Checketts named Outstanding Resident of the Year in Orthopedics
November 20, 2024
November 20, 2024
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 20 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
Dr. Jake Checketts was no stranger to doctors' offices and hospitals growing up. Born with Tetraology of Fallot, a heart defect, he underwent several heart surgeries, but instead of being marred by the experience, he was inspired.
"That's pretty much what's guided me. As early as I can remember, really, I've wanted to go into medicine," said Checketts, a fifth-year OSU Medic . . .
Dr. Jake Checketts was no stranger to doctors' offices and hospitals growing up. Born with Tetraology of Fallot, a heart defect, he underwent several heart surgeries, but instead of being marred by the experience, he was inspired.
"That's pretty much what's guided me. As early as I can remember, really, I've wanted to go into medicine," said Checketts, a fifth-year OSU Medic . . .