The American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI) is a medical association in the United States representing osteopathic physicians who specialize in internal medicine.[1][2] The ACOI is one of two professional organizations representing internal medicine physicians in the United States, the other organization is the American College of Physicians.[3] ACOI is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).[4][5]
.jpg) 2024-2025 President Dr. Susan M. Enright | |
| Formation | 1941 |
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| Type | Professional association |
| Headquarters | Arlington, VA |
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| Membership | 10,000 |
Official language | English |
President | Susan M. Enright, DO, MACOI |
| Website | acoi.org |
History
editACOI was founded in 1923 as the American Society of Osteopathic Internists. In 1941, the organization adopted its current name, American College of Osteopathic Internists.
Membership
editMembership levels are student, resident/fellow, active, retired, emeritus, and associate. Active members are physicians (DO and MD degrees) who have completed internal medicine training and hold a valid license to practice. Associate members are physicians trained in any other specialty than internal medicine (e.g., emergency medicine, family medicine, obgyn, etc.) or healthcare professionals.[6]
Notable members include Karen J. Nichols, DO, MACOI, the first female president of ACOI and former medical school dean; Humayun J. Chaudhry, DO, MACOI, MS, president and chief executive officer of the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) of the United States; and Robert A. Cain, DO, MACOI, president and CEO of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM).[7][8][9]
Fellows
editThe honor of fellow is bestowed upon members who exhibit dedication to the profession. The recipient receives becomes a Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Internists, which is abbreviated FACOI.[10] Honorary versions of this award are also given. On November 14, 1979, Linus Pauling received an Honorary Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Internists by the ACOI for delivering a presentation at the ACOI Convocation.[11]
The Gillum Society of Master Fellows was established in 1994 to honor fellows who have demonstrated outstanding past and present contributions to the College or to osteopathic internal medicine on a local, regional, or national level. The Society is named for Grover Gillum, DO, a past president of ACOI and was department chairman and residency program director at the Department of Internal Medicine at the Kansas City College of Osteopathy.[12]
Memorial awards
editACOI established memorial awards to honor the legacy of two remarkable long-time members:
The Anthony J. Malcoun Award recognizes an outstanding nephrology fellow.[13] The award is named for Anthony J. Malcoun, DO, MACOI, a past president of ACOI, who received the ACOI Internist of the Year in 2014.[14][15]
David Susser Award recognizes internal medicine residents.[16] The award is named for David Susser, DO, MACOI, a past president of ACOI, and cardiologist and former head of Internal Medicine at Botsford Hospital (Michigan).[17]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "American College of Osteopathic Internists". ACOI. Retrieved 2012-06-27.
- ^ "Osteopathic Specialty Colleges". American Osteopathic Association. Archived from the original on 10 June 2012. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
- ^ "American College of Physicians - Internal Medicine - Doctors for Adults". Acponline.org. Retrieved 2012-06-27.
- ^ "American College of Osteopathic Internists". Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.
- ^ "ACOI 2024 Annual Convention and Scientific Sessions". American Osteopathic Association. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
- ^ "Dues Structure and Applications". www.acoi.org. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
- ^ "Karen Nichols DO". Women in Medicine Speakers Bureau. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
- ^ "ACOFP 61 Annual Convention and Scientific Seminars". acofp24.eventscribe.net. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
- ^ "Robert A. Cain - fullbio". Default. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
- ^ "American College of Osteopathic Internists Bylaws". American College of Osteopathic Internists.
- ^ "American College of Osteopathic Internists, Fellowship Certificate". OSU Library. Oregon State University.
- ^ "Master Fellows". www.acoi.org. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
- ^ "Anthony J. Malcoun, DO, MACOI Award". www.acoi.org. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
- ^ "ACOI Awards and Honors". www.acoi.org. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
- ^ "Obituaries in Detroit, MI". freep.com. 2022-05-29. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
- ^ "David Susser, DO, MACOI Award". www.acoi.org. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
- ^ Boose, Barb (2013-01-10). "A long career of creating opportunities for others". www.dmu.edu. Retrieved 2024-11-07.