Sept. 9, 2015Wednesday osteopathic medical educationresidency trainingsingle GME accreditation New beginnings Residency director: ACGME application is a chance to re-evaluate program David Pizzimenti, DO, says restructuring his residency program to meet the ACGME’s standards has been a catalyst for improvement.
Aug. 13, 2015Thursday residency training Seeking the perfect match 7 do’s and don’ts for choosing your residency program Your residency program may be your professional home for years to come. DOs share their tips on finding the training site that best fits you.
July 20, 2014Sunday House of Delegatesresidency training First Dibs House supports offering residency positions to US med school grads first “These residency positions are paid for by federal tax dollars, so U.S. citizens should have the first opportunity to fill them,” says Steven Sherman, DO.
July 1, 2014Tuesday innovationresidency training ‘Practicing Medicine is a Privilege’ Q&A: 2014 DO grads talk specialties, policy and work-life balance Five notable new DOs share their insights on choosing a residency, thoughts on the current state of medicine and advice for students.
Feb. 5, 2014Wednesday residency training Training Debate Practicing after one year of GME: Is it feasible? Should it be? Some argue that three years of GME is excessive. Yet physicians who skip residency face a number of hurdles, especially when it comes to employment.
Feb. 28, 2013Thursday residency training Serving the underserved New HRSA-funded residency program has openings for DOs across the country Budding multistate family medicine residency program is designed to train DOs who will practice in medically underserved areas.
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.
March 21, 2011Monday advocacyresidency training Becoming advocates Tracking the 112th Congress: SOMA’s call to action Student association targets need for more residency slots, compensation for preventive care.