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March 4, 2022

This is a publication to keep you informed of issues and events pertaining to the osteopathic profession in Washington State. We invite you to submit topics or articles of interest to your colleagues for consideration. Submissions may be emailed to executivedirector@woma.org.

Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation Scholarship Program

The Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation will be awarding $100,000 in tuition scholarships for 2022-23. Each scholarship awarded will be at least $10,000. The application consists of a short, selfie-style video, two short essays, and a letter of recommendation. Some scholarships require one additional short essay question.

Scholarships are to support students with a strong connection to the states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington. Students from all US osteopathic medical schools are encouraged to apply. New for 2022-23 are scholarships for students of color from historically underrepresented groups and LGBTQ+ students.

Current OMS-I, OMS-II, and OMS-III students can apply for a scholarship for the upcoming academic year. Students who will be starting medical school this fall are not eligible.

This scholarship is for tuition only and will be paid directly to the school.

See the link below for additional details.

Information and online application for the NOMF tuition scholarships are available at nwosteo.org/what-we-do/scholarship. Applications must be completed by April 15.

If you or a student you know has any questions, please have them contact the Foundation at 503.263.7878 or by email at tate@nwosteo.org.

DOH Health Equity Rules Workshop 1 of 3 March 7, 2022

The Department of Health (DOH) is holding a series of rules workshops to implement Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5229.

In 2021, state legislators passed ESSB 5229 directing DOH to make rules for health professionals to take health equity continuing education.

They have finished all four of their listening sessions. During those sessions, they wanted to learn about experiences with health inequities and how that has impacted those who have received services. They received written and verbal feedback from individuals with lived experiences of health inequities and racism, as well as providers, advocacy groups, and associations. They will integrate what they learned from those listening sessions into their rules workshops.

Bill Language: ESSB 5229 Bill Language
ESSB 5229: English Version: Health Equity and SB5229
ESSB 5229: Spanish Version: Health Equity and SB5229-Spanish

During the rules workshops, they will collaborate on minimum standards for health equity continuing education. This includes discussions that include differing views, development of draft model rules, and review of data. Each workshop will build on the previous workshop. All are welcomed and encouraged to participate. These meetings will be held virtually on the Zoom platform at the below dates and times.

5229 Rules Workshop Dates:

Monday, March 7th, 2022: 2pm – 4pm
Monday, March 21st, 2022: 1pm – 3pm
Monday, April 4th, 2022: 1pm – 3pm

Zoom Link to use to join the meetings:

(The same link will work for all three workshops.)

Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88657929022?pwd=VTlPdUpLajI1SHBkenZnaEJ6U3dWUT09

Meeting ID: 886 5792 9022

Passcode: 167288

Dial by your location: +1 253-215-8782 US (Tacoma)

If you have questions or comments, please contact healthequityimplementation@doh.wa.gov.

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