ACOI announces the results of the national election of officers for its Student Osteopathic Internal Medicine Association (SOIMA), held in April and May 2026.
May Student of the Month: Kaitlynn McClellan, MS, OMS-II
Please join us in congratulating May 2026 Student of the Month Kaitlynn McClellan, MS, OMS-II, University of the Incarnate Word College of Osteopathic Medicine.
I want to tell you a story about a close colleague and dear friend of mine—an osteopathic internal medicine physician and educator, and without question the most compassionate doctor I know. No one advocates harder for her patients. No one worries more about our residents. If caring were an Olympic sport, she’d have multiple gold medals and still be apologizing for not doing more.
Resident physician Pranati Shah, DO, is the 2025 winner of the David Susser DO, MACOI Memorial Award, an honor that reflects the authenticity and determination with which she pursues internal medicine and oncology. In her statement accepting that award, she shared that her goal as a physician is always “to help as many people as possible.” This idea is a powerful guiding force in her work and life.
We are less than six months away from the biggest gathering of osteopathic internists anywhere in the world, and I can’t help but be excited for the opportunity to meet new people, learn new things, and nurture genuine relationships. I would like to take this opportunity to formally invite you to attend this year's Annual Convention at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa in Palm Springs, California.
Share Your Research: 2026 Poster Contests & Call for Abstracts
Share your research with the ACOI community through the Poster Contests and Faculty Poster Abstracts. This is your opportunity to highlight new discoveries, case studies, and knowledge that can serve and inspire others.
Reflecting on National Osteopathic Medicine Week 2026
National Osteopathic Medicine Week (April 13-19, 2026) is a profound opportunity to pause and reflect on the enduring impact and distinctive contributions of osteopathic physicians across our nation.
CMS Rule Phases Out Fax Machines; Sets New Standards for Exchange of Clinical Documentation for Health Care Claims
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a final rule that will phase out fax machines and paper mailings for health care claims documentation and establish national standards for the electronic exchange of clinical documentation.
CMS Boosts MA Plan Rates After Pushback from Insurers
On April 6, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it will provide Medicare Advantage (MA) plans a 2.48 percent rate increase in 2027.
