Friday, September 03, 2010
Mission Statement
To support osteopathic medical education, to enhance the public’s understanding of osteopathic medicine, and to improve the health of the community through projects consistent with the osteopathic philosophy.
The Osteopathic Founders Foundation (OFF) was established January 12, 1943 as the Osteopathic Hospital Founders Association when 10 visionary osteopathic physicians came together to buy a hospital building at Ninth and Jackson in downtown Tulsa.
After successfully completing the purchase in September 1943, a major campaign was begun to renovate and equip the building. On December 17, 1944, the Founders Association proudly opened the new Oklahoma Osteopathic Hospital and successfully operated the facility until our sale of the then Tulsa Regional Medical Center in 1996.
Subsequently, the name of the Founders Association was changed to the Osteopathic Founders Foundation to more accurately reflect our new mission while continuing to honor the heritage of our Founders.
Notable Stories and Calendar
Osteopathic Legacy Scholarship
The Osteopathic Founders Foundation’s Board of Directors launched a campaign on August 1, 2010 to create a new scholarship at the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. The Osteopathic Legacy Scholarship will be presented annually to a third or fourth year medical student who plans to enter a primary care residency program and is committed to practice in an underserved Oklahoma community.
Inspired by the $100 million dollar testamentary gift of T. Boone Pickens, the Foundation has pledged to match the first $25,000 of gifts and pledges to the Osteopathic Legacy Scholarship Fund in order to create a minimum $50,000 endowment which will qualify for Mr. Pickens’ match. We believe that there are many physicians and friends of the profession who would like to participate in creating new scholarship opportunities at OSU-COM, but simply need a vehicle to do so. With the combined match of the Foundation and Mr. Pickens’ gift, your contribution will realize a four-fold return on your investment.
Thank you to all who have contributed to date. Every gift and pledge, regardless of the amount, is welcome and appreciated. The students at OSU-COM are the future of our profession in Oklahoma and deserve our support. Please consider a gift before October 31, 2010 to their future through the Osteopathic Legacy Scholarship campaign. For more information, or to request a pledge card, call the Foundation office at (918)551-7300 or email swise@osteopathicfounders.org.
October CME - An Update In Women's Health
This no-charge-to-physicians program will provide increased knowledge and understanding of three clinically relevant issues affecting women and their health. For more information about the program and to enroll, click here.
2009 Annual Report
To view the Osteopathic Founders Foundation 2009 Annual Report, click here.
Calendar
To view upcoming Calendar items, click here.