123rd Annual Spring Scientific Convention
In-person or On Demand options
Early Bird pricing is still available for all Active Practice members!
Take advantage of the extra member discount by April 13th!
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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LARA Requirements
The following MI LARA requirements will be offered during the MOA Spring 2022 in-person and on demand CME programs:
- Medical Ethics (1 hour)
- Pain & Symptom Management (3 hours & includes one-time training in opioids and controlled substances awareness)
- Implicit Bias Training (1 hour)
Human trafficking is not currently offered since it is a one-time training and separate from continuing education, you can meet this requirement by self-study, on your own.
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House of Delegates Reminder
A reminder, the Spring Virtual MOA House of Delegates is scheduled for Saturday, April 30, 2022. For more information, visit: www.domoa.org/hod
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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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Living Legacies of Osteopathic Giving: the Michigan Osteopathic College Foundation Endowment and Gala
Over 60 years ago, osteopathic physicians in the state of Michigan set out on an audacious goal: to establish a new osteopathic medical school, something that hadn’t been done in the profession for over 50 years. As we know, those founders met their goal, which culminated in the formation of the MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Their efforts at that time required a significant fundraising effort, so they formed the Michigan Osteopathic College Foundation (MOCF), which sponsored a number of fundraising events to meet the challenge.
At the time, members of the Michigan Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS—now known as the Michigan Osteopathic Association or MOA) voluntarily “taxed” themselves $2,000 each—the equivalent of $19,000 today! These funds were directed towards the MOCF effort to establish MSUCOM. The contributions were especially significant as many MAOPS members were just entering residencies and raising families and yet they still donated to the cause.
After MSUCOM was established, the MOCF continued in its fundraising activities. In 2005, guided by the shrewd leadership of then-MOCF President Eugene Oliveri, DO, the MOCF transferred a sizable corpus of funds—$2.8 million—to the college to create the COM-MOCF endowment, with the singular goal of using the proceeds generated toward “furthering osteopathic education.” Together, the current MOCF Board of Directors meets with me as Dean to determine how best to utilize this incredible resource.
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Congratulations to all of our friends at MSUCOM on Match Day 2022!
MSUCOM had some amazing numbers:
- 98% Match Rate
- 290 DO Students Matched
- 76% Placed in Michigan
- 28 States
- 51% Statewide Campus System
- 100% Military Match Rate
Special thanks to the MOA Student Liaisons who shared their photos and stories.
From left to right: Mikayla Depyudt, John Italiano, Brittany Ladson and Casey Walter
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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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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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Coalition Newsletter for April 4, 2022
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Second booster doses authorized for those 50 and older, 12 and older if immunocompromised
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Pfizer is the only COVID-19 vaccine currently authorized for those under age 18. COVID-19 booster doses may be given at the same time as other vaccines, including the flu vaccine.
Four months after receipt of a first booster dose, the following are now authorized and individuals may choose to receive:
- A second booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine may be administered to individuals 50 years of age and older.
- A second booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine may be administered to moderately or severely immunocompromised individuals 12 years of age and older.
- A second booster dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine may be administered to moderately or severely immunocompromised individuals 18 years of age and older.
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Live Webinar: Why Doesn't Communication Training Stick?
The Missing Link for Long-Term Success
April 19, 2022, from 2 to 3 p.m. ET
You have probably been to training programs in de-escalation, conflict resolution, disclosure, and other communication-based strategies. You enthusiastically tried the tools and skills, yet six months later, it may have felt as though the training never happened. Was it bad training? No. So why didn't the training stick?
Most communication-related training programs emphasize the skills and tools of effective communication but ignore the underlying biases and views that perpetuate misunderstanding and communication breakdown.
We were fortunate to have the opportunity to chat with Geri and discuss the upcoming webinar. Here's a sneak peek at her views on communication training.
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Strategic Partner Career Opportunity Spotlight:
McLaren Health
Team McLaren
With 12 hospitals, 150 outpatient practice locations and 450 employed providers serving 9 major regions of Michigan, McLaren has you covered for your next career move! Caring for 75% of the Michigan population, McLaren offers More Career Options! More Practice Locations! More Career Satisfaction!
The McLaren network is comprised of community based and teaching hospitals, outpatient based offices and specialty services across the state. From Petoskey to Southeast Michigan and everywhere in between, McLaren provides a progressive culture embracing medical advances in care, a focus on measurable quality, improved patient engagement and increased access.
McLaren Provider Recruitment services will assist you to identify the perfect fit for your next career move; private practice or employed, rural or urban, full time or locums. We assist physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners in all primary care, medical and surgical specialties for opportunities located in McLaren subsidiary hospitals and surrounding service areas.
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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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March 12, 2022, saw the passing of Victor Gordon, DO
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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