News in brief Call for nominations for the AOA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Unification award Submissions are due June 27, and winners will be recognized in October during OMED 2022. June 1, 2022WednesdayJune 2022 issue AOA Staff Contact AOA Staff Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email The AOA is now accepting nominations for its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Unification award. This award will be presented to one individual and one organization that has proven exemplary leadership and commitment to promoting and advancing DEI initiatives in the osteopathic community. How to nominate Nominations may be submitted on the candidate’s behalf with their permission and must include the following: Curriculum vitae or résumé. Description of how the candidate or organization has advanced DEI initiatives in the osteopathic community, which could include but is not limited to: Raising awareness about the challenges and opportunities related to DEI in the osteopathic profession. Working to increase opportunities for demographical groups historically underrepresented in osteopathic medicine. Developing DEI programs, resources and tools for an organization or the profession. Advocating for underrepresented minorities in osteopathic medicine. Letter of recommendation. Eligibility requirements Candidates will fulfill the following eligibility requirements: Be a contributing member to the osteopathic community with significant and demonstrable contributions to the DEI field. Be an AOA member in good standing. Nominations should be submitted Monday, June 27, 2022. Winners will be notified in August and recognized in October during OMED 2022. Submit a nomination here. For questions, contact Priya Garg, Chief Engagement and Diversity Officer, at [email protected]. More in Profession DOs receive unwanted robocalls from company urging them to consider an MD degree “There is no need for a DO graduate to get a secondary MD degree,” says Carolyn W. Quist, DO, chair of the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists. “… Most large medical groups are happy to accept DOs into their fold as they know we are trained well.” The day I learned about the secret DO handshake Ian Storch, DO, recalls an illuminating conversation that helped him understand what it truly means to be a DO. Previous articleAOA commends Senate for unanimously adopting resolution on National Osteopathic Medicine Week Next articleLatest medical research sheds light on mask mandates, cardiovascular disease
DOs receive unwanted robocalls from company urging them to consider an MD degree “There is no need for a DO graduate to get a secondary MD degree,” says Carolyn W. Quist, DO, chair of the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists. “… Most large medical groups are happy to accept DOs into their fold as they know we are trained well.”
The day I learned about the secret DO handshake Ian Storch, DO, recalls an illuminating conversation that helped him understand what it truly means to be a DO.