Nomination Timeline
Submissions for this award are closed.About the Award
The New Osteopathic Family Physician of the Year Award honors physicians who have made significant contributions to family medicine between two and five years after completion of a family medicine residency program and demonstrated exemplary leadership qualities that would honor the memory of Michael F. Avallone, DO, FACOFP dist., after whom the award is named.
Award Criteria
- Must be an active ACOFP member in good standing.
- Must have been actively practicing osteopathic family medicine for a minimum of two years and a maximum of five years.
- Must be currently certified in family medicine by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the American Board of Medical Specialists (ABMS).
- Must have no current restrictions on any medical licenses at the time of application.
- Must actively serve in a leadership capacity at either the national, regional or state level.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Submission of one letter of support from the nominator that details the nominee’s contributions to family medicine and leadership qualities.
- Submission of one letter from the nominee’s ACOFP affiliate society reflecting the nominee’s professional excellence and leadership at the local or state level. If an affiliate society is not available, a letter from a national osteopathic family medicine leader may be submitted instead.
A Look Back:
Award Recipients
Current Award Recipient(s)
- Christopher Kennedy, DO