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Lt. Col. Ivan Edwards, DO, has published his first book, “Resonance of the Soul: Flowers and Harmonics,” a collection of poetry that explores love, culture, resilience, healing and shared human experiences. In addition to being a published author, Dr. Edwards is also a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician who serves as a United States … Read More
February is Black History Month in the U.S., so for this column we wanted to spotlight Darnita Anderson Hill, DO. Dr. Hill is a member of a historically important Black family; her father, AOA Past President William G. Anderson, DO, was an activist in the Civil Rights Movement and was also the first Black president of … Read More
Before he was an osteopathic physician, Jonathan Finnoff, DO, was an professional athlete. Sports played a critical role in his upbringing and inspired him to pursue sports medicine. As a DO, he also had his eye on leadership roles, which eventually led him to his current position as chief medical officer (CMO) for the U.S. … Read More
Spring is right around the corner, which means DO Day is almost here. Each year, the AOA brings osteopathic physicians and medical students to Washington, D.C., for an unmatched opportunity to strengthen their advocacy skills and help shape the future of healthcare.
With a career spanning military medicine, academic leadership and professional sports, Fred Brennan, DO, has built his practice on a foundation rooted in the core principles of osteopathic medicine. A board-certified family medicine physician with fellowship training in sports medicine, Dr. Brennan serves as a team physician for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Toronto Blue Jays, caring … Read More
In anticipation of National Women Physicians Day on Feb. 3, I am driven by a need for balance. As a third-year medical student, navigating my academic journey alongside the tumultuous landscape of healthcare today has proven to be a dizzying feat. My search for a steadying perspective led me to Bisi Alli, DO, MS, a … Read More
AOA Trustee Jennifer Kendall, DO, has been invited to speak at the Federal Trade Commission’s upcoming workshop “Moving Forward: Protecting Workers from Anticompetitive Noncompete Agreements” on Jan. 27. The workshop will bring together policymakers, legal experts, and industry leaders to examine the role of noncompete agreements in today’s labor market.
In December 2025, Leapfrog released its lists of the country’s top hospitals of the year. Leapfrog recognized all teaching, general, rural and children’s hospitals that meet the high standards defined in the organization’s Top Hospital Methodology. The organization evaluated what systems are in place at each hospital to prevent medication errors, infection rates and surgical safety, among … Read More
For most, osteopathic medicine and Broadway may seem worlds apart. But for Jeffrey S. Grove, DO, the two worlds have intersected in ways that have shaped both his medical career and his creative pursuits. A third-generation DO, physician leader and Tony Award-winning Broadway producer, Dr. Grove traces his path to the theater back to a … Read More