The exceptional neurosurgeon and physician advocate Stewart B. Dunsker, MD made this statement in a recent speech when accepting his "Lifetime Achievement Award" from the Ohio State Neurosurgical Society. His remarks were met with a standing ovation.
The sense of overwhelm and upstream battle referenced by Dr. Dunsker is shared among physicians and healthcare organizations across our region. Rapidly evolving guidelines, shifting funding streams, and ever-changing legislation can make even the most dedicated among us feel unsteady. Yet, as Dr. Dunsker reminds us, physicians have faced daunting challenges before — and prevailed.
What sustains us in these moments is not the strength of one, but the collective power of we. Together, we adapt. Together, we advocate. Together, we support one another so that we can continue to deliver exceptional care to our patients and communities.
As you read this issue of the Academy's newsletter, we hope you see reflections of that “we” — colleagues leading with resilience, organizations collaborating for solutions, and a physician community that is stronger together.
Jessica Sellar, Executive Director
Academy of Medicine of Cincinnati
Seeking Your Help in Raising Our Voice:
Join the Academy’s Editorial & Media Committee
The Academy of Medicine of Cincinnati is forming an Editorial & Media Committee to provide timely, evidence-based responses to healthcare headlines and policy changes. This work is non-partisan, rooted in science, and represents physicians — not employers, insurers, or political interests.
All content may be published under the Academy’s name, allowing physicians to shape the public conversation without personal or institutional risk. If you want to help amplify the physician voice in our community, we invite you to join.
For more information, please contact Jessica Sellar, Executive Director, at jsellar@academyofmedicine.org
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In Case You Missed It:
Stewart B. Dunsker, MD Receives Ohio State Neurosurgical Society's Lifetime Achievement Award
Academy EMS Protocol Committee Partners with Cincinnati Bengals on Training Video:
The Bengals’ Athletic Training team demonstrate Academy protocols for spinal immobilization and cold-water immersion. This best-practice resource is now available to athletic training departments across the region.
50 Year Physician Awards Luncheon: Attendees came together in celebration of our local physicians serving the community since 1975.
Tristate Orthopaedic Surgery Society (TOSS): Orthopaedic surgeons from across practices gathered at the Academy, where Alvin Crawford, MD shared his remarkable journey in medicine and signed copies of his book, The Bone Doctor's Concerto.
Public Health & Infection Control Update:
Physician Wellbeing
Academy President Shares His Journey to Break the Silence on Physician Mental Health
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