58 1950 On February 11, eight osteopathic physicians from California found the American College of General Practitioners in Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery (ACGPOMS) and are named to its inaugural Board of Governors. In addition to the eight officers, four at-large members are added to the board, for a total of 12. ACGPOMS gets incorporated in Los Angeles County, California, and names Wesley Barrett Jr., DO, as president of the organization and one of its original board members. 1953 In March, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) formally recognizes ACGPOMS in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association as the “youngest professional organization in osteopathic medicine,” saying: “This new group is one of the most important to arise in our profession’s history.” 1954 ACGPOMS is now referred to in the profession as the American College of General Practitioners (ACGP). Frank York Lee, DO, “MD,” one of ACGP’s key founders, becomes ACGP’s first Asian American president. 1955 ACGP awards its first General Practitioner of the Year Award to Frank MacCracken, DO. It is now known as the Osteopathic Family Physician of the Year Award, ACOFP’s most prestigious honor. 1957 ACGP debuts its first student society — the Alpha Society — led by Society President N. Robert Brethouwer, DO, FACOFP, at the Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine. 1958 AOA formally recognizes hospital departments of general practice, paving the way for potential general practice residencies. ACGP’s first official national medical education meeting is held in the summer in Des Moines, Iowa. Frank MacCracken Frank York Lee
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