July 22, 2016Friday House of Delegatesstudents Full speed ahead 5 key tips to get into the right residency program Learn about the residency interview process from a program director’s perspective: Here’s advice from educator and AOA 2015-16 President John W. Becher, DO.
July 25, 2015Saturday AOA policyHouse of Delegates Policy Matters 7 Highlights from the AOA’s Annual Business Meeting More than 500 DO leaders gather in Chicago to adopt policy, elect officers and celebrate the bright future of the osteopathic profession.
July 23, 2015Thursday House of Delegatessingle GME accreditation Fruits of labor Single GME update: DOs well-positioned for transition Dozens of DOs have taken leadership positions within the ACGME, noted AOA President-Elect Boyd R. Buser, DO, in an annual report.
July 22, 2015Wednesday House of DelegatesJAOA And the award goes to AOA recognizes achievements toward building a culture of excellence Osteopathic medical profession honors its leaders, advocates and supporters during the House of Delegates meeting.
July 21, 2015Tuesday House of Delegates Building on History A.T. Still Memorial Lecture: ‘We are the visionaries now’ AOA Past President Peter B. Ajluni, DO, challenges osteopathic physicians to lead the profession toward greatness.
July 20, 2015Monday antibiotic resistanceHouse of Delegates Great power, great responsibility Drug-resistant bacteria prompt call for responsible antibiotic use New AOA policy outlines how DOs can help stem what one expert calls ‘one of the world’s most pressing health concerns.’
July 20, 2015Monday House of Delegatesviolence Taking action House supports expanding laws to protect physicians against violence Resolution calls for uniformity in state laws so physicians are equally protected in every state.
July 20, 2015Monday House of DelegatesSOMA Students create change House supports ending ban on sperm donation by gay men ‘We are very excited to see the AOA stand with us once again on issues of equality,’ says SOMA’s resolutions director.
July 18, 2015Saturday House of Delegatesleadership Osteopathic pride John W. Becher, DO, sworn in as AOA president After more than four decades in emergency medicine, the AOA’s 2015-16 leader is an expert at preparing for the unexpected.
July 18, 2015Saturday House of Delegatesmental healthmental illness ‘A critical time’ House calls for increased mental health resources for students, DOs Impassioned discussion leads profession to support taking steps to reduce stigma, raise awareness of mental health issues.