WesternU Alumnus to be Sworn in as President of State Osteopathic Organization on February 25
Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons of California (OPSC) will install Orange
County resident Rolf Knapp, DO as its new president on Friday, February
25, during the organization’s 39th Annual Convention at the Sheraton
Universal Hotel in Universal City.
Dr. Knapp, who is an alumnus of Western University of Health Sciences’
College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP), will assume
leadership at an inaugural banquet in his honor. He is the first COMP
graduate to do so. WesternU Provost Donald Krpan, DO served as OPSC
President in 1982 and 1988. The banquet is included in the OPSC convention
fee, and is $60 for non-registered attendees. Those planning to attend
the banquet are requested to RSVP to OPSC’s Jennifer Reuther at (916) 561-
0724.
“”Rolf’s inauguration is a moment of pride for the entire WesternU family,””
said Philip Pumerantz, PhD, president of Western University of Health
Sciences. “”The OPSC Presidency is a very important leadership post within
the osteopathic profession. There will be some wonderful opportunities to
influence and shape the quality of health care in California and beyond. I
am confident that Rolf will serve effectively and inspirationally.””
In his role as OPSC President, Dr. Knapp will serve approximately 600 dues
paying members, as well as another 600 student members. It is a volunteer
position, and each president sets his or her agenda. Dr. Knapp is expected
to outline his priorities at the February 25 banquet. Overall, He will
guide policy for the organization, make appointments to its committees,
and serve as a member of the American Osteopathic Association’s (AOA)
House of Delegates.
“”This is an exciting time to be stepping up to this position,”” said Dr.
Knapp.
“”We are at the beginning of a new century and a period of tremendous
growth for our profession. We are facing a dramatic transition of our
health care system, here in a state that, despite many challenges, holds a
bright and promising future.””
Among his priorities, Dr. Knapp said he looks forward to working with new
OPSC Executive Director Kenneth L. Young, that he wants to extend the
AOA’s Unity campaign throughout California, and that he wants to improve
statewide recognition of the osteopathic profession.
OPSC is a chartered divisional society of the AOA. Its mission is to
advance the practice of osteopathic medicine as an independent scientific
and complete system of medicine for the restoration and preservation of
good health. Furthermore, it strives to present educational and
informational programs that contribute to the effective, professional
practice of osteopathic health care for the benefit of all members of the
profession. The organization is headquartered in Sacramento, California.
A member of COMP’s Class of 1987, Dr. Knapp is Board Certified in Family
Practice and is currently in private practice in the city of Orange, where
he resides with his wife and two children. He also serves as President of
WesternU’s Alumni Association, and is an active and generous supporter of
his Alma Mater. Dr. Knapp was inspired to enter the osteopathic
profession by his older brother, Bryn J. Henderson, D.O., J.D.””
