Advocates for the POMA

Supporting the osteopathic profession, its physicians, families, friends, and communities.

Who We Are

The Advocates are diverse in membership and tied together with the purpose of promoting osteopathic medicine to the public and strengthening the osteopathic family. We reach out to physicians, active and retired, spouses and significant others, widows, family members, friends, and supporters of osteopathic medicine to support and promote the osteopathic profession, learn about issues facing the osteopath in your life, and build a network of people sharing similar concerns and life experiences.

2024–2026 Officers

APOMA Updates

News and activities from the Advocates for the POMA.

MAY 20, 2026

Scholarship Success APOMA is thrilled to announce that thanks to the incredible generosity of our POMA Districts, individual physicians and exhibitors, we raised over $2,000 from 49 participants for our student scholarship fund! The creativity behind this year’s raffle baskets was truly a joy to behold. While I wish I could thank every one of you individually, please know how much your contributions are appreciated.

A special shout-out to District 8 and District 4 for their ongoing, friendly rivalry in both the quantity and quality of their donations. A particular tip of the cap goes to Jess Masser, DO—your bourbon-smoking barrel (complete with the bourbon) was a showstopper, collecting nearly double the tickets of any other item! We look forward to seeing what you all come up with next year.

Annual Meeting & Celebration We were honored to host our annual meeting featuring POMA President George Wolters, with a special appearance by Tyler Burke and contributions from AAOA President Aimee Thompson. This collaboration significantly enhanced our event, and it was a pleasure to celebrate and dance the night away with POMA President Angela Zawisza, DO.

Join the APOMA Family Membership is just $25 [email protected]

Caryn Tabby APOMA President, 2024–ongoing

February 20, 2026

APOMA is preparing for the Annual Assembly at Kalahari. We look forward to the districts providing fantastic baskets to raffle. All donations are appreciated.

AAOA President Aimee Thompson recently attended the AOA Board of Trustees midyear meeting. Krissy Eisenhardt, AAOA and APOMA past president, is headed to AMOPS to meet members and potential members. Krissy and Caryn Tabby are also serving on the Mental Health Taskforce.

Come join the Advocates for POMA for only $25. It lets us know you care about what we DO for you and the profession.

Caryn Tabby, APOMA President 2024–2026

January 29, 2026

Greetings from APOMA

APOMA is planning for Kalahari 2026 and, as always, appreciates donations from the districts.

The American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) announced the election of Krissy Eisenhardt, past president of APOMA and AAOA, to its Board of Directors for a three-year term.

Ms. Eisenhardt brings nearly three decades of leadership experience across the private sector, association management, and nonprofit service. As the daughter-in-law of two osteopathic physicians, she has long understood the commitment and sacrifices required to pursue a career in medicine and has been a dedicated advocate for the osteopathic profession.

“Krissy has been a trusted partner to the Foundation for many years,” said Rita Forden, CEO of the American Osteopathic Foundation. “Her leadership within the AAOA, her deep respect for the profession, and her collaborative spirit make her a valuable addition to the AOF Board.”

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Caryn Tabby, APOMA President 2024–2026

October 13, 2025

APOMA members Lori Hildebrand, Sally Ann Rex, DO, Krissy Eisenhardt, and Caryn Tabby attended the Advocates for the AOA (AAOA) House of Delegates in Nashville. In addition to enjoying the local culture, they participated in the Fun Run fundraiser, visited with the colleges of osteopathic medicine at their booths, participated in educational OMT, and shared experiences with the osteopathic family.

Krissy Eisenhardt, Immediate Past President of the AAOA and APOMA Past President, was elected to the AOF Board of Directors for a three-year term beginning January 1, 2026.

Krissy Eisenhardt and Caryn Tabby were also appointed to the AOA Mental Health Taskforce and look forward to working to provide mental health support to the osteopathic community.

Come join the Advocates for only $25. It lets us know you care about what we DO for you and the profession.

Caryn Tabby, APOMA President 2024–2026

September 18, 2025

APOMA prepared for the AAOA House of Delegates Meeting in Nashville during OMED25. Krissy Eisenhardt, Lori Hildebrand, Sally Ann Rex, DO, and Caryn Tabby planned to attend and reconnect with friends from across the osteopathic community.

The meeting marked a special milestone as Krissy concluded her year of dedicated service as President of the AAOA.

The AAOA also hosted a free family event at the Country Music Hall of Fame and the annual A.T. Still Fit for Life Fun Run. Special thanks to the POMA Foundation for serving as a Starting Line Sponsor.

Caryn Tabby, APOMA President 2024–2026

Past APOMA Updates

Explore previous APOMA activities, events, leadership updates, and announcements.

August 17, 2023

APOMA returned from the POFPS educational event in Hershey, where a 50/50 raffle and a raffle for a free night at Kalahari helped support the scholarship fund. APOMA also presented scholarships to osteopathic medical student leaders from LECOM, LECOM at Seton Hill, and PCOM.

July 27, 2023

APOMA prepared for the POFPS educational event in Hershey with fundraising activities supporting its scholarship fund and plans to recognize student leaders from Pennsylvania's osteopathic medical schools.

May 16, 2023

APOMA celebrated a successful weekend at Kalahari. Donations and ticket sales raised approximately $2,700 for student scholarships, and members enjoyed opportunities to meet new people, reconnect with friends, and grow APOMA membership.

OMED22

APOMA was well represented at OMED in Boston and at the Advocates for the AOA House of Delegates. APOMA members served in several AAOA leadership roles, and APOMA received a special projects award supporting scholarships and membership growth.

August 5–7, 2022

APOMA participated in the POFPSDOs Conference in Hershey, where a silent auction raised nearly $1,200 for student scholarships.

April 29, 2022

At the POMA meeting in Valley Forge, APOMA raised more than $600 for its scholarship fund and awarded six scholarships totaling $3,000 to osteopathic medical students from LECOM, LECOM at Seton Hill, and PCOM.

October 2021

APOMA members attended the annual AAOA House of Delegates meeting virtually, where several APOMA members continued or began leadership roles within the AAOA.

September 2021

The APOMA Board held a retreat to review organizational goals, plan for the future, and discuss cooperative efforts with POMA and osteopathic medical schools.

May 5, 2021

The annual APOMA meeting was held virtually. In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, the meeting included a cooking demonstration featuring enchiladas, guacamole, and margaritas.

February 15, 2021

In Memoriam: Tatiana Fedec

Tatiana Fedec was the wife of the late Stephen S. Fedec, DO, and a longtime supporter of the osteopathic profession. She earned a pharmacy degree from Duquesne University School of Pharmacy in 1951 and, with her husband, operated Fedec Pharmacy in Philadelphia for more than 20 years.

Her service included leadership in the Philadelphia Auxiliary to the Pennsylvania State Osteopathic Association and years of volunteering at POMA conventions and supporting spouses and families throughout the osteopathic medical school journey.

“I credit her for getting me involved in APOMA as a volunteer and remember her fondly and always remember her in a wide-brimmed hat.”
– Caryn Tabby