Attend the AOA's Osteopathic Continuous Certification (OCC) Webinar
Learn about upcoming changes to OCC by attending the AOA's "What is Osteopathic Continuous Certification?" webinar. The webinar will be held May 30, 2012, at 8:30 p.m. EST/7:30 p.m. CST and has been approved for one credit of AOA Category 1-A CME credit. Read more about the webinar or register now. Updated May 15.
Win a $50 Gas Card! Complete Leg One of the AOA Family Road Trip
If you treat patients who pass through our nation's correctional systems, consider attending Updates in Correctional Health Care - Preventing Recidivism: Where Do You Fit In? The conference, which will be held in San Antonio, Texas, May 19-22, offers approximately 27 CME credits. Learn more and get a preview of this year's presentations. Updated May 4.
Submit a Nomination for the AOA Distinguished Service Certificate
Nominations are now being accepted for the AOA's highest honor, the Distinguished Service Certificate. This award honors DOs or others who have made an extraordinary contribution to advancing the osteopathic medical profession. Nominations must come from an osteopathic association or from a college of osteopathic medicine. The submission deadline is May 18. Learn more and download the nomination form. Updated May 1.
DO Promotion Continues in Chicago
National Osteopathic Medicine Week may be over, but the AOA is promoting DOs on Chicago’s public transportation system. Through a grant from the American Osteopathic Foundation, more than 900 ads currently appear on Chicago’s busy buses, trains, and station platforms, reaching millions of Chicagoans and visiting tourists. Learn more and view a photo slideshow. Updated April 30.
Apply Now for Health Policy-Focused Fellowships
Applications are now being accepted for the Health Policy Fellowship and Training In Policy Studies program. The Health Policy Fellowship is a year-long program for mid-career osteopathic physicians and professionals interested in effecting change in local, state and federal health policy. The Training in Policy Studies program is a leadership program for second- and third-year osteopathic residents. Learn more about both programs. Updated April 27.
AOA Urges Congressional Review of FSA/OTC Restrictions
On April 26, 2012, Joel M. Feder, DO, testified before the House Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee regarding the impact of newly-created limitations on the use of tax-advantaged accounts for the purchase of over-the-counter products. Dr. Feder stated the limitations are “counterintuitive to enhancing access to health care and promoting patient-centered care” and urged lawmakers to review the restrictions. Read more. Updated April 27.
National Osteopathic Medicine Week Spreads Word About DOs
Celebrating the distinct care DOs provide, National Osteopathic Medicine (NOM) Week was held April 15-20. Watch our latest AOA Minute video to see how the AOA promoted osteopathic medicine throughout the week, including advertising on the Chicago Transit System during April and May, launching an online version of the AOA's Mini Medical School, and more! Updated April 23.
Comparative Effectiveness Research - Message from AOA President
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) established under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) recently issued its first draft of the National Priorities for Research. AOA President Martin S. Levine, DO, encourages members of the osteopathic family who are considering or currently conducting research studies, osteopathically-focused or otherwise, in any of the priority areas, to issue requests for proposals to the PCORI once the draft National Priorities for Research are finalized later this year. Announcements will be made at http://www.pcori.org. The AOA will make the information available in the CER section of Osteopathic.org. Updated April 16.