In light of recent events, the AOA has been working tirelessly to combat misinformation about osteopathic medicine. We are responding to inaccuracies on social media, online and on broadcast channels in response to media misstatements arising from Dr. Sean Conley’s emergence in the news. Learn more in this report on the AOA’s public outreach efforts … Read More
OMED 2020 starts in less than two weeks, and the AOA needs your help getting the word out! For those interested in using their social media to help, we are holding an opportunity drawing for two $100 Amazon gift cards (two winners/one $100 gift card per winner). Participants can join the drawing in two ways. … Read More
Comfort, CME opportunities, and a chance to plug-in with peers are just a few of several great reasons to register for OMED 2020! Register at omed.osteopathic.org.
The AOA has put together a thought-provoking lineup of innovative thought leaders and inspiring speakers, many of whom have overcome significant obstacles with perseverance, strength and resilience. We know you’ll be just as inspired by their journeys as we are!
Registration is now open for virtual OMED 2020 on Oct. 15-18! In a historic year that has brought many personal and professional challenges, the AOA invites you to pause and reflect to envision a path to success. Join your colleagues to recharge, connect, and gain the critical continuing medical education you need. Register now for OMED 2020, the … Read More
In her role as a Surgical Communications Fellow, Carisa Champion, DO, JD, MPH, consults on the medical aspects of the show and is also helping write scripts.
CHICAGO—September 15, 2020—The American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) today announced accreditation decisions made at its August 21-22, 2020 meeting. Reviews: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVUCOM), in Parker, CO: COCA reviewed a request for approval of a substantive change (planned class size increase) and requested that RVUCOM submit additional … Read More
Change comes after three years of advocacy by the AOA and other leaders in the osteopathic medical profession.
This letter, written on behalf of 590,000 physicians and medical students represented by six medical associations including the AOA, requests that Congress supports the nation’s immunization infrastructure and the physicians who deliver needed vaccinations to America’s children and families. A copy of the letter is below: Sept. 10, 2020 The Honorable Mitch McConnell Majority Leader … Read More