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.
Jen Pitcher
Executive Director
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Jen Pitcher has worked in higher education for 14 years, including the past four years at Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she has supported Clinical Education and developed expertise in CME administration. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management from Utah State University. Jen enjoys collaborating with physicians, faculty, and colleagues to create effective systems and meaningful learning opportunities that support lifelong professional growth.
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.
Dean Gubler, DO
Ex Officio Board Member
Dean Gubler, DO, MPH, FACS, FCCM is the Interim Campus Dean for Rocky Vista University Ivins-Utah Campus. Dr. Gubler is the professor of Surgery and Military Medicine and the Director of the Military Program at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Kaitlyn Miller
Student Rep
Kaitlyn Miller, OMS-I, is a student at Rocky Vista University's Southern Utah campus, Rural and Wilderness Medicine Track. She is Vice President and National Liaison Officer for the SOMA chapter. She graduated from St. Olaf College in 2023 with a degree in Kinesiology, where she conducted research focusing on biomechanics, motor imagery on increased athletic performance, running economy, and medial elbow injuries in baseball players.
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
Dr. Lynsey Drew is currently the Dean & Chief Academic Officer at Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine. 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.
Holly Prichard
Student Rep
Holli Prichard, OMS-II, is a student at Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine. She is originally from South Point, Ohio and graduated from Ohio University in 2023 with a degree in Psychology. Holli is currently the president for the SOMA chapter at Noorda-COM and is involved in multiple research studies with a particular interest in the role of inflammation in treatment-resistant depression and neurodegeneration. She has a strong interest in pursuing a surgical career.
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