Dr. Diane Light graduated from the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU), now known as A.T. Still University – Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) in Kirksville, Missouri. She completed a rotating internship at Charles E. Still Osteopathic Hospital in Jefferson City, Missouri. She then completed a General Surgery residency at Lansing General Hospital, Lansing, Michigan. She returned to Jefferson City, Missouri, where she practiced for 31 years before retiring in 2023. Dr. Light is board-certified in General Surgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons.
While in practice, Dr. Light served on numerous hospital and administrative committees as well as holding several medical staff positions, including Chief of Surgery and Chief of Staff. She served on the Board of Directors for Capital Regional Medical Center and currently serves as the Secretary for the Capital Region Medical Foundation.
While in practice and during residency, Dr Light actively participated in clinical and didactic training of students, interns and residents. She continues to serve the residency program at Capital Region Medical Center with a “Walk with a Doc” program to promote communication and self-care skills for the residents and student doctors. Dr. Light served on the Board of Directors for Medical Liability Alliance (MLA) from 2006 until 2023 when she resigned to accept the position of Chief Medical Officer of Healthcare Services Group, the parent company of MLA, where she continues to serve. Dr. Light serves on the Healthcare Services Group Charitable Foundation and previously served on the Board of Directors for the Jefferson YMCA and the City of Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission.