News from ACOI

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.

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.

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.

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.

After efforts to eliminate unreasonable barriers, the AOA and ACOI take legal action to ensure all qualified physicians can lead and mentor the next generation of doctors.

During the ACOI 2025 Convocation of Fellows and Awards Ceremony, ACOI awarded several additional honors to members. Among those awards was the inaugural Robert G. Good, DO, MACOI Student Leadership Award. This award was created in honor of Robert G. Good, DO, MACOI, and will be presented annually to a student leader who lives out the dedication, commitment, and selfless service Dr. Good exemplifies.

ACOI is delighted to announce the induction of 47 new Fellows, as well as nine new members of the Gillum Society of Master Fellows. During the ACOI 2025 Convocation of Fellows and Awards Ceremony on Friday, October 10, ACOI president-elect Dr. Damon L. Baker and president Dr. Susan Enright led ACOI in recognizing these accomplished individuals.

The American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI), a national professional organization representing osteopathic internal medicine physicians and subspecialists, has announced the appointment of Damon L. Baker, DO, MACOI, as President for 2025-2026. The announcement was made during the ACOI 2025 Annual Convention & Scientific Sessions in Marco Island, Florida.

ACOI is delighted to announce the induction of 38 new Fellows of the American College of Osteopathic Internists, as well as eight new members of the Gillum Society of Master Fellows. During the ACOI 2024 Convocation and Awards Ceremony on Friday, November 1, ACOI president-elect Dr. Enright, and chair of Honors & Awards Committee, Dr. Hubbard led ACOI in recognizing this class of accomplished individuals.

The American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI) is proud to recognize the outstanding 2024 poster contest finalists. The finalists were awarded at ACOI 2024, held October 30 to November 2 in Scottsdale, Arizona. 151 posters were presented by 131 students, residents, and fellows. The ACOI poster contest is one of the largest in the osteopathic profession.

Susan M. Enright, DO, MACOI, Selected to Lead Premier Osteopathic Internist Association for 2024-2025 

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.