Association of Military Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons

03/17/2026

REGISTER TODAY! Ultrasound Skills Workshop!

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
The Grove Hotel, Boise, ID

https://amops.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mcform&view=ngforms&id=2253637

03/15/2026

🚨 SAMOPS 2026 Spring Mentorship Match is open!

Looking for guidance as you navigate the path to military medicine? Our mentorship program connects students and trainees with physician mentors across specialties and service branches.

🩺 Get matched with a mentor who aligns with your career interests
📅 Application deadline: 0000 Zulu Time | 31 March 2026
📢 Matches announced in April before the annual conference

Priority will be given to members who have not yet been paired with a mentor.

If you’re attending the SAMOPS Annual Conference in Boise, invite your mentor and come say hello!

🔗 Apply now: Link in bio
🌐 Learn more: www.amops.org

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03/15/2026

03/06/2026

Lt Gen John J DeGoes received an award at AMSUS 2026!

03/05/2026

AMOPS President Elect COL Natalie Nevins, DO presented at AMSUS 2026!

03/01/2026

Accepted to present at AMOPS? Don’t forget to submit your final poster or presentation by March 15. We look forward to showcasing your outstanding work!

02/23/2026

Join us at the AMOPS Annual Conference in

📍 Boise, Idaho
📅 April 29 – May 3, 2026
Connect with military osteopathic physicians, trainees, and leaders from across the country for:

🩺 CME workshops
🎖 Leadership development
🤝 Networking & mentorship
📚 Research and innovation

👉 Register today (https://amops.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mcform&view=ngforms&id=2242415 #// scan the QR code)

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02/18/2026

Mentorship is how we strengthen the future of military medicine.
The 2026 SAMOPS Pre-Med Mentorship Match connects medical students with pre-meds navigating HPSP, board decisions, and the transition into military training. Your experience can make all the difference.
If you’re a medical student willing to mentor, sign up below and help guide the next generation of physicians in uniform.
🔗 https://forms.gle/KPrRQ8vBD2fVmzsN8

02/16/2026

Registration is open!

Join us in Boise, Idaho | April 29 – May 3, 2026 for the AMOPS Annual Conference.
Connect with military osteopathic physicians, trainees, and leaders from across the country for:
🩺 CME workshops
🎖 Military medicine leadership sessions
🤝 Networking & mentorship
📚 Research and professional development
👉 Secure your spot today and be part of advancing osteopathic military medicine.

https://amops.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mcform&view=ngforms&id=2242415 #/

02/14/2026

Congratulations to Jacqueline Shoemaker- SAMOPS President!

Congratulations to the newest cohort of the 2026 AOA Leadership Academy!
We’re proud to welcome these emerging leaders as they begin their yearlong journey of professional growth, collaboration and service to the osteopathic profession.

2026 Cohort:
Pantelis Antoniou, OMS III; John Arthur, DO; Tessa Banks; Alex Biera, OMS III; Christina Bogdani, OMS III; Kelly Brake, OMS III; Nathan Carroll, DO; Anisa Ciaciura, OMS II; Christine DiEnna, DO; Austin Dobson, OMS II; Kelly Frasier, DO; Cameron Gachett, DO; Jennifer Gaide, DO; Shivika Gaind, OMS III; Brittany Garza, DO; Lauren Jernstadt, OMS III; Austin Layton, OMS III; Roberteen McCray, DO; Susan Medalie, DO; Michael Moskowitz, DO; Wadsworth Murad, DO; Chinwe Okonkwo, DO; Brett Picciotti, DO; Clayton Rawson, OMS III; Forum Sanghavi, DO; Tanvi Shah, OMS IV; Jacqueline Shoemaker, OMS III; Patrick Sinco; Rosmi Thomas, DO; Hans Zuckerman, DO.

Read more about the Leadership Academy here: https://bit.ly/3OuZdqn

02/13/2026

Congratulations Vice Admiral Via!

‘We Are a Combat Support Agency,’ says new DHA Director

Vice Adm. Darin K. Via assumed the role of director of the Defense Health Agency on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, setting a new, warfighter-focused course for the military’s vast health enterprise.

He most recently served as Navy Surgeon General and chief of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery. Via is the fifth DHA Director since the agency was established in 2013.

https://dha.mil/News/2026/02/12/18/57/We-Are-a-Combat-Support-Agency-says-new-DHA-Director

02/10/2026

🚨 $500 TRAVEL GRANTS AVAILABLE 🚨

Going to the 2026 SOMA Spring Convention? The SOMA Foundation is offering up to 3 grants ($500 each) to help SOMA members cover travel costs.

📍 Westin — Arlington, VA
📅 March 27–29, 2026
⏰ Apply by Feb 22, 2026 | 11:59 PM CST
🔗 https://www.somaf.org/travel-grants
📩 scholarships-grants@studentdo.com