Single GME Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors endorses osteopathic recognition Five members of the association explained the benefits of osteopathic recognition in a recent article in the Annals of Family Medicine. Jan. 25, 2017Wednesday The DO Staff Contact The DO Staff Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Topics single GME accreditation In a recent article in the Annals of Family Medicine, five members of the Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors explained how osteopathic recognition works and how family medicine residencies can benefit from obtaining it. Osteopathic recognition is an extra designation secured by ACGME-accredited programs that offer training in osteopathic manipulative medicine and the osteopathic philosophy. “Patient care that is delivered within the context of osteopathic principles and practices is aligned to patient-centered, high-value care and to the needs of our nation’s health care system,” the article stated. Read the full article in the Annals of Family Medicine. To learn more about osteopathic recognition, also explore the following articles in The DO: Osteopathic recognition in the ER: Ohio program preserves its heritage. JAOA editorial: Osteopathic recognition vital for DO trainees’ future. ACGME program director discusses value of osteopathic recognition. More in Newsbriefs DO appointed to VA leadership role Haipeng “Mark” Zhang, DO, will serve as acting assistant under secretary for health. Poetry collection by DO explores healing, resilience Lt. Col. Ivan Edwards, DO, Air Force Reserve flight surgeon, has released “Resonance of the Soul: Flowers and Harmonics,” a poetry collection that gives voice to healing and human stories. Previous articleNew PCORI funding available for low back pain research Next articleWCUCOM classes resume following tornado
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