A life in medicine In Memoriam: July 2026 View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians. July 29, 2026WednesdayJuly 2026 issue The DO Staff Contact The DO Staff Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Topics In Memoriam The following list of recently deceased osteopathic physicians includes links to obituaries and online memorials if they’re available. Readers can notify the AOA of their deceased colleagues by sending an email to [email protected]. You may also view a list of past In Memoriam columns. Martin A. Bermann, DO, 70 (DMU-COM 1986), of Farmington Hills, Michigan, died Oct. 18, 2025. Cameron D. Knackstedt, DO, 77 (KCU-COM 1975), of Hoisington, Kansas, died June 20, 2026. Jack O’Brien, DO, 36 (NYITCOM 2016), of West Hollywood, California, died June 27, 2026. Kevin M. Riccitelli, DO, MS, 76 (OU-HCOM 1981), of Norman, Oklahoma, died Feb. 21, 2026. Nicholas S. Sellas, DO, 93 (ATSU-KCOM 1961), of Clearwater, Florida, died July 13, 2026. Editor’s note: If you’d like to honor a colleague with a memorial contribution to the American Osteopathic Foundation, you can do so online. More in Profession First-generation medical student forges her own path in osteopathic medicine Vani Ganesh, OMS IV, shares how her experience as a first-generation student has impacted her thoughts on patient care. Your Journey. Our Shared Commitment: The road ahead for our profession AOA CEO Kathleen S. Creason, MBA, outlines the AOA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029, which is centered on raising the profile of osteopathic medicine, lifelong professional development and physician leadership. Previous articleFirst-generation medical student forges her own path in osteopathic medicine
First-generation medical student forges her own path in osteopathic medicine Vani Ganesh, OMS IV, shares how her experience as a first-generation student has impacted her thoughts on patient care.
Your Journey. Our Shared Commitment: The road ahead for our profession AOA CEO Kathleen S. Creason, MBA, outlines the AOA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029, which is centered on raising the profile of osteopathic medicine, lifelong professional development and physician leadership.