Baptist Health Sciences University’s John Biery named fellow of national sports medicine academy
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 27, 2025– Dr. John Biery, associate professor and chair of osteopathic principles and practice/osteopathic manipulative medicine with Baptist Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine, has been named a fellow of the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine, a designation held in the highest esteem by the sports medicine community.
This recognition is offered to doctors of osteopathic medicine who are AOASM members and affirms their experience, dedication, service and contribution to the advancement of sports medicine.
“This award means a great deal to me because my father was also named a fellow of the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine,” said Biery. “He served as a member and president of the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine board for years. Unfortunately, he passed in 2022. Although he did not see me receive this honor, it makes me happy to have reached a shared goal and makes me feel closer to him.”
Biery joined BHSU in 2022 as an associate professor and chair of osteopathic principles and practice with the college of osteopathic medicine. He earned a Bachelor of Science of pharmacy degree from the University of Toledo before earning his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine.
He served 20 years in the U.S. Navy as a family and sports medicine physician in academic, administrative and clinical settings. While in the Navy, he was the primary care sports medicine physician for the U.S. Naval Academy football and wrestling teams; Team U.S. physician for the inaugural and second international Invictus Games and multiple Department of Defense Warrior Games for wounded, ill and injured servicemembers; and the U.S. Navy Surgeon Generals Sports Medicine specialty leader. Most recently, he has provided physician coverage for the Memphis Hustle NBA G League team.
Baptist Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine is the first school for doctors of osteopathic medicine in Memphis and West Tennessee and one of 15 majors of study offered by the college of osteopathic medicine. Part of Baptist Memorial Health Care, one of the country’s largest not-for-profit health care systems with 24 hospitals across Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee, Baptist Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine’s DO students have the unique opportunity to study and train at some of the best hospitals and with one of the largest multispecialty physician groups in the Mid-South. Like medical doctors, Baptist Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine students who focus on a holistic, patient-centered medical approach complete four years of medical school, followed by residency and fellowship training. The primary campus for the school includes a 100,000-square-foot building with the latest medical technology in Memphis’ medical district.
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