Post Author: Kenneth Ro, MD

Kenneth Ro is an independent emergency physician with 35 years of experience, committed to transforming the practice of medicine. As the creator of the Nova Oath, Dr. Ro is dedicated to rewriting the Hippocratic oath—shifting the focus from mere survival to sovereignty, purpose, and doing more good in the world. His mission is to inspire both patients and healthcare professionals to make a meaningful difference. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Ro advocates for men’s health and well-being through his platform, Back in the Game Men. Connect with Dr. Ro on LinkedIn to learn more about his initiatives and vision for a healthier, purpose-driven future.

Kenneth Ro is an independent emergency physician with 35 years of experience, committed to transforming the practice of medicine. As the creator of the Nova Oath, Dr. Ro is dedicated to rewriting the Hippocratic oath—shifting the focus from mere survival to sovereignty, purpose, and doing more good in the world. His mission is to inspire both patients and healthcare professionals to make a meaningful difference. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Ro advocates for men's health and well-being through his platform, Back in the Game Men. Connect with Dr. Ro on LinkedIn to learn more about his initiatives and vision for a healthier, purpose-driven future.
I’ve lived a full life. A hard one. A beautiful one. A complicated one. And now, at 61, I’m finally beginning to live an honest one.
I was built in survival mode. Growing up as a Korean American boy in Central Texas—often the only Asian face in the room—my earliest years taught me that difference could either be celebrated… or punished. At first, it was celebrated. I flourished. But a move …
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