In addition to education and networking, OMED is the place to find innovation and inspiration. Live from the OMED Main Stage, our general session lineup is sure to leave you feeling energized, impassioned and proud to be a DO! Make sure you join us each day to hear from a diverse group of standout DOs and leaders who will provide insights that will help take your practice and outlook on patient care to the next level.
Friday main stage highlights
Mona Hanna, MD, MPH, FAAP
A Conversation with Dr. Hanna | 8 a.m. CT
Mona Hanna MD, MPH, FAAP (commonly known as Dr. Mona and formerly known as Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha), is the associate dean for public health and C.S. Mott Endowed Professor of Public Health at Michigan State University (MSU).
She is the founding director of the Pediatric Public Health Initiative, an innovative partnership of MSU and Hurley Children’s Hospital in Flint, Michigan. She is reimaging how society can come together to eliminate infant poverty with a first-in-the-nation program, Rx Kids.
A pediatrician, scientist, activist and author, Dr. Hanna was named one of “Time” magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World and recognized as one of “USA Today’s” Women of the Century for her role in uncovering the Flint water crisis and leading recovery efforts.
Dr. Hanna is the author of the widely acclaimed and recognized by “New York Times” as one of the 100 Most Notable Books, “What the Eyes Don’t See: A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American City.”
Simon T. Bailey
Human-Centered Strategies for a Resilient Future | 8:30 a.m. CT
Simon T. Bailey equips healthcare leaders and teams with the mindset and tools to thrive from the inside out. Bailey holds an Executive MBA from the Royal Docks School of Business and Law at the University of East London as well as three honorary doctorate degrees. As a researcher, his groundbreaking report, “State of Working America,” has reshaped how we understand workplace resilience and brilliance, especially in the health care space.
His latest book, Resilience@Work: How to Coach Yourself into a Thriving Future, has been honored with the 2025 Next Generation Indie Book Award and recognized as a 2025 Independent Press Award winner, affirming its timely impact for today’s soul-weary workforce. His expertise honed as a former sales director at the Disney Institute blends world-class patient and employee experience with practical leadership strategy.
Keynote description: In a world where pressure is rising and teams are quietly unraveling, leaders must do more than drive performance. They must cultivate well-being by amplifying brilliance.
Amplifying brilliance equips leaders to fasten people to purpose, possibility and one another through empathy, coaching and presence. When brilliance is awakened, hope becomes the renewable resource that sustains leaders and their teams.
The Hope Tree Framework will be discussed that shows how leaders can turn daily challenges into opportunities for growth, meaning and human connection. Because people are not just metrics; they are potential in motion. When leaders amplify brilliance, they multiply hope and that hope changes everything.
Key takeaways: Connecting head, heart and healing in leadership; anchoring well-being through hope in action; and designing hope-centered cultures.
Saturday main stage highlights
DrBenComedy with Ben Debelek, DO
4:15 p.m. CT
Ben Debelek, DO, also known as DrBenComedy, is a Nashville-based comedian who merges his career as a board-certified, orthopedic surgeon with a passion for clean, crowd-pleasing humor. Dr. Ben’s comedy journey took off after a few open mic nights transformed into headlining his own sold-out shows, Dr. Ben & Friends, at Zanie’s in Nashville, proudly “putting the med in comedy!”
Dr. Ben’s relatable, laugh-out-loud material quickly gained traction and led to exciting new collaborations. His breakthrough performances, such as The Sidewalk Surgeon, showcase his ability to connect with diverse audiences who celebrate clean comedy.
This main stage keynote with DrBenComedy will wrap up the day with laughter. Whether he’s replacing a knee or joking about peeing in Morse code, Dr. Ben delivers laughter with surgical precision.
Cameron Atlas
The Edge of Possible: Unlocking Potential in a World of Rapid Change | 4:45 p.m. CT
As a leading authority on adaptability, resilience and continuous improvement, Cameron Atlas has spent the past 15 years helping organizations, leaders and teams break through limitations and unlock new levels of performance in the face of constant change.
Atlas is known for his ability to blend insights from leadership, psychology and human performance with the emotional impact of live music. In one of the boldest moves of his life, Atlas once sold everything he owned and embarked on a life-changing journey around the world. This decision wasn’t just about travel; it was a radical act of reinvention that taught him invaluable lessons about dreaming big and navigating change. With more than 300 songs written about topics including purpose, resilience, courage and overcoming adversity, Atlas’s music has been heard millions of times across 195 countries.
Atlas is an avid pickleball player and a dog dad to his Australian Shepherd, Indy. He is proudly known as “Uncle Cam” to five beautiful kids.
Keynote description: Living in the most accelerated periods in history, driven by advances in AI, emerging technologies and global shifts, is redefining how we live and work. This experiential main stage keynote presentation will focus on powerful stories, real-world examples and practical strategies to embrace change as a constant, move beyond fear and take bold, decisive steps into the unknown through music.