November Student of the Month: Tobias Fuchs, OMS-II
Student Doctor Fuchs has strengthened his school and community by providing hands-on training for future physicians and raising awareness of chronic diseases.
Administration Issues Clarifying Guidance on H-1B Petitions
On Oct. 20, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published additional guidance regarding H-1B petitions following the issuance of a proclamation by President Trump on Sept. 19, 2025 that orders prospective employers to pay an additional $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions for workers abroad, effective Sept. 21, 2025.
ACOI Lends Support to New Indirect Research Cost Model
ACOI, alongside nearly 300 organizations, is asking Congress to support a new model for ensuring that institutions’ essential scientific research costs are adequately supported.
Telehealth Flexibilities Extended with Shutdown Deal
The deal to end the federal government shutdown that was signed into law on Nov. 12 includes a number of health care extender provisions, including extension of the COVID-era telehealth flexibilities under Medicare. Those flexibilities will end on Jan.
ACOI members can help advocate for advancement of the legislation by asking lawmakers to cosponsor the bill. It takes just a few minutes through the ACOI Action Center to send an email to congressional lawmaker using a template letter that can be personalized.
First President's Letter from Damon Baker, DO, MACOI
It is an honor and a privilege to be the President of the ACOI, an organization that has meant so much to me throughout my career. We are coming off a great convention in Marco Island where we had 800 in-person and over 800 virtual attendees.
ACOI 2025 was a successful week that gave members a memorable, high-quality experience rich in education, networking, and more. Both members who joined us in Marco Island and virtual attendees had the chance to access interactive educational sessions, thought-provoking panel discussions, and inspiring keynote presentations. ACOI featured over 55 sessions and hosted over 1600 attendees for the Annual Convention.
Voices Across ACOI: How Mentorship and Membership Go Hand-in-Hand
ACOI 2025, held October 8 through 11, 2025, focused on “The Power of Physician Leadership.” Over the course of the convention, it became clear that leadership is about so much more than simply being in a leadership role. It’s also about everything that goes into developing leadership skills, including the relationships and personal growth acquired along the way.
