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. 28, 2015Friday single GME accreditation News in Brief New standards protect residents during single GME accreditation transition AOA programs that do not apply for ACGME accreditation cannot accept new trainees after July 1 of the year in which the resident can complete their training by June 30, 2020.
Aug. 24, 2015Monday osteopathic medical accreditationsingle GME accreditation Bright Outlook New head of osteopathic accreditation ready to help shape future of profession “I’m driven by the possibility of serving a larger group of future physicians,” says Alissa P. Craft, DO, the AOA’s new vice president of accreditation.
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.
May 26, 2015Tuesday licensuresingle GME accreditation Five States Issue Does your state require additional steps for DO licensure? If you want to practice in one of the 5 states with extra requirements, here are 7 things you should know.
March 5, 2015Thursday medical schoolresidencysingle GME accreditationvideo Words to match by Match masters: Students who landed their No. 1 residencies share tips Fourth-year osteopathic medical students reveal insights on how they matched into their first-choice residency programs.
Aug. 29, 2014Friday graduate medical educationsingle GME accreditation Eye on Reform Lack of accountability stunts GME progress, says DO on IOM committee “The GME system is not aligned with the direction that American health care is going,” says Barbara Ross-Lee, DO, who helped prepare the IOM’s GME report.
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.
July 18, 2014Friday AOA policyHouse of Delegatessingle GME accreditationstudents Young Leaders During caucus, students vote to support single GME accreditation system Roughly 150 students attended the National Osteopathic Student Caucus, which was open to all osteopathic medical students.
July 10, 2014Thursday leadershipresearchsingle GME accreditation From Dishwasher to Hospital President Humble leader from the Cleveland Clinic ready to take over as AOA president Colleagues say Robert Juhasz, DO, will bring expertise in osteopathic medical education and stamina for advocacy to the role.