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President and CEO , recently received the 2025 Dale. S. Dodson Award by American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) for his contributions to the advancement of osteopathic medical education. 

“Receiving this honor is a testament to the collective commitment of PCOM to innovate, educate, and serve the osteopathic medical community,” Feldstein said. “This award reaffirms our mission to equip future healthcare leaders with the tools to meet the evolving needs of our communities while remaining steadfast in the philosophy of whole-person care.” 

To honor the memory of American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Past-President and osteopathic medical education innovator Dale S. Dodson, DO, this annual award is given out on behalf of AACOM's Assembly of Presidents to a current or past CEO or Chief Academic Officer (CAO) of an osteopathic medical college who has made significant contributions to the advancement and support of osteopathic medical education. 

“Dr. Feldstein and our other honorees represent the very best of the osteopathic medical education community,” said AACOM President and CEO Robert A. Cain, DO. “From lifelong service and innovation to leadership and advocacy, they exemplify the excellence and dedication that define our profession. By recognizing their achievements, we celebrate their lasting contributions and inspire the next generation of leaders in osteopathic medicine.”

Feldstein was one of four award recipients honored at AACOM’s annual conference, Educating Leaders 2025, in Arlington, Texas.