Get insights from physician experts on advancing health equity in BHI webinar on March 18
This month’s one-hour Behavioral Health Integration (BHI) Collaborative webinar on March 18 at 1 p.m. CT discusses approaches to advance health equity through BHI. The webinar will feature actionable information and insights, including: BHI tips to address diversity/equity, race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation and gender identity (i.e., LBGTQIA+) Key considerations when addressing disparities within the … Read More
Upcoming webinar March 16: Practice growth in 2021: adding popular new products and service lines to your practice
Tune in on March 16 at 7 p.m. CT for a webinar on adding popular new products and service lines to your practice in 2021. The webinar has AOA Category 2-A CME available and costs $40 for AOA members and $65 for nonmembers. This webinar will discuss the pros and cons of offering popular new … Read More
Upcoming webinar Feb. 24: COVID-19 Vaccine Update
Tune in on Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. CT for a webinar on COVID-19 vaccines. The webinar has AOA Category 1-A CME available and costs $50 for AOA members and $75 for nonmembers. This webinar will discuss the various platforms for the two active COVID-19 vaccines and those that will be released later, the efficacy … Read More
America’s frontline physicians offer recommendations for action to new administration
This letter, written on behalf of 590,000 physicians and medical students represented by six medical associations including the AOA, offers recommendations to the new administration on issues to be prioritized for action. A copy of the letter is below: February 17, 2021 The Honorable Joseph R. Biden President 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20500 … Read More
Joint statement from AACOM, AOA, NBOME: Support of suspension of COMLEX-USA Level 2-PE and continued osteopathic assessment
PHILADELPHIA, PA —The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM), American Osteopathic Association (AOA) with support from the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA), and the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME) have been working together on numerous challenges presented by the COVID-19 crisis. One such challenge is balancing the importance of appropriate … Read More
AOA statement recognizing Black History Month
The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) is proud to honor Black History Month, a month-long celebration of the contributions and achievements of African Americans that have shaped the United States. The AOA also recognizes the countless sacrifices made by African Americans in U.S. history, as well as those made today in the face of systemic racism … Read More
Registration for virtual DO Day congressional visits is now closed [conference registration still open!]
Registration is now closed for Virtual DO Day 2021, the premier osteopathic advocacy event of the year.
Submit a nomination for an AOA Advocacy Award [now closed]
The American Osteopathic Association is pleased to announce nominations are being accepted for several new awards designed to recognize excellence in public policy and professional advocacy on behalf of the osteopathic profession. Awards will be presented during the AOA’s virtual DO Day, set for March 7-8, 2021. To nominate yourself or an individual or organization for one … Read More
Nominate your mentor for the 2021 AOA Mentor of the Year award
The AOA Mentor Recognition Program was developed to honor DOs who help shape the future of the osteopathic profession through their involvement with osteopathic medical students and new physicians in practice. Let the world know how much your mentor has meant to you by nominating them for the 2021 AOA Mentor of the Year award. Nominations will … Read More