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.
July 17, 2015Friday House of Delegates Year in Review State of the AOA: ‘Our time is here, our time is now’ Over the past year, the AOA has formed new collaborations and forged ahead in areas like research, advocacy and awareness.
July 17, 2015Friday House of Delegatesleadership Leading Change AOA President Robert S. Juhasz: ‘What a difference a year makes’ 2014-15 AOA President looks back on year of transformation and growth.
July 17, 2015Friday House of Delegatesosteopathic medical educationstudents Breaking bread Breakfast of champions: Students connect with DOs at mentoring event DOs fielded students’ questions during the AOA Council of Student Affairs’ new mentoring event at the House of Delegates meeting.
July 17, 2015Friday House of DelegatesMedicare Quality over quantity AOA Town Hall: New Medicare payment system rewards whole-person care The system’s new emphasis on coordinated care aligns perfectly with the principles of osteopathic medicine, AOA leaders say.
July 22, 2014Tuesday House of Delegatessingle GME accreditation Historic Decision House supports profession’s entry into a single GME accreditation system The action caps more than two years of deliberations, negotiations and soul-searching. “I am elated,” student says.