ABOUT
There are currently more than 1800 DOs actively practicing in Utah. This offers our members the opportunity to take a greater leadership role in the medical profession by representing Utah's osteopathic physicians on a state level and on a national level at the American Osteopathic Association.
Our purpose is to serve osteopathic physicians and students in Utah through coordinated efforts of promoting and advancing medicine, supporting and delivering continuing education, and fostering the highest quality of medical care to the people of this state.
Marcelle Maxfield
Executive Director
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Marcelle Maxfield received her Master of Professional Communication (MPC) degree from Westminster University. With over 18 years of experience in administration and project management, she has taken the role of Executive Director of UOMA and Director of Continuing Medical Education at Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Kevin R. Duke, DO
President
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Dr. Kevin R. Duke is certified with the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. He is currently practicing at Providence Family Medicine in Logan. Dr. Duke has held various leadership positions at Logan Regional Hospital and currently serves on several community boards.
Bradley Root, DO
Board Member
Bradley Root, DO graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri. He completed his Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency in 1992. Dr. Root was Rehab Medical Director at St. Alexius in Bismarck, North Dakota for four years and is currently practicing in St. George, UT and is a member of the medical staff at Dixie Regional Medical Center.
Laura Rosch, DO
Ex Officio Board Member
Dean Laura Rosch is osteopathically trained in Internal Medicine. For 30 years, she served in different academic positions, including Clinical Instructor, Chair of Primary Care, and Dean at Kansas City University-COM and Dean at Midwestern University. For 25 years, she practiced Internal Medicine at Chicago Northwestern Memorial Hospital. She currently serves as the campus dean for Rocky Vista University Ivins campus and is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Internists’ board.
Kathryn Werman
Student Rep
Katie Werman is originally from Colorado and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Master of Biomedical Sciences from Colorado State University. As a medical student at RVU-UT, she is the SOMA Vice President/NLO. She is excited about her journey in medicine and committed to serving and advocating for her osteopathic community. In addition to having a passion for medicine and learning, Katie also enjoys hiking and camping around St. George and surrounding national and state parks.
Fredrick Dressen, DO
Past President
Dr. Frederick Dressen is a former Board Certified in General Surgery. Dr. Dressen is presently working as wound care physician, hospice physician, and family practitioner. He is double certified in Certified Wound Specialist Physician (CWSP), Wound Care Certified (WCC).
Jan E. Badertscher, DO
Education Chairman
Dr. Jan baderascher is board certified in Osteopathic Family Medicine and OMM. Dr. Jan has recently opened her clinic, Back to Basics Wellness in Payson, Utah where she offers integrative therapies and OMT. She currently serves as Adjunct Faculty for Family Medicine and OPP for RVUCOM-SU
Lynsey Drew, DO
Ex Officio Board Member
A graduate of Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA, Dr. Drew is a native Utahn. She completed a Faculty Development Fellowship and has served as residency program faculty Utah Valley Hospital in Provo. She served as a member of the Utah Osteopathic Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing for 8 years, and treasurer for the Utah Academy of Family Physicians Board of Directors. She is currently the Acting Dean at Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Clayton Rawson
Student Rep
Clayton Rawson, OMSII. He graduated from Utah Valley University with a bachelor's in biology and chemistry. He is the founder and current president of Noorda-COM SOMA. He looks forward to continuing his education at Noorda while helping to grow SOMA, finishing his MBA (healthcare leadership concentration) at Utah Valley University, and obtaining a PhD.
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