About the Foundation
Supporting education, research, and the future of osteopathic medicine.
AOCOO-HNS Foundation
The AOCOO-HNS Foundation advances education and research for College members, residents, and osteopathic medical students. Through grantmaking and charitable initiatives, it supports professional learning and helps address public healthcare needs.
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About the CollegeOur Mission
Support education , research, an charitable initiatives that strengthen the osteopathic professions and improve patient care.
Who We Support
- College members
- Residents
- Osteopathic medical students
- The public
Current Fundraising Priorities
Patrick Murray Poster & Research Paper Competitions
Showcases resident and student research at teh Annual Clinical Assembly, alongside teh Foundation's Student and Resident Research Awards.
Resident Travel Scholarships
Helps residents attend HYPAR and other educational meetings beyond their home programs.
Student Research Fellowships
Supports one opportunity in each specialty: ophthalmology with Research to Prevent Blindness and otolaryngology at the Medical University of South Carolina.
Foundation Board of Directors
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Edward Scheiner, DO, FOCOO
Robert PEETS, DO
Ralph McClish
Ankur Patel, DO
Kristin Reidy, DO
Sirtaz Sibia, DO
Lyndsay Madden, DO
Mackenzie Enriquez, BA
Foundation Committees
Foundation committees support the fundraising, grants, budgeting, meetings, education, research, and other activities of the AOCOO-HNS Foundation. Expand a committee below to view its chair, members, and responsibilities.
Committee Members: Ankur Patel, DO; Lyndsay Madden, DO
Responsibility: Supports fundraising initiatives and Foundation development.
Committee Members: Sirtaz Sibia, DO; Ankur Patel, DO
Responsibility: Oversees the Foundation’s grant-making process and ensures alignment with the Foundation's mission and goals.
Committee Members: Edward Scheiner, DO
Responsibility: Oversees the Foundation’s budget and financial planning.
Committee Members: Sirtaz Sibia, DO
Responsibility: Plans and organizes the Foundation's meetings and events.
Committee Members: [Member Name], DO
Responsibility: Oversees professional programs and postgraduate training initiatives.
Committee Members: TBD
Responsibility: Supports the College & Foundation in marketing and communications efforts.
Support the Foundation
Your support helps provide educational opportunities in ophthalmology and otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. Together, we can help students and residents share their research, attend training, and become involved in our professional community.
Institutional History, 1908-2026
Explore the history of AOCOO-HNS and its predecessor organizations.
Foundation Governance
Foundation Bylaws
View the current governing bylaws of the AOCOO-HNS Foundation.
View Foundation BylawsLeadership Resources
Board and committee leadership materials are available to authorized users.
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