William Starr

William C. Starr, MD

  • About Me

    Medical School: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

    College / University Name: Oklahoma State University

    Major/Degree: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics

    Minor: Religious Studies

    Degree: B.S.

    Career Plans: Academic ACS/trauma with focus on medical education or rural surgery with a focus on helping lead a hospital and community 

    Medical Areas of Interest

    Acute care surgery/trauma, rural surgery

    Achievements: 

    Barry Goldwater National Honorable Mention in Mathematics, Science, and Engineering
    Outstanding Senior Oklahoma State University
    The Department of Surgery Outstanding Student

    Scholarly Activity:

    Various poster and oral presentations and a few publications spanning basic science to clinical outcomes research.

     

    Interests & Hobbies

    basketball, sailing, triathlon, and skiing

    Why Utah?

    Why I chose Utah:

    The U is a highly regarded academic program with the resources for whatever career path I choose. The broad catchment area and history of training confident rural general surgeons and producing highly academic surgeons made the U a place where I felt anything was possible. More importantly, the people and city felt like a place I could call home. You will not find a more supportive group of vulnerable, humble, and driven people to be the best they can be.

    Testimonials:

    Before day one of residency, my chief had me and my co-intern over to his house for dinner just to run through the basics of the rotation workflow, EMR, and expectations which helped reduce stress and prepare me for my first shift of residency. This intentionality to help me succeed has been present on multiple occasions within my first few months of residency, from faculty to nursing staff.

    Hometown

    Tulsa, OK, USA