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.
ACOI Asks Administration to Rescind NIH Policy; Congress Passes CR without Physician Pay Cut Relief; MIPS Data Submission Deadline Extended and New Hardship Exception; Telehealth Flexibilities Extended
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.
Double Your Knowledge with the 2025 Spring Meetings Bundle
It’s almost time for the 2025 Spring Meetings, and ACOI is making these virtual sessions an even better deal for members with the Spring Meetings Bundle.
There are moments in life when we are given the opportunities to learn, reflect, and grow. These opportunities can find themselves in places of patient care, friends, colleagues, family, and loved ones.
I'm a member of the ACOFP/ACOI Opioid Education Task Force, which supports the production of the "De-stress Pain Management" curriculum on opioid education, currently being expanded for 2025. As I reviewed the past educational materials, I came across a presentation that moved me deeply and compelled me to share my thoughts with a wider audience.
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).
Women in Medicine: Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Change
As March is National Women’s History Month and on February 3rd we celebrated National Women Physicians Day, I thought I would investigate a bit about women in medicine. I found some of the statistics fascinating and hope you enjoy reading!
2025 Internist of the Year: Nominate Your Colleagues by May 31!
Excellence. Impact. Outstanding leadership. ACOI is searching for candidates who embody these traits to be nominated for the 2025 Internist of the Year, and we need your recommendations!
As is evident in California, recent years have seen wildfires pose increased threats to health. Climate change has been linked to multiple conditions that favor more fire, including earlier and lessened snow melt, changing precipitation patterns, altered wind patterns, insect infestation, and increasing vapor pressure deficit. Wildfire risk is projected to continue to increase. By the middle of the century, the number of days of exposure to very high or high wildfire risk is expected to increase by 11%. The absence of government commitment and health system mobilization does not keep these wildfires from occurring. Therefore, our preparation will be key.
