Sitting at the Brownstone Scholars Retreat today, listening to remarkable individuals from many different disciplines, I am reminded that progress begins with a simple principle: tell the truth. Not the convenient truth. Not the politically acceptable truth. Just the truth. As physicians, scientists, and citizens, our responsibility is not to defend narratives but to seek facts wherever they may lead. Transparency is not a threat to science; it is the foundation of science. When people lose trust in institutions, it is rarely because too much information was shared. It is usually because too little was. Honest debate, intellectual humility, and transparency remain the best path forward. #BrownstoneInstitute #Transparency #Truth @Honest_Medicine

'Ivermectin: The Good, The Bad, and the Emerging Science' This week, host and IMA Head of Medical & Scientific Affairs Dr. Ryan Cole (@DoctorCole) was joined by IMA President and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joseph Varon (@joevaron) for an important discussion on ivermectin—its history, clinical uses, controversy, current research, and the questions still ahead. Watch now.

Dr. Joseph Varon on Ivermectin: The Good, The Bad, and The Emerging Science This morning, IMA President and Chief Medical Officer Dr. @joevaron joined host @janjeffcoat on The National Desk (@TND) to discuss ivermectin—its history, benefits, risk profile, and emerging research exploring its potential role across a range of health conditions. Watch now.

Independent Medical Alliance Launches IMA Academy, Expanding Access to Expert-Led, CME-Accredited Medical Education New platform debuts with more than 225 lectures, 130 hours of educational content, and plans for a comprehensive cancer education curriculum WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 11, 2026) - The Independent Medical Alliance (IMA) today announced the official launch of IMA Academy, a new medical education platform designed to provide healthcare professionals with expert-led, evidence-first education that is independent, transparent, and free from institutional and commercial influence. Available at academy.imahealth.org, IMA Academy represents a major milestone in the organization's mission to restore trust in medicine by expanding access to high-quality continuing medical education (CME) grounded in scientific rigor and real-world patient care. The platform launches with a vast collection of independent medical education content, featuring more than 225 lectures, 130 hours of educational programming, and 56 physician faculty and subject matter experts spanning dozens of specialties. "Medical education should challenge assumptions, encourage scientific inquiry, and equip physicians to better serve their patients," said Dr. Joseph Varon (@joevaron), President and Chief Medical Officer of the Independent Medical Alliance. "IMA Academy was created to give healthcare professionals access to expert-led education that is evidence-based, intellectually honest, and free from the conflicts that too often influence traditional medical education. We believe physicians deserve more opportunities to learn from experienced clinicians working on the front lines of patient care." Read full statement and visit IMA Academy today - links below. 🔽

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LIVE TONIGHT! Ivermectin: The Good, The Bad, and the Emerging Science On tonight's show, host and IMA Head of Medical & Scientific Affairs Dr. Ryan Cole (@DoctorCole) will be joined by IMA President and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joseph Varon (@joevaron) for a candid discussion on ivermectin, including the evidence, the controversy, and the questions ahead. Wednesday, June 10th at 7pm ET. Livestream here on X!

Dr. Joseph Varon: Reflections on Brain Death, Hope, and the Limits of Certainty In his latest article published by @brownstoneinst, IMA President and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joseph Varon (@joevaron) reflects on Annelise Camp, a two-year-old currently on life support in Texas—and the deeply human space where science, grief, and hope collide. His message is clear: hope is not the enemy of medicine, and true wisdom leaves room to listen. Read now - link below. 🔽

Physicians can define brain death. Legislatures can codify brain death. Courts can adjudicate brain death. None of them can fully explain life. ~@joevaron Reflections on Brain Death, Hope, and the Limits of Certainty brownstone.org/articles/refl…

LIVE THIS WEEK! Ivermectin: The Good, The Bad, and the Emerging Science On this week's IMA show, host and IMA Head of Medical & Scientific Affairs Dr. Ryan Cole (@DoctorCole) will be joined by IMA President and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joseph Varon (@joevaron) for a candid discussion on ivermectin, including the evidence, the controversy, and the questions ahead. Wednesday, June 10th at 7pm ET. Livestream here on X!

