It is with deep sadness that the ACOEP community learned of the sudden passing of Kevin Loeb, DO, FACOEP-D. Dr. Loeb was a longtime, valued member of ACOEP and was known to many as a leader, mentor, educator and friend.

“Kevin Loeb represents the best of ACOEP,” says ACOEP President Robert Suter, DO, FACOEP-D, MHA. “He selflessly gave of his time and talent. Most importantly, Kevin was kind, welcoming, and always ready to help someone else find their way. More than anything, Kevin was a friend to all.”

Dr. Loeb was an active and enthusiastic member of the Emergency Medicine Services Committee for ACOEP, where he served for many years. He was instrumental in the successful Mass Casualty Simulation held in Chicago in 2018 and was a recognized expert in search and rescue. He was the recipient the Robert D. Aranosian Excellent in Emergency Medical Serviced Award. He represented ACOEP as a liaison to other associations and worked to build communication between various bodies to improve prehospital care and emergency medicine in communities across the country.

Dr. Loeb worked hard to create a welcoming environment in the committee, often hosting social gatherings for committee members and always eager to share new information and ideas. At conferences he was always one of the first to arrive in the morning, eager to greet friends and meet new acquaintances.

“I had the distinct honor of working alongside Kevin for many years through the EMS committee,” said ACOEP President-Elect Joseph Beirne, DO, FACOEP. “He worked hard, he shared incredible and invaluable experience, but most importantly he made us feel like we were part of a family.”

Dr. Loeb graduated from the Midwestern University’s Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine where he also completed his residency in emergency medicine. Dr. Loeb was an Associate Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine, and the Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine, in Lynchburg, VA. He was a Resource Physician and Volunteer Firefighter at the Honey Creek Department of Fire and Rescue in Terre Haute, IN beginning in 1999.

“Kevin was an EM resident when I was a student at CCOM back in the mid 90’s,” remembers Dr. Bierne. “He took me under his wing and taught me the ‘trade’ of emergency medicine. At every conference, any students who were new to ACOEP were welcomed with open arms and Kevin was always right there to make them feel welcome and a part of the family. Kevin gave selflessly and showed how big of a heart he had, without ever seeking acknowledgment for his efforts. He exemplified the true spirit of ACOEP as a family and truly paid forward to those who represent the future of our college. We have lost a true friend, warrior and leader, but his spirit will only grow stronger in each of us and light an eternal path for all.”

“Our sincerest condolences go out to all who knew him, especially his wife Jackie and his brother Jason” said Dr. Suter. “He made our EM community stronger and we will feel this loss profoundly.”