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Leading by example

AOA seeks nominations for Mentor of the Year

The nominations form is now closed. The recipient will be notified of their selection in July.

The AOA Mentor Recognition Program was developed to honor DOs who help shape the future of the osteopathic profession through their involvement with osteopathic medical students, residents, fellows and new physicians in practice. Students, DOs, AOA affiliates or any other member of the osteopathic professional family are welcome to submit nominations.

Questions? Email Priya Garg, MBA, Chief Engagement and Diversity Officer, at p[email protected].

Past winners

  • 2023 Teresa A. Hubka, DO
  • 2022 Michael B. Clearfield, DO
  • 2021 Joanne Kaiser-Smith, DO
  • 2020 Drew Lewis, DO
  • 2019 Gustav K. Barkett, DO
  • 2018 Dan E. Miulli, DO
  • 2016 Paula M. Crone, DO
  • 2015 Katherine Kropf, DO
  • 2014 Timothy D. Law Sr., DO
  • 2012 Robert Danoff, DO
  • 2011 Sara Sutton, DO
  • 2010 John Bertagnolli, DO
  • 2009 Lynn F. Brumm, DO
  • 2008 James M. Lally, DO
  • 2007 John T. Pham, DO
  • 2006 Ruth E. Purdy, DO
  • 2005 Cheryl B. Doane, DO

Examples from recent nominations

“He always had an open door to talk about anything that I needed assistance with … He has effectively shaped how I will approach patients, problems, and hardships in the future. I know that I will always have him as both a mentor and a friend to call in times of need.”

“When he was chief resident and he had an unstable patient, even when he was in another state interviewing for fellowship, he would constantly call the other residents between meetings for updates. His heart is always with his patients no matter where he is. Seeing the way that he fought for his patients and truly made a difference made me want to follow in his footsteps.”

“I can only hope that I have acquired the characteristics that he has modeled. When he asks, ‘How are you?’ he waits for an answer – he listens. He is not just being polite; he really wants to know how you are doing. If there is one tiny thing, I hope I have picked that up from him.”

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