Description
Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Osteopathy (FAAPO) is awarded to distinguished members of the pediatric osteopathic community. This post-doctoral designation will be granted to members who have proven themselves to be committed to pediatric osteopathic care and contributing to the advancement of this field. This earned honor will be conferred by the AAPO following demonstration of excellence in applying principles of anatomy and osteopathic care to the pediatric patient.
FAAPO Application Process: Candidates Guide
Fellows must maintain AAPO membership in good standing without disciplinary actionto maintain their status as Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Osteopathy.
| AAPO Fellowship Application (362.1 KB) | 3 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| FAAPO Process - Applicant Document (210.8 KB) | 2 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Dr. Kimberly J. Wolf, DO, FAAP, FACOP, FAAPO is a graduate of Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ and Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP), Pomona, CA. She is board-certified in Pediatrics. Dr. Wolf completed a dually-accredited Pediatric Residency at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Doctors Hospital, Columbus, OH. She is currently an Associate Professor of OMM and Director of Pediatric OMM at Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Research Director for Osteopathy's Promise to Children. Dr. Wolf is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Pediatric Osteopathy, and the American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians. She is a member of the AOA, AAO, ACOP, AAP, AAPO, and OCA and holds leadership positions within most of these organizations.
Dr. Hope Tobey, DO, FAAPO, FAAP, FACOP, is a graduate of Messiah University in Grantham, PA and Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, PA. She is Board Certified in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and Board Certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Tobey completed an osteopathic internship at Heart Of Lancaster in Litiz, PA, and a pediatric residency at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital in Hershey, PA. She completed her ONMM “Plus One” residency at Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Blacksburg VA. Dr. Tobey currently practices as an Osteopathic Pediatrician and Professor of OMM and Pediatrics at Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine, in Blacksburg VA. Dr. Tobey is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Osteopathy, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians. She is on the executive board of the AAPO. Memberships include: AOA, AAO, AAPO, OCA and VOMA.