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Training Miniseries 3: Dr. Frank Wood and Dr. Barclay Stewart
Our “Training the Rural Surgeon” miniseries continues as Dr. Randy Lehman and Jacob Steffen are joined by Dr. Frank Wood from the University of Oklahoma and Dr. Barclay Stewart from the University of Washington to examine how residency programs are building the next generation of rural surgeons.
Dr. Wood explains why Oklahoma created a dedicated rural surgery track, how residents train in Lawton, and why broad clinical exposure, culture fit, and teamwork remain essential for long term success in rural practice. The discussion also explores the workforce challenges facing rural Oklahoma as…
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