the physician should be able to:

05/29/2026

Physicians choose medicine to make a difference in their communities. This , and every month, physicians support patients by addressing mental health needs with compassion, care, and trusted guidance.

Learn what physicians wish patients knew about improving their mental health: https://bit.ly/3Pxdzdf

Mental well-being is a crucial aspect of overall health. Learn from AMA member physicians about tips to help patients address mental health concerns.

05/27/2026

🎳 Medical Residents, bring a guest and join us at Andy B's in OKC from 6 to 9 PM on Tuesday, June 30, for a night of social interaction, free food and bowling at our "Strike and Social" event. Attendance is free, and so is the bowling!

RSVP today:

You're invited to Strike & Social for Medical Residents - Click here to RSVP

05/26/2026

June 1 at 5 p.m. is the deadline to request an absentee ballot in the upcoming Oklahoma Primary Election. Absentee voting is available to all voters. In order to vote absentee, you must submit an application each year. Voters can apply online at okvoterportal.okelections.gov

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the members of the U.S. Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their courage and service will not be forgotten.

In observance of Memorial Day, Oklahoma State Medical Association is closed today. We will resume regular business hours on May 26.

05/22/2026

"Patients who take antidepressants deserve both things: the honest conversation about whether they still need their medication, and a system equipped to help them stop safely if they do not." More: https://bit.ly/4dYenRB

“Deprescribing requires gradual tapering, psychological support, careful risk stratification, and accessible alternatives — none of which Kennedy’s initiative provides at scale.”

05/21/2026

As Oklahoma’s medical students graduate, we celebrate this important milestone that sets students on the path to becoming physicians.

It’s a meaningful reminder that caring for patients is at the heart of why physicians choose this calling: to heal, serve and save lives. Congratulations to our newest resident physicians! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dtpUqG

Work with your health care teammates, be ready to ask for help, and do your part to reimagine medicine. And when mom calls, take time to chat.