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AOA Offers Online Category 1-A CME
In just four months, the three-year AOA CME cycle will end. On 8/24/09 at 6:30 pm EDT, AOA members will have the opportunity to earn one hour of AOA Category 1-A CME without leaving home. This live, online CME activity will focus on strategies to help treat patients afflicted with overactive bladders (OAB), including successful tactics like appropriate communication techniques, integrating assessments, identifying diagnostic approaches necessary to detect OAB, and more. Participants must complete a brief pre-test and a post-test at the conclusion of the event to receive CME credit. If you haven't participated in an online CME event before, test your system well in advance of the event to ensure you don't experience any compatibility issues. If you do come across technical problems, you can e-mail support@cecity.com for assistance. Learn more online.
2010 Osteopathic Medical College Information Book (CIB) Now Available
AACOM's College Information Book (CIB) is the official publication for prospective applicants, students, pre-health advisors and others interested in gaining information about or applying to the nation's osteopathic medical colleges.
This year's CIB, for students applying for the fall of 2010, has been expanded to cover a variety of new topics, and includes updated admission requirements, tuition, fees, deposits, important deadlines and special programs at each of the nation's osteopathic medical colleges. Order the CIB.
AOA Council of New Physicians in Practice
The AOA's Council of New Physicians in Practice has issued a memo announcing the General Council meeting that will be held during the 2009 AOA Convention in New Orleans.
MyHealthCare Options
Massachusetts residents can now utilize the MyHealthCareOptions website to access previously confidential information about how much insurers pay individual hospitals for surgical procedures and for treating illnesses. It allows comparisons of patient satisfaction ratings and patient safety measures at different hospitals. Read the full Boston Globe article about MyHealthCareOptions
Massachusetts Medical Society Reports on physician shortages
The MMS's Annual Workforce Study found that 12 physician specialties in the state are operating under severe labor market conditions, leading to barriers to access to physicians in Massachusetts.
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