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AAO Member Newsletter August 2013 1

AAO President David Coffey DO FAAO convened the Board of Trustees for their summer meeting July 12-13 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Indianapolis IN The trustees continued the precedent of adopting a balanced budget for the 2013-2014 fiscal year which began on August 1 The Board worked with a proposed operational document submitted by Secretary-Treasurer Judith A OrsquoConnell DO FAAO to arrive at the final version This budget will enable the Academy to continue building its reserves and eventually meet its goal of maintaining at least six months operating expenses in reserve

Significant agenda items included the selection of a recipient for the 2014 Academy Award approval of new member applications the restructuring of Academy boards and committee management agreements with the American Osteopathic Board of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (AOBNMM) and the Foundation for Osteopathic Research and Continuous Education approval of course budgets appointment of a scientific editor and an associate editor for the American Academy of Osteopathy Journal recertification of component societies and the Capital Campaign Dr Coffey assigned a task force to work on amendments to the Manual of Procedures for review by the board in September Lastly the Board of Trustees approved a 10-year lease for the Academy Headquarters to move two floors up in the Pyramids Before the end of the year the AAO Headquarters will be housed on the 10th floor taking up the entire floor Since the Academy moved to the Pyramids in 1992 the staff has grown from the original four to eight staff members

AAO leaders attend 2013 AOA House of DelegatesAAO Immediate Past President Jane E Carreiro DO served as the Academyrsquos delegate to this yearrsquos AOA House

of Delegates Meeting at the Fairmont Hotel in Chicago July 19-21 All resolutions were sent to reference committees where members held a forum for public testimony prior to meeting in executive session to formulate a recommendation for action by the full house

AAO President David Coffey DO FAAO and AAO President-elect Kenneth J Lossing DO were delegates for their respective state associations and were there to support Dr Carreiro

Thank you to the 82 student and physician members of the Academy who served as delegates for their respective state associations or specialty societies Karen E Arscott DO Craig Hall Bethune DO John E Bodell DO Joseph M Brandt OMS Steve P Buchanan DO Mark S Cantieri DO FAAO Jane E Carreiro DO David Coffey DO FAAO Tyler C Cymet DO Soham U Dave OMS Nate DeLisi DO Linda Delo DO Robert C DeLuca DO Jerome A Dixon DO R Todd Dombroski DO Dennis J Dowling DO FAAO Anthony D Elkins DO Richard A Feely DO FAAO Leigh (Jack) Forbush DO Russell G Gamber DO Zack P Giesen OMS John R Gimpel DO Mary G Goldman DO Pamela L Grimaldi DO Deborah M Heath DO Robert L Hunter DO Kenneth H Johnson DO FAAO Virginia Marie Johnson DO Elyse Julian OMS Joel A Kase DO MPH John M Kauffman Jr DO Lori Alane Kemper DO Shamyal Hasan Khan OMS Hollis H King DO PhD FAAO Jonathon R Kirsch DO Michael T Kolinski DO Cecilia Elizabeth Kraus OMS John Bennett Kurish DO Randy G Litman DO FAAO FACOFP Kenneth J Lossing DO David L Lukens DO Jared S Magee OMS Jessica Lynn Masser DO MS Benjamin C Meyer OMS Kathleen J Meyer DO

August 2013AAO Member News

Academy Trustees Adopt Balanced Budget

Table of Contents

Academy Volunteers Deliver 2

AOA Inaugurates 117th President 2

House Elects New President-elect 2

AAO Calendar 4

New Slate of AOA Board of Trustees 5

The AOArsquos New Executive Director 5

AT Still Memorial Lecture 7

New Members 7

Members in the News 7

Membership Announcements 8

Osteopathic Education Service 11

Golden Ram Update 11

OMED Program Schedule 12-13

2 AAO Member Newsletter August 2013

continued on page 5

Jarrad William Morgan OMS John David Myers OMS Minh N Nguyen OMS Clarence L Nicodemus PhD DO Matthew Michael Palilonis OMS George J Pasquarello DO FAAO Nam Hai Pham OMS Craig M Phelps DO Elizabeth Marie Pines OMS Satej R Pradhan OMS Sonia Rivera-Martinez DO Joshua Paul Roach OMS Hallie Jo Robbins DO ABPMR Monica M Rogalski DO Laura M Rosch DO Steven F Rubin DO Danielle J Schehr-Kimble DO Philip L Shettle DO Reddog Eitig Sina DO Sterling Nicole Slocum OMS Robert (Bob) Soucy DO Arthur J Speece DO William Harry Stager DO FAAO FACOFP Joel D Stein DO FAAO Kathleen Ruth Stover OMS Stephen M Swetech DO Harjyot Toor OMS Norman E Vinn DO Elisa E H Vinyard DO Shaista Shahid Walji OMS Barbara E Walker DO Jan M Willcox DO and Adrian Lynne Woolley DO

