News from ACOI

Student Doctor Zakala was nominated for her overall dedication to academics, clinical responsibilities, and contributions to the community. She is described as an incredibly hard worker and a brillant medical student. One of her nominators said that she will "continue to make significant contributions to the field of osteopathic medicine and to the lives of her patients." Alyssa inspires others to be the best version of themselves, understands the importance of collaboration in medicine, and is always willing to lend a helping hand to her classmates.

The American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI), a national professional organization representing osteopathic Internal Medicine physicians and subspecialists, recognized Paul W. Davis, DO, as the 2024 recipient of the Anthony J. Malcoun Memorial Award.

The American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI), a national professional organization representing osteopathic Internal Medicine physicians and subspecialists, recognized the recipients of its inaugural David Susser Award.

Baxter International’s North Carolina manufacturing facility is closed with no estimated timeline for resuming production following Hurricane Helene. The North Carolina site is the largest U.S. manufacturer of IV solutions, including saline and peritoneal dialysis solutions. ACOI is monitoring the situation.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced Medicare fee-for-services providers and suppliers affected by Hurricane Helen

ACOI announces the results of the second national election of officers for its Student Osteopathic Internal Medicine Association (SOIMA) held in September.

Being an academic physician and medical school dean, I have often been asked why physicians should do research, heard the various objections to research, and have had folks ask for inspiration for conducting research. I thought I would try to capture my thoughts and experience here on the topic. I hope it is helpful and inspires folks to do more research and scholarly activity.

Read the latest from ACOI members who have received awards, promotions, and other recognitions.

ACOI is delighted to join the GEMS Alliance. GEMS is an independent alliance of organizations advocating for equity for all women in academic medicine and science, which will drive healthcare equity for all. This alliance of organizations focuses on four gaps known to impede attainment of gender equity in academic medicine and science:

ACOI offers comment on a range of policy issues in letter to CMS; Court halts FTC noncompete rule; UHC prepares to launch Gold Card Program.

ACOI 2024, October 30-November 2, will be an invaluable opportunity for members of the ACOI Family to share an unforgettable experience of learning, renewal, and growth together. As the Annual Convention Chair, I’m greatly looking forward to connecting with many of you in Scottsdale, AZ, to explore this year’s theme, Art to Health: Health, Humanities and Osteopathic Internal Medicine.

In 2022 there were 1,714 heat-related deaths in the United States. By 2023, the number of heat-related deaths grew to 2,300. To date, 2024 has been one of the hottest years on record and this will likely result in even more deaths.