July 27, 2026Monday AOAaoa leadershipstrategic plan A bold vision Your Journey. Our Shared Commitment: The road ahead for our profession AOA CEO Kathleen S. Creason, MBA, outlines the AOA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029, which is centered on raising the profile of osteopathic medicine, lifelong professional development and physician leadership.
July 18, 2026Saturday aoa leadershipHouse of DelegatesNew AOA president AOA leadership Meet the AOA’s 130th President, Richard Thacker, DO, MACOI In this Q&A, Dr. Thacker discusses the leadership philosophy behind his incoming presidency, his vision for the future of osteopathic medicine and the advice he hopes will guide the next generation of DOs.
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.
July 25, 2024Thursday AOAaoa leadershipwomen in medicine Leadership AOA installs Teresa Hubka, DO, as 128th President Osteopathic OB-GYN is the second female in history to lead the nation’s professional organization representing 197,000 DOs and osteopathic medical students.
Aug. 1, 2023Tuesday aoa leadershipleadership Taking the lead Applications open for the AOA’s 2024 Leadership Academy The program provides opportunities for skill development and enhancement for future leadership roles.
July 22, 2023Saturday aoa leadershipHOD 2023Presidential Leadership AOA leadership New Jersey family physician Ira P. Monka, DO, MHA, FACOFP, is the AOA’s 2023-24 president Dr. Monka shares his thoughts on the osteopathic medical profession and how he plans to work with the AOA this year to advance DOs in the workplace.
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.
July 16, 2022Saturday AOAaoa leadershipHOD 2022 Leadership Physician and assistant professor Ernest Gelb, DO, installed as AOA’s 126th president Dr. Gelb will serve as the president of the AOA for the 2022-2023 term.
Feb. 1, 2022Tuesday aoa leadership History Civil rights activist William G. Anderson, DO, looks back on fighting segregation with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Anderson recalls his relationship with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his 25-year career as a surgeon.
Feb. 1, 2022Tuesday aoa leadershipNWPDwomen in medicine Recognizing women in medicine Q&A: How the house of medicine can better support female physicians For National Women Physicians Day, The DO talks with Sonia Rivera-Martinez, DO, about her experience as a woman in medicine.