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October 2026 Member News

Read the latest from ACOI members who took on new leadership roles, spoke at conferences, were featured on podcasts, and more.

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.

September 2026 Member News

Read the latest from ACOI members who took on new leadership roles, spoke at conferences, were featured on podcasts, and more.

August 2026 Member News

Read the latest from ACOI members who took on new leadership roles, received awards, spoke at conferences, and more.

July 2026 Member News

Read the latest from ACOI members who spoke at commencement ceremonies, received awards and recognitions, started new positions, and more.

US Department of Justice Files Statement of Interest Rejecting American Board of Internal Medicine Arguments

On Friday, June 12, 2026, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a Statement of Interest with regards to a lawsuit filed by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) in December 2025.

June 2026 Member News

Read the latest from ACOI members who spoke at commencement ceremonies, received awards and recognitions, started new positions, and more.

What We Accomplished Together: 2025-2026 Highlights

Thanks to our membership, ACOI continues to grow and strengthen the osteopathic internal medicine community.

May 2026 Member News

Read the latest from ACOI members who received awards, started new positions, were featured in publications, and more.

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