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
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
Unlock access to benchmark data that will provide valuable insights into physician and staff compensation, practice costs and operations. The AOA is collaborating with the Medical Group Management Survey Association (MGMA) to collect data from members of the osteopathic medical profession. In addition to contributing toward thousands of metrics and benchmarks used widely across the health … Read More
As the representative body for the nation’s 186,000+ osteopathic physicians and medical students, the AOA works continuously to combat misinformation about osteopathic medicine in the media. AOA leadership recently learned of some misleading comments regarding the DO credentials that were made during the Monday, Nov. 27 episode of “The View.” While discussing a report on … Read More
CHICAGO—Nov. 8, 2023—The International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities (IAMRA) approved a resolution today to support the recognition of U.S.-trained DOs as fully licensed physicians equivalent to MDs in 47 IAMRA member countries during its 15th biennial Members General Assembly in Bali, Indonesia. The resolution was jointly submitted by the Federation of State Medical Boards … Read More
Summary attributable to the AOA Public Policy Team: On Nov. 2, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the CY2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule which includes updates to physician payment policies and the Quality Payment Program (QPP). The rule makes critical changes to payment that we want to highlight. The Public … Read More
Looking Forward newsletter: Fall 2023 The Bureau of Emerging Leaders is your representative body in AOA leadership and is made up of students, residents, fellows, and new physicians in practice. The BEL has formed the following workgroups to best serve our members: Advocacy, Communications, Resolutions, and OMED/DO Day Scholarships. Read on to learn more about … Read More
Looking Forward newsletter: Fall 2023 Each year, the AOA’s Bureau of International Osteopathic Medicine (BIOM) invites osteopathic medical students and DO residents to submit their global health research abstracts or narrative medicine essays to our Annual Global Health Abstract Competition for the chance to win prizes and a spotlight at our OMED conference. The competition … Read More
Looking Forward Newsletter: Fall 2023 Mentorship has emerged as the foundation for both personal and professional growth in the ever-evolving landscape of medicine. The invaluable relationship between accomplished medical professionals and their mentees extends beyond traditional teaching. Fostering this relationship allows for the exchange of knowledge, skills, and experiences, providing a powerful catalyst for nurturing … Read More