Letter to Alumni

Jason Lees, M.D.

Letter to Alumni

Dear OU College of Medicine Alumni,

No matter how long we have practiced medicine, most of us have fond memories of our medical school years. It was a time when we began learning the skills to become competent physicians and to further connect with our desire to change lives through the practice of medicine, all while developing lifelong friendships.

As the new president of the OU College of Medicine Alumni Association, I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself and tell you more about my commitment to the OU College of Medicine. After graduating from the College of Medicine and completing my surgery residency on campus in 2005, I returned to be on faculty in 2006. Today I am a professor in the Department of Surgery, vice chair of academic affairs and director of the surgery residency program. Recognizing the lasting impact one can have in academic medicine and realizing that OU fulfills many missions within our state, I wanted to stay in academic medicine to help educate the next generation of physicians.

I’ve had the pleasure of serving on the Alumni Association board of trustees since 2008 before assuming the president’s role this year. During my time on the board, its members have enhanced its structure and goals to better align with the college’s mission and to allow for greater alumni involvement. I’m grateful for the board’s contributions and enthusiasm for our future.

Our alumni can be found practicing medicine not only across the nation, but in several countries around the globe. We also enjoy interacting with our medical students through STAT – Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow – and hope to increase our engagement with residents. We hope to create more ways to connect with each of you.

As an Alumni Association, we can also play a role in supporting the leadership and initiatives of our Executive Dean, Dr. John Zubialde, whose vision for the College of Medicine is one that we’re proud to champion.

I’m grateful for the role that the College of Medicine plays in my life and for the opportunity to lead the Alumni Association. I encourage you to stay connected to our college and to consider ways that you can interact with our alumni group.

Sincerely,

Jason Lees, M.D. President, Board of Trustees OU College of Medicine Alumni Association