Advocacy on the Hill Video: DOs take on Capitol Hill to rally Congressional support for GME White coats as far as the eye could see marched through Capitol Hill for #DODay17. April 6, 2017Thursday Ashley Altus Contact Ashley Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Topics advocacyDO Day on Capitol Hillhealth care policy Led by actors playing Benjamin Franklin and President Abraham Lincoln, osteopathic medical students and DOs marched to Capitol Hill in white coats on Wednesday for DO Day. The focus of the advocacy day this year was expansion and continuation of teaching health center graduate medical education. “Without these programs, a lot of people would not have access to health care,” Janae Fry, OMS II says. Related Charles Lopresto, OMS III, has participated in DO Day since his first year of medical school. He says it continues to spark his desire to advocate for osteopathic medicine. “Each time I come back I learn more.” Lopresto says. “It inspires me to stay involved and understand my profession.” Watch the full video above to learn more about the importance of teaching health centers for underserved communities and the osteopathic medical profession. More in Advocacy DO Day 2026 combines Capitol Hill advocacy with an insightful presentation on leadership Advocate for the osteopathic profession on Capitol Hill and learn the “most people don’t” philosophy of leadership from keynote speaker Bart Berkey. AOA advocacy win: College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia to recognize AOA Board Certification AOA Board Certification will be equivalent to ABMS certification for the purpose of registration in the province. Previous articleInside advocacy: AOA lawyers protect practice parity Next articleInterstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission starts taking license applications
DO Day 2026 combines Capitol Hill advocacy with an insightful presentation on leadership Advocate for the osteopathic profession on Capitol Hill and learn the “most people don’t” philosophy of leadership from keynote speaker Bart Berkey.
AOA advocacy win: College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia to recognize AOA Board Certification AOA Board Certification will be equivalent to ABMS certification for the purpose of registration in the province.