Membership

Every physician’s journey begins with a profound “why” — a driving sense of purpose behind years of rigorous training and dedication to the field of medicine. For many medical residents, this purpose is shaped by personal experiences, a desire to heal or a commitment to serve underserved populations.

As the son of a family practitioner, Dr. Jerome Aya-Ay noticed that doctors throughout his home state of West Virginia knew each other. They relied on each other to solve problems.

In August 2020, Dr. Richard (Rich) Osman, an Ear Nose and Throat specialist based … Read more

Dr. Edward Simmer, MD, MPH, DFAPA, has always placed people at the heart of his work. With over three decades of experience in the Navy, he developed a leadership philosophy that shies away from top-down models where solutions are dictated without consultation.

I’m proud to be the owner of an independent (and autonomous) medical practice, and many of you have heard me jest that I may have to “go down like the Alamo!” I will continue to fiercely defend my medical practice and my ability to care for my patients and staff in the manner I feel best; that is my liberty and the more of my colleagues I see move into an employed role, the more I treasure that freedom.

In the whirlwind of medical school and residency, where sleepless nights and endless patient charts dominate the schedule, finding time for anything beyond the hospital walls can seem impossible — let alone romance. Yet, amidst the chaos of grueling shifts and high-pressure environments, some students and residents manage to discover more than just their medical calling.