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We are your voice for the thriving osteopathic community in the military.
Promoting Excellence In Treating Patients. Advocating For Military DOs. Strengthening Medical Education.
Please reach out to us to find out how to join, renew your membership, or register for the conference.

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The Association of Military Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons has been a chartered affiliate of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) since 1977.

AMOPS MISSION: To provide osteopathic education, practice, and advocacy to the United States Uniformed Services and to those who care for the men and women who defend and have defended our country.

The Benefits of Membership

Active members of this Association shall be graduates of colleges of osteopathic medicine accredited by the American Osteopathic Association, members of the American Osteopathic Association, eligible for licensure as osteopathic physicians and/or surgeons, and serving on active duty or in a reserve component, or have retired from active service or a reserve component as an osteopathic physician and surgeon in one of the Uniformed Services of the United States. 

Active members are entitled to:

(a) Vote during general membership meetings.
(b) Nominate qualified members for officers and trustees of the Association.
(c) Be elected as officers or trustees in the Association.
(d) Participate in the management of the Association.
(e) Represent the Association at all levels of office and responsibility at the American Osteopathic Association to include, but not limited to committee appointments, delegates to the American Osteopathic Association House of Delegates, Trustees and officers in the American Osteopathic Association.

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SUBMIT YOUR 2026 ABSTRACT
 

AMOPS ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2025!

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED THE AMOPS ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2025! 

This years attendance was at 273 attendees, with students from 50 Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine.  All three branch surgeons general offices were represented with the attendance of LTG Mary K Izaguirre, DO - Surgeon General US Army, Lt Gen John Degoes, MD - Surgeon General US Air Force/Space Force, and RDML Kevin Brown, MD - Commander - Naval Medical Forces - Atlantic.

The event ended with the Annual Awards Banquet, where numerous awards were presented:

  • Jr Officer of the Year - 2d Lt Dennis Mead, USAF
  • Sr Officer of the Year - 2LT Nikki Shahi - USA
  • Chapter of the Year - Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Mentor of the Year - LT Kathryn Flynn, DO - USN
  • Resident of the Year - CPT Brendan Flynn, DO - USA
  • Founders Award - Ira Monka, DO - Past President - AOA
  • Lutz Award - LTG Mary K Izaguirre, DO - USA - Surgeon General
  • James Lally Award – MG (ret) Philip Volpe, DO - USA
  • AAOA Award – Wendy McDonald, RN
  • Special Recognition Award  - Lt Gen John DeGoes, MD - USAF - Surgeon General
  • Special Recognition Award - RDML Kevin Brown, MD - Commander - Naval Medical Forces - Atlantic
  • Presidents Plaque 2024-2025 - CPT Renato Rapada, DO - USA

This year the Conclave of Eagles Inducted 3 new members:

MAJ Bradley RImmert, DO - USA

COL (ret) Kevin O'Connor, DO - USA

BG (ret) Robert Suter, DO - USA

 

 

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VIEW A FEW OF THE AMOPS CONFERENCE 2025 PRESENTATIONS:

Military Match- COM ADVISORS.pdf

It’s About the Process. A Quality Undertaking.pdf

Touching Little Hearts and Lives with Humanitarian Missions.pdf

 

 

 

NBOME and COMLEX - Education and Advocacy!

The NBOME works tirelessly to identify biases, clarify information, and educate on osteopathic distinctiveness and the COMLEX-USA credential. NBOME has joined efforts with  fellow osteopathic organizations to increase awareness and acceptance of DO credentials for all students, residents, and physicians. They conduct advocacy efforts through engagement, outreach, and connection, which have yielded very positive outcomes. The record-setting match rate of 91.6 percent for DO graduates during the 2023 NRMP Main Residency Match is a testament to the recognized value of osteopathic distinction in healthcare. 

The NBOME advocates for a holistic review of applications for undergraduate and graduate medical education programs, and encourages training directors and other recruitment personnel to evaluate all applicants based on their unique experiences, attributes, and competencies.

For further information:

NBOME - Education and Advocacy

 The CMEcenter

 VISIT the CMEcenter at:

https://www.thecmecenter.org/

When you utilize the CMEcenter for your continuing medical education, a portion of all fees comes back to AMOPS.  As a member affiliate of the Association of State Osteopathic Executive Directors (AOSED), this program allows us to provide valuable education and resources for our members!

 

 

 

 

 


 

AMOPS News!

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THE GROVE HOTEL

 

URGENT UPDATE AS OF APRIL 13, 2026:
AMOPS Annual Meeting Dress Code
Due to operational consideration and security mitigation strategies implemented by the Department of War, the
wearing of uniforms outside of the duty location has been restricted
to enhance safety and force protection (OPSEC) amid heightened global threats.
 
After further discussion with Senior military leaders,
we encourage all attendees to still follow their local commands' guidance.
If you are presenting, you have the option to wear your class A uniform,
otherwise attendance at all lectures and activities is business professional.
If you are attending the formal banquet,  you may wear your dress uniform,
however, you must not wear your uniform outside of the hotel/conference venue.  
the AMOPS AWARDS Banquet will also be formal, so please dress accordingly.
If you have been advised by your local command  that you not wear your uniform in public,
you may bring it with you to be inspected.
Please check the conference program for updates.  We will continue to monitor the ability to wear your uniform.
 
 
 
 

 

 

AMOPS / RAMOPS/ SAMOPS 2026 AWARD NOMINATIONS!

Submit your nominations for Awards at the AMOPS Annual Conference 2026!  

Resident of the Year Award

Student Awards

 

MILITARY MATCH!

To all of our DO Medical Students participating in the Military Match - this is your moment! and AMOPS/SAMOPS can't wait to celebrate with you!

On December 10th, you will find out where you matched; we invite you to :

  • Take a photo with the link below - AMOPS Match Day sign!

  • Share your match photo on social media!
  • Tag us on Instagram/Facebook so we can celebrate with you!
  •  @samops77
  • @amops77

Your hard work, sacrifice, and dedication to service deserves to be recognized loud and proud! The future of military osteopathic medicine is bright - and it all starts with you!

We will be reposting and cheering you on all day long. Let's flood social media with some match success stories!

#MilitaryMatchDay #AMOPS #ProudToBeDO #FutureMilitaryDO #OsteopathicMedicine #MatchedAndMissionReady #DOtoDeploy #PhysiciansInUniform #ServiceBeforeSelf

 

Welcome to our Newest Sponsor

AMOPS extends a warm welcome to our newest sponsor and business partner, St Alphonsus Regional Medical Center!

For Physician and APP opportunities following Military Service, check their website:

Join Our Team: Top Doctors Jobs Available Now 

 

 

 

 

 COL (ret) Kevin O'Connor, DO  
AMOPS MEMBER AND WHITE HOUSE PHYSICIAN!

NEW BOOK RELEASE!