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Episode Summary:

In today's episode of POMA DOes… we sit down with three physicians who are currently practicing or training in rural community settings. Rural medicine is deeply rewarding, enabling physicians to provide full scope primary care and bring patients health equity. The impact of one physician in a rural community is enormous and sheds light on the impacts of social determinants of health and scarcity of resources. Tune in and learn about the challenges and benefits of practicing rural medicine.

Key Takeaways:

• Rural medicine provides the opportunity to practice full scope primary care.

• Practicing rural medicine is deeply rewarding and has an enormous impact in rural communities.

• The effects of social determinants of health and scarcity of resources are stark in rural communities.

• Prepare yourself for rural medicine and gain exposure to rural environments by completing clinical rotations in rural clinics.

Find Us:

Online: https://www.poma.org/

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/POMADOs

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pomados/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pennsylvania-osteopathic-medical-association/

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/POMA_DOs

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbxG9QqV_7Hv2CEkJsE89ZA

App Store: search Pa. Osteopathic Medical Assoc.

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In today's episode of POMA DOes… we sit down with POMA's new CEO, Andy Sandusky. He will share his vision for POMA and the osteopathic profession, including his goals to grow the membership base and be the first organization one thinks of when it comes to health care, policy and education in the Commonwealth. He'll also share some personal info about what motivates him, his leadership style, and how he inspires those around him. The future of POMA is bright!

Find Us:

Online: https://www.poma.org/

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/POMADOs

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pomados/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pennsylvania-osteopathic-medical-association/

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/POMA_DOs

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbxG9QqV_7Hv2CEkJsE89ZA

App Store: search Pa. Osteopathic Medical Assoc.

In today's episode of POMA DOes… we sit down with three recent osteopathic medical school graduates who share their advice on developing a new network and community at medical school. Osteopathic organizations, such as your school's SOMA chapter, your state's osteopathic organization like POMA, and the AOA, are great groups to get involved with. They help to grow your professional network, provide scholarship and leadership opportunities, exposure to physicians in different practice environments, and prepare you for the next step of residency training. It's never too late to join and get involved!

Key Takeaways:

• Develop your community. Find a group of people that you can learn and grow with.

• Get involved in something you're passionate about, whether it's a medical specialty, leadership opportunities, advocacy work, etc.

• Grow your network and get involved with osteopathic organizations at the student level (SOMA), state level (POMA, etc.), and national level (AOA).

• POMA and the POMA Foundation supports osteopathic medical students in Pa. with white coats, stethoscopes, Sketchy scholarships, monetary scholarships, leadership opportunities, and more! Membership is free so get involved!

Find Us:

Online: https://www.poma.org/

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/POMADOs

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pomados/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pennsylvania-osteopathic-medical-association/

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/POMA_DOs

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbxG9QqV_7Hv2CEkJsE89ZA

App Store: search Pa. Osteopathic Medical Assoc.

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In today's episode of POMA DOes… we sit down with three osteopathic physicians who successfully navigated transitions during their medical career. They share tips, advice and lessons learned from their own journeys of changing locations, shifting to administration, returning to fellowship, and transitioning to retirement. Tune in and be inspired because it's never too late to change!

Key Takeaways:

• Career transitions in medicine are common.

• Transitions provide opportunity for growth and can be extremely rewarding.

• Keep work-life balance in mind, and consult with close family and friends.

• Build and maintain your professional network.

• Looking for someone to talk to about career transitions? Reach out to POMA!

Find Us:

Online: https://www.poma.org/

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/POMADOs

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pomados/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pennsylvania-osteopathic-medical-association/

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/POMA_DOs

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbxG9QqV_7Hv2CEkJsE89ZA

App Store: search Pa. Osteopathic Medical Assoc.

Episode Summary:

In today's episode of POMA DOes… a rising third-year student continues an open Q&A session with a fourth-year medical student about clinical rotations. Pick up tips and tricks on how you can prepare for each rotation, what resources you need and are available, how you can be helpful to the medical team, etiquette advice, incorporating OMM, and so much more. Tune in to the second part of our conversation and get some real-world advice to succeed!

Key Takeaways:

• Be present. Be ready to jump in. Be ready to learn.

• Be an active listener. It's one of the most critical clinical skills you need.

• Prepare yourself for each rotation, academically and mentally.

• Don't be afraid to say, "I don't know" and admit to mistakes.

• Remember to make time for self-care.

