The Road to Residency: ACOI Student Members on Match Day 2025
Friday, March 21, 2025, marked the biggest-ever Match Day in the National Resident Matching Program’s® (NRMP) history. Osteopathic medical students were a major part of that: According to AACOM, the residency match rate for graduating seniors at osteopathic medical schools reached its own all-time high of 92.6% – with a record 8,392 DO seniors in the US participating, a 4.5% increase from 2024. NRMP also reported that there were 1,882 DO matches in internal medicine. This was a marked increase from 2024, which saw 1,783 DO internal medicine matches.
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.
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.
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).
March Student of the Month: Asmihan Annamer, OMS-I
Student Doctor Annamer was nominated for her exemplary positivity in her attitude, approach, and dedication to her learning experience. She is, at all times, present, engaged, prepared, and on the mark.
When it comes to health awareness, most people don't tend to think of the kidneys before, for example, the heart or lungs. And yet these hardworking organs enable so many essential metabolic regulations; Carol Kirila, DO, MACOI, deems them “just plain fascinating.” And she firmly believes everyone should pay as much attention to their kidney function as they do other processes when they visit their doctor or have lab work completed.
In December 2024, ACOI member Ryan Morgan, DO, FACOI, was appointed to the Oklahoma Advancement of Wellness Advisory Council. His term began just a month ago, in January 2025, and while it is still a bit early to know what to expect, he is hopeful it will be an opportunity to help make some positive health policy changes.
February Student of the Month: Ahad Khatri, OMS-III
Student Doctor Khatri was nominated for his exemplary commitment to patient care and his relentless pursuit of excellence. Ahad consistently goes above and beyond in his role as a student physician and demonstrates an unwavering dedication to his patients that sets him apart from his peers. His most commendable qualities is his willingness to put in extra hours to ensure he has a comprehensive understanding of each patient’s needs. He does not view his role as a mere obligation, but instead he approaches it with a genuine passion for making a positive difference in patients lives.
