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Rick Buchanan Memorial Medical Student/Resident Award

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Rick Buchanan Memorial Medical Student/Resident Award

Background: This award honors Rick Buchanan, a beloved Duncan Regional Hospital team member from 1992-2014 who served as Director of Medical Recruitment. During his 22-year career, Rick was instrumental in recruiting over 60 physicians, CRNAs, and Nurse Practitioners. He was diagnosed with squamous-cell carcinoma in 2013 and passed away on August 16, 2014.

Focus Areas: The award honors medical students and residents who believe in helping others with their gifts, reflecting Rick's dedication to service.

Geographic Scope: Southwest Oklahoma focus

Eligibility: Medical students and residents

Recipients by Year:

  • 2016: Whitney Jennings, MD

  • 2017: Michael Hemphill, MD

  • 2018: Kayla Watkins, MD

  • 2019: Kailee Roe, DO

  • 2020: Bryan Duell, DO

  • 2021: Ashley Watson, DO

  • 2022: Kevin Roddy, DO

  • 2023: No recipient

  • 2024: Nikki Igo, DO

    • Contact Information:

  • Email: info@drhhealthfoundation.org

  • Phone: (580) 251-8844

  • Address: 2465 Whisenant Drive, Suite 300, Duncan, OK 73533, USA

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