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Episode Summary: In today's episode of POMA DOes… we sit down with two osteopathic medical students and an attending physician who participated in DO Day on the Hill festivities during National Osteopathic Medicine Week. They share their reasons for taking the time to educate and advocate for their patients and their profession. It's time to be part of the solution; it's time to get involved!   Ke...

Episode Summary: In today's episode of POMA DOes… we sit down with three directors of osteopathic education who work in residency training programs that have osteopathic recognition through the ACGME. They share their own journeys into osteopathic recognition, the value and benefits that osteopathic recognition brings to their residents and their programs, experiences and challenges they have expe...

Episode Summary: In today's episode of POMA DOes… we sit down with the chairs of the 2024 POMA Clinical Assembly to highlight this year's conference.  Designed as a complete experience, this year's conference offers 34 1A AOA or AMA credits for in-person or virtual registrants.  We are offering top-notch educational content in shorter segments to cover more ground.  Our in-person participants will...

Episode Summary: Despite a multiyear pandemic and availability of vaccines to decrease the impact of severe respiratory viral infections, such as RSV and Influenza, thousands of patients are hospitalized every year. Additionally, healthcare professionals and the general public have not achieved a satisfactory immunization rate for these infections. In today's episode we sit down with a pediatricia...

Episode Summary: POMA is proudly member-driven, with osteopathic students, residents and physicians serving on committees, task forces and workgroups. The expertise, talents, ideas, opinions, experiences and passions of the members are critical to ensure POMA is meeting the needs of DOs in the Commonwealth. Tune in to learn more about the volunteer experience and how you can get involved to make a...

Episode Summary: Despite a multiyear pandemic and availability of vaccines to decrease the impact of severe respiratory viral infections, such as RSV and Influenza, thousands of patients are hospitalized every year. Additionally, healthcare professionals and the general public have not achieved a satisfactory immunization rate for these infections. In today's episode we sit down with a pulmonologi...

Empowering Change: Your Role in POMA Episode Summary: Engaged osteopathic physicians are critical to POMA. DOs with a passion for being an osteopathic physician, a passion to improve the lives of DOs in Pennsylvania, a passion to keep DOs at the forefront of healthcare in the Commonwealth, and a passion to make a difference drive the organization forward with new ideas and energy. In today's episo...

Episode Summary: It's widely known that the benefits of music, art, dance, writing and theater promote creativity, self-expression, improve cognitive skills, enhance social skills and emotional intelligence, and play a role in the healing process. In today's episode we sit down with two physicians who are trained in the arts to learn how their experiences play a role in their lives as physicians....

Episode Introduction: Tune in to hear from some of the young voices of POMA. Their parents are physicians who are always giving themselves - to their families and their patients. These kids reflect on perks of having a physician at home, handling injuries and illnesses, fun childhood experiences, and more. These parents are superheroes in the eyes of their children.   Episode Summary: In today's e...

Episode Introduction: The Advocates for the POMA is a diverse group of people who support and promote the osteopathic profession. They provide a collegial environment with numerous opportunities to get involved and give back. Tune in to learn more about the Advocates and their great work in supporting the osteopathic profession!   Episode Summary: In today's episode of POMA DOes… we sit down with...

Episode Introduction: Concussion is one of the most common sports injuries in the United States. Tune in to learn more about the significance of concussions in our student athletes, signs and symptoms, sideline examination, and return to play guidelines to keep our athletes safe. Episode Summary: In today's episode of POMA DOes… we sit down with sports medicine fellow Kaylin Strauser-Curtis, DO to...

Episode Introduction: There are more than 2,200 osteopathic physicians actively serving our nation's military across the world, and many more who are veterans. Just as the military supports its service members, POMA cares about our military physicians and is here to provide information, resources and support. Tune in to learn more about the call to medicine and country, and the unique experience i...

Episode Introduction: Pennsylvania is home to three colleges of osteopathic medicine, each of which is led by the dean. Deans are responsible for overseeing the academic program and ensuring their college mission is met. They are leaders, educators and practitioners with a great passion for the osteopathic profession. Tune in to learn more about the role of a dean, their pathways, and their person...

