123rd Annual Spring Scientific Convention
registration is open!
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In-Person event:
The 123rd Annual Spring Scientific Convention will once again be held in Southfield Michigan. Registration is open! MOA members be sure to login to receive your MOA Member Discount.
Hotel Information:
The Westin Southfield Detroit - 1500 Town Center, Southfield, MI, 48075 (Map)
Reservations: Call 888-627-8558, mention MOA Convention for discounted rate of $140.00.(subject to availability). For discounted rate, reservations must be made by April 18, 2022.
On Demand sessions:
The same Spring sessions from the May event will be available online, in a view-at-your-own-pace setting on June 15. Pre-register and save!
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This will be the MOA's first in-person CME event since the COVID-19 pandemic. Protocols will be in place and the speaker sessions will be posted in the MOA Learning Center after the event for members who prefer the online option. |
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New Health Care Campus Opens March 6
McLaren Greater Lansing's health care campus includes a 240-bed acute care hospital with a level III trauma center and emergency department, health & wellness pavilion, outpatient care center, and Karmanos Cancer Institute.
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Interested in Serving the Profession and Protecting the Public?
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing is seeking qualified osteopathic physicians to serve as expert witnesses in licensing matters. Expert witnesses will evaluate case files and assist the Department in determining whether a violation of the Public Health Code has occurred.
Please use the subject line [Interest in Department Expert Program- Name, D.O.] and attach an updated CV.
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Spring 2022 Scientific Research Exhibit Competition |
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Submissions for the Spring 2022 Scientific Research Exhibit competition are now being accepted!
The MOA Spring SRE competition will be held on Friday, May 20, 2022 at the Westin Southfield Detroit from 7:30 am-12 pm.
Submission deadline is April 20, 2022.
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Nominations being accepted for the MOA 2022
Outstanding Resident of the Year
Do you know an outstanding resident to nominate for the 2022 Resident of the Year Award? We need to hear from you! The MOA is looking to recognize and honor another outstanding osteopathic resident from Michigan who goes above and beyond to bring a sense of pride to the profession by exhibiting the exemplary characteristics of an osteopathic physician.
The submission deadline is March 18, 2022.
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Announcing the 7th Annual Woman of Excellence Award
The Women of Excellence award is given on an annual basis by the MOA to recognize a female osteopathic physician who has provided exemplary leadership in the field of medicine.
Qualifications: Female osteopathic physician who is a current member of the MOA and exhibits leadership for the profession or the advancement of women in the field of medicine.
Application Process: She may nominate herself or be nominated by another osteopathic physician of the MOA in the form of a letter of nomination describing why she believes she qualifies for the award. A current CV is also required.
Please address the following questions in your nomination letter:
· What things makes the candidate uniquely qualified to receive the award?
· What contributions have they made to the profession? (articles, lectures, committee involvement, teaching, leadership)
· What has the candidate done to demonstrate their commitment to leadership?
Nominations must be submitted by March 4, 2022.
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LARA Update:
Electronic Prescriptions
The Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) has released an FAQ regarding the requirement for Electronic Prescriptions. The 3-page PDF file offers answers to common questions—including when the requirements take affect—and contact information in case physicians need further clarifications.
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MSUCOM Dean's Update
February 21, 2022
MSUCOM receives continued accreditation through 2027-28
Since I began my tenure as Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine, I made our COCA accreditation a top priority for the college, as I knew that this effort would also foster the achievement of several major goals set forth in our college’s strategic plan. Therefore, it is with great pride that I share the important news that the MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine received continued accreditation from the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) through the 2027-28 academic year. It is no small task to meet the increasing rigors that the COCA recently implemented to ensure that all osteopathic medical schools meet the highest educational standards of the profession.
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Scope of Practice Legislation:
MOA, joins efforts to protect physician-led, Team-based care with MiAACT
Trained experts. Compassionate caregivers. A true team of individuals, each playing an essential role and doing their part—with the patient at the center of it all.
