This interview with Dr. Melanie Rand addresses a range of topics, including risks of COVID-19 to patients with autoimmune conditions, her understanding of integrative, functional and holistic medicine, and a whole lot more. Dr. Rand received her degree in osteopathic medicine from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, Maine and completed her residency at Eastern Maine Medical Center Family Practice in Bangor, Maine. She specializes and is board certified in Obesity Medicine and Family Medicine. Dr. Rand grew up in Maine and lives with her family in Brunswick. She enjoys yoga, gardening, cross country skiing and summer.