Episode Introduction:

March madness continues with the SOAP for fourth-year osteopathic medical students who did not match. Stress levels are sky high and emotions run the gamut. Tune in to learn how to manage the stresses of the Match and the SOAP process along the journey to becoming an attending physician.

Episode Summary:

In today’s episode of POMA DOes… John Kalata, DO, a family medicine residency program director in Erie, PA, leads a discussion with Elizabeth Ramsey, DO, a practicing psychiatrist, and three osteopathic medical residents who experienced varying experiences in the Match and the SOAP process.

Key Takeaways:

• Manage your perspective and your expectations.
• Be prepared. Anything can happen and you might be in the SOAP.
• Remember, the challenges you experience now will better prepare you to be an attending caring for your own patients.
• Surround yourself with family and friends who are supportive and encouraging.

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Email: [email protected]

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Episode Introduction:

March is all about the Match for fourth-year osteopathic medical students. Match Day is when students discover where they will be training and in what specialty after graduation. And there’s a mix of emotions - joy, fear, stress, peace. Tune in to learn how to navigate the application process, coping strategies for stress management, and how to keep cool in the heat of the match and post-match process.

Episode Summary:

In today’s episode of POMA DOes… we’re joined by John Kalata, DO, a family medicine residency program director in Erie, PA, who leads a discussion with Elizabeth Ramsey, DO, a practicing psychiatrist, and three osteopathic medical residents who had varying experiences in the match process.

Key Takeaways:

• Start the application process early and note the deadlines!
• Preparation is key for the application and interview process.
• Ask for letters of recommendation when you make connections.
• Trust in the process.

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 Introduction:

POMA’s committees, workgroups and task forces aim to accomplish the strategic goals of the organization. The experiences, thoughts, ideas, opinions and input of our members are critical to the work of the organization. Tune in to learn how you can make a difference! 

Episode Summary:

In today’s episode of POMA DOes… we’re joined by POMA President-elect Lisa Witherite-Rieg, DO and several committee members who share their volunteer experiences and ways to get involved.

Key Takeaways:

• POMA’s committees, workgroups and task forces are aligned into the pillar structure and work to accomplish the strategic goals of the organization.
• POMA has many opportunities to get involved and there’s certainly something for everyone.
• Members from every career stage are invited to participate: physicians in practice, residents and students.
• Committee services is low risk, high reward.
• Be part of the change and make a difference - you won’t regret it!
• Respond to POMA’s Call for Volunteers.

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 Introduction:

It’s time to hear about each of the pillars at POMA and how it's contributing to helping the members flourish. Tune in to find out more! 

Episode Summary:

In today’s episode of POMA DOes… our leaders talk about the pillars they are heading and what they are doing and plan to do in the future in order to maximize growth potential as well as the involvement of the members.

Key Takeaways:

• POMA is consistently working on creating more and more educational content for its members and is focusing on doing so without bias.
• The Wellness Committee under the Community Pillar focuses on developing ways for the residents to de-stress during their practice.
• POMA’s Communication Pillar works on creating several new publications for its members each month so that they can get the latest and the greatest updates right on their digital devices.
• A few tips to move forward:

1. Getting involved.
2. Putting yourself out there.
3. Asking for help.
4. Getting mentorship.
5. Becoming a mentor to others.

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 Introduction:

Today’s episode is all about celebrating the past, present, and future leaders at POMA and learning all about their pathway to leadership. Tune in to find out what their journey looks like! 

Episode Summary:

In today’s episode of POMA DOes… our leaders all tell us about their story of getting to where they are today and what inspired them. Even though they’ve all walked the same path, they have unique and refreshing takes on what their journey has taught them.

Key Takeaways:

• You’re never too old to grab an opportunity and make the most out of it.
• If something is going to impact your life, try and get involved in the decision-making process so that if something goes wrong, you have no one else to blame but yourself and you can move on without regret.
• One of the best parts about interacting with residents is walking them through the mindset shifts that take place when they become attending physicians.
• The succession model of leadership at POMA helps you become more dynamic as a leader because it takes you through different levels of responsibilities and in separate departments.

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 Introduction:

Welcome to POMA DOes… - a podcast produced by the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association. Tune into our introductory episode and find what we’re all about and how we serve osteopathic physicians, residents, and students through our podcast.

Episode Summary:

In the introductory episode of POMA DOes… we’re joined by POMA President Joseph Zawisza, DO, who tells us all about POMA’s mission and vision with a focus on the communication pillar and what’s coming up in future episodes.

Key Takeaways:

• The four pillars of POMA’s strategic plan are:

Communication, Community, Education, Advocacy

• Take advantage of opportunities when they present themselves.
• The communications pillar consistently adapts to provide member value.

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.