LECOM Alumna Named President of the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists

On April 11, 2021, the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOOG) inaugurated Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) alumna, Marydonna Ravasio, DO as its 2021 President.

Dr. Ravasio is a graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy, where she earned her first Bachelor of Science Degree by completing dual majors in Marine Engineering and Marine Transportation. She was the only woman to be graduated with a dual major distinction in the Class of 1989.

After working as an engineer, she returned to the classroom to complete her Pre-Med curriculum at the University of Pittsburgh, where she distinguished herself as a Summa Cum Laude graduate, majoring in Biology and minoring in Chemistry.

A 1998 graduate of LECOM, and finishing a residency at York Memorial Hospital, Dr. Ravasio began her career as an OB/GYN at Reynolds Army Community Hospital in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. There, she served for three years as Department Chief and Graduate Medical Education (GME) Coordinator.

Dr. Ravasio now devotes her time and expertise to an OB/GYN practice in Butler County, Pennsylvania. A highly awarded and esteemed practitioner, Dr. Ravasio was recognized in 2014, by the United States Merchant Marine Academy with the Outstanding Professional Achievement Award.

Passionate about teaching and lifelong learning, Dr. Ravasio has been involved with osteopathic medical student education during their core elective rotations; and she works with residents at Magee Women’s Hospital in Pittsburgh.

LECOM is proud of its distinguished alumni, those who have committed themselves to the calling and whose lifelong efforts have underscored a noble mission.

Indeed, Dr. Marydonna Ravasio is such an alumna; and LECOM extends its sincere congratulations to her in proud acknowledgement of her recent appointment.