First President's Letter from Damon Baker, DO, MACOI
It is an honor and a privilege to be the President of the ACOI, an organization that has meant so much to me throughout my career. We are coming off a great convention in Marco Island where we had 800 in-person and over 800 virtual attendees.
ACOI 2025 was a successful week that gave members a memorable, high-quality experience rich in education, networking, and more. Both members who joined us in Marco Island and virtual attendees had the chance to access interactive educational sessions, thought-provoking panel discussions, and inspiring keynote presentations. ACOI featured over 55 sessions and hosted over 1600 attendees for the Annual Convention.
Voices Across ACOI: How Mentorship and Membership Go Hand-in-Hand
ACOI 2025, held October 8 through 11, 2025, focused on “The Power of Physician Leadership.” Over the course of the convention, it became clear that leadership is about so much more than simply being in a leadership role. It’s also about everything that goes into developing leadership skills, including the relationships and personal growth acquired along the way.
Congratulations to the ACOI 2025 Student and Resident/Fellow Poster Contest Finalists
The American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI) is proud to recognize the outstanding 2025 poster contest finalists. The finalists were awarded at ACOI 2025, held October 8-11 in Marco Island, Florida. 131 posters were presented by 120 students, residents, and fellows. The ACOI poster contest is one of the largest in the osteopathic profession.
Welcome! It’s great to be back with another issue of our ACOI Student Spotlight newsletter. The semester is already moving quickly, and with it comes new challenges, opportunities, and milestones to celebrate.
2026 MIPS Payment Adjustment Information Now Available
The Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services (CMS) has released Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) payment adjustment information for the 2024 performance period/2026 MIPS payment year.
ACOI Members Urged to Be Alert for Payer Downcoding
An increasing number of payers are automatically ‘downcoding’ claims, resulting in lower payment, and the practice is gaining national attention. An Oct.
Why Every Student Should Experience the ACOI Convention: A Snapshot of My Experience
If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s worth juggling rotation schedules, looming exams, and a couple of flight delays just to attend a medical conference—let me save you the suspense: it absolutely is. The 2025 ACOI Annual Convention in Marco Island, Florida, was one of the most inspiring, educational, and unexpectedly fun experiences of my medical school journey so far. From day one, it was clear that this wasn’t just a conference—it was a community of physicians, residents, and students who genuinely care about lifting one another up.
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.
On September 19, 2025, VCOM–VA held its latest organization fair showcasing about 20 organizations, including our Student Osteopathic Internal Medicine Association (SOIMA) chapter under ACOI.
