Aug. 14, 2024Wednesday AOA advocacyTIPS program Training in Policy Studies The TIPS experience: A Q&A with DOs who put advocacy into action Two recent participants in the AOA’s Training in Policy Studies program discuss what first drew them to the program, its highlights and their advice for those interested in applying in the future. Advocacy By Aerial Petty, DO
May 21, 2024Tuesday health carepolicyTIPS program TIPS program Breaking down housing equity policy in the US As an AOA Training in Policy Studies (TIPS) fellow, Aerial Petty, DO, shares how housing inequity is intricately tied to health care. Advocacy By Aerial Petty, DO
Jan. 31, 2024Wednesday advocacypatient care Caring in the cold Cold-weather medicine: Barriers to care that patients may face in the winter A recent experience in the ER made me think about how I can better advocate for my patients in the winter months. Here are some of my ideas. Advocacy By Aerial Petty, DO
Sept. 11, 2023Monday advocacydiversity in medicineeducation Diversity Matters The impact of the Supreme Court’s recent affirmative action decision on diversity in health care A diverse health care workforce that represents the community it serves can better address the health care disparities that community faces. Advocacy By Aerial Petty, DO
Aug. 15, 2023Tuesday TIPS program TIPS program The AOA TIPS program: What is it and why should I apply? Applications for the AOA Training in Policy Studies program are now open until Aug. 20, 2023.
Aug. 1, 2023Tuesday advocacydebtUS News Money matters The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023: What is it, and how does it impact health care? In order for the bill to pass, senators from both parties proposed amendments that would further limit spending or remove other policy provisions. Advocacy By Aerial Petty, DO
May 10, 2023Wednesday advocacyDO & student voicesDO Day Following up The post-DO Day momentum: Advocating for the issues you care about Now that I’ve attended a few DO Days, I want to share five ways that you can stay connected with your lawmakers and advocate after DO Day. Advocacy By Aerial Petty, DO
April 24, 2023Monday electives Expanding your horizons Five more unique electives for residency Are you interested in aviation and space medicine? How about health services for indigenous people? Check out these and more unique residency elective opportunities. Resident Notebook By Aerial Petty, DO
April 2, 2023Sunday advocacyDO Dayphysicians Advocacy in action The DO Day experience: Why advocacy means so much as a physician As a family medicine resident in New York City, I understand how much the people in my community directly benefit from THCGME programs. Advocacy By Aerial Petty, DO
Feb. 22, 2023Wednesday Black History Month Black History Month Celebrate Black History Month with these Black DO physicians The DO commemorates Black History Month with 16 biographies of influential Black DOs.