News in brief AOA now accepting nominations for Distinguished Service Award The AOA’s highest honor recognizes leaders who have made outstanding accomplishments in advancing osteopathic medicine, education, research or philanthropy. Feb. 29, 2024ThursdayMarch 2024 issue The DO Staff Contact The DO Staff Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Topics AOA Awardsawardsservice The AOA is currently accepting nominations for the organization’s highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award. This award is presented annually to deserving physicians and lay individuals for their outstanding accomplishments in advancing the science and art of osteopathic medicine, education, philanthropy or other fields of public service. Criteria for selecting these outstanding individuals should include one or more of the following: Contribution to the advancement of the osteopathic medical profession Contribution to the advancement of osteopathic medical education Contribution to the osteopathic profession through research Contribution to the osteopathic profession through philanthropic leadership To submit a nomination, please complete the online submission form. The deadline to submit a nominee is 11:59 p.m. CT on Monday, March 25, 2024. When submitting a nomination, please include the following information: Curriculum vitae of nominee Letter of recommendation from the nominating affiliate’s governing board (e.g., state osteopathic medical association, osteopathic specialty society, college of osteopathic medicine and/or non-practice affiliate) Photo of nominee (optional) Recipients will be notified in May and recognized in July during the AOA House of Delegates. For more information, visit the Distinguished Service Award homepage. Please direct any questions to Priya Garg, MBA, AOA chief engagement and diversity officer, at [email protected]. More in Profession DO will explore the stigma of mental illness in the medical profession in upcoming webinar Michael Foti, DO, will discuss his own struggles with depression and anxiety and also share strategies to prevent physician burnout in a Sept. 10 AOIA webinar. Making your mark: Networking do’s and don’ts for medical students at conferences Maximize your networking at OMED 2024 and other medical conferences by following these essential do’s and don’ts to forge meaningful connections and avoid pitfalls. Previous articleNearly half of physicians surveyed say they're burned out in 2024 Next articleIs it ever too late to attend medical school? A nontraditional student shares her thoughts
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