Wow! May I repeat: Wow! I hope you had the opportunity to experience ACOI 2026 in Palm Springs, CA. If you were unable to attend on-site at the beautiful Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, the conference experience remains available on-demand now through December 31, 2026.
Voices Across ACOI: Annual Convention Highlights and Recap
Whether you joined ACOI in Palm Springs or participated virtually for ACOI 2026, this year's Annual Convention was a fantastic and memorable week, offering over 60 sessions as well as exciting extras, from Exhibit Hall activities to the Welcome Party.
ACOI Congratulates its 2026 Fellows and Master Fellows
ACOI is delighted to announce the induction of 49 new Fellows, as well as eight new members of the Gillum Society of Master Fellows, all of whom were recognized during the ACOI 2026 Convocation of Fellows and Awards Ceremony.
ACOI Congratulates the 2026 Student and Resident/Fellow Poster Contest Finalists
The American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI) is proud to recognize the outstanding 2026 Poster Contest finalists. The finalists were awarded at ACOI 2026, held October 7-10 in Palm Springs, California.
C. Clark Milton, DO, FACOI, Selected to Lead ACOI for 2026-2027
The American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI), a national professional organization representing osteopathic internal medicine physicians and subspecialists, has announced the appointment of C. Clark Milton, DO, FACOI, as President for 2026-2027. The announcement was made during the ACOI 2026 Annual Convention & Scientific Sessions in Palm Springs, California.
Alzheimer's Association Launches National Initiative to Bring Advances to Clinical Care
The Alzheimer's Association announced the launch of the Brain Health & Quality Care Initiative (BHQCI), a national effort designed to help clinicians and health systems integrate brain health promotion, cognitive assessment, dementia diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care into routine clinical practice.
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.
