2025
MOA Award Recipients
Distinguished Service Award
Donald V. Hankinson, DO
A pioneer in osteopathic education and clinical leadership, Dr. Hankinson was honored for his lifelong contributions to osteopathic medicine in Maine and beyond. From founding the Division of Osteopathic Medicine at Maine Medical Center to mentoring generations of students at UNE COM, his influence is profound and enduring.
Louis Hanson, DO Physician of the Year Award
Megan Brewer, DO
Chief Medical Officer at Community Clinical Services in Lewiston, Dr. Brewer was recognized for her compassionate care and fierce advocacy for underserved patients. Her work exemplifies the spirit of osteopathic medicine in challenging, high-need environments.
Young Physician of the Year Award
Catherine Batz, DO
A family medicine and neuromusculoskeletal specialist in Gardiner, Dr. Batz has quickly become known for her whole-person care, clinical excellence, and meaningful patient relationships.
Sandra Featherman, PhD Osteopathic Champion Award
Frank Willard, PhD
A legendary Professor of Anatomy at UNE COM, Dr. Willard was honored for his decades of transformative teaching, groundbreaking research, and tireless dedication to advancing osteopathic science and philosophy.
Through its partnership with the Maine Osteopathic Educational Foundation (MOEF), the MOA awarded four scholarships of $2,500 to exceptional osteopathic medical students:
Dawson Turcotte, UNE COM OMS 2 – A Skowhegan native dedicated to rural primary care in Maine.
Joshua Webber, UNE COM OMS 2 – A future physician with strong roots in Maine and a passion for serving underserved communities.
Emily Caron, UNE COM Class of 2025– Matched into the Rural Track of Maine Medical Center Psychiatry Residency; known for her osteopathic approach to mental health care.*
Isaac Peacock UNE COM Class of 2025 – Matched into Family Medicine at Central Maine Medical Center; deeply committed to hands-on, whole-person care in Maine.*
*These recipients are the first to participate in the first-ever MOEF category for graduating students who matched into Maine residency programs
2025
MOEF Scholarship Recipients