Achievement Awards
The Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine’s core values—InSPIRED: Integrity, Service, Passion, Innovation, Respect, Excellence and Diversity—serve as the foundation for the work of the College. Faculty, staff, and preceptors embrace these principles while serving an integral role in developing the next generation of osteopathic physicians. ACOM is proud to recognize the outstanding achievements resulting from our team and their impact on medical education. Each year we recognize extraordinary team members who inspire students to engage and lead, innovate through meaningful solutions, and transform the lives of those they serve.
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Distinguished Educator Award
The Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine Distinguished Educator Award honors excellence in teaching and commitment to students at ACOM. The recipient of this award furthers the mission of the College by supporting student engagement in learning, valuing inclusive learning environments, and demonstrating integrity and respect towards all colleagues and students.
Nominee: Faculty Member at ACOM
Nominator: Faculty, Staff, or Administration
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Previous Recipients
Lawrence LeClaire, III, PhD
Distinguished Service Award
The Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine Distinguished Service Award honors one faculty member, staff member, or team of faculty and/or staff who demonstrates significant commitment to service, outreach, and community engagement. The recipient supports the service mission of the College through continuous and recurring involvement in activities that address critical community needs, engage students in service-learning and philanthropic activities, and/or support the care of the medically underserved through community partnerships.
Nominee: Faculty Member, Staff Member, or Team of Faculty and/or Staff
Nominator: Faculty, Staff, or Administration, including Self-Nomination
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Previous Recipients
Renee Woodham, LPN
Danielle Ferguson, MSN, RN
Victoria Beverett, LPN
Marissa Thompson, CMA
MaryAnn May, PhD
April Zorn, MSRS, RT (R)(CT)
Distinguished Research Award
The Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine Distinguished Research Award recognizes a faculty member, staff member, or team of faculty and/or staff who produced outstanding research, scholarship, and student mentorship within the past year. The recipient of this award demonstrates integrity, service, passion, and excellence in their approach to scholarly activity and research.
Nominee: Faculty Member, Staff Member, or Team of Faculty and/or Staff
Nominator: Faculty, Staff, or Administration, including Self-Nomination
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Previous Recipients
Rahul Garg, PhD, MPharm
Distinguished Staff Award
The Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine Distinguished Staff Award honors outstanding achievement and service to the College. The recipient furthers the mission of the College by displaying integrity and respect towards all colleagues and students and exhibiting excellence through support and engagement in all institutional endeavors. The recipient also demonstrates a collaborative approach when working with others and generates innovative ideas for the advancement of the institution.
Nominee: Staff Member at ACOM
Nominator: Faculty, Staff, or Administration
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Previous Recipients
Marissa Thompson, CMA
Collaboration Award
The Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine Collaboration Award recognizes a team of faculty and/or staff that has had a positive impact on the success and trajectory of the college, health system, and/or community. This award recognizes the importance of effective relationships, cooperation, and teamwork in achieving team goals.
Nominee: Team of Faculty and/or Staff at ACOM
Nominator: Faculty, Staff, or Administration, including Self-Nomination
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Previous Recipients
Krissy Travers, MBA
Casey Johnson
Caitlin Patterson, LPN
Eric Johnson, PhD
Student Advocate Award
The Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine Student Advocate Award recognizes one faculty member, staff member, or preceptor who demonstrates outstanding commitment to student success at ACOM. This individual contributes to the welfare and enrichment of students through exceptional guidance and support of individuals or student groups.
Nominee: Faculty member, Staff member or Preceptor at ACOM
Nominator: Current ACOM Student
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Previous Recipients
Jim Nolin, FNP-C
Regional Preceptor of the Year Award
The Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine Regional Preceptor of the Year Award recognizes one preceptor from each of the four primary Regions (South, Southeast, Central, North) who embodies the attributes of an outstanding physician educator. Individuals receiving this award exhibit a commitment to excellence in the clinical education of osteopathic medical students and serve as professional role models for future physicians.
Nominee: Preceptor who has precepted at least 10 ACOM students
Nominator: OMS-III or OMS-IV Student at ACOM
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Previous Recipients
South: Bobby Wrights, MD
Southeast: Stephen Smith, MD
North: Mishanta Reyes, DO, FACOG
Central: Emily McInnis, DO
Andrew Taylor Still Distinguished Preceptor Award
The Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine Andrew Taylor Still Distinguished Preceptor Award honors one preceptor who excels in supporting student growth and exposure to osteopathic principles and practice. The recipient of this award demonstrates consistent and intentional support of student learning through facilitating student practice and incorporation of osteopathic principles and techniques throughout a clerkship rotation.
Nominee: Preceptor who has precepted at least 10 ACOM students
Nominator: Faculty, Staff, or Administration
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