On September 9, the House Appropriations Committee voted along party lines to advance the fiscal year (FY) 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Educat
On September 11, the ACOI submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in response to its proposed payment policies for 2026.
September Student of the Month: Caitlin Coates, OMS-IV
Student Doctor Coates was nominated because she exemplifies the values and mission of the American College of Osteopathic Internists through her unwavering commitment to advocacy, compassionate clinical care, and scholarly engagement. Her holistic approach to medicine and dedication to improving the lives of underserved populations make her a standout student.
I am so excited to welcome you to the new year with ACOI and to share this next issue of our newsletter! Our community is full of drive, curiosity, and heart, and I’m excited for everything we’ll accomplish together!
ACOI Recognizes Mark Baldwin, DO, MACOI, FASN as 2025 Teacher of the Year
The American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI), a national professional organization representing osteopathic internal medicine physicians and subspecialists, has selected Mark Baldwin, DO, MACOI, FASN, as the 2025 Teacher of the Year. Dr. Baldwin will be presented with the award at ACOI 2025 in Marco Island, Florida.
ACOI Recognizes Pranati Shah, DO, with 2025 David Susser Award
The American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI), a national professional organization representing osteopathic internal medicine physicians and subspecialists, has selected Pranati Dharmesh Shah, DO as the recipient of the 2025 David Susser Award. Dr. Shah will be recognized in October at ACOI 2025 in Marco Island, Florida.
ACOI Recognizes Nicholas W. Salupo, DO, with 2025 Anthony J. Malcoun Award
The American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI), a national professional organization representing osteopathic internal medicine physicians and subspecialists, has selected Nicholas W. Salupo, DO, as the 2025 recipient of the Anthony J. Malcoun Award. Dr. Salupo will be presented with the award at ACOI 2025 in Marco Island, Florida.
ACOI Board of Directors Announce Proposed Amendments to Bylaws
The Board of Directors of the American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI) has proposed amendments to the ACOI’s Bylaws. The proposed amendments will be considered during the Annual Meeting of Members scheduled for Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 7:00 AM Eastern Time at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort, 400 S. Collier Boulevard, Marco Island, Florida.
I hope you were able to read the email sent recently about the wonderful things our ACOI Government Affairs team is doing to advocate for our membership. You can find that information on our website. For all the work this team has done this year, I am very grateful.
Voices Across ACOI: MarkAlain Déry, DO, MPH, FACOI
What does a shocking first fishing trip have in common with treating infectious diseases? For MarkAlain Déry, DO, MPH, FACOI, it’s as simple as compassion. An osteopathic physician board-certified in infectious disease and internal medicine, as well as an ACOI board member and member of the PRIDE Committee, Dr. Déry’s career keeps him close to the natural tendencies that first drew him to medicine. The aforementioned trip was not the sole catalyst, but it played a significant role.
