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: poma@poma.org

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: poma@poma.org

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 the chairs of the 2024 POMA Clinical Assembly to highlight this year’s conference. Designed as a complete experience, this year’s conference offers 34 1A AOA or AMA credits for in-person or virtual registrants. We are offering top-notch educational content in shorter segments to cover more ground. Our in-person participants will also experience hands-on learning sessions, social and networking functions, governance opportunities, wellness events, and more! Get the credits you need for this year’s license renewal and register today! We can’t wait to see you in May!

Key Takeaways:

• POMA24 is meeting you where you are and offering what you need for license renewal.

• POMA24 offers 34 hours of Category 1-A AOA and AMA PRA Category 1 credit, including opioid, patient safety and mandated reporter training, regardless of how you participate.

• POMA24 has hands-on learning experiences, social and networking functions, governance opportunities and wellness events.

• Don’t miss out on a great experience - register today at www.poma.org/poma24

Find Us:

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

Email: poma@poma.org

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:

Despite a multiyear pandemic and availability of vaccines to decrease the impact of severe respiratory viral infections, such as RSV and Influenza, thousands of patients are hospitalized every year. Additionally, healthcare professionals and the general public have not achieved a satisfactory immunization rate for these infections. In today’s episode we sit down with a pediatrician and an obstetrician to discuss RSV and Influenza in pregnant and pediatric patients, the risks of severe infection, and available vaccines and treatment options.

Key Takeaways:

• RSV and Influenza are common, highly contagious viruses that can be dangerous for children under 2 years old.

• The CDC recommends an annual flu vaccine for everyone aged 6 months or older to protect against influenza.

• The CDC recommends pregnant patients receive a RSV vaccine prior to delivery during peak RSV season (Oct to Feb) to protect newborns from RSV.

• Collaborate with patients to inform, support and encourage healthy decisions, such as vaccination.

CME Information:

• This podcast episode is supported by the POMA Foundation. The POMAF is collaborating with other osteopathic state and specialty organizations across the country to educate osteopathic physicians, their patents and the public on RSV and Influenza. This work is supported by a grant from Sanofi.

• This episode was developed entirely by POMA. None of the panelists or planners for this episode have any relevant financial relationships to disclose.

• The Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association (POMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. POMA designates this activity for a maximum of 0.25 Category 1-B AOA CME credits. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the AOA.

• Attest online at www.poma.org/pomapodcast

Find Us:

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

Email: poma@poma.org

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:

POMA is proudly member-driven, with osteopathic students, residents and physicians serving on committees, task forces and workgroups. The expertise, talents, ideas, opinions, experiences and passions of the members are critical to ensure POMA is meeting the needs of DOs in the Commonwealth. Tune in to learn more about the volunteer experience and how you can get involved to make a difference.

Key Takeaways:

• POMA is member-led and member-driven. We need you to be involved!

• Committee service is a great way to share your talents, increase your skill set, expand your network and give back to your profession.

• A wide range of volunteer opportunities are available - from technology to advocacy, writing to lecturing, mentoring to finance, wellness to military service, plus much more.

• Volunteer for a committee today at https://www.poma.org/committees 

Find Us:

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

Email: poma@poma.org

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:

Despite a multiyear pandemic and availability of vaccines to decrease the impact of severe respiratory viral infections, such as RSV and Influenza, thousands of patients are hospitalized every year. Additionally, healthcare professionals and the general public have not achieved a satisfactory immunization rate for these infections. In today’s episode we sit down with a pulmonologist and a hospitalist to discuss RSV and Influenza, at-risk patient populations, the risks of severe infection, and available vaccines and treatment options.

Key Takeaways:

• The CDC estimates there have been at least 20 million illnesses from Influenza so far this season. (Jan. 2024)

• RSV is increasingly recognized as an important cause of severe respiratory disease in older adults.

• RSV and Influenza are highly prevalent viruses in older people, and are associated with negative outcomes.

• Immunization options for older patients and immunocompromised patients are available to protect against RSV and Influenza.

• Collaborate with patients to inform, support and encourage healthy decisions, such as vaccination.

CME Information:

• This podcast episode is supported by the POMA Foundation. The POMAF is collaborating with other osteopathic state and specialty organizations across the country to educate osteopathic physicians, their patents and the public on RSV and Influenza. This work is supported by a grant from Sanofi.

• This episode was developed entirely by POMA. None of the panelists or planners for this episode have any relevant financial relationships to disclose.

• The Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association (POMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. POMA designates this activity for a maximum of 0.75 Category 1-B AOA CME credits. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the AOA.

• Attest online at www.poma.org/pomapodcast

Find Us:

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

Email: poma@poma.org

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.

Empowering Change: Your Role in POMA

Episode Summary:
Engaged osteopathic physicians are critical to POMA. DOs with a passion for being an osteopathic physician, a passion to improve the lives of DOs in Pennsylvania, a passion to keep DOs at the forefront of healthcare in the Commonwealth, and a passion to make a difference drive the organization forward with new ideas and energy. In today’s episode we sit down with POMA President John Kalata, DO and Speaker of the POMA House of Delegates, Jeffery Dunkelberger, DO who share ways to get involved in POMA and make a difference in the osteopathic profession.

Key Takeaways:

• Osteopathic physicians with a passion for their profession are critical to POMA.

• Bringing diversity to the table is essential. Students are taught differently, residents are trained differently, physicians are practicing differently. POMA needs this diversity to change with medicine.

• Make a difference in our profession by getting involved!

• Participate in your POMA district, in the POMA House of Delegates, and the AOA House of Delegates.

• Don’t know where to start? Contact POMA!

Find Us:

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

Email: poma@poma.org

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:

It’s widely known that the benefits of music, art, dance, writing and theater promote creativity, self-expression, improve cognitive skills, enhance social skills and emotional intelligence, and play a role in the healing process. In today’s episode we sit down with two physicians who are trained in the arts to learn how their experiences play a role in their lives as physicians.

Key Takeaways:

• Arts and the humanities play a significant role in our lives. Fundamentally, it connects every one of us.

• It’s never too late to get involved in the arts.

Find Us:

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

Email: poma@poma.org

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.