Brandon Postoak, an Allen High School graduate (Class of 2007), completed his medical training and received his doctorate in osteopathic medicine from the OSU Center for Health Sciences this spring.

Brandon and two other recipients, Brandon Hart of Moore and Erica Herman of Midwest City, were ^th honored May 10 on the OSU-Tulsa Campus in a ceremony recognizing Native American students for their achievements.

Chickasaw Governor Bill Anoatubby recognized them for their hard work by saying, “You’ve made the Chickasaw Nation proud. We’re proud of the work you’ve done. We’re proud ahead of time for the work you’re going to do.

“You’ve not only done something for yourself and for the tribe, you’ve done something for our young people who will look at you as a role model. They know they can do this because you have done it. Thank you from the Chickasaw Nation, and thank you from all the people you will influence in the future.”

Brandon earned his bachelor’s degree in biology with a minor in chemistry from East Central University, Ada. Then earned his master’s in applied medical science from OSU Center for Health Sciences.

“I’m starting residency as an emergency medicine resident at Southwest Integris Hospital in Oklahoma City,” Brandon said. “I’ve been involved in a lot of Native STEM (Science, Technology, Engineer and Mathematics) recruitment and awareness, and I hope I can still do that.”