Awards & Honors

 

Chiropractic Orthopedic Examiner Emeriti

This year the following awards and honors were given to the following Fellows of the Academy.
The honor of Examiner Emeritus was given to James Brandt DC, MPS, FACO. Dr. Brandt joins the ranks of a very select group including Dr.  Leonard Savage, Dr.  Leonard (Gene) Toon and Dr. Ron Evans as recipients of this prestigious honor.

Dr. Brandt has been active with the examination process for the orthopedic Diplomate since 1984 when he began as an item writer for the examining Board.  He has remained active in orthopedics and is currently the President of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists.  Dr. Brandt assisted in the development of the OSCE examination format that is used today by the Academy Board.  He served as Vice-Dean of the Academy in 1980-81. He was a principal in the development of the new Academy and helped change its mission from a passive organization prior to 2000 to an active and productive organization in Chiropractic Orthopedics.  Dr. Brandt was president from 2001-2008 and served as Immediate Past President until 2010 when he was elected to the Presidency once more.  He was a participant in the design, development and implementation of the Master of Science: Clinical Chiropractic Orthopedics (MSc: CCO) advanced degree. He has devoted countless hours writing and re-writing course descriptions, content and syllabi trying to develop the Masters program to a level where it can be approved by Northwestern Health Sciences University’s accrediting body for Master level programs. Dr. Brandt began practice in Coon Rapids, MN in 1970 and received his orthopedic Diplomate in 1980.

Previous Chiropractic Orthopedic Examiner Emeriti Award Winners:

2004 - Leonard E. Toon DC, FACO

Dr. Toon has been active for over 30 years with chiropractic orthopedics.  Dr. Toon has served the ACCO, CCO and the orthopedic examination board in many capacities. Dr. Toon has been instrumental in the foreword progression of orthopedics. He retired from the duties of Academy Executive Director June 30, 2004.  He has lectured and published articles germane to the orthopedist. He remains a consultant to the Academy Board and to the Coalition Examination Committee. Dr. Toon is in the process of retiring from his practice in the San Fernando Valley of California.  Dr. Toon received the title “Examiner Emeritus” in 2004.

1997 - Ronald C. Evans DC, FACO

Dr. Evans has been lecturing in orthopedics for years from the local to international venues.  He has been active in orthopedic specialty certification for nearly 25 years with guidance with many years a Board member and direction to the examining board.  He was instrumental in the development of the initial Academy of Chiropractic orthopedists in the late 1970's. In addition, he was a principal in the organization and development of the current Academy organization. Dr. Evans is a principal author of the OSCE examination process and test methods currently used by the Academy for the Diplomate Certification Examination. He has written three text books that are not only used by the chiropractic orthopedist, but students and specialists throughout the profession.  Dr. Evans currently assists the Academy with the Diplomate examination.  He continues to be an ambassador for the orthopedic specialty. He practices in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Evans was granted the title “Examiner Emeritus” in 1997.

1993 - Leonard J. Savage DC, FACO

Dr. Savage along with Dr. Maynard Lipe was one of the developers and first instructors of chiropractic orthopedics. Dr. Savage began this dedication to orthopedics in the late 1960’s. His natural progression was to the orthopedic examining board where he was president for many years. Dr. Savage practiced  in Studio City, California. Under his guidance the specialty grew in stature and numbers. He was granted the title “Examiner Emeritus” in 1993. Dr. Savage is now retired from practice, and living in Woodland Hills, California.

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Thomas Mack DC, FACO, President of the American College of Chiropractic Orthopedists and David Swenson DC, FACO, Treasurer of the American College of Chiropractic Orthopedists have been recognized with the Outstanding Service Award for their work to promote chiropractic orthopedics. These two doctors are extremely dedicated to our specialty and went above and beyond to provide the orthopedic community a spectacular venue and quality speakers that were second to none. They both worked tirelessly to promote this conference to insure its success.

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Thomas Wicks DC, PhD, FACO has received the Outstanding Achievement Award for his work on development and implementation of the Orthopedic Diplomate examination.  This is not an easy task.  He maintains the validity and has made sure psychometric details have been followed. I would estimate that well over 30 hours of his time goes into each of the OSCE questions with additional time searching references to verify the accuracy of the question.

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Kim Skibsted, DC, FACO has received the Distinguished Service Award.  He has led the development and changes in the membership protocols. Dr. Skibsted has spent countless hours trying to enhance and perfect the Academy’s membership renewal process for both online and postal renewals. 

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The Distinguished Fellow Award was presented to James Demetrious DC, FACO.  Dr. Demetrious has exemplified his skill and knowledge as Editor of the  e - Journal (Journal of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedics). A devoted family man he spends his free time not only editing articles, papers and case studys but he will drop everything to assist another doctor who may be struggling with their first publication. This man has truly raised the bar.

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Distinguished Fellow Award

The Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists acknowledges the following Fellows for distinguished achievement, service and work in their specialty of chiropractic orthopedics.

James Demetrious DC, FACO	2009
James R. Brandt DC, FACO	2008
Stephen D. Capps DC, FACO	2007
Linda Zange, DC, FACO	2006
Jerrold Wildenauer, DC, FACO	2005
Larry Swank, DC, FACO	2004
Ronald C. Evans, DC, FACO	2003
Outstanding Achievement Award The Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists acknowledges the following individuals for outstanding achievement, service and work on behalf of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists.
Thomas Wicks DC, PhD, FACO	2009
James Demetrious DC, FACO	2008
Bruce Gundersen DC, FACO	2007
Kim Skibsted, DC, FACO	2006
Wendy Varish, DC, FACO	2005
Anthony Cacioppo DC, FACO	2004
Outstanding Service Award The Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists acknowledges the following individuals for outstanding service and work on behalf of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists.
David Swenson DC, FACO	2009
Thomas Mack DC, FACO	2009
Jonathan Soltys DC	2008
Ward Beecher DC, FACO	2008
Wayne Hebert DC, FACO	2008
William J Kowalski DC, FACO	2008
Warren Jahn DC, FACO	2007
Bruce Gundersen DC, FACO	2007
James Demetrious DC, FACO	2007
Greg Norton DC, FACO	2007
Examiner Emeritus
James Brandt DC, MPS, FACO	2009
Leonard E. Toon DC, FACO	2004
Ronald C. Evans DC, FACO	1997
Leonard J. Savage DC, FACO	1993
Distinguished Service Award
Kim Skibsted, DC, FACO	2009