July 22, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATION INSTALLS PETER B. AJLUNI, D.O., AS 111th PRESIDENT

(CHICAGO)— The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) installed Peter B. Ajluni, D.O., a board certified osteopathic orthopedic surgeon from Bloomfield Hills, Mich., as the 2007-2008 president on June 22, 2007. Dr. Ajluni succeeds John A. Strosnider, D.O., of Pikeville, Ky., who passed away of pancreatic cancer on June 21.

“In my over 35 years as an osteopathic physician, I have seen this profession experience immense success and have witnessed the AOA grow into a nationally recognized medical association,” Dr. Ajluni said. “I am very proud to serve as president of this organization and continue the work of Dr. Strosnider.”

Dr. Ajluni, an avid hiker and jogger who has participated in a number of marathons and triathlons, chose “D.O.s: Fit for Life” as his presidential theme. This theme conveys the importance of osteopathic physicians serving as role models for their patients when it comes to health and fitness. In addition, President Ajluni will extend that focus to make the AOA a healthier and more fit organization for its members and the U.S. a better health care system for patients.

Dr. Ajluni is currently on leave from his position as a senior orthopedic surgeon at Mount Clemens (Mich.) Regional Medical Center (part of the McLaren Health Care System) where he also served as former chief of staff. He continues to serve as vice chair of the board of trustees at Mount Clemens. He also held staff privileges at Henry Ford Bi-County Community Hospital in Warren, Mich., and St. John North Shores Hospital in Harrison Township, Mich.

Dr. Ajluni served as AOA president-elect for the 2006-2007 term. He began his career on the AOA Board of Trustees in 1998 and was a member of the AOA’s Executive Committee from 2000-2005. In addition, he served as chair of the AOA Departments of Business Affairs, Educational Affairs, Professional Affairs and Governmental Affairs.
Aside from his involvement on the national level, Dr. Ajluni has also been an active member of state and local osteopathic medical organizations. He served as president of both the Michigan Osteopathic Association and the Michigan Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

After earning his degree in 1969 from the Chicago College of Osteopathy, now known as Midwestern University/Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in Downers Grove, Ill., Dr. Ajluni completed an internship and residency at Mount Clemens General Hospital.

Dr. Ajluni resides in Bloomfield Hills with his wife, Judy. They have three children, Noelle (Kurt) Cassel, Mark and Matthew, and three grandchildren.

The American Osteopathic Association proudly represents its professional family of more than 59,000 osteopathic physicians (D.O.s); promotes public health; encourages scientific research; serves as the primary certifying body for D.O.s; is the accrediting agency for osteopathic medical colleges; and has federal authority to accredit hospitals and other health care facilities. More information on D.O.s/osteopathic medicine can be found at www.osteopathic.org.

* A photo of Peter B. Ajluni, D.O., is available upon request from the American Osteopathic Association.

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