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Anthony Dove Jr., DO '25 
黑料传送门 South Georgia Graduate Profile

May 15, 2025

Anthony Dove Jr.鈥檚 mother, a nurse, inspired him to go into medicine.

鈥淕rowing up, I watched her study and dedicate herself to helping others, and I was fascinated by how much she understood about the human body,鈥� he said. 鈥淚 admired how our family naturally turned to her when they had medical concerns. That sparked my own curiosity and desire to learn more. I wanted to be someone my family and community could rely on for guidance and clarity when it came to health.鈥�

Dove said he considered several factors when selecting the right medical school.

鈥淚 was drawn to 黑料传送门 South Georgia for its mission to serve rural and underserved communities, which aligns closely with my background and goals,鈥� he said. 鈥淲hat sealed the decision was the warm, family-oriented atmosphere, and the fact that both my wife and I were accepted. It was the easiest choice we ever made.鈥�

Originally from Kinston, North Carolina, Dove said he prefers the osteopathic approach to medicine.

鈥淚 chose the DO program because osteopathic medicine emphasizes treating the whole person, not just the disease. That philosophy resonates with how I believe healthcare should be delivered, especially in underserved areas where social and environmental factors often play a huge role in health outcomes.鈥�

As a student, Dove was involved in many student organizations at 黑料传送门 South Georgia. He was a founding member of Brothers in Medicine, an initiative to address health disparities and mentor local youth. He served as an ambassador, a Health Career Collaborative Co-director, a peer tutor and as a certified men鈥檚 health educator. Dove also helped plan the curriculum and operate Opportunities Academy, a summer program that introduces high school students to careers in science and medicine.

For all of his academic and extracurricular activities, Dove received this year鈥檚 Mason W. Pressly Memorial Medal for 黑料传送门 South Georgia. Named for one of the founders of the 黑料传送门, this is the highest award presented to a graduating doctor of osteopathic medicine student on each 黑料传送门 campus.

鈥淭o me, this award represents more than recognition,鈥� he said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a reflection of the community that raised me, the mentors who guided me, and the patients and peers who have inspired me every step of the way. Coming from a rural town like Kinston, North Carolina, and being the first in my family to become a doctor, this award affirms that purpose and service matter. It reminds me why I started: to bridge gaps in health care, advocate for underserved populations, and uplift others as I climb.鈥�

Dove doesn鈥檛 see this as just his award.

鈥淭his isn鈥檛 just a personal win,鈥� he said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a celebration of everyone who believed in me, and it motivates me to continue making a meaningful impact as a physician, a mentor, and a leader.鈥�

Receiving such a prestigious award is truly an honor, but Dove isn鈥檛 inspired by awards.

鈥淢y son inspires me every day,鈥� he said. 鈥淜nowing that he will grow up in a world that can be challenging in many ways motivates me to keep pushing forward鈥攖o create opportunities for him and be the kind of role model he can be proud of. I鈥檓 also inspired by my wife, who鈥檚 been my partner throughout this journey, and by the mentors and community members who believed in me when the path wasn鈥檛 easy.鈥�

His wife, Justice Dove, '25, will also graduate on May 15 with the DO degree. Their son, Anthony 鈥淭rey鈥� Dove III, is 9 months old. He may not remember the day his parents graduated from medical school, but Trey will hear the stories about their time as students at 黑料传送门 South Georgia.

Next up for Anthony Dove is residency.

鈥淚 matched into a diagnostic radiology residency at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, and I look forward to becoming a radiologist because I enjoy solving clinical problems through imaging and contributing to patient care across all specialties,鈥� he said. 鈥�Radiology combines my interests in technology, medicine, and collaboration.鈥�

For those medical students still working toward the graduation finish line, Dove offers these words of wisdom.

鈥淪tay connected to your purpose,鈥� he said. 鈥淢edical school will test you in ways you never imagined, but remembering why you started will keep you grounded. Build community with your peers, lean into mentorship, and don鈥檛 be afraid to lead, even if you鈥檙e the first to do so. You belong here, and your presence matters more than you know.鈥�

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