In addition to the delegates AAO member Boyd R Buser DO serves on the AOA Board of Trustees

The delegates enjoyed a birthday cake on Saturday in celebration of Ethan R Allen DO FAAOrsquos 91st birthday Unfortunately Dr Allen was unable to travel and could not attend Happy Birthday Dr Allen

Itrsquos never too early to begin planning for next yearrsquos AOA House of Delegates which is scheduled for July 18-20 2014 in Chicago Now is the time for Academy members to express their willingness to serve as delegates for their state organizations The AAO leadership encourages members to volunteer their time to participate in this important political activity and help shape policy to include a strong presence of osteopathic principles and practice within the profession

Academy Volunteers Deliver Treatment at Chicago MeetingOsteopathic Education Service Committee Chair R Clay Walsh DO recruited Kenneth Nelson DO FAAO and

Ann L Habenicht DO FAAO to staff the AAO treatment service at this yearrsquos AOA House of Delegates meeting Fourteen volunteers from among the delegates joined Drs Nelson and Habenicht in providing individual educational workshops to fellow DOs (40) osteopathic medical students (5) AOA staff (4) and guests (11)

Thanks to the following volunteers for devoting their time to teaching and advocating OMM to this special group Nate DeLisi DO Dennis J Dowling DO FAAO Richard A Feely DO FAAO Robert Fedor DO Daniel J Kary DO FAAO Jonathan Kirsch DO Ann L Habenicht DO FAAO Craig Magnatta DO Joseph P McNerney DO Kenneth E Nelson DO FAAO George J Pasquarello DO FAAO Christopher Poggi DO Hallie J Robbins DO Carl M Shapiro DO Joel D Stein DO Authur J Speece DO and Adrian Woolley DO

AOA Inaugurates 117th PresidentNorman E Vinn DO a board-certified osteopathic family physician from San Clemente CA

has been sworn in as the AOArsquos 117th President In his remarks to the House of Delegates after being inaugurated President Vinn praised the osteopathic culture that has kept the profession strong and growing since its founding 139 years ago and urged DOs to recommit themselves to building and strengthening our culture in the years to come To help guide us on this journey President Vinn cited eight guiding principles that have helped him achieve this position including innovation celebration and distinctiveness Dr Vinnrsquos inaugural ceremony will be posted on Osteopathicorg so that the whole AOA family can learn more about our new President and his theme (Source AOA Daily Report July 20 2013)

House Elects New President-electThe AOA House of Delegates has elected Robert S Juhasz DO as President-elect of the American

Osteopathic Association Dr Juhasz has served for many years as the medical director at the Cleveland Clinicrsquos Willoughby Hills Family Health Center He is an assistant clinical professor at the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens and a clinical associate professor of medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University Dr Juhasz graduated from the Kansas City (Mo) University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine and is a fellow and diplomat of the American College of Osteopathic Internists In addition to his tenure on the AOA Board of Trustees Dr Juhasz has served as chair for the AOArsquos Department of Governmental Affairs and as the AOArsquos liaison to the United States Preventive Services Task Force at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Believe it or not this was not the only achievement regarding Dr Juhasz this month The Cleveland Clinic announced that Dr Juhasz who has been with the Cleveland Clinic for 15 years will become the new President of South Pointe Hospital Also announced was the appointment of Neil Smith DO as the new President of Cleveland Clinicrsquos Fairview Hospital Go Buckeyes


Course DirectorsMark S Cantieri DO FAAO is a 1981 graduate of Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and is board certiied in NMMOMM He has served on various hospital staffs as a consultant in OMMmdashtreating newborns post-operative patients and patients in intensive care units He currently operates a private practice Corrective Care PC in Mishawaka IN which

specializes in the treatment of chronic musculoskeletal pain Dr Cantieri is a Past President and former Secretary-Tresurer of the AAO

