Students & Residents: Don’t Miss These ACOS Opportunities! 🔬 Quick Shot & Podium Presentations at ACA 2026 Deadline: July 1 Present your research at ACA 2026, strengthen your CV, and share your work with leaders in osteopathic surgery. 🧠 Lead, Mentor, and Research with ORIGINS Deadline: July 1 Serve as a Co-PI, mentor medical students in virtual research projects, and help advance osteopathic surgical research. 👥 Join the Resident Section Executive Committee Deadline: July 15 Develop leadership skills, expand your professional network, and help shape the future of resident programming. 🎥 Resident Surgical Video Competition Deadline: July 31 Showcase your surgical expertise and have your video featured at ACA 2026 in New Orleans. Build your CV. Expand your network. Make your mark in osteopathic surgery. Visit facos.org/ResOpps to learn more and submit your application.

While visiting Hawaii, ACOS President Nelayda Fonte, D.O., FACOS, DFACOS, FICS had the opportunity to enjoy dinner with Dr. Chad Cryer, General Surgery Program Director at the University of Hawaii, along with osteopathic surgery residents Dr. Andy Shang, Dr. Rachel Contopoulos, and Dr. Amelia Wong. Joined by her husband, Dr. Loo Yap, the evening provided a wonderful opportunity to discuss surgical training, mentorship, and the future of osteopathic surgery. These interactions reinforce the importance of fostering leadership, excellence, and innovation in osteopathic surgery.

The Early-Career Investigators Workshop (ECIW) is urology’s premier research grant proposal skill development course. Serving the dynamic and evolving needs of the next generation of leading surgeon-investigators and research-scientists, the ECIW equips participants with the essential tools and transformational support to successfully compete for federal and private funding awards to advance urological research. Participant experience is customized into Early and Advanced Tracks, with designation based on preparedness to submit major Career Development Award (e.g. NIH K, VA CDA, etc.) proposals within 1 year or less (Advanced Track) or 1 year or greater (Early Track) from workshop completion. Talented investigators engaging in research efforts across the entire spectrum of urological disease pathologies and research modalities are encouraged to apply. Learn more: auanet.org/research-and-data…

Incoming surgery interns, congratulations on matching into surgery programs across the country. 🎉 Current residents are sharing the advice that helped them get through intern year, from staying organized and being reliable to learning from every patient encounter and building strong friendships with co-residents. If you are about to start intern year, this video is for you. 🎥 Watch now for practical tips, encouragement, and reminders from residents who have been in your shoes.

American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine’s Educating Leaders 2026 brought together top voices in osteopathic medical education last week. ACOS CEO Valerie Sheridan, D.O., FACOS, DFACOS attended the conference, joining leaders from across the country for three days of collaboration, insight, and forward-looking discussion. The event highlighted innovative approaches to medical education, key issues shaping healthcare, and opportunities to strengthen connections across the osteopathic community.

To our newly matched medical students, welcome to the osteopathic surgical family! As you begin your residency journey, know that the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons is here for you every step of the way. From mentorship and research opportunities to lifelong professional support, you are part of a community that believes in lifting each other up. This is not just a job, it is a calling. Within ACOS, you will find a network committed to helping you grow, succeed, and lead. Welcome to the profession. Welcome to the family. 💙 #match2026 #acos #futuresurgeon #thematch #ACOSMATCHDAY

Congratulations to all the medical students who have officially matched! After years of hard work, longs nights and unwavering dedication, you have reached an incredible milestone. Your journey is just beginning! #match2026 #acos #futuresurgeon #thematch