Dr. O’Brien completed his bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA and his Master’s in Post Secondary Education at Salisbury (MD) University. He then went on to complete his PhD in Exercise and Sports Medicine at OSU-Stillwater studying exercise induced asthma and bronchoconstriction. Dr. O’Brien has held teaching and administrative titles in Athletic Training Programs for over 20 years and most recently has assisted in the transition of the Athletic Training program to a Master’s degree housed within the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences; the only program in the nation aligned with an osteopathic medical school. He has presented at state, district and national conferences and published research in both Athletic Training and Exercise Science. He is the proud uncle of 7 incredible nieces and nephews and now a proud old, great uncle (two times).