Student Doctor Obi was nominated because he embodies the core values of osteopathic medicine through his commitment to holistic patient care, lifelong learning, and a passion for internal medicine. His dedication to treating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—is evident in both his academic pursuits and patient interactions.
Last fall, ACOI introduced two memorial awards, both geared toward recognizing osteopathic internal medicine residents. The David Susser Memorial Award, notably, was given to two honorees. One of those recipients, Lucia Schroeder, DO, MPH, is a resident with an impressive resumé, including a broad range of engagement through volunteer service and education in addition to her work at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton, California.
The Road to Residency: ACOI Student Members on Match Day 2025
Friday, March 21, 2025, marked the biggest-ever Match Day in the National Resident Matching Program’s® (NRMP) history. Osteopathic medical students were a major part of that: According to AACOM, the residency match rate for graduating seniors at osteopathic medical schools reached its own all-time high of 92.6% – with a record 8,392 DO seniors in the US participating, a 4.5% increase from 2024. NRMP also reported that there were 1,882 DO matches in internal medicine. This was a marked increase from 2024, which saw 1,783 DO internal medicine matches.
Finding Fulfillment through Growth, from ACOI and Beyond
Sometimes, it takes a breadth of knowledge to find focused, specific direction. That's been the experience Seger Morris, DO, MBA, FACOI, has had in his career, and something he’s sought to pass along to others. The Director of Health Policy Programs and Regional Assistant Dean at William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine is a third generation DO, and the 15th DO in his family. Yet his professional life has been defined by versatility from the very beginning: Dr. Morris actually started out with a degree in investment finance and spent the first years of his career in business consulting and management.
April Student of the Month: Camryn Daidone, OMS-IV
Student Doctor Daidone was nominated because she is an altruistic, motivated, and authentic self-starter. She has always put her best foot forward to assist people, both inside and outside the hospital.
Striking a Match: SOIMA President Emily Ranta on the Couples Match
As osteopathic medical students everywhere gear up for Match Week, a few of them are in unique situations. One of those is couples match, which Emily Ranta (OMS IV, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Carolinas), President of the Student Osteopathic Internal Medicine Association (SOIMA), is participating in with her husband, Josh Ranta (OMS IV, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Carolinas).
