The most newsworthy The top 10 news stories of 2018 There’s a lot going on in osteopathic medicine. Here are the 10 stories to get you up to speed on DOs this year. Dec. 26, 2018Wednesday Ashley Altus Contact Ashley Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email From international recognition of DOs to scope of practice wins, the world of osteopathic medicine saw much activity this year. In case you need a refresher, The DO rounded up the 10 biggest news stories in the profession from 2018. We’re looking forward to seeing osteopathic medicine continue to grow and progress next year. 1. DOs help defeat bills that seek to cut doctors out of health care As APRNs and nurse-midwives ramp up their efforts to practice independently, DOs are fighting back. 2. AMA officially recognizes COMLEX as equivalent to USMLE AMA HOD resolution calls for the association to help educate residency program directors on using and interpreting COMLEX scores. 3. DOs receive international recognition as fully licensed physicians Recognition from the UN’s International Labor Organization should help osteopathic physicians gain practice rights throughout the world. 4. Single GME update: More than 6,600 AOA residency positions are now ACGME-accredited The transition is complete for all AOA residency programs in two specialties and nearly complete for those in another seven specialties. Eight AOA general surgery residency programs received initial accreditation from ACGME in October. 5. Proposed CME requirements for the 2019-2021 cycle The proposed CME requirements for AOA board certification in all 18 certifying boards were posted in November. Although the initial comment period for the proposed requirements closed on Wednesday, Dec. 19, you can see the proposed changes for your specialty here. 6. US DO school graduates to get new opportunities in the 2020 Canadian Match DOs have become eligible for additional residency training opportunities in Canada since all 10 provinces now recognize DO graduates as equal to MDs. 7. What the final AOA Match means for DO students Learn about changes to matching coming with the single GME accreditation system. 8. Fake DO in Massachusetts investigated; agrees to stand down A physical therapist assistant misrepresenting himself as a DO agrees to stop using unearned credentials. 9. Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education gives AOA provisional accreditation ACCME approval is expected to increase the number of osteopathic learning opportunities offered by AOA and its affiliates. 10. High-profile DO forensic psychiatrist shot dead outside office Steven Pitt, DO, was well-known for his work on the JonBenet Ramsey murder investigation, Ben Roethlisberger’s civil lawsuit and other notable cases. More in Profession Interview with first-generation DO highlights the importance of mentorship AOA Trustee Joshua D. Lenchus, DO, says mentorship was “probably the single greatest solution” to overcoming the challenges he faced as the first person in his family to pursue medicine. ACGME to recognize, explore 10 years of single GME accreditation during upcoming session The session will spotlight notable successes, such as curriculum innovations, advancements in faculty development and enhanced learner support. Previous articleNational Academy of Medicine fellow is a DO with plans to tackle the globe Next articleDebt relief: Application window open for NHSC loan repayment programs
Interview with first-generation DO highlights the importance of mentorship AOA Trustee Joshua D. Lenchus, DO, says mentorship was “probably the single greatest solution” to overcoming the challenges he faced as the first person in his family to pursue medicine.
ACGME to recognize, explore 10 years of single GME accreditation during upcoming session The session will spotlight notable successes, such as curriculum innovations, advancements in faculty development and enhanced learner support.