Find Us:

Online: https://www.poma.org/

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/POMADOs

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pomados/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pennsylvania-osteopathic-medical-association/

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/POMA_DOs

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbxG9QqV_7Hv2CEkJsE89ZA

App Store: search Pa. Osteopathic Medical Assoc.

Episode Summary:

In today's episode of POMA DOes… a rising third-year student has an open Q&A session with a graduating fourth-year medical student about clinical rotations. Pick up tips and tricks on how you can prepare for each rotation, what resources you need and what are available, how you can be helpful to the medical team, etiquette advice, incorporating OMM, and so much more. Tune in and get some real-world advice to succeed on rotations!

Key Takeaways:

• Be present. Be ready to jump in. Be ready to learn.

• Be an active listener. It's one of the most critical clinical skills you need.

• Prepare yourself for each rotation, academically and mentally.

• Don't be afraid to say, "I don't know" and admit to mistakes.

• Remember to make time for self-care.

Find Us:

Online: https://www.poma.org/

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/POMADOs

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pomados/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pennsylvania-osteopathic-medical-association/

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/POMA_DOs

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbxG9QqV_7Hv2CEkJsE89ZA

App Store: search Pa. Osteopathic Medical Assoc.

Episode Summary:

In today's episode of POMA DOes… we sit down with POMA's 2024-2025 officers to learn about POMA's goals and objectives for the year ahead. They will also provide an overview of the new strategic plan and how you can get involved.

Key Takeaways:

• POMA is guided by a strategic plan approved by the board of trustees, which provides direction and goals to achieve over the next three years.

• Each POMA officer has oversight of one of the strategic areas - Communications, Community, Education, Influence and Governance.

• Growth and outreach within the osteopathic community, and advocacy and education about the osteopathic profession, are high priority items over the next three years.

• Spread the word, get involved and be #POMAproud!

Find Us:

Online: https://www.poma.org/

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/POMADOs

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pomados/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pennsylvania-osteopathic-medical-association/

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/POMA_DOs

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbxG9QqV_7Hv2CEkJsE89ZA

App Store: search Pa. Osteopathic Medical Assoc.

Episode Summary:

In today's episode of POMA DOes… we sit down with four osteopathic physicians for a conversation about empathy. Studies show physicians who have high levels of empathy are more efficient in partnering with patients for therapeutic change, comprehend patient needs, and are able to stimulate patients to feel safe in expressing problems and concerns. Join us to hear personal accounts of how life circumstances have helped them become better physicians and have deeper connections with their patients.

Key Takeaways:

• Empathy is a valuable, yet often overlooked communication skill.

• Physicians that develop and exhibit empathy have a profound impact on patients, especially in improving the patient-physician relationship, patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes.

• Increase your empathy by being an active listener, processing information with perspective and wisdom, examining your biases, and practicing.

Find Us:

Online: https://www.poma.org/

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/POMADOs

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pomados/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pennsylvania-osteopathic-medical-association/

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/POMA_DOs

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbxG9QqV_7Hv2CEkJsE89ZA

App Store: search Pa. Osteopathic Medical Assoc.

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!

Key Takeaways:

• Be #DOProud and celebrate the distinctive body-mind-spirit approach that DOs bring to healthcare for millions of patients across the US.

• Be part of the solution - raise your voice to educate your elected officials on the issues that matter most to you and your patients.

• Plan to attend DO Day on the Hill in Washington, DC to educate and advocate for whole-person care and the osteopathic profession.

Find Us:

Online: https://www.poma.org/

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/POMADOs

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pomados/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pennsylvania-osteopathic-medical-association/

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/POMA_DOs

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbxG9QqV_7Hv2CEkJsE89ZA

App Store: search Pa. Osteopathic Medical Assoc.

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 experienced with the application process and documentation, and resources they have found and use on a daily basis to support their accreditation.

Key Takeaways:

• Osteopathic recognition provides extra value to a residency program, including recruitment, billable procedures, diversification of the education provided, enhanced patient care, and promoting the osteopathic profession.
• Many resources are available to support osteopathic recognition. Networking with other DOEs and osteopathic organizations, such as POMA, are invaluable.
• POMA's Postgraduate Engagement Committee is focused on supporting residents, fellows, program faculty in the Commonwealth. POMA is working to enhance networking, mentorship and resources for the postgraduate community. Let us know how we can support you!

Find Us:

Online: https://www.poma.org/

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/POMADOs

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pomados/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pennsylvania-osteopathic-medical-association/

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/POMA_DOs

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbxG9QqV_7Hv2CEkJsE89ZA

App Store: search Pa. Osteopathic Medical Assoc.