Florida Osteopathic Medical Association

04/13/2026

We’re kicking off National Osteopathic Medicine Week! 🩺💙

All week long, we’re celebrating the osteopathic profession and the physicians who bring its principles to life every day.

Join us as we celebrate. ✨
🎁 Giveaways all week! All winners will be announced on Friday, April 17.
👉 Engage with our posts each day to enter and increase your chances of winning!

Let’s get started:
👉 Tag a DO that you’re proud to call a colleague, friend, or family member! Comment answers below to enter our giveaway!

04/12/2026

Something special is right around the corner… 👀

We’re just one day away from kicking off National Osteopathic Medicine Week—a week dedicated to celebrating osteopathic physicians, students, and the community that makes it all possible. 🩺💙

Stay tuned for a full week of engagement opportunities and giveaways.

Make sure you’re following so you don’t miss what’s coming tomorrow.

04/10/2026

Happy National Sibling Day!

This National Sibling Day, we're highlighting siblings who share the same passion for medicine. The Seltzer Brothers, both orthopedic surgeons and the Detweiler sisters, both attending LECOM-Bradenton. 👏🎉

04/10/2026

We are proud to support Cancer Prevention & Early Detection
Month! Preventing cancer or detecting it early can lead to .
Learn more, raise awareness & stand with us: https://bit.ly/3Ob5VAP

04/09/2026

MENTEES: Nominate Your Mentor for AOA's 2026 Mentor of the Year Award! 🤩

🌟 Nominate your mentor for AOA’s 2026 Mentor of the Year Award! 🌟

Know a DO whose guidance has made an impact on your osteopathic journey? Honor them with the recognition they deserve.

March 9–April 10 the AOA is accepting nominations for the 2026 Mentor of the Year Award—honoring DOs who inspire, support and empower students, residents, fellows and early career DOs. If they’ve helped you navigate training, present research, secure job placement or find your path forward, they deserve to be honored. ✨ This year, you can even add photos and videos to your nomination!

👉 Click the link to see examples of nomination language, past winners and to submit a nomination. This year, you may add videos and photos to your submission! https://bit.ly/2IMg2u6

🎉 Let’s celebrate the mentors who make osteopathic medicine stronger!

04/08/2026

Congratulations to FOMA member Kenneth Johnson, DO, on Executive of the Year from KPCOM! 👏🎉

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE KPCOM'S STUEY NOMINEES - On April 7, NSU hosted its annual Student Life Achievement Awards at the Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Theater. Below are the KPCOM individuals and organizations that received nominations in their respective categories.

EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR
Kenneth Johnson, D.O.

STUDENT OF THE YEAR
Alexandra Lens

PROFESSOR OF THE YEAR
Maria Chamorro, O.T.D.

GRADUATE ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR
American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians

STUDENT GOVERNMENT OF THE YEAR
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine Student Government Association

REGIONAL CAMPUS ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR
Student Occupational Therapy Association

04/08/2026

Now Available: The digital FOMA 2026 Spring Journal! 🌿📖

Packed with the latest highlights from across the osteopathic community in Florida! Take a look and stay connected with everything happening at FOMA! ✨

View the Digital Journal Here: https://www.foma.org/foma-journal

04/07/2026

Happy World Health Day!

A reminder that health is more than the absence of illness—it’s the foundation for strong, thriving communities. From prevention to access to care, every effort plays a role in building a healthier world for all. 🌎✨

04/06/2026

It’s National Public Health Week!

Public health is happening all around us—every single day. It’s in the seatbelt you wear, the clean water you drink, the smoke-free spaces you walk into, and countless innovations that quietly protect and improve our lives. 🚗💧🚭

This week, we're celebrating the impact of public health and the progress that continues to shape a safer, healthier future. 🌎✨

04/05/2026

Happy Easter from the FOMA! 🐰

04/03/2026

April is National Stress Awareness Month.

Feeling stressed? You’re not alone. Take a moment today to pause, breathe, and check in with yourself. Small habits—like stepping away, getting outside, moving your body, or talking it out—can go a long way.

04/02/2026

Autism is often misunderstood—here are a few facts and myths about autism spectrum disorder to help build awareness and understanding:

💡 Facts:
• Autism is a spectrum—every individual experiences it differently
• Many autistic individuals live full, independent, and successful lives

❌ Myths:
• All autistic individuals are the same
• Autism means a lack of empathy

We will continue to promote acceptance, inclusion, and respect for all individuals on the spectrum.