What's New
Gearing Up for a Long Flu Season
10/09/2009
Neal Clemenson MD
Usually we start to see influenza in November or December, but this year novel H1N1 Influenza (swine flu) is upon us with a vengeance now!
Family Medicine: Ambulatory Care and Prevention
08/14/2009
DRH
New edition of popular family medicine book includes work by Great Plains' faculty physicians.
The Great Goose Caper
07/31/2009
DRH
One of the benefits of working in a beautiful setting by the lake are the flocks of birds and gaggles of geese that make the lake home. And when one of our flying friends is in trouble...

Great Plains Family Medicine Blog
We filled!
Just got notice that we filled all five of our PGY1 positions for 2009!
The Final Countdown
Just five more days until we know the identity of the Great Plains Family Medicine Residency Program class of 2012!
Dr. Owens' Singular Accomplishment
Dr. Tomas Owens has earned a fourth Certificate of Added Qualifications!
We're going ALL electronic...
...with a Residency Management Suite.
Suture Clinic
On January 14 and 21 Great Plains hosted suture clinics for students at a local medical school.
Healthcare Reform & Family Medicine
With 47 million uninsured Americans, we're eager to see some healthcare reform.
Six Months To Go!
As we approach the last six months of residency it's hard to believe that our training is almost complete!
James and the Giant Clock
Wow, halfway through second year. Which means, by extension, halfway through residency.
First Year Blog
Six months down!
Owens Attends Leadership Conference
GPFM Associate Director, Tomas P. Owens MD, attended the INTEGRIS Health Annual Leadership Conference in Arizona in November.
Bostrom & Kerr Attend Colposcopy Conference
Residents Cara Bostrom MD and Christy Kerr MD attended the ASCCP Colposcopy Conference in Arizona.
Annual Holiday Party
Great Plains recently held its annual holiday party.
Dr. Owens Medical Director of Palliative Care Services
Dr. Tomas Owens, Associate Director and faculty member, was appointed Medical Director of Palliative Care Services at INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center on November 1, 2008.
Interview Season is here!
Another interview season is here - always an exciting time for all of us!
Great American Smokeout 11/20/2008
November 20, 2008 marks the American Cancer Society's 32nd Annual Great American Smokeout.
In-Training Exam
Today is exam day!
Happy Halloween!
Tricks and treats, fun and games!
Pharm Free Week October 11 - 18, 2008
Great Plains is proud to say that we have been Pharm Free since April 2006.
Chiefs Attend Scientific Assembly
Chief Residents Amanda Thomas MD and Cara Bostrom MD attended the AAFP Scientific Assembly.
Dr. Hall's Medical Mission Trip
Dr. Terry Hall has returned from a medical mission to Swaziland...
