Through Insightful Research and Care, Seeing and Serving Differently
Research and scholarship are essential to a medical student’s journey, but it’s often much more than a step taken out of sheer necessity. That was the case when it came to Alexandria (Allie) Ahlm, the ACOI 2024 student poster contest winner.
Thankful.
That is the feeling as I reflect on the ACOI 2024 Annual Convention & Scientific Sessions held in Arizona this past month. I am in awe of those that worked so hard to make the Annual Convention a success.
I have had the pleasure and honor of being the ACOI President from 2023-2024. I am proud to report that working with the ACOI Board of Directors, the ACOI leadership team, and the ACOI Committees, it has been a successful year.
November Student of the Month: Shelby Cornelius, OMS-IV
Shelby is an extraordinarily talented individual with a high intellect and a genuine curiosity that fuels her drive to learn. During her third-year internal medicine inpatient rotation, Shelby was operating at the level of a fourth-year medical student. She gave polished and thorough presentations that included synthesis of complex patients and prioritized differential diagnoses.
Thanks to a rich array of interactive learning sessions, thought-provoking keynote presentations and panel discussions, along with a host of networking events, attendees made invaluable connections, created beautiful new memories, and expanded their knowledge and skills. With over 50 sessions, expert speakers, and over 1600 attendees, ACOI 2024 was a truly special Annual Convention.
ACOI Congratulates its 2024 Fellows and Master Fellows
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.
Congratulations to the ACOI 2024 Student and Resident/Fellow Poster Contest Finalists
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.
ACOI members are strongly encouraged to contact their members of Congress in support of the legislation, the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act (H.R. 10073).
October Student of the Month: Alyssa Zakala, OMS-IV
Student Doctor Zakala was nominated for her overall dedication to academics, clinical responsibilities, and contributions to the community. She is described as an incredibly hard worker and a brillant medical student. One of her nominators said that she will "continue to make significant contributions to the field of osteopathic medicine and to the lives of her patients." Alyssa inspires others to be the best version of themselves, understands the importance of collaboration in medicine, and is always willing to lend a helping hand to her classmates.
ACOI Recognizes Paul W. Davis, DO, with Inaugural Malcoun Memorial Award
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.
