Osteopathic Family Medicine Educator of the Year Award

Nomination Timeline

Nominations open until September 15, 2024

About the Award

The Osteopathic Family Medicine Educator of the Year Award honors an individual who exemplifies the osteopathic family medicine profession. They've held the highest standards of excellence in teaching and has made significant, commendable, and long-standing contributions to the academic advancement of osteopathic students, residents, and the osteopathic profession.

Award Criteria

Must be an active ACOFP member in good standing.
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 be actively involved in osteopathic education and demonstrate commitment to the osteopathic philosophy and profession.
Must have a significant impact on students, peers, academic institutions, the osteopathic profession, and/or the community.
Must demonstrate compassion and leadership in their role as an educator.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

One letter of support from the nominator.
One letter of support from the nominee's academic institution.

Submit Nomination

A Look Back:

Award Recipients

Current Award Recipient(s)

2024 - Michael A. Becker, DO, FACOFP

Past Award Recipients

2023 - Carol S. Browne, DO FACOFP
2022 - Joshua S. Coren, DO, MBA, FACOFP
2021 - Peter F. Bidey, DO, MSEd, FACOFP
2020 - Christopher P. Zipp, DO, FACOFP
2019 - William Joshua Cox, DO, FACOFP
2018 - Tracy O. Middleton, DO, FACOFP
2017 - Ronnie B. Martin, DO, FACOFP dist.
2016 - William James Burke, DO, FACOFP dist.
2015 - John R. Bowling, DO, FACOFP dist.
2014 - Thomas N. Told, DO, FACOFP dist.
2013 - Gregory J. James, DO, MPH, FACOFP dist.
2012 - Richard R. Terry, DO, FACOFP
2011 - Rob Danoff, DO, MS, FAAFP, FACOFP
2010 - Margaret M. Wilkins, DO, FACOFP

*Indicates ACOFP was notified this member is deceased