NEWS IN BRIEF Seeking nominations for AOA Distinguished Service Award The award recognizes leaders who have made outstanding accomplishments in advancing osteopathic medicine, education, research or philanthropy. April 21, 2021Wednesday AOA Staff Contact AOA Staff Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email The AOA is accepting nominations for its Distinguished Service Award, the organization’s highest honor. The nomination deadline is May 10, 2021. The award recognizes contributions to the overall profession, rather than regional or local efforts, in the following areas: Contributions to the advancement of the osteopathic medical profession Contributions to the art and science of osteopathic medical education Contributions to the osteopathic profession through research Contributions to the osteopathic profession through philanthropic leadership To submit a nomination for the Distinguished Service Award, please complete the online submission form. Nominations should include the following: Curriculum vitae of nominee Letter of recommendation from the nominating affiliate’s governing board (e.g. state osteopathic medical, osteopathic specialty society, college of osteopathic medicine, and/or non-practice affiliate) Photo of nominee (optional) Any additional supporting documentation (optional) Please submit questions to Priya Garg at [email protected]. More in Newsbriefs Applications now open for AOA’s new Physician Payment Policy Fellowship Apply for the AOA’s inaugural 18-month Physician Payment Policy Fellowship and deepen your expertise in healthcare payment systems. Applications are due Dec. 19, 2025. DO to lead Mississippi physician workforce office, DO student co-authors educational children’s book Richard Calderone, DO, MPH, is the new director of the Office of Mississippi Physician Workforce, and Brooke Birks, OMS IV, published a children’s book. Previous articleTimeline: The history of osteopathic medicine Next articleAcross the country, the osteopathic medical community celebrates NOM Week 2021
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DO to lead Mississippi physician workforce office, DO student co-authors educational children’s book Richard Calderone, DO, MPH, is the new director of the Office of Mississippi Physician Workforce, and Brooke Birks, OMS IV, published a children’s book.