An Update from the ACOI Government Affairs Committee Student Representative
As the student representative for the ACOI Government Affairs Committee, I learned how to advocate for physicians on a government stage and the importance of physician input on legislation. Every eight weeks, I would meet with other committee members to discuss federal policies and proposed bills that would impact physicians at every level of their training.
When we reach another academic year, people are at various stages of the residency application process. Whatever stage you're at in this process, it is a thrilling period of your medical school experience, and that is why I would like to offer you a few words of encouragement.
It is hard to believe that this is my final President's Letter. What an amazing year it has been. Although it has not been without challenges, I have never been more optimistic about the future of ACOI.
Carrie Janiski, DO, is the President of the Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of California, and a keynote speaker at ACOI 2026. Dr. Janiski will present her keynote on "The Elements of Well-being."
ACOI Presents Marisela Benitez, OMS-III, with 2026 Robert G. Good, DO, MACOI Student Leadership Award
The American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI), a national professional organization representing osteopathic internal medicine physicians and subspecialists, has selected Marisela Benitez, OMS-III, as the 2026 recipient of the Robert G. Good, DO, MACOI Student Leadership Award. Student Doctor Benitez will be presented with the award at ACOI 2026 in Palm Springs, California.
ACOI Honors John Arthur, DO, with 2026 Anthony J. Malcoun, DO, MACOI Emerging Leader Award
The American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI), a national professional organization representing osteopathic internal medicine physicians and subspecialists, has selected John Arthur, DO, as the 2026 recipient of the Anthony J. Malcoun, DO, MACOI Emerging Leader Award. Dr. Arthur will be presented with the award at ACOI 2026 in Palm Springs, California.
ACOI Recognizes Mia Taormina, DO, FACOI, as 2026 Internist of the Year
The American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI), a national professional organization representing osteopathic internal medicine physicians and subspecialists, has selected Mia Taormina, DO, FACOI, as the 2026 Internist of the Year. Dr. Taormina will be presented with the award at ACOI 2026 in Palm Springs, California.
ACOI Recognizes Recipients of 2026 David Susser, DO, MACOI Award
The American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI), a national professional organization representing osteopathic internal medicine physicians and subspecialists, has selected eight awardees to receive the 2026 David Susser, DO, MACOI Award. The recipients will be recognized at ACOI 2026 in Indian Wells, California.
