The Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM) is proud to announce the faculty promotions of Thomas J. Fotopoulos, DO, to professor of Osteopathic Principles and Practice (OPP) and Richard R. Thacker, DO, MACOI, to associate professor of Internal Medicine. Both serve in the Clinical Sciences division.

Dr. Fotopoulos joined the ACOM faculty in 2021 and he serves as chair of the Department of OPP. He is board-certified in neuromusculoskeletal medicine and osteopathic manipulative medicine.

A second-generation osteopathic physician, Dr. Fotopoulos enjoys teaching students to better understand and utilize OMM. Dr. Fotopoulos is the recipient of the 2024 Ronald S. Owen Legacy Award.

Dr. Thacker has been a member of the ACOM faculty since 2018 and he serves as associate dean of Clinical Sciences and as a member of dean’s cabinet.

Dr. Thacker is board-certified in hospice and palliative medicine, and he is a master fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Internists. Dr. Thacker serves on the board of trustees for the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).

He is the 2024 recipient of the ACOM Student Advocate Award, which is voted on by the student body.

Please join me in congratulating Dr. Fotopoulos and Dr. Thacker on these well-deserved recognitions and in celebrating their continued leadership and service to ACOM.