Dr. Jamie Hokett was recently recognized by the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine at the OU Health Sciences Center for her excellence in training the physicians of tomorrrow.

Dr. Hokett, Family Practice physician at the JCMH Medical Clinic in Altus (OK) since 2017, is a mentor and Distinguished Family Medicine Preceptor for medical students. She is a graduate of OU College of Medicine and the Family Medicine Residency program.Presenting these awards and speaking were Dr. Robert Salinas, Assistant Dean, OUCOM, Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement, Dr. Brandt Wiskur, Interim Assistant Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, Steve Hargraves, JCMH CEO and President, and Dr. June Knight, JCMH Board of Trustees.

Jackson County Memorial Hospital was recognized as an Outstanding Premier Medical Education Hub. The partnership with OU and Oklahoma community hospitals provides third and fourth year OU College of Medicine students with patient care experience in small cities.

Hartgraves said, “Growth is a primary component of our hospital’s future success. Physician recruitment and development of the provider pipeline are the ‘key ingredients’ for continued sustainability and growth, which includes participation in programs like this one. In 2015, our Board proposed a growth strategy, which included aggressive recruitment of physicians, to serve the growing health care needs of our community. Between 2015 and 2020, we successfully recruited 33 physicians for full-time practice in Altus.Our medical staff is highly-engaged with the communities they serve. They are also committed to our continued growth effort through various opportunities, including mentoring new professionals to the field. Dr. Hokett’s willingness to mentor is a big part of this effort.”