It’s the kind of care Michigan patients expect for themselves and their loved ones. And frankly, we believe it’s the kind of care they all deserve.
With that in mind, we’re excited to announce we’ve joined a new coalition— Michigan for Advancing Collaborative Care Teams (MiACCT) that solely focused on preserving and strengthening the health care teams we all rely on for our care. And we believe it’s a coalition that couldn’t have come at a better time.
David Best, DO, the president of the Michigan Osteopathic Association (MOA) said ”Patients trust the Team-based health care where doctors supervise and collaborate on direct care and prescribing medications. Senate Bill 680 would authorize nurse practitioners to make decisions, formerly made by physicians, without additional training.”
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Make sure your Senator knows Nurse Practitioners should be part of the care team, not independent from it and to vote NO on Senate Bill 680 |
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MOA Advocacy
Public Health Over Politicians
The MOA has joined the effort by Public Health Over Politicians (PHOP). This group is comprised of public health officials, doctors and nurses who believe the health of all Michiganders should come before partisan and political games. This coalition was formed to oppose Unlock Michigan’s radical proposal to undermine the ability of public health experts to stop the spread of dangerous infectious diseases in Michigan.
Recently, a public health official was subjected to abuse and threats that eventually caused her resignation. Lisa Peacock, Health Officer for the Health Department of Northwest Michigan, submitted her letter of resignation to the Board of Health.
It's very tragic that trained, public health officials face uneducated opinions that develop into dangerous threats. The MOA joins PHOP in their efforts to protect the health of Michigan communities. The PHOP statement on Lisa Peacock's resignation is here.
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Combating the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19): Week of Feb. 21 |
The current surge of hospitalizations due to COVID-19 has continued its downward trend. The seven-day average of hospitalizations in the U.S. as of Feb. 22 was 53,987, down from 146,534 Jan. 20. Michigan hospitalizations for confirmed and suspected cases of COVID-19 included 1,282 adults and 45 children as of Feb. 25, down from the Jan. 20 totals of 4,554 adults and 130 children.
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Coalition Newsletter for February 21, 2022 |
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MDHHS updates mask guidance as state
enters a post-surge recovery phase
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As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to decline in the state, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is updating its mask guidance for public settings, including school settings, to reflect that Michigan is entering a post-surge, recovery phase. Moving forward, the COVID-19 cycle can be broken down into three key phases:
- Response – Local and state public health implement rapid response to a surge.The public may be advised to increase masking, testing and social distancing.
- Recovery – Post-surge. No immediate resurgence predicted. Local and state public health will monitor conditions that could lead to future surges.
- Readiness – A surge in cases is expected, with implications on severity of illness and hospital capacity. Increased communication to the public regarding possible new risks.
Currently, decreases in cases and hospitalizations and increased access to vaccines, testing and treatment indicate that Michigan is entering a post-surge, recovery phase of the cycle.
During this phase, MDHHS recommends that all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, continue to practice universal masking in high-risk congregate settings including long-term care facilities, homeless shelters, correctional facilities, jails and health care facilities.
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Strategic Partner Career Opportunity Spotlight:
McLaren Health
Team McLaren
Headquartered in Grand Blanc, Michigan, McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio.
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The MOA has developed an online Learning Center to deliver CME in a virtual format. Our Spring and Autumn sessions were a tremendous success with over 900 attendees. These sessions can still be accessed, along with other CME sessions, all qualifying for AOA Category 1-A CME credits.
These sessions can be accessed at any time by clicking the link below. Evaluations are within the system and can be taken after you have viewed the program.
On Demand CME programs
Single session CME Credits
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February 7, 2022, saw the passing of Robert Casmer Cyman, DO
September 4, 2021, saw the passing of Charles H. Franckowiak, DO
August 26, 2021 saw the passing of Richard B. Omel, DO
August 13, 2021, saw the passing of George G. Carothers, DO
July 7, 2021, saw the passing of Howard D. Proctor, DO
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