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DO Day: Advocacy from the OMS perspective

DO Day takes place in April every year and is the AOA’s largest public policy and advocacy annual event. It is an opportunity for every member of the osteopathic profession to come together and advocate for issues that are important to the profession and patients. This event takes place both in-person in Washington, D.C., and … Read More

Makena Leigh Lewis, OMS III, and Chandrika Sanapala, OMS II

01.26.24

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DO Day scholarship and advocacy opportunities

Residents, fellows, and new physicians in practice are encouraged to apply for the BEL DO Day scholarship! Find more information here, and apply by January 31, 2024. DO Day on Capitol Hill takes place in April every year and is the AOA’s largest public policy and advocacy annual event. It is an opportunity for every … Read More

Bureau of Emerging Leaders

01.25.24

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BEL members and scholarship recipients gather at OMED23

This past October, thousands of osteopathic medical students, residents and physicians gathered in beautiful Orlando, Florida, to take part in OMED23. This year, the Bureau of Emerging Leaders collaborated with various organizations to help facilitate a student/resident mixer, sponsor scholarship winners, and present content promoting osteopathic education. The mixer was incredibly well-attended, and sessions were … Read More

William Rinaldi, OMS IV

01.25.24

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Empowering students and physicians in the realm of wellness

For this edition of the “Looking Forward” newsletter, we’re exploring the topic of physician and student mental health in the medical community. I recently spoke with Alexandra (Pentel) Lawlor, OMS III, who attends the Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Prior to entering osteopathic medical school, Lawlor worked as a public health consultant in … Read More

Tillie Schumann, OMS III

01.25.24

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Latest updates from the Student National Medical Association

The Student National Medical Association (SNMA) is a non-profit organization founded under the National Medical Association (NMA) to support current and future underrepresented minority medical students. SNMA works to address the needs of underserved communities and increase the number of clinically excellent, culturally competent, and socially conscious physicians. Your current liaison to the SNMA/AOA  is … Read More

Bureau of Emerging Leaders

01.25.24

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Fall 2023 BEL Workgroup Updates

Looking Forward newsletter: Fall 2023 The Bureau of Emerging Leaders is your representative body in AOA leadership and is made up of students, residents, fellows, and new physicians in practice. The BEL has formed the following workgroups to best serve our members: Advocacy, Communications, Resolutions, and OMED/DO Day Scholarships. Read on to learn more about … Read More

Bureau of Emerging Leaders

09.28.23

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Celebrate the next generation of global osteopathic healthcare leaders

Looking Forward newsletter: Fall 2023 Each year, the AOA’s Bureau of International Osteopathic Medicine (BIOM) invites osteopathic medical students and DO residents to submit their global health research abstracts or narrative medicine essays to our Annual Global Health Abstract Competition for the chance to win prizes and a spotlight at our OMED conference. The competition … Read More

Bureau of Emerging Leaders

09.28.23

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Highlighting the value of mentorship

Looking Forward Newsletter: Fall 2023 Mentorship has emerged as the foundation for both personal and professional growth in the ever-evolving landscape of medicine. The invaluable relationship between accomplished medical professionals and their mentees extends beyond traditional teaching. Fostering this relationship allows for the exchange of knowledge, skills, and experiences, providing a powerful catalyst for nurturing … Read More

Mahi Basra, OMS III

09.28.23

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BEL Workgroup Updates: July 2023

The Bureau of Emerging Leaders (BEL) is your direct representation to the American Osteopathic Association, made up of students, residents, fellows, and new physicians in practice. Several workgroups have been formed to serve our members: Advocacy, Communications, Resolutions, and OMED/DO Day Scholarships. Read on for updates on our recent activities. Advocacy The BEL presented during AOA’s Public … Read More

Bureau of Emerging Leaders

07.12.23