Supporting osteopathic trainees AOA advances grassroots advocacy for medical student parity Advocacy resulted in a prominent school of medicine reversing a decision that had excluded a DO from applying for a microsurgery and craniofacial fellowship. May 14, 2024TuesdayMay 2024 issue AOA Staff Contact AOA Staff Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Topics advocacyAOA advocacymedical students The AOA’s latest Student Parity Advocacy Update covers ongoing grassroots advocacy efforts to help ensure equitable treatment for all members of the osteopathic medical profession. In one recent instance, advocacy by the AOA prompted a prominent school of medicine to reverse a decision that excluded an osteopathic physician from applying for a microsurgery and craniofacial fellowship. Following outreach by the AOA, the school rectified the situation and clarified existing policies with staff to ensure equal access for DOs and MDs. We encourage members of the AOA who are facing professional barriers that impact access to training, licensure and credentialing to send us an email. Our team uses this feedback to advocate more effectively on behalf of the profession in areas that include: Residencies and fellowships Audition rotations Universal acceptance of COMLEX Read more about the AOA’s professional advocacy work on behalf of the profession. More in Advocacy AOA statement on HHS dismissal of USPSTF vice chairs The USPSTF plays a critical role in healthcare coverage and access to services, as health plan coverage for preventive services without cost-sharing is directly tied to the recommendations of the task force, the statement notes. 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. Previous articleA housing and real estate guide for physicians and medical trainees Next articleAOA House of Delegates: Review proposed amendments to the AOA Constitution & Bylaws and more
AOA statement on HHS dismissal of USPSTF vice chairs The USPSTF plays a critical role in healthcare coverage and access to services, as health plan coverage for preventive services without cost-sharing is directly tied to the recommendations of the task force, the statement notes.
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.