Mark Baldwin, DO, MACOI, has started a new role as Professor and Chair of the Division of Internal Medicine at Xavier University College of Osteopathic Medicine (XUCOM) in Cincinnati, Ohio. XUCOM will welcome its inaugural class in Fall 2027. Congratulations, Dr. Baldwin!
Emily Hurst, DO, had her story featured by the American Osteopathic Association's DO To Know series. She spoke about her background being a first-generation DO, and how she seeks to pay forward the help she has received by mentoring others. Congratulations, Dr. Hurst!
Todd Levin, DO, FACOI, was selected as a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor, and specifically one of 171 top LGBTQIA+ doctors. This list represents the top 7% of all practicing physicians in the U.S. Congratulations, Dr. Levin!
Seger Morris, DO, MBA, represented Mississippi at the 2026 House of Delegates in Chicago. Dr. Morris is a Past President of the Mississippi Osteopathic Medical Association (MOMA) and President-elect of the American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF). Congratulations, Dr. Morris!
Ryan Morgan, DO, FACOI, was part of a research team who had the results of a trial on Setmalanotide for the Treatment of Acquired Hypothalamic Obesity published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Congratulations, Dr. Morgan!
Richard Thacker, DO, MACOI, was officially inducted as President of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) during the House of Delegates meeting at the AOA Annual Business Meeting. He brings over three decades of leadership in clinical practice, medical education and physician advocacy to the role. Dr. Thacker also participated in Maine Osteopathic Association’s Annual Convention in June, where he shared the AOA's latest news on innovation, the growth of the osteopathic medical profession, and state advocacy priorities. Congratulations to Dr. Thacker on his achievements and recognition!
Dimitri Tito, DO, FACOI, was honored at the Black Health Connect Black Health Ball in Baltimore for his selection to the organization's 40 Under 40 Class of 2026. Black Health Connect is the largest interdisciplinary network of Black healthcare professionals, and Dr. Tito was recognized for the 40 under 40 list earlier this year for his leadership in medicine. Congratulations, Dr. Tito!
Kardie Tobb, DO, FACOI, spoke at the 2026 American Hospital Association Leadership Summit in Denver. Her presentation, “Redesigning Pregnancy Care: A Team-Based Model for Better Maternal Outcomes,” highlighted ways to improve maternal outcomes and advance care for all women through more accessible, sustainable, and responsive systems. Congratulations, Dr. Tobb!