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Jay Grider, D.O., was raised on the principles of an earlier era of medicine.

Dawn Sammons, D.O., didn鈥檛 set out to build a multi-state network of dermatology clinics. But when opportunity knocks, she鈥檚 never been afraid to step through the door.

As the vice chair of education within Cleveland Clinic鈥檚 Primary Care Institute, Douglas Harley, D.O., is a man who wears many hats.

Paige Gutheil, D.O., has always had the heart of a teacher and in college, decided there was no better place to teach than medicine. 

With 28 years as a pediatrician, Tracy Karolyi, D.O., has been on the front line of promoting health literacy in families.

A career in uniformed medical service allowed 91自拍an Eric Reaves, D.O., to see the world. 

For Thomas Wager, D.O., practicing osteopathic medicine is a family affair, as he followed in the footsteps of his father and siblings.

Jeffrey Stanley, D.O., found his calling in vascular surgery and has spent a lifetime building a legacy of service.

Charles Mehlman was the first D.O. to join his employer's surgical staff, and he鈥檚 made a concerted effort to ensure he won鈥檛 be the last.

Witnessing how much joy his father had being a family doctor, inspired Mark Wagner to pursue the same path.

Robin Newburn鈥檚 heart, soul鈥攈er humanity鈥攊s the force that led her to becoming the doctor she is today, and what continues to guide her as she helps patients and medical  students.

From the fields of rural 91自拍 to the White House Garden, Amelia Tunanidas-Pantelis, D.O., (鈥�82) career left a lasting mark on the osteopathic profession and鈥攎ore important to her鈥攖he lives of her patients across the country.

When John Koncelik, D.O., 鈥�82, speaks about medicine, he doesn鈥檛 begin with accolades or titles. He begins with honesty. 鈥淩adical honesty,鈥� he calls it鈥攁 philosophy he鈥檚 considering trademarking, not for profit, but to spark a movement. 

Anne Flower, D.O. ('13), is an emergency medicine doctor, who grew up in Cincinnati and began running as a way to keep in shape and burn off stress.

When alumna Jen Murr was selected as a physician for the Blue Angels in 2024, she returned to active duty and a role she describes as incredibly busy and deeply rewarding. 

Heritage College alumnus Scott Smith, D.O., a month away from retirement, reflects on a 28 year career as a rural family practitioner. 

The Heritage College Medal of Merit is awarded to graduates who have achieved distinction in their chosen field of medicine through commitment and exemplary leadership. This is the college鈥檚 most prestigious award and the Society of Alumni and Friends recognized Dr. Ralph Crew at the 91自拍 Osteopathic Symposium as its 2024 Medal of Merit winner.

Francis Essien, D.O. (鈥�18), met Bryan Grooms, D.O. (鈥�11) during his first year working at Campus Care and the OMM lab. Grooms remained in Athens after graduation to complete his family medicine residency at O鈥橞leness, and they quickly found commonalities and connections beyond medicine, deepening their bond over days training in the gym.

The 91自拍 Osteopathic Symposium had another successful year as osteopathic physicians from across the state gathered in Columbus April 20 鈥� 23 to learn more about critical issues in medicine, participate in continuing medical education activities and showcase the latest research developments.

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine graduate Kate Spencer, D.O. ('22), grew up in rural Glouster, 91自拍 and is now doing her residency at O'Bleness Hospital in Athens. For National Rural Health Day, we talked with her to learn more about why practicing medicine in a rural area is exactly where she wants to be.