DO.LEARN.LEAD MOA Spring Conference Brings Michigan’s Osteopathic Community Together

Thank you to all who attended the recent Michigan Osteopathic Association (MOA) Annual Spring Conference in Troy, the state’s largest osteopathic medical conference for osteopathic physicians, residents, and medical students seeking to expand their knowledge by attending informative and clinically relevant educational sessions.

The annual spring conference is planned by the MOA Education Committee. This year’s conference offered 32 AOA Category 1-A Credits and 32 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Osteopathic physicians, interns, residents and students meet throughout the year to discuss relevant topics of interest to develop the educational program. Thank you for all you DO!

Spring Conference President's Reception

The MOA Spring Conference featured the annual President’s Reception, a memorable evening celebrating leadership, community, and the osteopathic profession. Attendees gathered to honor MOA President Dr. Adam Hunt, network with colleagues, and enjoy an evening of camaraderie and appreciation. Thank you to all who joined us in making the reception a highlight of the conference!

Dr. Hunt is currently a physician with Covenant Health System in Saginaw, MI. He is Board Certified in Emergency Medicine (AOBEM) and Family Medicine (AOBFP). During his time as a student, and through residency, Dr. Hunt has been involved on numerous committees, served as President for the Oakland County Osteopathic Medical Association (2017) and served

as an MOA delegate to the AOA. His honors include Covenant Team of Excellence (2018), McLaren Oakland Resident of the Year (2016) and the Michigan Association of Osteopathic Family Physicians Resident of the Year (2014).

Dr. Hunt has a strong background in International Public Health participating in medical missions and study abroad programs in Guatemala, Malawi, Costa Rica and Bangladesh.

2026 Women of Excellence Award

The Michigan Osteopathic Association is proud to recognize Dr. Joyce deJong as the recipient of the Women of Excellence Award for her outstanding leadership, dedication to osteopathic medicine, and lasting contributions to medical education and public health. A distinguished alumna of Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. deJong has built a remarkable career in forensic pathology and medicolegal death investigation while remaining committed to advancing the osteopathic profession.

Dr. deJong previously served as the founding chair of pathology at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine and made history as the first osteopathic physician to serve as President of the National Association of Medical Examiners. Today, as Dean of MSUCOM, she continues to shape the future of osteopathic medicine through her leadership, service, and dedication to educating the next generation of physicians.

Registration Now Open!

The Michigan Osteopathic Association will be upgrading the domoa.org website and the membership database over the next month.

The new system promises to provide a more intuitive environment making it easier to access profile information, pay membership dues and register for events.

Look out for more information in the July Pulse!

American College of Osteopathic Internists

Anthony J. Malcoun, DO, MACOI

Emerging Leader Award

Applications Due: June 30, 2026

Established in 2024, the Anthony J. Malcoun, DO, MACOI Emerging Leader Award honors the life, character, and enduring legacy of Anthony J. Malcoun, DO, MACOI; a physician whose impact reached far beyond his extraordinary professional accomplishments.

To Learn more, click below:

Award Info and Eligibility

Upcoming Events

June 18-21, 2026

NMOA SUMMER CONFERENCE

Mackinac Island

July 16-19, 2026

AOA HOUSE OF

DELEGATES

Chicago, IL

October 16-18, 2026

MOA AUTUMN

CONFERENCE

New Location!

Grand Valley State University Richard M. DeVos Center

MISSION POINT RESORT

MACKINAC ISLAND, MI

Approved for 20 AOA Category 1-A Credits

June 18-21, 2026

NMOA Conference Registration

The Northern Michigan Osteopathic Association will host its Summer Conference from June 18-21, 2026, 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.

Michigan Osteopathic Association CME

2026 MOA SPRING CONFERENCE 2026 ON DEMAND

PRE-REGISTER STARTING JUNE 17^TH AT WWW.MOASPRING.COM!

MICHIGAN LARA REQUIREMENTS FOR OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS

MI LARA License Renewal Cycle: 3-years

150 hours - A minimum of 60 hours must be earned through MI LARA Category 1 programs, and 40 hours must be AOA approved.

The following requirements must be met prior to your license renewal date, each 3-year cycle:

✔ Implicit Bias Training: 3 hours

✔ Medical Ethics: 1 hour

✔ Pain and Symptom Management: 3 hours (1 hour must include controlled substance prescribing)

One-Time ONLY Training Includes

Human Trafficking

Opioids and Controlled Substance Awareness Training

www.domoa.org/cmeinfo

The CME Center is a collaboration between state osteopathic medical associations and is managed through the Association of Osteopathic State Executive Directors (AOSED) to offer on demand CME. MOA offers a la carte courses to help you meet the DEA MATE Act Training and state licensing requirements.

more information

September 16, 2026

8:00AM - 1:00PM

Bridging Gaps in Osteopathic Medicine

Approved for 4 AOA category 1-A cedits

WMed W.E. Upjohn M.D. Campus Auditorium

Kalamazoo, MI

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On Demand Continuing Medical Education Courses

Earn credits anywhere, anytime 24/7/365!

Register at www.cmelearningcenter.com

MOA offers a wide range of medical topics for physicians and other healthcare providers, over 200 hours of AOA/AMA credits offered to help you meet your medical licensing requirements.

BUILDING & CULTIVATING A CARE TEAM

Alzheimer’s Disease and Brain Awareness Month: A Primary Care Call to Action

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month which spotlights dementia as one of the most urgent public health issues in the United States. Primary care is central to dementia screening, identification, ongoing management, and caregiver support.

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects memory, thinking, and behavior, eventually interfering with daily life and the ability to perform basic tasks such as eating or walking (National Institute on Aging, 2025). Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia affecting an estimated 7.4 million Americans (Alzheimer’s Association, 2026). Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias place significant emotional, clinical, and financial

strain on families and healthcare systems. Adding to the problem, many patients remain undiagnosed until symptoms become severe. Alzheimer’s begins 20 years or more before memory loss and other symptoms develop, providing an increased window for early diagnosis and support (Alzheimer’s Association (2026). The following table represents the distribution of Alzheimer’s by age group in the United States.

CAREER POINT

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.

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