OU College of Medicine Announces New Associate Dean for Veterans Affairs

OKLAHOMA CITY – The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine has named Kelly Stratton, M.D., FACS, as associate dean for veterans affairs, pending approval by the OU Board of Regents.

Since joining the College of Medicine’s Department of Urology in 2014, Stratton has held numerous leadership roles in the OU Health system. He previously served as the department’s associate program director for the residency program and currently serves as the director of research and as the Stephenson Cancer Center’s chair in Urology.

Stratton also has a rich background with the Oklahoma City Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), bringing more than 10 years of experience as a clinician and principal investigator for multiple clinical trials.

In his new role, Stratton will serve as a key leader for the College of Medicine, OU Health and the VAMC, sustaining their active collaborations to support and grow clinical activity and create new opportunities for research and learning.

“Dr. Stratton’s wealth of experience makes him uniquely qualified to lead as our associate dean for veterans affairs,” said Ian Dunn, M.D., executive dean of the College of Medicine. “He also brings an exceptional understanding of our educational and research programs.”

Stratton earned his medical degree at the College of Medicine before completing his residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Department of Urology. He also received fellowship training at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City.

In addition to his work as a urologist and urologic oncologist, Stratton serves as an associate professor in the College of Medicine’s Department of Urology and as an adjunct associate professor of medical oncology at the Stephenson Cancer Center.

His service, mentorship and research have been recognized nationally. Stratton is the recipient of the Society of Urologic Oncology’s Distinguished Service Award, the American Urological Association’s Young Urologist of the Year Award and a National Institutes of Health Research Specialist Award focused on expanding and improving access to clinical trials for veterans.

“Dr. Stratton has been intensely involved in mentoring faculty, residents, and medical students,” said Karl Hansen, M.D., Ph.D., senior associate dean of the College of Medicine. “He has demonstrated a deep commitment to our college’s missions and will be a valuable member of our leadership team.”

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