Most of our Medicare patients take up a significant amount of our time and medical decision-making efforts, as their complex conditions take time to manage. Rarely do we have a single concern to address during their office visits in primary care, and in fact, I would argue that the unspoken expectation is that we listen … Read More
Many physicians change jobs within three years of graduating training, so even new physicians in practice who are currently under contract can benefit from a greater understanding of contract negotiations and pitfalls. According to one medical executive, “Doctors only read their contracts twice: when they are signing, and when they are leaving; they never gain … Read More
Leaders come in many different forms. As learners and the rising future of the osteopathic profession, we are fortunate to be surrounded by leaders. We recently had the opportunity to sit down with one very special leader, our new AOA President! Teresa A. Hubka, DO, FACOOG (Dist.), FACOG, CS, is not only our newly elected … Read More
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
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
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
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
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