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Garrett Hadley, DO, was appointed as Chief Resident for the upcoming Academic Year. 

In his new role, Dr. Hadley will be involved in administrative operations of the program, as well as coordinating residents’ clinical and didactic schedules and serving as a leader in the training of resident physicians and medical students, among other duties. He was selected for the position by Program Director Seger S. Morris, DO, faculty and resident physicians, and program administration after a nomination and voting process this Spring. 

"Dr. Hadley has demonstrated the organizational skills, desire for continuous improvement, as well as clinical and academic excellence necessary to serve in this important role," Morris said. "Most importantly, he has garnered the trust of his peers, faculty, and administrative team to consistently act selflessly, with the interests of our patients and the program always paramount. I look forward to his leadership growth through this experience."

In preparation for the new role, Dr. Hadley attended a leadership skills training program for Chief Residents in May that was hosted by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) in Philadelphia, Penn. He has already been instrumental in preparing for the new academic year and expansion of the program. 

"I’m very excited to serve as Chief Resident this coming academic year," Hadley said. "I feel honored to have the privilege. I look forward to working alongside our incredible faculty and staff to continue to improve the program."

Dr. Hadley joined the program in the summer of 2021 as part of the inaugural class. He hails from Shawnee, Okla., and received a B.S. in Chemistry at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Ark. He received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Ft. Smith, Ark., in 2021. 

"Primarily, I hope to serve as a strong advocate for my fellow residents," Hadley said. "I also look forward to taking part in the academic curriculum, facilitating resident career development, and serving as a mentor to incoming residents and medical students."