2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2021–2022 174 • American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) District XII Daniel R. Barkus, D.O. Outstanding Achievement Award in the Study of Obstetrics and Gynecology —presented to a graduating osteopathic medical student who ranks in the top 25 percent of the class, is pursuing residency training in obstetrics and gynecology, and has obtained the highest academic and clinical achievement in the study of women’s health • American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) District XII Outstanding Achievement Award in the Service of Obstetrics and Gynecology —presented to a graduating osteopathic medical student who has shown outstanding leadership and service in the area of obstetrics and gynecology • Chancellor’s Award —presented to a graduating osteopathic medical student who best exemplifies the characteristics of a fine osteopathic physician: a combination of scholarship, leadership, integrity, humanity, and loyalty to the profession (disclaimer: programs with ten or more graduates within an academic year are eligible for this award) • Clinical Service Award —presented to a graduating osteopathic medical student judged to be outstanding in clinical service • Dean’s Award —presented for academic excellence to a graduating osteopathic medical student who has the highest scholastic average • Dean’s Community Award —awarded to a graduating osteopathic medical student who, by personal and professional conduct and by contributions to the student affairs and to the general program of the college, has been deemed worthy of special citation • Dean’s Government and Public Policy Award —presented to a graduating osteopathic medical student who, through participation in academic, community, or government-sponsored programs, has shown a unique interest in developing and an understanding of governmental and public health care policies and procedures that impact patients, the medical community, and osteopathic professions • Dean’s Organizational Award —presented to a graduating osteopathic medical student who demonstrated organizational skills, leadership, and recognition by his or her peers during his or her academic career • Donna Jones Moritsugu Memorial Award —established by the American Osteopathic Foundation to honor the partners of graduating osteopathic medical students who best exemplify the role of a professional’s partner by providing immeasurable support for his or her mate, family, and the osteopathic profession while being an individual in his or her own right • Excellence in Emergency Medicine Award —presented to a graduating osteopathic medical student who has demonstrated outstanding proficiency in emergency medicine as selected by the faculty of KPCOM • FCAAP Luther Holloway Award —Established by the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics to present to a graduating osteopathic medical student who intends to pursue a career in pediatrics and has been involved in pediatric advocacy work or community-based projects while in medical school