In July, an AOA delegation attended the Association of Medical Councils of Africa’s annual meeting and asked the group to recognize US-trained DOs on the same basis as MDs.
The renewal by the U.S. Department of Education ensures that the AOA’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) remains the only accrediting agency in the U.S. with the authority to accredit institutions that grant, or programs that lead to, the degree of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.
ACGME-accredited sponsoring institutions have until Oct. 3 to submit proposals for an 18-month collaborative to help residents and fellows better engage in delivering safe, high-quality care throughout their careers while identifying and eliminating health care disparities.
Physicians have until Sept. 6 to submit an application for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services new demonstration project that offers physicians who participate in Medicare Advantage an opportunity to opt out of the Merit Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS).
In this commentary, Tebyan Rabbani, OMS IV, shares how trading a white coat for a gray gown reminded him of a core role of being a doctor – to be a shield for those at their most vulnerable.
Mikail Kamal, DO, who fought and won against leukemia as a child, used his experience as a young patient to explore a career in medicine. He also created a life-saving device called Tampostat.
Attend a “Virtual Open House” on Tuesday, Sept. 11, to learn more about this new program for AOA members offers significant discounts on tuition for professional degree programs, such as Master in Health Administration and Master in Business Administration.
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