Richard LaBaere II, DO, MPH, FAODME, FNAOME
Richard LaBaere II, DO, MPH, FNAOME, FAODME serves as Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education and Designated Institutional Official for A.T. Still University–Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) and Still OPTI. He directs the Missouri Graduate Medical Education Technical Assistance Center (TAC), leading statewide initiatives to expand, strengthen, and sustain residency training programs in support of Missouri’s physician workforce.
Dr. LaBaere earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Michigan State University, a Master of Public Health from the University of Michigan and completed his internship and residency in family medicine at Flint Osteopathic Hospital.
A board-certified family physician with more than 30 years of experience in medical education, Dr. LaBaere provides oversight for the National Center for Osteopathic Principles and Practice Education (NCOPPE) and serves as a member of the Missouri GME Advisory Council. His leadership background includes service as program director, designated institutional official, medical education administrator, chair of the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, as well as former member of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Institutional Review Committee.
