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AACOM President and CEO Robert A. Cain, D.O. (Costin Cohort 5) highlighted several Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (COMs) for their excellence in diversity in the October 2023 edition of . Additionally, congratulations to Dr. Cain on his recent achievement: On March 2, 2024, Robert A. Cain, D.O., was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society. "I am deeply honored to have been selected to join this distinguished group of compassionate individuals who put care and human connection first," said Dr. Cain. And, be sure to check in regularly to Cain’s Corner. 

Josh Cox, D.O., Executive Dean of KCU College of Osteopathic Medicine and Vice Provost for Medical Affairs (Costin Cohort 12) was quoted in the recent article, A six-year partnership between the Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine and HCA Midwest Health expands the number of clerkships for third and fourth-year medical students and gives HCA access to academic research and classroom resources. "For our medical students to train alongside HCA Midwest Health’s highly-skilled physicians is invaluable to their growth and development as future physicians,” Dr. Cox said.

Rita Getz, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (Costin Cohort 6), was recognized in an along with her students earlier this year: "Dr. Rita Getz and osteopathic medical students Paul Delgado, Sarah J. Adkins, and Saumya Shah serve as exceptional examples of what sets the osteopathic medical education community apart," said AACOM President and CEO Robert A. Cain, D.O.

: Medical students at the Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine presented research at meetings of the American Heart Association and the American Society of Nephrology, among other national conferences, this year. "When it comes to getting residency spots, their eventual practices, and other steps in their medical careers, research plays a pivotal role," said Joseph Gigliotti, Ph.D., Director of Research and Special Projects (Costin Cohort 16).

Congratulations are in order for John Graneto, D.O. (Costin Cohort 5): California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine received accreditation from the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation. "We are extremely proud to have our medical school receive a seven-year accreditation from the COCA, which is the maximum amount for a new school," said John Graneto, D.O., Dean of CHSU-COM said in a .

CCOM's Teresa Hubka, D.O., (Costin Cohort 4) begins tenure as president of the American Osteopathic Association: Teresa Hubka, D.O., Department Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Pվ��Ƶ, has begun her term as president of the American Osteopathic Association. "I was deeply honored, and I'm certainly looking forward to this leadership role," Dr. Hubka said.

: We applaud the appointment of AACOM nominee Millicent King Channell, D.O., M.A., FAAO, FNAOME (Costin Cohort 5), and AACOM Board of Deans member Brian Kessler, D.O., FACOFP, to serve on the National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation (NCFMEA). The NCFMEA evaluates accreditation standards applied to foreign medical schools and determines how they compare to U.S. medical school standards.

Congratulations to Józia McGowan, D.O., FACOI, (Costin Cohort 14), on her new position as Associate Dean of Academic Success at Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Nicole Wadsworth, D.O., Dean of the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (Costin OH Satellite Cohort), published the following article in May 2024:   Dr. Wadsworth was also recently recognized: Nicole Wadsworth, D.O., Dean of the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, is included in the Long Island Business News' list of 33 influential figures in health care.

The South Georgia Campus of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine gives new medical students an introduction to medical school and the campus in the two-week, pre-matriculation Fundamental Integration Required for Excellence program. "During FIRE they get an idea of what's expected from them and what to look forward to. That way our students are prepared to succeed from day one," said Jason Walker, Ph.D., (Costin Cohort 14) PCOM Assistant Dean of Transformational Learning and an Associate Professor of Physiology.

Congratulations to Lisa Warren, D.O., M.B.A., (Costin Cohort 10) on her : Western University of Health Sciences has named Dr. Warren as Dean of its College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (WesternU/COMP) and COMP-Northwest. "Dr. Warren brings both her passion as a proud alum and expertise in academic leadership to her new role," Provost and Chief Academic Officer Paula Crone, D.O., (Costin Cohort 4) said.