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.”
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 Delegatestelemedicine 21st Century Care Affirming states’ control of telemedicine, House approves revamped AOA policy New policy outlines physicians’ responsibilities, opposes national efforts to pre-empt state control.
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 House of Delegatesvaccines Booster shot Teens should get booster dose of meningococcal vaccine, delegates decide Dosing schedule follows federal guidelines, adds protection for vulnerable age group.
July 22, 2012Sunday House of Delegateslgbt Patient care House adds patient’s sexual orientation to AOA’s nondiscrimination statement “We’re showing the LGBT community they can trust us,” student says.
July 22, 2012Sunday graduate medical educationHouse of Delegates ‘Incendiary’ Withdrawn: Resolution insisting on DO directors of medical education The measure was pulled after garnering criticism during a preliminary meeting.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 House of DelegatesICD-10 ‘It’s a nightmare’ Applauded vote: House of Delegates directs AOA to disapprove of ICD-10 A narrow majority voted to oppose full implementation of new code set.