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An interactive, daylong medical camp known as "Operation Orange" was held at the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine's Tahlequah campus. "With our state facing a growing physician shortage, it has become imperative that we attract medical students who want to stay and practice in rural Oklahoma after completing their degree," OSU-CHS President Johnny Stephens said.
A resident physician program in family medicine will enroll its first class of physicians in July at the Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. It will be the school's first residency program and is a collaborative effort with Huntsville Memorial Hospital.
The Sistahs in Medicine program at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine's Moultrie, Ga., campus held a self-care session to help medical students and staff learn ways of caring for themselves physically, mentally and spiritually. Keynote presenter Harriett Crockett-Woods, D.O., spoke about the importance of taking time for self-care.
Physicians are among the most likely professionals to have impostor phenomenon, researchers reported in Mayo Clinic Proceedings. About a quarter of surveyed physicians reported at least frequent experiences of feeling inadequate or undeserving, and the study team said it is important for medical schools and residency programs to help build "a culture of authenticity and vulnerability."
Kenneth Veit, D.O., who is stepping down from the post of dean at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine after 30 years, reflects on his tenure in this interview. "A dean must be first and foremost, authentic. You must bring your whole self to the job," said Dr. Veit, who will continue as provost, senior vice president of academic affairs and professor of family medicine.
William Craver III, D.O., will retire as dean and chief academic officer of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine South Georgia at the end of April. "It has been my great honor and pleasure to work with PCOM South Georgia and the Moultrie community over the last few years," Dr. Carver said.
Paula Crone, D.O., has been named provost at the Western University of Health Sciences after serving in an interim role for nearly a year. Crone, a family practice physician, previously served as dean of Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and COMP-Northwest.
This Black History Month, AACOM interviewed Dr. Jennifer Caudle, a board-certified family medicine physician and Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine associate family medicine professor, about her impressive background, talents and passions, and how to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in medical education.
The National Diversity Chair for AACOM's Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents (COSGP) shares an update on how osteopathic medical schools are advancing diversity initiatives. This month, COSGP honors Black History Month through a series of planned events and resource sharing.
Join the Assembly of Osteopathic Graduate Medical Educators' Residents and Fellows Council Executive Board and advisors from the Council on Osteopathic Residency Placement for a webinar where panelists will share advice on how to make the most of clinical rotations.
