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. Feb. 1, 2023WednesdayFebruary 2023 issue The DO Staff Contact The DO Staff Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Topics AOA Awardsawardsservice The AOA is accepting nominations for its Distinguished Service Award, the organization’s highest honor. The nomination deadline is Saturday, April 1, 2023. The award recognizes leaders who have made outstanding accomplishments in advancing osteopathic medicine, education, research or philanthropy. With a focus on advancement of the overall profession, rather than regional or local efforts, the award is presented to individuals who make significant contributions 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. Winners will be notified in May and recognized in July during the AOA’s Annual Business Meeting. 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 Any additional supporting documentation (optional) Please submit questions to Priya Garg at pgarg@osteopathic.org. More in Profession Forrest ‘Phog’ Allen, DO: The father of basketball coaching This March Madness™, learn about Kansas Jayhawks coaching legend Forrest “Phog” Allen, DO, a pioneer who blended osteopathic medicine with coaching to shape sporting history and his athletes’ success. Eliminating training barriers for DO students & residents The AOA and AACOM recently convened a Student Parity Summit focused on advancing equitable treatment of all medical students seeking rotations and training positions. Previous articleMedical media elective: Exploring one DO’s time in the ABC News Medical Unit Next articleNew osteopathic surgery college president discusses being a DO in surgery
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Eliminating training barriers for DO students & residents The AOA and AACOM recently convened a Student Parity Summit focused on advancing equitable treatment of all medical students seeking rotations and training positions.