ACOI Names Two Ohio DOs as the 2026 David Susser, DO, MACOI Award Recipients

The American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI), a national professional organization representing osteopathic internal medicine physicians and subspecialists, has selected eight recipients of the 2026 David Susser, DO, MACOI Award. The recipients were recognized at ACOI 2026 in Indian Wells, California.

Established in 2024, this award honors the legacy of David Susser, DO, MACOI, who consistently demonstrated integrity, compassion, generosity of time and spirit, and commitment to quality in his personal and professional life. Dr. Susser was a pioneer of sub-specialization within the osteopathic internal medicine community. Dr. Susser loved the arts, humanities, and community. This award recognizes physicians who demonstrate similar traits as Dr. Susser.

Batoul Sadek, DO, is an internal medicine resident with a focus on pediatrics at MetroHealth Hospital/Case Western University in Cleveland, Ohio. She is also part of the Longitudinal Clinical Skills Program at MetroHealth Hospital/Case Western University. Dr. Sadek completed medical school at the University of Pikeville – Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Brooklynn Scherer, DO, is currently pursuing a hospice and palliative medicine fellowship at Summa Health in Akron, Ohio. She completed her internal medicine residency at Kettering Health Dayton, where she was chief resident from 2025 to 2026. Dr. Scherer completed medical school at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.