Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine

14/03/2026

Identical twins Danielle Kerr, DO, and Christine Kerr, DO, beat the odds on Match Day 2020, landing anesthesiology residencies together at Maine Medical Center. Now settled in Portland, they say it finally feels like home.
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12/03/2026

AOA trustee Emily Hurst, DO, says Michigan patients could lose their doctors overnight. With the state’s medical licensure compact set to expire March 28, 8,000 physicians, including 5,000 from out of state, may no longer be able to treat Michigan patients.
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Michigan Osteopathic Association

Doctors say Michigan patients can expect longer wait times if an interstate agreement isn’t signed. Members of both political parties blame each other for the stalemate.

11/03/2026

The AOA is celebrating three DOs featured on HGTV’s “Home Town.” Seth Ladd, DO, Keith Winstead, DO, and Rachel Cudworth, DO, are AOA board-certified and graduates of William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine. The season 10, episode 9 segment focuses on the renovation of three rooms in the OB/GYN wing of South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel, Mississippi.

Their work highlights the vital role DOs play in supporting the communities where they train and practice. Check out this clip on Facebook: https://bit.ly/4cDBP6B

08/03/2026

This National Nutrition Month, let’s focus on the importance of good nutrition in maintaining overall health. Trust in the guidance of your DO for sound advice on creating a balanced diet.

06/03/2026

Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common type of cancer and the leading cause of cancer death. Remember, 45 is the new 50 for screening guidelines and early detection is crucial.
For more information, please visit https://www.ccalliance.org/about/awareness-month.

23/02/2026

As a first‑generation DO candidate, Vani Ganesh, OMS III, brings her Indian cultural background and passion for whole body care to Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine.
With most of her family still in India, she hopes her journey inspires others forging their own path.

AOA First-Generation Project: https://osteopathic.org/life-career/first-generation/

20/02/2026

We’re proud to highlight the impact of DOs at the Games and their vital role in helping athletes reach their full potential. AOA member Jonathan Finnoff, DO, is on the ground in Bormio and Livigno providing world‑class, whole‑person care to Team USA athletes. As a DO dedicated to advancing sports medicine, he has served as the CMO for the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee for the past six years, and as CMO for the Team USA delegation at every Olympic & Paralympic Games since Tokyo 2020.

His leadership and path to this role were recently featured in The DO in the article “Meet the DO who’s serving as the Team USA CMO for the 2026 Milan‑Cortina Winter Olympic & Paralympic Games.” https://bit.ly/4rKHZ9e

19/02/2026

In recognition of Black History Month, the AOA honors William G. Anderson, DO — an osteopathic general surgeon, professor, former AOA president and influential civil rights leader. His lifelong commitment to advancing equality and expanding access to care has left a lasting impact on our profession and the broader healthcare community.
Learn more about Dr. Anderson’s legacy: https://bit.ly/3SFUZNn

18/02/2026

Meet Vani Ganesh, OMS III at Midwestern University, and a proud first‑generation DO student.
Raised in an Indian family rooted in whole‑body care, Vani found a natural connection to osteopathic medicine. With most of her relatives in India, she’s navigated medical school without family in the field — and hopes her story empowers others with similar paths.

“I think having a different cultural background helps you understand patients on a deeper level,” she says.

AOA First-Generation Project: https://osteopathic.org/life-career/first-generation/

14/02/2026

Meet Vani Ganesh, OMS III at Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and a proud first‑generation osteopathic student.

With most of her family in India, Vani says navigating medicine on her own hasn’t been easy — but her cultural values and whole‑body approach made osteopathic medicine feel like home.

“Sharing your story matters,” she says, hoping hers empowers others.

First-generation series: https://osteopathic.org/life-career/first-generation/

11/02/2026

AOA member Lenny Powell, DO, an osteopathic physician specializing in geriatrics and gerontology, and an associate professor of medicine at Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine, told Healio. “The fact that more than half of patients have at least one chronic condition, and many have multiple, underscores how dramatically the burden of disease has shifted over the past decade.”
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Almost six in 10 commercially insured patients in the United States had at least one chronic condition in 2024, according to a new report from FAIR Health.The findings follow other new data showing heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the country, underlining the need for grea...

09/02/2026

We’re continuing our Tales of resilience, determination and grit with the latest feature in our video series celebrating first‑generation osteopathic physicians.

Meet John T. Pham, DO, dean of UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine, as he shares his powerful personal journey—overcoming obstacles, forging his own path and becoming the first in his family to pursue medicine. His story is one of perseverance, purpose and the belief that barriers are meant to be broken.

Our series shines a light on first‑generation DO students, residents and physicians across all stages of training. By elevating their voices, we aim to inspire future learners and show that attending an osteopathic medical school—and becoming a physician—is a real and achievable goal.

Watch Dr. Pham’s story and join us in celebrating the trailblazers shaping the future of osteopathic medicine.

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Celebrating First-generation DOsJohn T. Pham, DO, shares his journey as a first-generation doctor and the only Vietnamese American dean in the U.S., a powerf...