Our History & Memories

"Back in 1988, my Father took me to a meeting"

"Residency - Saint Petersburg General Hospital GME"

"Other local physicians helped to get me involved including Dr. Tracie Leonhardt and Ken Webster. I was asked to speak at the Winter Seminar. I had actually attended meetings as a medical student many years prior."

"Received Non-interest Scholarship award to start at SECOM in 1990"

"Ad in the St. Pete Times"

"Internet - attend every year"

"HCDMS president when Dr. Webster was hired by PCOMS and he was hired by HCDMS also"

"Colleagues used to train at Bayfront, Largo, Tampa General and Northside Hospitals"

"Postcard"

"Learned about it as a student/intern. Dr. Variden introduced us."

"I was looking for AOA level CME to fulfill my license requirements and came across your event"

"After moving to Pinellas County in 1987, I worked at Metropolitan General ED with Dr. Bruce Pettyjohn. I learned of PCOMS then and have attended this seminar every relicensure cycle."

"Several of my classmates at KCOM class of '73 came here to start their careers. I have a close friend who lived in Marquette, MI when I moved there in '74. He then moved to Gainesville and soon after to Tampa. Not sure how I found out about this conference but I needed an escape in the harsh winter in the U.P. A former employee relocated to Naples and a good friend and his wife from Marquette relocated to the Keys. I bought a condo down there and kept it for a few decades. My routine for a number of years was to come to this conference then travel south and visit."

"I joined PCOMS when I moved to Pinellas County, Florida. I sought out the local osteopathic medical society and have remained a member since."

"2000 as a third year medical student rotating at Sun Coast Hospital via Ken Webster"

"First thing I did was the golf tournament. I have not been to any conferences."

"I was requested to speak at the Winter Seminar about 8 years ago. I also attended the Winter Seminar when it was at the Tradewinds Resort as a medical student and resident. It was a great event for networking with colleagues and speaking with other physicians at different levels of practice."

"Beautiful ST. PETE BEACH. Exceptionally welcoming as I was newly starting my practice."

"The first conference was at at Adam's Mark Hotel on Clearwater Beach. About 90 attendees. DR SNIDER at Suncoast Hospital recommend such an event"

"First conference was at Tradewinds Hotel in St. Pete - scheduled event"

"Treasure Island Beach Resort Interaction with all the doctors was very stimulating time."

"Approximately 10 years ago. Nice dinner reception, several colleagues from this area. SandPearl and Wyndham. Then now here. Lisa and Steve Belliveau are amazing."

"Twenty-five years ago."

"1988 can't remember, meetings were always fun"

"This is my first conference (January 2026) in Clearwater. It was a very good conference."

"Over the years the conference site has changed several times. I booked rooms for several years but usually drive from my home in East Lake. The changing venues provided an opportunity to be more familiar with this area."

"So long ago I do not remember but I remember being on or near Clearwater Beach and Frenchy's restaurant."

"It was wonderful to see several of my classmates who attend. A great start to build local relationships with my colleagues."

"Board Member for many years, member of Founding Board for DO med school in Pinellas County"

"I like the Christmas dinner and the baseball games"

"Golf outings, Top Golf, Networking events, Holiday parties over the last 8 years"

"Lots of wonderful socials. I have been on the Board for about 12 years."

"The annual conference is always the highlight with physics traveling from across the USA. Usually around 600 each year. Usually the AOA President attends. Also some great entertainment!"

"Luncheon/ceremonies to honor first responders and residents/fellows"

"Have enjoyed in person CME program for over 30 years"

"2 years ago and 4 years ago - Wyndham. Colleagues from before and New Smyrna Beach. Good discussions on current practices and laws."

"I ran the medical conference's 3k Fun Run on St. Pete Beach. Dressed in blue jeans and a white t-shirt. I was fully prepared for the morning eye-opener. It was fun! By evening though "fun" had given way to "awkward" with no change of clothes I attended PCOMS Presidential Banquet memorably and embarrassingly underdressed."

"Just learned about PCOMS so this Clearwater Conference is my first event."

"I have not been involved with active membership for sometime but attend the annual seminar every two years. The meeting always provides the opportunity for "homecoming" to interact with other local physicians with whom I have worked."

"Giving to our scholarship program and golf tournament when I was young enough to attend."

"Annual Winter Seminars; great lectures and networking. Also Annual Health Fairs by PCOMS; good volunteering opportunity for us, residents and medical students."

"My father, John B DeCosmo II, DO"

"Not really. I like staying connected with DOs"

"Yes. Ken Webster and Dr. Tracie Leonhardt"

"Ken Webster"

"Steve Winn encouraged me along with Plato Varidin"

"Husband - Dr. Richard Gushewa, Retired Army Colonel Psychiatrist/Neurologist"

"Dr. Webster"

"Lisa, Dr. Tomlinson and their colleagues. Dr. Joey Wilder and Dr. Jodi Wilder"

"Dr. Variden"

"Dr. Bruce Pettyjohn"

"Not that I can recall. I always enjoyed the program. For a number of years a colleague of mine in Marquette came (Eric Rose, DO)"

"Dr. Robert Norman"

"Greg James, DO, FACOFP dist."

"Plato Varidin DO and John DeCosmo, DO"

"Attend every year since 1988"

"Have been to a few conferences in the past, but otherwise no involvement"

"With each conference it was a pleasure to connect, learn and grow as a professional"

"Orlando - too strict - had to be for Florida Laws, etc."

"Member of FOMA"

"Attendance and interaction with colleagues as well as adding to my knowledge."

"Served on some FOMA committees and attended many conferences!"

"Always loved to attend FOMA events weather legislative in Tallahassee or conferences around the state including Orlando, FT Lauderdale, Miami Beach; Tampa and many others"