Tyler Snyder, DO, PGY-3 (Chief Resident)
Hometown: Westville, OKMedical School: Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine ‘21Special Interests: Outpatient clinic; tennis, volleyball, running, ping-pong, and traveling.What I enjoy most about our residency program
"I grew up 30 minutes from Tahlequah and received all my healthcare through Cherokee Nation. When I was in undergrad, I was able to do all of my shadowing through Cherokee Nation, and in medical school I completed my IHS externship here. The Cherokee Nation has provided a multitude of services and opportunities to help me succeed that I am grateful to be able to give back."
Ruben Barroso, DO, PGY-3 (Chief Resident)
Hometown: Olivet, MIMedical School: Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine 2021Special Interests: Hospital medicine with an interest in rural critical careWhat I enjoy most about our residency program
"I chose this program because I have a great deal of autonomy with my schedule and can truly make my training suit my interests. With so many specialties and attending to learn from, I feel it was the best option for me to gain the experience I need to become the best physician I can be."
Jennifer Callaway, DO, PGY-3
Hometown: Ponca City, OKMedical School: Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine ‘21Special Interests: women’s health and pediatrics; I also enjoy spending time with my family, watching TV, running, and folding the endless amounts of laundry that my family makes.What I enjoy most about our residency program
"I chose this program because I want to be the classic town doctor who did a little bit of everything in a rural area. This program was the one that I felt would best help me reach that goal. As a mama to two toddlers, I also wanted a program that recognized my need to be involved in their lives, and this program fit the bill exactly."
Andrew Dodd, DO, PGY-3
Hometown: Tulsa, OKMedical School: Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine ‘21Special Interests: Fitness and exercise, Honda enthusiast, RV’ing with my family and community relations/outreachWhat I enjoy most about our residency program
"Originally, Cherokee Nation Family Medicine was not my first choice of residency location, but that was only because I had not had the pleasure of spending time with the program. As a fourth year medical student, I had the opportunity to spend a month with the program and was elated with my experience. The people, patients, facilities and culture were undeniable; soon, I knew this was the perfect place for me!"
Callie Merriott, DO, PGY-3
Hometown: Stilwell, OKMedical School: Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine ‘21Special Interests: Spending time with niece and nephews, watching OU football, serving as a Youth Sponsor at church.What I enjoy most about our residency program
"I chose this program because it provides a positive environment for learning and allows residents to pursue the areas of medicine that interest them. I’m also very thankful for the support and accountability provided by my fellow residents and I enjoy getting to grow and develop with them."
Jennifer "Cheyenne" Wilkie, DO, PGY-3
Hometown: Westville, OKMedical School: Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine 2021Special Interests: I love to watch football on the weekends with family. Spending time with family and friends doing different activities like having game nights or being outdoors.What I enjoy most about our residency program
"I love this program because ever since I was a medical student I felt like a valued member of the medical team and that is even more true today as a resident. All of the attendings love to teach in a way that helps me develop into the best physician I can be, and I appreciate that so much."
Brooke Bergman, DO, PGY-2
Hometown: Blackwell, OKMedical School: Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine 2022Special Interests: Preventative Medicine and Wound Care; I also enjoy cattle ranching, refurbishing old furniture, and gardening. I’m also a novice cheese maker.What I enjoy most about our residency program
"Choosing to come to Tahlequah for residency was as an easy choice because of the people. Everyone was so warm and welcoming. All of the residents were genuine friends with each other who hung out together outside of the hospital regularly. On rotations, everyone took me in and treated me as one of their own!"
Evan Garrett, DO, PGY-1
Hometown: Durant, OKMedical School: Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine 2022Special Interests: Family and Emergency medicine. Layla my Labrador Retriever, cooking, video games, music of all genres, sports, movies, zoology, nature, hunting/firearms, fishing, and travel.What I enjoy most about our residency program
"I chose this program due to the wide availability of healthcare to the people of the Cherokee nation along with the high patient volume encountered on a daily basis."
Brandon Hart, DO, PGY-2
Hometown: Moore, OKMedical School: Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine ‘22Special Interests: My special interests include working out, snowboarding, disc golf, church, and spending time with friends and family.What I enjoy most about our residency program
"I chose this program because it allows me to pursue my passion of serving Native American communities. I am also excited to work in the beautiful outpatient facility with some of the best residents and attending physicians in Oklahoma. Lastly, I hope to work alongside the new medical school to teach and give back to the school that supplied me with a phenomenal education."
Ageena Hass, DO, PGY-2
Hometown: Ft. Smith, ArkansasMedical School: Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine 2022Special Interests: Independent rural primary care with an emphasis on outpatient procedures and OMM, walking with my patients through their health needs so they can enjoy their lives to the fullest extent they desire.What I enjoy most about our residency program
"Tahlequah became my first-choice program when I spent the afternoon touring the program. The education is thorough with an added emphasis on ultrasound, outpatient procedures, and OMM. Clinic and hospital staff are friendly and kind. I enjoy that we get a full day of clinic from the beginning of training. I am confident Dr. Beck will allow me the autonomy to grow and learn with the needed support and encouragement."
Erica Herman-Jones, DO, PGY-2
Hometown: Midwest City, OKMedical School: Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine 2022Special Interests: Medical interests include preventative medicine. I also enjoy hiking, camping, board games, beading, and trying new things.What I enjoy most about our residency program
"I chose Cherokee Nation Family Medicine Residency Program due to the welcoming atmosphere, and the well-rounded training offered."
