Florida Osteopathic Medical Association

12/29/2025

🚨 Reminder for Florida Physicians 🚨

Background screening requirements now apply to ALL physicians.
Avoid interruptions in patient care during licensure renewal—Florida’s licensure period ends March 31, 2026.

For FAQs and step-by-step guidance, visit:
👉 https://flhealthsource.gov/background-screening/

📞 FLDOH: (850) 488-0595 | ✉️ mqa.backgroundscreen@flhealth.gov

12/25/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas! Wishing you a joyful holiday filled with peace, laughter, and love. ❤️🎁

12/23/2025

We truly have the best members!

This morning, we got a surprise Dunkin’ delivery at the FOMA office. We thought Santa may have come early.🎅

Turns out, it was actually Dr. McCann! Thank you Dr. Sean McCann for this thoughtful surprise treat. 🍩☕️

12/22/2025

Congratulations to Joachim Kavalakatt, OMS 4, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton Campus student and FOMA member, on being nominated for LECOM-Bradenton's 2025-2026 Student Researcher of the Year Award! 😊👏✨

LECOM Bradenton Names Student Researcher of the Year

Congratulations to Joachim Kavalakatt, OMS-4, on being named LECOM-Bradenton’s 2025–26 Student Researcher of the Year!
Joachim stands out for his dedication, leadership, and impressive scholarly work.
He will now represent our campus in the national SROY competition.
We’re incredibly proud — congratulations, Joachim!

12/22/2025

Congratulations to OCOM - Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine students and FOMA members, Hanna Schindler and Max Lasday, for being selected for OCOMs Student Doctor of the Year Award and Student Researcher of the Year Award! 👏🌟✨

12/22/2025

✨ Happy Holidays from the FOMA! ✨

Thank you to our physicians, students, and partners for an incredible year. We wish you and your loved ones a joyful, peaceful holiday season and look forward to all we’ll accomplish together in the new year.

12/19/2025

Earlier this month, we celebrated Osteopathic Medicine & Health Awareness Day in Tallahassee at the Florida Capitol with learning, connection, and advocacy. Enjoy the highlights from an inspiring day. 🌿📚

12/18/2025

We love to see our student members shine! 🌟✨

FOMA Members and NSU Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine students, third-year Olivia Pisarski at the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus and fourth-year Brookie Hilburn at the Tampa Bay Campus were selected as the KPCOM's 2025 Student D.O.s of the Year.

Congratulations to both students! 👏

12/17/2025

✨ Have You Checked Out the FOMA Website Lately?

We’ve made it easier than ever to stay connected with your osteopathic family here in Florida. Whether you're looking for events, CME, advocacy efforts, or ways to get involved—it's all in one place.

👀 Take a look and see what’s new!

https://www.foma.org/

Notice something that's missing? Let us know at fomapr@foma.org.

12/17/2025

Dr. Richard Thacker, FACOI, FOMA member and past president (2006-2007), and current AOA president-elect, made a special guest appearance on Cooking with Dr. Bob at the AOA holiday party with AOA President, Dr. Robert Piccinini, D.FACN, and AOA CEO, Kathleen Creason, MBA.

Looks like tasty food was made and great times were had!

12/17/2025

FOMA District Society 10 (Hillsborough County Osteopathic Medical Society) recently celebrated the holidays and accomplishments of its members!

Looks like they had a fantastic evening!

12/16/2025

🚨 Public Comment Period Extended: FL DOH Vaccine Rule 🚨

The Florida Department of Health has extended the public comment period for the proposed school immunization rule 64D-3.046 through Dec. 22, 2025.

⚠️ Action Needed: Physicians are encouraged to submit individual comments supporting evidence-based vaccinations and to encourage patients and families to participate as a member of the public.

📧 Submit comments to: vaccinerule@flhealth.com

Your voice matters. 💉

You can watch the meeting that took place on December 12 on the Florida Channel: https://ow.ly/qWSx50XKojR

Questions? Contact fomapr@foma.org