News in brief Applications now open for positions on AOA bureaus, committees and councils Apply by Wednesday, April 30. April 9, 2025WednesdayApril 2025 issue AOA Staff Contact AOA Staff Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Applications for volunteer positions on the AOA’s bureaus, committees and councils (BCC) for the 2025-26 appointment cycle are open through Wednesday, April 30. Those interested in applying are encouraged to begin by considering how they would like to serve the profession. The application will include a request for a curriculum vitae and statement of intent, which should outline the applicant’s qualifications to serve on their selected BCCs. Descriptions for each BCC are available on Osteopathic.org. The application form is also available on Osteopathic.org. If you have questions, please email [email protected] or call (312) 202-8129. More in Profession A 1.5-inch piece of osteopathic history: Revisiting the 1972 USPS osteopathic medicine stamp In 1972, the United States Postal Service issued a commemorative stamp honoring osteopathic medicine in celebration of the AOA’s 75th anniversary, recognizing the profession’s growing contributions to American health care. National Defense Authorization Act recognizes AOA’s Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists The Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 notes that the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists of the AOA meets the Defense Health Agency’s criteria for physician certifying organizations. Previous articleNew webinars cover preventing burnout and responding to payor audits Next articleDO Day CME now available on-demand
A 1.5-inch piece of osteopathic history: Revisiting the 1972 USPS osteopathic medicine stamp In 1972, the United States Postal Service issued a commemorative stamp honoring osteopathic medicine in celebration of the AOA’s 75th anniversary, recognizing the profession’s growing contributions to American health care.
National Defense Authorization Act recognizes AOA’s Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists The Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 notes that the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists of the AOA meets the Defense Health Agency’s criteria for physician certifying organizations.