The American College of Osteopathic Surgeons promotes excellence in osteopathic surgical care through education, advocacy, leadership development, & networking.

Alexandria, Virginia
Joined November 2009
At @ACOSurgeons Dr. Jeffrey Montgomery highlights how obstruction is what made some of his pencils cancer patients finally come in after having issues for a while. Stop by the 2026 ACOS Urological Surgery Mid-Year Meeting at the Marquis until 4:30pm. #AUA26
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As we celebrate #Match2026, we’re honored to share a message from Valerie Sheridan, CEO of @ACOSurgeons 🎉 Her words recognize the hard work behind this milestone and celebrate the exciting road ahead for the next generation of DOs. Congratulations!
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We’re always looking for new members to join our committees and continue to help ACOS-RS grow☺️
We’re excited to be seeking members for our new committees! Getting involved is a great way to gain leadership experience and help shape upcoming initiatives! Apply via: acos.informz.net/z/cjUucD9ta…
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This year is full of great events that our members have access to. Here are some of the big events with ACOS that are upcoming!
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Next up in our subspecialty series: general surgery! We will be joined by Dr. Chad Robbins, who practices rural general surgery in Glencoe Minnesota and is a very valued advisor for ACOS-MSS. We can’t wait to hear what he has to share! us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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We’re excited to be seeking members for our new committees! Getting involved is a great way to gain leadership experience and help shape upcoming initiatives! Apply via: acos.informz.net/z/cjUucD9ta…
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Excited to officially announce the 2025-2026 RS executive board! We can’t wait for the year ahead!
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Truly honored to receive both 1st and 5th place for the Student Robert C. Erwin Literary Awards this year, recognizing excellence in surgical research among medical students. Grateful to contribute to the academic surgical community as I apply for the 2026 neurosurgery match. @ACOSurgeons @ACOS_MSS @WeAreTouro #Neurosurgery #MedTwitter #ACOS #AcademicSurgery
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COMLEX for general surgery applications – the BEST predictor for DO performance on board cert exams! The DO interviewed Kristen Conrad-Schnetz, DO, surgery PD & past president of the ACOS, on NBOME-led research which investigated these relationships. bit.ly/42MT8MS
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Replying to @ACOSurgeons
@ACOSurgeons Dr. Fonte is the new incoming President for ACOS, Congratulations! So privileged to be hooded by her last night at the ACA 2025 Conclave Ceremony 🙏 Thank you for your support! I am looking forward to working with you this coming year, and many more to come.
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We cannot thank these two incredible DOs enough. They brought the energy, sometimes the humor and always the professionalism needed for our annual #AOAHOD. @DavidBroderDO
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Get excited to take the next step in leadership! Apply for the ACOS Resident Section Board to advocate for surgical residents, foster mentorship, and help shape the future of osteopathic surgery. Let’s grow, lead, and serve—together. 💪🔍🩺 #ACOS docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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📚✨ Journal Club – This Month's Edition! ✨📚 Join us for this month’s Journal Club as we dive into Anterior Gastropexy for PEHR! 🧠💬 Whether you're a seasoned reader or new to the discussion, all are welcome. 📅 Date: May 27, 2025 🕒 Time: 7:30 PM EST 📍 Location: Teams Mtg
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A few highlights from our Spring Conference in Tulsa last weekend! Thank you to all our wonderful members for joining , to @OSUMedicine for hosting, and to @ACOSurgeons & @ACOS_Residents for teaching us! More photos can be found here: curtisspraguephotography1.sh… #acosgoesyeehaw 🤠
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Happening today at 1:30 PM PT during the APDS meeting in Seattle! 📢 Grace Young, DO—former NBOME Student Experience Panel member—presents research on positive correlations between COMLEX, ABSITE, & ABS performance. #DOproud #APDS2025 @Surg_Education @AmBdSurg @ACOSurgeons
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So grateful to be considered for this award and even more thankful for my mentors and amazing peers who collaborated with me!! Nothing is accomplished without a strong team. @DrTylerWallen @kc140605 @vinyalexander @RyanWong25 @megancrichards @MSindoni96 @Awynn96 @ZachJBrennan
Andrew Vogel (@AndrewDVogel), OMS-IV @ACOMEDU is National Student Researcher of Year.
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Of course @dv_nemeth is National Student Doctor of the Year!! An absolute rockstar and fantastic person who gives back to the osteopathic community!! Excited to see what mountains you climb in general surgery residency!! @ACOS_MSS @ACOS_Residents @ACOSurgeons
Denise Vera Nemeth (@dv_nemeth), OMS IV at @UIWSOM is the National Student Doctor of Year.
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Incredible match for an avid member of our research committee! Thank you for all you do for ACOS-MSS & congratulations!🎉👏🏽✨
I'm so excited to announce (some tears may have been shed) that I matched @UNCCTsurgery!! Thankful for my family and the mentors who have helped me! It could only be done with the strongest around me! Let's get to work 🫀🫁🔪!! @DrTylerWallen @kc140605
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That’s our Research Chair!! So excited for you and all the gallbladders that you will remove!
Warning to all gallbladders! Your days are numbered. I’M GOING TO BE A SURGEON!
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