American Osteopathic Foundation

American Osteopathic Foundation Our mission is to support programs and services that promote osteopathic medicine and enhance patient-centered care AOF.org

We are the philanthropic heart of the osteopathic profession; recognizing academic distinction, lifetime achievement & clinical excellence.

The American Osteopathic Foundation’s Sterling K. Welch, DO, Fund was established in 1965 through a bequest from Dr. Wel...
11/25/2025

The American Osteopathic Foundation’s Sterling K. Welch, DO, Fund was established in 1965 through a bequest from Dr. Welch’s estate to support the educational endeavors of Osteopathic Medical Students. Each Welch Scholar is nominated by their Osteopathic College or School based on financial need, combined with outstanding academic achievement, participation in extracurricular activities, and strong commitment toward furthering Osteopathic medicine. Congratulations this this year's cohort of Welch Scholarship Recipients! https://aof.org/news/aof-sterling-k-welch-do-scholarship-2025-recipients

In partnership with Osteopathic State Affiliates, the American Osteopathic Foundation is pleased to celebrate the AOF 20...
11/19/2025

In partnership with Osteopathic State Affiliates, the American Osteopathic Foundation is pleased to celebrate the AOF 2025 State Emerging Leaders from across the country in the US News & World Report's 2026 Edition of Best Hospitals! We are also thrilled to congratulate, again, the AOF 2025 National Emerging Leader from Iowa, Lindsey Van Duyn, DO! Learn more about some of our nation's best Osteopathically-trained, early career physicians on our website at https://aof.org/news/aof-2025-national-and-state-emerging-leaders
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Tiffanie Tabrizi, Director of Programs, Scholarships and Awards (L) and Rita Forden, AOF CEO (R) were visited by Christi...
11/14/2025

Tiffanie Tabrizi, Director of Programs, Scholarships and Awards (L) and Rita Forden, AOF CEO (R) were visited by Christina Bogdani, COSGP's National Clinical Education Rep and NYITCOM OMS, who was in town for the AOiA's Digital Health Initiative Steering Committee meeting. We always love it when students visit us!

AOF leadership at the Osteopathic International Alliance (OIA) annual meeting in Toronto. Pictured left to right: AOF Bo...
11/10/2025

AOF leadership at the Osteopathic International Alliance (OIA) annual meeting in Toronto. Pictured left to right: AOF Board President and Immediate Past-President, Scott Cyrus, DO and Joseph Zammuto, DO, President-Elect, Julie Sees, DO, Rita Forden, AOF CEO, and OIA's Immediate Past President, Boyd Buser, DO.

Congratulations to Oluwagbenga Dada, OMS-II, from Rocky Vista University COM-Southern Utah, who is the recipient of a 20...
10/23/2025

Congratulations to Oluwagbenga Dada, OMS-II, from Rocky Vista University COM-Southern Utah, who is the recipient of a 2025 AOF Osteopathic Research Incubator Grant for his work, "Reducing Fall Risk, Fear of Falling, and Loneliness in Older Adults Through Osteopathic Medical Student–Led Immersive VR Training." These grants fund proof of concept, pilot, or feasibility studies that advance Osteopathic medicine, and it is intended to help prepare early career investigators to eventually compete with more senior investigators for future research grants from other funders. Rocky Vista University - Utah Campus

Congratulations to Charles “Jori” Enfield, OMS-V+ from Touro COM California, who is the recipient of a 2025 AOF Osteopat...
10/21/2025

Congratulations to Charles “Jori” Enfield, OMS-V+ from Touro COM California, who is the recipient of a 2025 AOF Osteopathic Research Incubator Grant for his work, "High-Tech, High-Touch: A Pilot Study on the Impact of AI Health Coaching, Wearables, and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment on Medical Student Health and Resilience." These grants fund proof of concept, pilot, or feasibility studies that advance Osteopathic medicine, and it is intended to help prepare early career investigators to eventually compete with more senior investigators for future research grants from other funders.

Congratulations to Vani Ganesh, OMS-III at Midwestern Chicago COM, who has received the 2025 AOF Paul S. McCord, DO, Mem...
10/17/2025

Congratulations to Vani Ganesh, OMS-III at Midwestern Chicago COM, who has received the 2025 AOF Paul S. McCord, DO, Memorial Scholarship! This scholarship is awarded annually to a student from the third-year class at CCOM who is committed to providing medical service in underserved and/or disadvantaged areas, has willingly volunteered beyond the requirement of CCOM, has demonstrated a high degree of care and concern for the underserved, and has been in a leadership role while caring for the underserved and disadvantaged. Midwestern University

Timothy Thompson, OMS-III, Alabama COM, is a 2025 AOF Thomas A Quinn, DO, Osteopathic Scholarship recipient. Congratulat...
10/15/2025

Timothy Thompson, OMS-III, Alabama COM, is a 2025 AOF Thomas A Quinn, DO, Osteopathic Scholarship recipient. Congratulations, Student Doctor Thompson! This scholarship was made possible through a generous contribution from Thomas A. Quinn, DO, and his beloved wife Sissy, to recognize students in the profession who exemplify what it means to be an Osteopathic physician. Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine

Congratulations to Ranbeer Singh, OMS-II, Touro COM California, who has received a 2025 AOF Thomas A Quinn, DO, Osteopat...
10/13/2025

Congratulations to Ranbeer Singh, OMS-II, Touro COM California, who has received a 2025 AOF Thomas A Quinn, DO, Osteopathic Scholarship! This scholarship was made possible through a generous contribution from Thomas A. Quinn, DO, and his beloved wife Sissy, to recognize students in the profession who exemplify what it means to be an Osteopathic physician. Touro University California

Congratulations to Dr. Sean McCann (right), the first winner of the volunteer-led Queen of Hearts raffle supporting the ...
10/13/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Sean McCann (right), the first winner of the volunteer-led Queen of Hearts raffle supporting the American Osteopathic Foundation. Dr. McCann generously gifted his portion of the prize of $3,784 back to the Foundation during the 2025 AOF Honors Gala! You, too, can join in on the fun and support student scholarships! The second QOH raffle has started, and new numbers are drawn each Wednesday. Tickets are only $5 each or 6 for $25. Sign up to be automatically reentered into each week's drawing to potentially win half the pot. Visit: https://www.goraisedough.com/buy/2960

Winifred Chijioke, OMS-III, Touro COM Middletown, is a 2025 AOF Thomas A. Quinn, DO, Osteopathic Scholarship recipient. ...
10/10/2025

Winifred Chijioke, OMS-III, Touro COM Middletown, is a 2025 AOF Thomas A. Quinn, DO, Osteopathic Scholarship recipient. This scholarship was made possible through a generous contribution from Thomas A. Quinn, DO, and his beloved wife Sissy, to recognize students in the profession who exemplify what it means to be an Osteopathic physician. Congratulations, Student Doctor Chijioke! Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine

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