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With a strong background in international public health including medical missions in Guatemala, Malawi, Costa Rica, and Bangladesh. Dr. Hunt brings a global perspective and a deep commitment to service.
We look forward to his leadership as he helps guide the MOA and advance the osteopathic profession across Michigan.
| | The MOA Board of Trustees Welcomes | MOA Board Intern/Resident Trustee | Dr. Pardal is a General Surgery Resident at Trinity Health Oakland Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan. She is currently serving as Vice Chair of the Council of Interns and Residents (CIR). She previously served as the Event Planner for the CIR and was selected to participate in the 2024 American Osteopathic Association House of Delegates. Dr. Pardal served as the Lead Student Liaison for the Class of 2025. She volunteers with the Greater Lansing Food Bank, the Spartan Street Medicine Clinic, and Habitat for Humanity, to name a few. The Michigan Osteopathic Association recently awarded her the Outstanding Graduating Senior Award. | |  | The MOA Board of Trustees Welcomes | MOA Student Doctor Trustee | Anum Latif is a student at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine with an anticipated graduation date of 2029. Anum holds a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and a Minor in Religious Studies from Lyman Briggs College. She has received the Steven T. and Esther M. Spees Endowed Scholarship, the William C. Ford, Jr., Scholarship, and the Alumni Distinguished Endowed Scholarship. Extra Curricular Activities include serving as President of the Student Osteopathic Medical Association, Scribe Member of Spartan Street Medicine, and Lead Student Liaison for the Michigan Osteopathic Association. | | | Grand Valley State University - Richard M. DeVos Center | | Michigan Osteopathic Association Resident of the Year! | |
Dr. Brie Howerton is currently completing her Emergency Medicine residency at Corewell Health in Detroit, Michigan. She earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in June 2023.
Dr. Howerton has enriched her medical education through international study experiences in Florence, Italy; Lugano, Switzerland; and Oxford, England. She is actively engaged in leadership roles and maintains involvement in several professional organizations, including the Michigan Osteopathic Association, American Osteopathic Association, American Osteopathic Foundation, Osteopathic Political Action Committee, and the Michigan College of Emergency Physicians.
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MOA Website and
Event Registration
UPGRADE!
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The Michigan Osteopathic Association will be upgrading the domoa.org website and the membership database over the next month.
The new system promises to provide a more intuitive environment making it easier to access profile information, pay membership dues and register for events.
Look out for more information in the June Pulse!
| | | | | | The CME Center is a collaboration between state osteopathic medical associations and is managed through the Association of Osteopathic State Executive Directors (AOSED) to offer on demand CME. MOA offers a la carte courses to help you meet the DEA MATE Act Training and state licensing requirements. | |
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September 16
Bridging Gaps in Osteopathic Medicine
W.E. Upjohn Campus Auditorium
Kalamazoo, MI
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On Demand Continuing Medical Education Courses
Earn credits anywhere, anytime 24/7/365!
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MOA offers a wide range of medical topics for physicians and other healthcare providers, over 200 hours of AOA/AMA credits offered to help you meet your medical licensing requirements.
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SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN
OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATION
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Join the Southwest Michigan Osteopathic Association for a membership meeting.
Meeting information
May 20, 2026
6PM - 9PM
Martell’s
3501 Greenleaf Blvd
Kalamazoo, MI
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JUNE · 18 - 21 · 2026
Mission Point Resort
Mackinac Island, MI
| Approved for 20 AOA Category 1-A Credits | | |
Retired MOA member physician is seeking a motivated doctor to take over a practice opportunity to Romeo, MI. To support a smooth transition, the physician is willing to come out of retirement temporarily to help mentor and assist the incoming doctor as they get started.
For additional information, please contact mawhite1957@gmail.com directly.
Please note that MOA staff are unable to answer questions regarding this opportunity.
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Doulas and Medicaid: Information for Physicians and Providers
Practice Transformation Institute
What is a Doula?
A birth doula is a trained, non-clinical professional who provides continuous emotional, physical, and informational support to pregnant individuals and their families during the prenatal, intrapartum, and
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postpartum periods. Unlike licensed clinical providers, doulas do not perform medical tasks; instead, they complement clinical care by supporting patient experience, communication, and engagement. For providers, doulas represent an extension of the care team, particularly in settings where time, staffing, and internal resources are limited.
Doula Impact on Outcomes
A growing body of literature demonstrates that doula support is associated with improved maternal and infant outcomes. A 2023 scoping review (Sobczak et al., updated 2025) found that doula involvement was associated with:
- Reduced Cesarean delivery rates
- Decreased preterm birth
- Shorter labor duration
- Lower maternal anxiety and stress
- Improved breastfeeding outcomes, particularly among low-income populations
Additional studies suggest doulas improve patient engagement, confidence, and self-efficacy while reducing complications (Knocke et al., 2022). From a clinical and quality perspective, these outcomes align with priorities across HEDIS® measures, value-based care models, and maternal morbidity/mortality reduction initiatives.
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| | The Michigan Osteopathic Association partners with several health care organizations to provide resources and job opportunities for physicians at any point in their career. This section offers links to health care organizations and associations who provide information and job postings for DOs. | | At McLaren Health Care, our employees help our communities, make life-changing discoveries, and facilitate positive change in health care as a whole. By working for McLaren, you are part of a leading team of talented professionals across many areas of expertise that create a positive difference every day for those we serve. | | Mackinac Strait Health System is one of the area’s largest employers, with over 330 team members serving their patients and residents throughout the MSHS organization. Besides offering competitive wages, they also offer an excellent benefits package for full and part time team members, which includes affordable Blue Cross/ Blue Shield Health, Dental and Vision plans, prescription drug plans, generous paid time off, and a defined pension program for your retirement. | |
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Louis Rondini, D.O. | March 15, 2026
Dr. Rondini was a Life Professional who joined the MOA in 1974.
Link to local obituary
Douglas K. Nelson, D.O. | December 31, 2025
Dr. Nelson was a Life Professional who joined the MOA in 1994.
Link to local obituary
Richard Alan Poel, D.O. | December 7, 2025
Dr. Poel was a Life Professional who joined the MOA in 1994.
Link to local obituary
William N. Hole, D.O. | November 5, 2025
Dr. Hole was a Life Professional who joined the MOA in 1959.
Link to local obituary
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Stuart Willner, D.O. | July 14, 2025
Dr. Willner was a Life Professional who joined the MOA in 1973.
Link to local obituary
Angelo Stoyanovich, D.O. | July 1, 2025
Dr. Stoyanovich joined the MOA in 1981.
Link to local obituary
Lee A. Rea, D.O. | June 21, 2025
Dr. Rea was a Life Professional who joined the MOA in 1971.
Link to local obituary
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