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Author: Brooke Johnson

AOA

Joint statement on improving health through DEI

Leading health care and medical associations from across the country today made a statement in support of DEI policies in health care, as a means to help improve the health of our nation. These organizations include the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), American Board of Medical … Read More

AOA staff

03.26.24

AOA

Student Parity Summit convenes organizational leaders & GME experts

This is the first in a series of Student Parity Advocacy Updates shared with the osteopathic medical profession. The message is attributable to AOA President Ira P. Monka, DO, and AOA CEO Kathleen S. Creason, MBA. As the professional home for the nation’s 148,000+ DOs and 38,000+ osteopathic medical students, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) … Read More

AOA

03.22.24

AOA, News Releases

DO placements in 2024 NRMP Match reach all-time high

CHICAGO, March 15, 2024—The American Osteopathic Association is pleased to announce that a record high number of 7,705 osteopathic medical students and past DO graduates matched into year 1 (PGY-1) residency positions through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). This number reflects a 92.3% match rate for the 8,033 DO seniors who participated, a 0.7% … Read More

AOA Media Team

03.15.24

AOA, Statements

America’s leading physician groups unequivocally support COVID-19 vaccines

Group of Six: American Osteopathic Association American Academy of Family Physicians American Academy of Pediatrics American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists American College of Physicians American Psychiatric Association Washington, D.C. – Our organizations, representing nearly 600,000 physicians, residents and medical students, accept the large body of evidence that makes clear that COVID-19 vaccines are safe, … Read More

Group of Six

02.15.24

Looking Forward

DO Day: Advocacy from the OMS perspective

DO Day takes place in April every year and is the AOA’s largest public policy and advocacy annual event. It is an opportunity for every member of the osteopathic profession to come together and advocate for issues that are important to the profession and patients. This event takes place both in-person in Washington, D.C., and … Read More

Makena Leigh Lewis, OMS III, and Chandrika Sanapala, OMS II

01.26.24

Looking Forward

DO Day scholarship and advocacy opportunities

Residents, fellows, and new physicians in practice are encouraged to apply for the BEL DO Day scholarship! Find more information here, and apply by January 31, 2024. DO Day on Capitol Hill takes place in April every year and is the AOA’s largest public policy and advocacy annual event. It is an opportunity for every … Read More

Bureau of Emerging Leaders

01.25.24

Looking Forward

BEL members and scholarship recipients gather at OMED23

This past October, thousands of osteopathic medical students, residents and physicians gathered in beautiful Orlando, Florida, to take part in OMED23. This year, the Bureau of Emerging Leaders collaborated with various organizations to help facilitate a student/resident mixer, sponsor scholarship winners, and present content promoting osteopathic education. The mixer was incredibly well-attended, and sessions were … Read More

William Rinaldi, OMS IV

01.25.24

Looking Forward

Empowering students and physicians in the realm of wellness

For this edition of the “Looking Forward” newsletter, we’re exploring the topic of physician and student mental health in the medical community. I recently spoke with Alexandra (Pentel) Lawlor, OMS III, who attends the Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Prior to entering osteopathic medical school, Lawlor worked as a public health consultant in … Read More

Tillie Schumann, OMS III

01.25.24

Looking Forward

Latest updates from the Student National Medical Association

The Student National Medical Association (SNMA) is a non-profit organization founded under the National Medical Association (NMA) to support current and future underrepresented minority medical students. SNMA works to address the needs of underserved communities and increase the number of clinically excellent, culturally competent, and socially conscious physicians. Your current liaison to the SNMA/AOA  is … Read More

Bureau of Emerging Leaders

01.25.24