University of New England

UNECOM faculty members honored at Maine Osteopathic Association conference

Three University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine faculty members were recognized with major awards from the Maine Osteopathic Association at the organization’s 2006 annual summer conference in Rockport, Maine.

Also honored were a UNECOM alumnus and student.

• Kenneth Johnson, D.O.

  Kenneth Johnson, D.O. ‘92, associate dean of clinical affairs, received the Osteopathic Physician of the Year award for demonstrating a high quality of practice, a compassionate interest in patients and a commitment to community.
• Stephanie Waecker, D.O., assistant professor of osteopathic manipulative medicine, received the Young Osteopathic Physician of the Year Award, presented to a D.O. who has been in practice for fewer than five years, who has demonstrated involvement as a practitioner and member of the professional community, and who demonstrates the potential to become a major force in osteopathic medicine in the future.
• Charles Radis, D.O., clinical professor of internal medicine, received the Distinguished Service Award for making an immediate, significant contribution to the profession through a major endeavor for the good of the profession and society and/or has made a major impact on the osteopathic profession over the person’s career
• Erik Steele, D.O. ‘87 received the Rosewell P. Bates, D.O., Public Service Award for outstanding achievement in public health, political or community service that enhances and demonstrates the profession’s commitment to service about and beyond that of direct patient care.
• Third-year UNECOM student Joseph Dessent received the MOA Board of Directors Award for impacting the profession through his or her “pride in the profession” attitude.

(Press release issued July 2006)