July 25, 2025Friday AOAHOD 2025Inaugurationleadershipmental healthNew AOA president Stronger together Minding the gap: A year of listening, leading and lifting up the osteopathic medical profession The AOA’s first psychiatrist president pledges to focus on two-way communication and supporting mental health within the profession.
July 31, 2024Wednesday aoa leadershipHOD 2024 2024 presidential inauguration Embracing excellence: 128th AOA President Teresa A. Hubka, DO, calls for a new era of osteopathic medicine Initiatives for the coming year will focus on advancing excellence in osteopathic distinction, physician leadership and solidarity.
Aug. 9, 2023Wednesday HOD 2023New AOA president AOA Leadership New AOA President Ira P. Monka, DO, MHA, FACOFP, will focus on AOA membership and AOA board certification this year Dr. Monka has created workgroups to evaluate strategies to bolster membership as well as board certification.
July 27, 2022Wednesday aoa leadershipHOD 2022 Leadership New AOA President Ernest R. Gelb, DO, is designing a blueprint for renewal The three “Hs”—honor, humanity and humor—will be key components of Dr. Gelb’s leadership plan for the coming year.