Advocacy BEL DO Day Scholarship applications due Dec. 20 The AOIA is looking for scholarship candidates who want to become more involved in medical advocacy and public policy. Dec. 2, 2024MondayDecember 2024 issue The DO Staff Contact The DO Staff Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Topics advocacyDO DayDO Day on Capitol Hill The AOA is currently accepting applications for the Bureau of Emerging Leaders (BEL) DO Day Scholarship, which provides opportunities for osteopathic residents and fellows to attend DO Day on Capitol Hill, set for March 22-23 (virtual) and March 26-27 (in-person), 2025. The program gives a scholarship to up to four residents, fellows and new physicians in practice (those within five years of graduating from their residency or fellowship program) to attend DO Day, covering the cost of event registration and a $1,500 travel stipend, and is sponsored in part by the American Osteopathic Information Association (AOIA). The AOIA is looking for scholarship candidates interested in medical advocacy and public policy who haven’t had the opportunity to attend DO Day on Capitol Hill before. Along with being recognized at DO Day, scholarship recipients will have the opportunity to participate in future BEL activities and programs. To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must complete an online application by Dec. 20, and winners will be notified by Feb. 18. If you have any questions about the application, contact the AOA at [email protected]. More in Advocacy AOA advocacy win: College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia to recognize AOA board certification AOA board certification will be equivalent to ABMS certification for the purpose of registration in the province. AOA, joined by 56 divisional societies and specialty colleges, reaffirms commitment to unimpeded access to care “Ensuring that our patients can seek medical care in environments where they feel safe seeking treatment, free from barriers that impede access to lifesaving services, is essential,” AOA statement reads. Previous articleThe DO Book Club, Dec. 2024: Thought-provoking reads to enter the new year Next articleHow this DO blends functional medicine with osteopathic medicine for whole-person health
AOA advocacy win: College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia to recognize AOA board certification AOA board certification will be equivalent to ABMS certification for the purpose of registration in the province.
AOA, joined by 56 divisional societies and specialty colleges, reaffirms commitment to unimpeded access to care “Ensuring that our patients can seek medical care in environments where they feel safe seeking treatment, free from barriers that impede access to lifesaving services, is essential,” AOA statement reads.