Independent Doctors Warn Medical Schools Are Overlooking Vaccine Injury Training In a new article from @ChildrensHD's 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳, physicians including IMA President and Chief Medical Officer Dr. @joevaron and IMA Senior Fellow Dr. Kim Biss (@docbiss) say medical schools focus on vaccine schedules, benefits, and addressing vaccine hesitancy—but give little attention to recognizing or treating potential vaccine injuries. Read full article - link below. 🔽

Dr. Joseph Varon: Charles Augustus Leale, Abraham Lincoln, and the Physician We Are Slowly Losing In his new @brownstoneinst article, IMA President and Chief Medical Officer Dr. @joevaron reflects on Charles Augustus Leale—the young physician who rushed to Abraham Lincoln’s side—and what his example reveals about modern medicine, arguing that the heart of medicine still depends on courage, judgment, and human presence. Read now - link below.

Don't miss next week's discussion on ivermectin with host Dr. Ryan Cole (@DoctorCole) and Dr. @joevaron!

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ICYMI: Presidential Order Mandates CDC Update the US Childhood Vaccine Schedule to Align with Peer Nations & Further Protect Parental Authority & Religious Freedom FULL STATEMENT: (Washington, DC) – The Independent Medical Alliance – a coalition of independent doctors, healthcare providers, and researchers – applauded this week's Presidential Executive Order, which directs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to update the U.S. childhood and adolescent vaccine schedule in alignment with practices used by comparable developed nations. Signed May 29, the Executive Order builds on a December 2025 Presidential Memorandum and a subsequent January 2026 HHS scientific assessment, which found that the current U.S. schedule recommends significantly more vaccine doses than most peer nations. The order directs ACIP to review that assessment and, where evidence supports it, revise recommendations — with explicit guidance to give "maximum flexibility" to parents and physicians regarding the timing and sequencing of routine immunizations. "Independent physicians have long called for the kind of rigorous, comparative review," said Dr. Joseph Varon (@joevaron), President and Chief Medical Officer of the Independent Medical Alliance. "This order reflects the will of the vast majority of parents across the nation – parents who want the @CDCgov to provide transparent data but not mandate their families' health decisions. We look forward to a process grounded in science, not industry and institutional bias." The order initiates a formal scientific review process that will be conducted through ACIP — the same expert advisory body that has always governed the vaccine schedule — with the addition of international benchmarking data as a guiding resource. The Independent Medical Alliance has been a strong advocate for increased transparency in vaccine safety reporting and strengthened informed consent protocols. Earlier this year, IMA was formally appointed as an advisor to ACIP, and several IMA senior fellows have been appointed to serve on ACIP and other HHS (@HHSGov) committees.

The biggest lesson from Leale’s story is that medicine was never just about technical skill. It was meant to include responsibility and deep human connection. ~@joevaron Charles Augustus Leale, Abraham Lincoln, and the Physician We Are Slowly Losing brownstone.org/articles/char…

Ivermectin: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly This week, IMA President and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joseph Varon (@joevaron) gave a talk on ivermectin at the College of Functional and Integrative Physicians (CFIP)'s pre-AIC 2026 (@fxmed) Conference. Don't miss IMA's June 10th show, where Dr. Varon will join us to share updates on new data and studies on the benefits and uses of ivermectin.

Brownstone's article of the week When documentation matters more than human presence, medicine changes. ~@joevaron Medicine by Captivity: The Rise of the Hostage Physician brownstone.org/articles/medi…

IMA has free resources for patients with Lyme disease and those treating it. Learn more - links below. 🔽

On a recent IMA show, @LauraDelano joined Dr. @joevaron and @drpaulmarik1 for an important discussion on her journey and evidence-based solutions that can help patients recover from psychiatric treatments. Learn more - link below.🔽