ACOFP: OUR CONTINUING HISTORY 71 New Challenges and Opportunities THE MARY BURNETT, DO, FACOFP DIST., LECTURE In 2005, the Executive Council of the Conclave of Fellows established a tradition by introducing an annual lecture during its business meeting. The lecture was subsequently named in honor of Mary Burnett, DO, FACOFP dist., and it was first presented to Dr. Burnett at the meeting held in October 2005. The Mary Burnett, DO, FACOFP dist., Lecture is delivered each year at the ACOFP Annual Convention during the Semi-Annual Business Meeting of the Conclave of Fellows. Each fall, the Executive Council of the Conclave of Fellows selects the lecturer. Being chosen to present the Mary Burnett, DO, FACOFP dist., Lecture is a significant honor that is awarded to a fellow who has demonstrated a level of dedication and commitment to the profession akin to Dr. Burnett. The purpose of this lecture is twofold: to recognize Dr. Burnett’s extensive contributions to the profession and ACOFP by showcasing ongoing achievements within the field and to inspire future generations of osteopathic family physicians to emulate Dr. Burnett’s passion and dedication. To be selected, an individual should be an ACOFP fellow or possess unique knowledge and/or a significant relationship with osteopathic family medicine, demonstrate leadership in osteopathic family medicine and within ACOFP, and embody the ideals and legacy of Mary Burnett, DO, FACOFP dist. The lecture should address one of the following areas: • Leadership in osteopathic family medicine or ACOFP • History of osteopathic family medicine or ACOFP • Future of osteopathic family medicine or ACOFP • Unique contributions to osteopathic family medicine or ACOFP, patient care, public health, or advocacy at the national, state, or local levels for the profession, ACOFP, or patients. Since 2005, the Conclave of Fellows has hosted a distinguished roster of lecturers: Marcelino Oliva Jr., DO, FACOFP dist. (2005) Joseph P. McNerney, DO, FACOFP dist. (2006) Ronnie B. Martin, DO, FACOFP dist. (2007) Thomas N. Told, DO, FACOFP dist. (2008) Royce K. Keilers, DO, FACOFP dist. (2009) Jeffry A. Lindenbaum, DO, FACOFP dist. (2010) Glen G. Miller, DO, FACOFP (2011) Carol L. Henwood, DO, FACOFP dist. (2012) Jason Haxton, MA, DO (Hon) (2013) Michael K. Murphy, DO, FACOFP dist. (2014) Kenneth E. Nelson, DO, FACOFP dist. (2015) Jan D. Zieren, DO, MPH, FACOFP dist. (2016) William J. Burke, DO, FACOFP dist. (2017) Rebeccah R. Rodriguez-Regner, DO, FACOFP (2018) Paul A. Martin, DO, FACOFP dist. (2022) Nicole H. Bixler, DO, FACOFP dist. (2023) Sarah James, DO, FACOFP (2024) Mary Burnett
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