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Enter the AOA History Bureau Essay Competition
The AOA Bureau of Osteopathic History and Identity is conducting its fourth annual history essay competition, which is designed to encourage osteopathic students, interns, and residents to study their profession's history and instill a greater sense of what it means to be DOs and why this profession should remain distinct and united. The Bureau will bestow up to three awards: a $5,000 first prize, a $3,000 second prize and a $2,000 third prize. There are five topics to choose from, all of which are from the Bureau's "Core Principles for Teaching the History of Osteopathic Medicine." Essays should be no longer than 3,000 words and must be e-mailed to history@osteopathic.org by 6/2/08. For full details, see the article titled "History Bureau's Essay Competition Now Targets Five Core Principles" in the February 2008 issue of The DO.
Health Policy Education
The Training in Policy Studies (TIPS) is a year-long program for second and third year DO residents preparing for leadership roles in the profession and positions of influence in health policy. Throughout the academic year, TIPS participants attend four intensive three-day seminars designed to help them become familiar with healthcare policy issues and acquire the necessary skills to participate in policy discussions, serve on committees at the state and federal level, testify, and develop position statements. Only 10 residents are accepted in to the program annually. New York College of Osteopathic Medicine offers the program in collaboration with AACOM, AOA, and others.
Leadership Opportunities
The OOA has a long history of valuing and encouraging student participation and involvement in the profession. Ron Mallick , an Internal Medicine resident at Doctors Hospital Columbus, was appointed to serve as the Resident Representative on the Ohio Osteopathic Association Board of Trustees. Dr. Mallick is a 2005 Resident of Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Please let Dr. Mallick know if you have issues or concerns that you'd like the Board to be made aware of.
Resident Key Contact
The OOA is looking for DO residents in each specialty to serve as key contacts for the organization. Please contact Laura Whitt if you're interested in participating.
Young Physicians Council
The OOA was the first divisional society of the American Osteopathic Association to establish a Council of Young Physicians, and the Ohio Delegation authored the resolution which lead to the creation of a similar committee at the national level. The OOA Council Of Young Physicians, chaired by Melinda Ford, DO, of Athens, serves as a liaison with students, interns and residents, oversees physician placement, and develops leadership opportunities for new physicians in practice. It serves as an advocate for physicians under the age of 40 or who have been in practice for five years or less, and performs such other duties as assigned by the OOA House, the OOA Board, or the Executive Committee. If you are interested in helping to plan activities or would like to serve as a member of the Council, contact Laura Whitt .
Mentoring Program
The OOA has partnered with the American Osteopathic Association to build a database of physician mentors. This program is designed to invigorate future leaders in our profession, as well as provide a rewarding opportunity for experienced physicians to "give back".