Madeline Mahoney, DO, PGY-2
Hometown: Oklahoma City, OKMedical School: OSUCOM 2021Special Interests: painting and playing frisbee with my dog, Charles Barkley.What I enjoy most about our residency program
"Tahlequah was my #1 choice of residency because I immediately felt like family with the residents. I had never been to Tahlequah and each resident went out of their way to make me feel welcome and share what this residency taught them."
Gregory “Keyton” Blaylock, DO, PGY-1
Hometown: Wagoner, OKMedical School: Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine 2022Special Interests: I enjoy hunting, fishing, playing golf and anything outdoors.What I enjoy most about our residency program
"I chose Cherokee Nation Family Medicine Residency for a number of reasons. Being from the area and having a strong desire to continue to live and practice here, I knew the program was the right fit. There’s no better location to learn the practice of medicine than among the population you plan to provide for in the future. The comprehensive care and continuity within the Cherokee Nation Health System provides the perfect environment to learn and practice medicine. The attending physicians are fully committed to teaching and maintaining an environment conducive to learning the science and art of medicine."
Rachel Grubbs, DO, PGY-1
Hometown: Pittsburg, PAMedical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 2018Special Interests: Sports medicine and OMT; spending time with family, friends, and my dog; making pottery; running.What I enjoy most about our residency program
"When I came out for the interview, I was immediately impressed by the family feel of the program and how accommodating and friendly all the members of CNHS were. The depth and breadth of the education I would receive was apparent, and the beautiful, comprehensive facilities would enable me to provide state-of-the-art care for my patients. Though I knew I would be far from home, I chose this program because I wanted to be a part of this wonderful learning environment to develop into a well-rounded family medicine physician."
Joy Miller, MD, PGY-1
Hometown: Shillong (Northeast India)Medical School: Government Medical College, Nagpur (Maharashtra, India) 2010Special Interests: Diabetes Management and Wound care; I enjoy singing, putting actions to songs especially for kids’ music at church and reading biographies. Medical missions is big on my Heart, and I cannot wait to put my training in family medicine to optimal use.What I enjoy most about our residency program
"One of my top priorities while looking for a family medicine program was being able to learn medicine from faculty and upper classmen who were approachable and who wanted to teach without any reservation. It was also important for me to learn about the health issues particular to the community I look forward to serving with my husband. The Cherokee Nation Family Medicine Program not only checked off those criteria but did one better for me with the comprehensive diabetes management program they have in place. I truly believe the multidisciplinary approach in addressing this epidemic is the way to have sustainable favorable outcomes, and I hope to help implement this model and partner with communities around the world, especially the northeast Indian region."
Vivek Nair, DO, PGY-1
Hometown: Sunnyvale, TXMedical School: Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine 2023Special Interests: hospital and emergency medicine; I enjoy spending time with friends and family, getting outdoors, sports (How ‘bout them Cowboys!), and watching tv.What I enjoy most about our residency program
"I chose this program because of the welcoming atmosphere here. Everyone is very warm and inviting, all working to help us learn all we can and achieve our goals as resident physicians!"
Erin Shinn, DO, PGY-1
Hometown: Claremore, OKMedical School: Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine 2023Special Interests: Medical interests include dermatology, wound care and preventive medicine. I also love spending time with family and friends, going on adventures with my dogs Mayo and Peanut, and eating sushi!What I enjoy most about our residency program
"I went to NSU for undergrad and fell in love with the town, cultural history and the tight knit community. I chose this program for residency training not only because it is unopposed and able to give me opportunities other programs with multiple residencies cannot, but the residents seemed truly happy and excited to show up, learn and work hard."
Summer Taylor-Morrison, DO, PGY-1
Hometown: Stilwell, OKMedical School: Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine 2023Special Interests: Full-scope rural medicine, OB. Spending time with my husband and babyWhat I enjoy most about our residency program
"I loved my audition rotation here and felt instantly welcomed and comfortable with the residents and attendings. I knew that this program would provide exceptional training in full-scope family medicine while allowing me to stay close to home- the best of both worlds!"
Adam Warren, DO, PGY-1
Hometown: Webbers Falls, OklahomaMedical School: Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine 2023Special Interests: “I am in a leadership position at my home congregation. I enjoy hunting, fishing, snowboarding, and watching my two daughters play sports and compete in archery.”What I enjoy most about our residency program
"Being raised in rural Oklahoma has made me aware of the healthcare needs in underserved populations. I was a Rural Medical Track student at OSU-COM, and I spent much of my education learning how to best serve these patients. Completing a Family Medicine Residency with Cherokee Nation will allow me to directly serve patients who are in need of quality healthcare opportunities in their area."
Skylar Williams, DO, PGY-1
Hometown: Westville, OKMedical School: Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine 2023Special Interests: Outpatient medicine; Football, Fishing, Church, and MoviesWhat I enjoy most about our residency program
"One reason I chose this program is because I’ve been coming to Cherokee Nation for my health needs since I was little. I have been able to see how the Cherokee Nation health services have grown and improved over the years and I want to be a part of it. I also chose this program because of how much they value teamwork. Everyone is more than happy to do anything they can to help advance us in our educational journey."
