
Top osteopathic physicians recognized at symposium
鈥婳hio鈥檚 top osteopathic physicians were recognized at the 2022 Ohio Osteopathic Symposium, which returned to being held in-person. A hybrid option was available for those who were not able or preferred not to meet in-person. With total attendance at more than 460, about 200 people gathered in Columbus April 29 鈥� May 1 to network, participate in continuing medical education activities, and discuss emerging research and important issues in osteopathic medicine.

The symposium, a collaboration between the 51社区 Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Society of Alumni & Friends and the Ohio Osteopathic Association, is the state鈥檚 largest osteopathic CME event. It is also a time that osteopathic physicians from across the state are recognized for their dedicated service to the community.
Awardees included:
J.O. Watson, DO, Memorial Lecture - Mitchell J. Silver, DO ('89)
Heritage College Society of Alumni & Friends
Alumnus of the Year 鈥� Mark A. Foglietti, D.O. (鈥�82)
Outstanding Recent Graduate 鈥� Kristin M. Astrom, D.O. (鈥�11)
Medal of Merit 鈥� Gregory Hill, D.O. (鈥�86)
Distinguished Service 鈥� Jennifer J. Hauler, D.O. (鈥�01)
Honorary Alumnus 鈥� Wayne R. Carlsen, D.O.
Ohio Chapter of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians
Distinguished Service 鈥� Edward E. Hosbach II, D.O. (鈥�87)
Family Medicine Resident of the Year 鈥� Amy N. Horwitz, D.O. (鈥�19)
Family Physician of the Year 鈥� James E. Preston, D.O.
Young Family Physician 鈥� Ryan K. Bleck, D.O.
Ohio Osteopathic Association
George L. Eckert Jr., DO Mentor of the Year 鈥� Ronald J. Russ, D.O. (鈥�98)
Distinguished Service 鈥� Geraldine N. Urse, D.O. (鈥�93)
M. Bridget Wagner, DO Humanitarian 鈥� Allan Miller, D.O.
Meritorious Service 鈥� Sandi Foster, Ph.D.
Trustee 鈥� Eugene D. Pogorelec, D.O. & M. Terrance Simon, D.O.