The application period for 2026-27 B/C/C volunteer leadership roles is open now through April 30 | LEARN MORE
The BEL represents the interests of osteopathic medical students, resident physicians, fellows and new physicians in practice.
The American Osteopathic Association’s Bureau of Emerging Leaders (BEL) is the representative body and advocate for all osteopathic medical students, osteopathic physicians in postdoctoral training and early career osteopathic physicians.
| Residency Application Prep | ||
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| Subject(s) | Date & time | Link |
| Neuro-Medicine (Neurology, Psychology, PM&R) |
Monday, April 20 7 p.m. CT |
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| Family Medicine | Tuesday, April 21 7 p.m. CT |
Registration |
| Pediatrics | Tuesday, April 28 7 p.m. CT |
Registration |
| Emergency Medicine | Wednesday, April 29 7 p.m. CT |
Registration |
| Obstetrics & Gynecology | Thursday, April 30 7 p.m. CT |
Registration |
| ROADS+ (Radiology, Ophthalmology, Anesthesiology, Dermatology, Pathology, Rad-Onc) |
Monday, May 4 7 p.m. CT |
Registration |
| Surgery | Tuesday, May 5 7 p.m. CT |
Registration |
| Internal Medicine | Wednesday, May 6 7 p.m. CT |
Registration |
| Residency Prep | ||
| Subject(s) | Date & time | Link |
| Preparing for Residency | Thursday, May 7 7 p.m. CT |
Registration |
| Financial Literacy During Residency | Wednesday, May 13 7 p.m. CT |
Registration |
| Preparing for Practice | ||
| Subject(s) | Date & time | Link |
| Financial Literacy After Residency | Wednesday, May 20 7 p.m. CT |
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| Leadership Development | ||
| Leadership Opportunities | Tuesday, May 19 7 p.m. CT |
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Each year, the BEL sponsors scholarships opportunities for residents, fellows and new physicians in practice to attend AOA events like DO Day and OMED. Learn more about how you can advance your professional development and engage with your profession through these events!
View updates below from the most recent issue of the Looking Forward BEL newsletter.
Osteopathic physicians across different faiths share how they incorporate the treatment of patients’ spiritual wellness.
Read moreTips for connecting with your physical and mental wellness, including a candle making tutorial.
Read moreA family medicine physician, Chair for the BEL and educator, Dr. Krajcik is dedicated to the osteopathic profession.
Read moreDr. Zhou is an internal medicine resident serving as the Vice Co-Chair of the BEL.
Read moreGalloway is a passionate leader advocating for student wellness, academic excellence and community engagement.
Read moreThe following BEL members represent osteopathic medical students, residents and new physicians on the AOA Board of Trustees.
Daniel M. Krajcik, DO, MBA
Daniel M. Krajcik, DO, MBA, currently serves as the AOA’s New Physician in Practice Member. Dr. Krajcik also serves on the Ohio Osteopathic Association’s (OOA) strategic planning committee. He is an associate staff physician with the Cleveland Clinic Primary Care Institute in Avon, Ohio, and coordinator of the osteopathic curriculum in the Family Medicine Residency Program.
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Suk-Lin Zhou, DO
Suk-Lin Zhou, DO, currently serves as the Postdoctoral Trainee Member of the AOA Board of Trustees. She is a second-year resident in internal medicine at Washington State University, where she provides comprehensive patient care across inpatient and outpatient settings. Dr. Zhou is is particularly interested in complex diagnostic medicine and patient-centered care.
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Ethan Galloway, OMS IV
Ethan Galloway, OMS IV, serves as the Student Member on the AOA’s Board of Trustees.
Jennifer Kendall, DO
Jennifer Kendall, DO, serves as the program lead for the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Spine Program at Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis. She is on the Board of Directors for the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME), and serves as Chair of the AOA Membership department, which oversees the BEL.
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