Jan. 30, 2013Wednesday graduate medical educationmedical specialtiesosteopathic medical education ‘We’re The Doctor’s Doctor’ Analyze this: Radiology rewards problem solvers This demanding specialty appeals to detail-minded, analytic types who love to make differential diagnoses and advise on treatment options.
Jan. 3, 2013Thursday graduate medical educationmedical specialtiespediatrics Bright Outlook Child’s play? Pediatrics requires patience, empathy … playfulness “You can’t be cocky as a pediatrician,” says Ronald V. Marino, DO, MPH. “Plus, you’re going to get peed on and spit up on anyway.”
Oct. 4, 2012Thursday ob-gynsobstetrics-gynecologyosteopathic medical educationpregnancy Delivering on Excellence Ob-gyns revere their specialty “You take care of someone for nine months, deliver her baby, and in that family’s eyes, you are forever a hero,” Dr. Sanjaghsaz says.
July 24, 2012Tuesday House of Delegatesleadership 2012-13 AOA President Dr. Stowers leads with insight, tenacity, warmth, LMU-DCOM colleagues say “He is very personable and laid-back. But he can get more stuff done than anybody I’ve ever seen,” school’s co-founder says.
July 23, 2012Monday debtresidency training Lessening loan burden House: Residents should be allowed to defer loan repayment during training Resolution also encourages the AOA to push for reinstating the “20/220” rule to determine economic hardship.
July 23, 2012Monday House of Delegatesresidency training Primary Care House: Expand federal funding for residencies in ambulatory settings Resolution directs the AOA to advocate for federal funding of primary care residencies in ambulatory settings.
July 22, 2012Sunday House of Delegates I can see clearly now House calls for clarity in resolutions Resolution calls for authors to better explain their intent with more detailed “Resolved” statements.
July 22, 2012Sunday graduate medical educationHouse of Delegates ‘Incendiary’ Withdrawn: Resolution insisting on DO directors of medical education The measure was pulled after garnering criticism during a preliminary meeting.
July 22, 2012Sunday CMEHouse of Delegates Continuing education House votes to restore full CME credit for standardized life-support courses Policy allows hour-for-hour credit for courses through the end of the 2010-12 CME cycle.
July 21, 2012Saturday board certificationHouse of Delegates AOA Policy AOA House: Don’t withdraw certification until all appeals have been exhausted After a long debate, delegates say yes to letting DOs with restricted licenses maintain their specialty certification pending appeal.