KPCOM Student Handbook 2024-2025

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2024–2025 182 • Albert L. Weiner, D.O. Memorial Psychiatry Award—presented in memory of Albert L. Weiner, D.O., to a graduating osteopathic medical student who has achieved the highest proficiency in psychiatry • Alumni Association Award—presented to a graduating osteopathic medical student who, by the student’s leadership, has done the most to maintain the cohesiveness, unity, and esprit de corps within the class for all four years of the student’s osteopathic medical education • 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 • President’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 peers during the student’s 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 a mate, family, and the osteopathic profession while being an individual in the partner’s own right

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