Association of Military Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons

03/01/2026

Accepted to present at AMOPS? Don’t forget to submit your final poster or presentation by March 15. We look forward to showcasing your outstanding work!

02/23/2026

Join us at the AMOPS Annual Conference in

📍 Boise, Idaho
📅 April 29 – May 3, 2026
Connect with military osteopathic physicians, trainees, and leaders from across the country for:

🩺 CME workshops
🎖 Leadership development
🤝 Networking & mentorship
📚 Research and innovation

👉 Register today (https://amops.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mcform&view=ngforms&id=2242415 #// scan the QR code)

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02/18/2026

Mentorship is how we strengthen the future of military medicine.
The 2026 SAMOPS Pre-Med Mentorship Match connects medical students with pre-meds navigating HPSP, board decisions, and the transition into military training. Your experience can make all the difference.
If you’re a medical student willing to mentor, sign up below and help guide the next generation of physicians in uniform.
🔗 https://forms.gle/KPrRQ8vBD2fVmzsN8

02/16/2026

Registration is open!

Join us in Boise, Idaho | April 29 – May 3, 2026 for the AMOPS Annual Conference.
Connect with military osteopathic physicians, trainees, and leaders from across the country for:
🩺 CME workshops
🎖 Military medicine leadership sessions
🤝 Networking & mentorship
📚 Research and professional development
👉 Secure your spot today and be part of advancing osteopathic military medicine.

https://amops.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mcform&view=ngforms&id=2242415 #/

02/14/2026

Congratulations to Jacqueline Shoemaker- SAMOPS President!

Congratulations to the newest cohort of the 2026 AOA Leadership Academy!
We’re proud to welcome these emerging leaders as they begin their yearlong journey of professional growth, collaboration and service to the osteopathic profession.

2026 Cohort:
Pantelis Antoniou, OMS III; John Arthur, DO; Tessa Banks; Alex Biera, OMS III; Christina Bogdani, OMS III; Kelly Brake, OMS III; Nathan Carroll, DO; Anisa Ciaciura, OMS II; Christine DiEnna, DO; Austin Dobson, OMS II; Kelly Frasier, DO; Cameron Gachett, DO; Jennifer Gaide, DO; Shivika Gaind, OMS III; Brittany Garza, DO; Lauren Jernstadt, OMS III; Austin Layton, OMS III; Roberteen McCray, DO; Susan Medalie, DO; Michael Moskowitz, DO; Wadsworth Murad, DO; Chinwe Okonkwo, DO; Brett Picciotti, DO; Clayton Rawson, OMS III; Forum Sanghavi, DO; Tanvi Shah, OMS IV; Jacqueline Shoemaker, OMS III; Patrick Sinco; Rosmi Thomas, DO; Hans Zuckerman, DO.

Read more about the Leadership Academy here: https://bit.ly/3OuZdqn

02/13/2026

Congratulations Vice Admiral Via!

‘We Are a Combat Support Agency,’ says new DHA Director

Vice Adm. Darin K. Via assumed the role of director of the Defense Health Agency on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, setting a new, warfighter-focused course for the military’s vast health enterprise.

He most recently served as Navy Surgeon General and chief of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery. Via is the fifth DHA Director since the agency was established in 2013.

https://dha.mil/News/2026/02/12/18/57/We-Are-a-Combat-Support-Agency-says-new-DHA-Director

02/10/2026

🚨 $500 TRAVEL GRANTS AVAILABLE 🚨

Going to the 2026 SOMA Spring Convention? The SOMA Foundation is offering up to 3 grants ($500 each) to help SOMA members cover travel costs.

📍 Westin — Arlington, VA
📅 March 27–29, 2026
⏰ Apply by Feb 22, 2026 | 11:59 PM CST
🔗 https://www.somaf.org/travel-grants
📩 scholarships-grants@studentdo.com

02/05/2026

🇺🇸🩺 Senior Officer of the Year 🩺🇺🇸
This award honors military medical students who exemplify leadership, integrity, and an unwavering dedication to both service and medicine.

Our past recipients have set the standard—leading by example in uniform, in training, and in service to others. Their commitment reminds us that military medicine is more than a career; it’s a calling.

2026 nominees must submit materials by February 6.

02/03/2026

The AOF/AAOA COMLEX USA grant application is now open through March 2, 2026. This grant was created to help medical students pay for the cost of exam fees associated with the COMLEX USA Level 2-CE Exam. Up to two (2) grants will be given annually. The Advocates for the American Osteopathic Association (AAOA) created this project specific fund, in partnership with the American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF). For more info and an application: https://buff.ly/XJhuMhw American Osteopathic Association

01/30/2026

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! AMOPS ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2026!
Register at: https://www.amops.org/events

Special Hotel rate of $167 offered if you make your reservation before March 20, 2026!

01/30/2026

Lt. Gen. Mary K. Izaguirre, the Surgeon General of the U.S. Army and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Medical Command extends her sincere thanks to the city of San Antonio’s leaders for their support in this year’s CSM Jack L. Clark Jr. Best Medic Competition.

“Since the establishment of the first post hospital with a 12-bed dispensary in 1879, the City of San Antonio has been a steadfast partner in supporting Army Medicine’s life-saving mission. I am deeply grateful for the community leaders’ unwavering support of our medical Soldiers and their Families.”
~ TSG Izaguirre

City of San Antonio - Municipal Government

01/30/2026