James O. Royder, D.O. FAAO Scholarship

James O Royder, D.O, FAAO, established this scholarship in honor and support of advancing the osteopathic philosophy and practice of health care in the state of Texas for deserving students at TCOM. Dr. Royder began his distinguished career after graduating from the Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine. In 1966, he opened an obstetrics/gynecology practice. Dr. Royder’s compassion and understanding of pain grew following a serious plane crash while on a medical mission’s trip to Mexico. He decided to change from OB/GYN to general practice and taught manipulative medicine for 5 years at TCOM. In 1981, after he had served with the Naval Reserves for several years, Dr. Royder enlisted for active duty and served 11 years in the Navy. He established the Navy’s first comprehensive pain treatment center in the Philippines during his service, was a regimented surgeon with the Marines, then worked in a navy fleet hospital in the Persian Gulf War. This scholarship supports 2nd year osteopathic medical students who have exhibited the basis of awareness and understanding of professional and social roles of osteopathic medicine in American Health Care.