Episode Introduction: Residency program directors are critical to the world of medical education. They oversee the entire residency program, recruit residents and faculty, and care for patients with residents and students in tow. They also watch their residents grow and mature, often celebrating major life milestones together. Tune in to learn more about the role of a program director, how to get...

Episode Introduction: The Direct Primary Care model has seen a dramatic rise in popularity in recent years. With patients paying a monthly or yearly subscription, third-party billing is essentially eliminated. It affords greater flexibility for the physician and greater access for the patient. Tune in to learn more about direct primary care model from an osteopathic physician with real world exper...

Episode Introduction: Addiction is an extremely complex disease. According to SAMHSA, 72% of people who ever had a substance use problem considered themselves to be recovering or in recovery. With the right treatment, support and resources, recovery is possible for everyone. Tune in to hear from James Latronica, DO, an assistant professor of psychiatry and family medicine, as we observe National R...

Episode Summary: Every summer, medical school graduates swap their cap and gown for their white coats and continue their journey in medicine as they begin postgraduate training. Simultaneously, a new class of DOs prepares to enter their first year of medical school and begin their journey to becoming osteopathic physicians. Tune in as we celebrate our new osteopathic resident colleagues, welcome o...

Episode Introduction: "What can I expect?" is a normal question most people ask at the beginning of their medical training. And for many of us, there are guarantees that can be shared with others about what to expect at the beginning, in school, after school, and beyond. Tune in to learn more about what you should look for, what to expect, and how to bend but not break under pressure. Episode Summ...

EDIT NOTES Start at    End at  POMA DOes… Episode 38 - Show Notes   Episode Title: A Glimpse Into the POMA Foundation: The Philanthropic Arm of POMA   Episode Introduction: Preserving and promoting the osteopathic tenants of mind, body and spirit for patient care and the physicians who serve them is the mission of the POMA Foundation. POMA is the professional association and trade organization, th...

Episode Introduction: There is no such thing as an unimportant election. Getting involved in your state and local elections and contacting your legislators can have a huge impact on what is happening around you. Tune in to hear from Arvind Venkat, MD, a Pennsylvania emergency physician who was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in November 2022 as he discusses the importance of g...

Episode Introduction: John Kalata, DO was installed as the 112th president of POMA on May 5, 2023.  His presidential theme is POMA - Forward, Together.  Tune in to learn more about his goals and initiatives for the year ahead, and how you can be part of his mission to keep POMA moving forward.   Episode Summary: In today's episode of POMA DOes… we sit down with POMA's 2023-24 president John Kalata...

Episode Introduction: Our father figures leave us with big shoes to fill. For some, it leads to filling a white coat instead of a pair of shoes. Tune in to hear from a couple of sons who followed their dads into the osteopathic profession. Happy Father's Day!   Episode Summary: In today's episode of POMA DOes… a pair of father-son duos sit down to share their experience of accepting their calling...

Episode Introduction: In January 2023, the federal DATA Waiver (X-Waiver) requirement was rescinded, expanding access to buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid use disorder. This is good news for patients who wish to seek treatment of substance use disorder. This is also good news for Osteopathic physicians who care for these patients and wish to treat them! Tune in to learn more about the regu...

Episode Introduction: Mothers who are also osteopathic physicians have a lot to juggle. There's long shifts and on-call, child care and illness, and establishing a new kind of work-life balance. Tune in to get some advice and tips on how to balance your career as an osteopathic physician and the role of mom. Happy Mother's Day!   Episode Summary: In today's episode of POMA DOes… four mothers sit d...

Episode Introduction: POMA received the AOA's Outstanding Affiliate Award during OMED 2022. The award is presented annually to 2-3 affiliates in recognition of contributions towards advancing the osteopathic profession. Tune in to learn about the AOA's qualifications and selection process, and the efforts POMA displayed to be recognized as an outstanding affiliate of the AOA.   Episode Summary: In...