Robert Cain, DO, MACOI, was featured in an interview with Rama On Healthcare, in a segment on osteopathic medical education and the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM). Dr. Cain is the President and CEO of AACOM, and the conversation centers on AACOM as well as the growing number of osteopathic physicians in the U.S. Congratulations, Dr. Cain!
Michael Foti, DO, FACOI, has been appointed to serve on the Council on Osteopathic Educational Continuum (COEC). The COEC works to support the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) strategy on the educational continuum by supporting the lifelong learning of osteopathic physicians. In a post expressing his gratitude for the honor, Dr. Foti shared, “I am grateful to AOA President Robert Piccinini and the leadership of the AOA for their confidence in me during this two-year term. I look forward to contributing my time and effort in service of strengthening the osteopathic educational pathway, upholding our shared values, and advancing the future of osteopathic medicine.”
Dr. Foti was also recently invited by the AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges) to serve as an advisor for a new national, multi-year initiative: Reimagining How We Share Learner Information: The Future of the Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE). Congratulations to Dr. Foti on both accomplishments!
Dominic Glorioso, DO, PhD, MACOI, recently published a book, Applying Ethical Principles to Clinical Practice. Available to purchase through Amazon, Thriftbooks, and Taylor and Francis, it provides a concise overview of bioethics for all those who encounter moral dilemmas as part of their professional responsibilities to their patients. Congratulations, Dr. Glorioso!
Cindy Hou, DO, FACOI, was elected for a third term as Chief Medical Officer for Sepsis Alliance. In her previous terms as CMO, Dr. Hou led and influenced numerous campaigns to educate healthcare professionals and the general public on sepsis, infection prevention, and antimicrobial resistance. Congratulations, Dr. Hou!
Robert Hostoffer Jr., DO, MBA, MS Med Ed, FACOI, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF). “Dr. Hostoffer brings a rare combination of clinical excellence, academic rigor, and seasoned leadership,” said Rita Forden, CEO of the AOF. “His perspective will be invaluable as AOF advances the Hope, Healing and Health Campaign to expand its impact through education, research, outreach, and collaborative partnerships that strengthen the profession and the communities we serve.” Congratulations, Dr. Hostoffer!
Robert Juhasz, DO, MACOI, FACP, received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Cleveland Academy of Osteopathic Medicine (CAOM). This honor recognizes an individual who has made significant, fundamental contributions to the osteopathic profession, and demonstrated a lifelong commitment to osteopathic medicine. Dr. Juhasz was recognized for his distinguished career in health care and medical education and his lifelong commitment to advancing patient-centered care. He was presented with the award at the CAOM Members Meeting in January 2026. Congratulations, Dr. Juhasz!
Nathaniel Kesner, DO, MBA, FACOI, has been selected to serve as Chairman of the Board for Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina. In a post expressing his gratitude for the role, he shared: “Any opportunity to serve in this role rests squarely on the shoulders of the hospitalist, intensivist, specialists, surgeons, and emergency medicine physicians who have been the true heavy lifters for our patients day and night. Their faithful work at the bedside across all three current locations is what has elevated me to this position, and a focus must remain on supporting them as they care for our community. My hope is that every decision our Board makes will honor that bedside sacrifice and keep the long-term health of York County at the center, so that Piedmont Medical Center—in Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Gold Hill, and soon Indian Land—will continue to grow as a trusted place of care for this community for decades to come.” Congratulations, Dr. Kesner!
Joshua Lenchus, DO, was featured in an interview with the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) on being a first-generation DO and the importance of mentorship. This was the first in a series of videos called “First Generation DO to Know,” which highlights the stories of DOs who were the first in their families to become osteopathic physicians. Congratulations, Dr. Lenchus!