July 20, 2013Saturday graduate medical educationHouse of Delegatessingle GME accreditation Ongoing Discussion AOA House calls for protections in any unified GME accreditation system Resolution aims to safeguard the “unique distinctiveness” of osteopathic medicine.
July 20, 2013Saturday graduate medical educationHouse of Delegatessingle GME accreditation Crossroads AOA, AACOM support continued discussions on GME Long-awaited announcement eases fears, raises questions.
July 19, 2013Friday House of Delegatesosteopathic medical education Voices Unite Education, public health top student concerns at caucus Students debate whether to support resolutions set to come before the AOA House of Delegates.
March 27, 2013Wednesday House of Delegates Setting policy Official call: AOA’s 2013 annual business meeting Both the AOA House of Delegates and the AOA Board of Trustees will be meeting during the week of July 16-21.
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 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.