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NOW ACCEPTING submissions for Spring Scientific Research Exhibit Competition

The Michigan Osteopathic Association hosts an annual Spring Scientific Research Exhibit (SRE) during the state's largest osteopathic conference in May. The competition provides osteopathic medical students, residents, fellows and attending level physicians an opportunity to present their medical and scientific research to our profession.

The SRE event demonstrates the very best of what osteopathic medicine is and reaffirms the profession’s commitment to the advancement of science in osteopathic medicine.

2025 SPRING SRE AWARDS

Andrew “ANDY” Taylor Still, DO Award - $1500 & Crystal Trophy

First Place $1000 Lawrence J. Abramson, DO Award (Clinical Research)

MSUCOM DO/PhD Award $500 (Basic Research-Poster or Oral)

Second Place $500 (Clinical Research)

Third Place $250 (Clinical Research)

Case Presentation $250

Honorable Mention for Osteopathic Principles $100

Honorable Mention $100

Interested in sponsoring or judging the competition?

Contact mbudd@domoa.org

The Northern Michigan Osteopathic Association will host its Summer Conference from June 12-15, 2025, at the beautiful Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island. This annual event brings together osteopathic physicians and healthcare professionals for a weekend of networking, continuing education, and relaxation in a picturesque setting. Attendees can look forward to a variety of informative sessions, as well as opportunities to enjoy the island’s scenic beauty and rich history. It’s a perfect blend of professional development and summer retreat on one of Michigan’s most iconic destinations.

VISIT THE NMOA SUMMER CONFERENCE EVENT PAGE

CHECK YOUR INBOX FOR 2025 MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS

Connections. Continuing medical education. Advocacy.

The Michigan Osteopathic Association is here to serve you and support our profession. The 2025 membership renewal notices have been sent via email, so please check your inbox. As a reminder, 80% of your yearly dues can be deducted on your tax returns.

Thanks to everyone who has already renewed!

RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP

Inpatient Admissions Criteria

HAP Criteria for Inpatient Admissions and HAP Clinical Surgical Criteria can now be found in our Benefit Admin Manual.

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Skin Substitute Grafts, Cellular and Tissue-Based Products

Skin Substitute Grafts, Cellular and Tissue-Based Products for the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Venous Leg Ulcers policy.

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BRITTANY GARZA (EM-3) EMRA RESIDENT

OF THE YEAR!

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Brittany Garza (EM-3) on being the recipient of the Emergency Medicine Residents Association (EMRA) Resident of the Year Award! Only ONE emergency medicine resident is recognized with this award in the entire country per year.

Registration for the 2025 Healthcare Leadership Academy is now available

For 12 years, the Michigan Health & Hospital Association’s Healthcare Leadership Academy has helped medical professionals lead more effectively. The February and April program is offered to healthcare leaders who want to accelerate their impact and help their organizations advance their missions. Participants may also qualify for continuing education credits*.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER FOR THE ACADEMY

Motivational Interviewing IS all that!

Motivational interviewing (MI) is a:

collaborative conversational style for strengthening a person’s own motivation for commitment and change
particular way of talking to people about change and growth to strengthen their own motivation and commitment

Empathy is key to MI. It is all about listening and trying to understand the patient’s reality. MI focuses on the patient as a person and puts you in their shoes. The attention is placed on the patient’s concerns to help gain an understanding from their perspective. It is about their personal choice and the right to choose what is best for them. You are their guide as they find insights into their own issues. The ultimate result is shared decision-making and a positive patient experience.

We hope that you were able to attend the first MI activity on Wednesday, March 26. It focused on how to build on the foundational communication skills while using the components of the spirit of MI (partnership, acceptance, compassion, empowerment) to engage the patient actively in their health care. The second part of MI is coming up at the end of April. Please join us for the following activity that will enhance your knowledge of MI in order to create the positive patient experience for which we all strive.

Part Four: The Importance of Using Motivational Interviewing Tools in Creating a Positive Patient Experience

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

This activity will build on the spirit of MI by identifying specific tools within MI (open questions, affirmations, reflections) that can be used to engage the patient in ways that enhance their experience of care. Acting within the spirit of MI, use of these MI tools will help to address patient ambivalence for change and move toward effective self-management. Examples of how these tools may be applied in a clinical practice setting will be discussed.

Overall, this six-part series is designed to identify and develop the skills essential for providing a positive patient experience of care within the clinical setting. A patient’s experience is enhanced through effective communication, obtaining patient feedback, interacting with diverse generations, using the spirit of motivational interviewing (MI) and MI tools, and exhibiting cultural competency and humility. Using measurement in determining areas for quality improvement in the patient experience of care will be explored. These live virtual CME activities will go through June 2025. Each one will be on the 4th Wednesday of each month for 90 minutes with two choices for attendance, either from 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM or 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM. Each activity may be taken separately for 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ if not already registered for all six. We invite you to sign up now for this great monthly series. Please see the link below for registration.

Target Audience: Physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, CHWs, and other members of the healthcare team

https://transformcoach.org/learning-solutions/advancing-the-patient-experience-of-care-series/

MOA on-demand CME programs are available 24/7/365 at CMELearningCenter.com.

The MOA Learning Center delivers over 200 hours of on-demand CME courses, all qualifying for AOA Category 1-A and AMA PRA Category 1-A Credit(s)™to help you meet state licensing requirements.

Featured CME Sessions

2024 Autumn on demand

25.50 credits

Exploring Alternative Medical Treatments

8 credits

The Michigan Osteopathic Association partners with several health care organizations to provide resources and job opportunities for physicians at any point in their career. This section offers links to health care organizations and associations who provide information and job postings for DOs.

At McLaren Health Care, our employees help our communities, make life-changing discoveries, and facilitate positive change in health care as a whole. By working for McLaren, you are part of a leading team of talented professionals across many areas of expertise that create a positive difference every day for those we serve.

McLaren Health Care

Mackinac Strait Health System is one of the area’s largest employers, with over 330 team members serving their patients and residents throughout the MSHS organization. Besides offering competitive wages, they also offer an excellent benefits package for full and part time team members, which includes affordable Blue Cross/ Blue Shield Health, Dental and Vision plans, prescription drug plans, generous paid time off, and a defined pension program for your retirement.

Mackinac Straights Health System

At Corewell Health, clinical opportunity intertwines with a commitment to exceptional and personalized care at all levels. Join a clinical team focused on the personalized experience, driving innovation through new technology and achieving national recognition for quality and excellence, all while maintaining the reason you joined this profession—to help people.

Corewell Health