Medical education
Aug. 16, 2019Several $1,000 and $500 scholarships available to DO students
The deadline to apply for SOMA Foundation scholarships is Sept. 20. SOMA Foundation will award 11 total scholarships from $500-$1,000.
Newsbriefs
Certification update
Aug. 12, 2019New advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology certification available
New certification recognizes the distinct knowledge, skills, abilities, and judgments required of physicians who practice in this subspecialty.
Leader spotlight
July 30, 2019Family physician and combat veteran to serve as AOA president-elect
Thomas Ely, DO, will become AOA president in July 2020.
News in brief
July 23, 2019How you can help shape the future of graduate medical education
ACGME is looking for residents and nonresident physicians to serve on its review committees.
News in brief
June 24, 2019KCU-COM earns 10-year exceptional outcome accreditation
The designation, COCA’s highest level of accreditation, is effective for a maximum of 10 years.
News in brief
June 19, 2019Daily HIV prevention pill recommended for high-risk patients, USPSTF says
‘Currently, many people who could benefit from a daily HIV prevention pill are not taking one,’ says Dodson Thompson, DO, the AOA’s representative on the USPSTF.
Research Ready
June 19, 2019NIH selects two osteopathic trainees for its Medical Research Scholars Program
The trainees will participate in a year-long research program for young scientists.
Call for entries
June 5, 2019Entries wanted for BIOM competition on global health research and narrative medicine
Medical students and residents: Enter your abstract or essay by Aug. 16 for a chance to receive award funding of up to $1,500.