LEWISBURG, W.Va. (WVDN) – Two West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) alumni received awards during a conference that celebrates the work of osteopathic medical professionals throughout the country.

The 2025 American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) Honors Gala took place in Nashville, Tenn., in conjunction with the American Osteopathic Association’s Osteopathic Medical Education Conference.

Michael Antolini, D.O., a WVSOM 2012 graduate, and Victor Rendon, D.O., a WVSOM 2019 graduate, received the State Emerging Leader Awards for West Virginia and Delaware, respectively.

In partnership with Osteopathic State Affiliates, the AOF State Emerging Leader Award recognizes exceptional practicing physicians who provide service to others through osteopathic tenets and princip

See Full Page