George J Pasquarello DO FAAO graduated from UNECOM in 1993 Board-certiied in NMMOMM he has served as a Residency Program Director and Associate Professor of OMM at UNECOM He has also worked as a clinical specialist at Maine Spine amp Rehabilitation and University Healthcare He is currently in private practice at East Greenwich Spine amp Sport in East Greenwich RI Dr Pasquarello is a Past President of the AAO

Course LocationUniversity of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine11 Hills Beach RoadBiddeford ME 04005(207) 283-0171

Course OutlineThursday October 10 500 pm - 1000 pm Physicians who have not taken a prior course in prolotherapy are required to attend this session It will include an introduction to prolotherapy wound healing degenerative postural cascade coding and billingFriday and Saturday October 11-12 800 am - 530 pm Participants will be divided into two groupsmdashbeginners and advanced These two groups will alternate between lectures in anatomy and injection technique and time in the anatomy lab performing injections under supervision and reviewing prosections Principles of Prolotherapy by Cantieri MS Pasquarello GJ and Ravin TH will serve as the course syllabus Please seehttpprinciplesofprolotherapycomindexhtml for details

PrerequisitesFunctional anatomy (1) Level I course or equivalentParticipants must indicate upon registration whether they are a beginner or advanced prolotherapy student If you are unsure please contact Sherrie Warner at the AAO

CME20 hours of AOA Category 1-A credit is anticipated

Travel ArrangementsCall Tina Callahan of Globally Yours Travel at (800) 274-5975 A rental car is recommended since the campus is located about 15-20 minutes from most hotels and restaurants

Registration FormProlotherapy Weekend

October 10-12 2013

Name ________________________________________ AOA _____________

Nickname for Badge _______________________________________________

Street Address _____________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

City __________________________________State ________ Zip ___________

Phone _______________________________ Fax ___________________________

E-mail ______________________________________________________________

By releasing your faxe-mail you have given the AAO permission to send marketing information regarding courses to your fax or e-mail

Billing Address (if different than above) __________________________

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Registration Rates

$1500 - I already own a copy of Principles of Prolotherapy $1810 - Please order me a copy of Principles of Prolotherapy

I am a Beginner Advanced prolotherapy student

Please notify us of any special dietary restrictions

The AAO accepts check Visa Mastercard or Discover payments in US dollars

Credit Card ________________________________________________________

Cardholderrsquos Name __________________________________________________

Expiration Date _____________________ 3-digit CVV________________

I hereby authorize the American Academy of Osteopathyreg to charge the above credit card for the full course registration amount

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Click here to view the AAOrsquos Cancellation and Refund Policy

Please submit registration form and payment via mail to the American Academy of Osteopathyreg 3500 DePauw Blvd Suite 1080 Indianapolis IN 46268 or by fax to (317) 879-0563

Or register online at wwwacademyofosteopathyorg

Prolotherapy WeekendOctober 10-12 2013 at UNECOM in Biddeford ME


AAO Calendar of EventsMark your calendar for these upcoming Academy meetings and educational courses

2013August 9-10 Education Committee Meetingmdash The Westin Hotel Indianapolis IN

August 9-10 SAAO Executive Council MeetingmdashThe Westin Hotel Indianapolis IN

August 14 Membership Committee Teleconference 830 pm EDT

August 28 Fellowship Committee Web Conference 830 pm EDT

September 28 LeadershipCommunications Day mdashMandalay Bay Resort Las Vegas NV

September 29 AAO Board of Trustees MeetingmdashMandalay Bay Resort Las Vegas NV

September 30 Louisa Burns Osteopathic Reserch Committee Meetingmdash630am Mandalay Bay Resort Las Vegas NV

October 1 Publications Committee Meetingmdash800 am Mandalay Bay Resort Las Vegas NV

October 1 Education Committee Meetingmdash630 am Mandalay Bay Resort Las Vegas NV

October 1-3 Osteopathic Approach to Common Office Complaints (AAO Program at OMED) Laura E Griffin DO FAAOmdash12 pm to 130pm Mandalay Bay Resort Las Vegas NV

October 1-3 Osteopathic Education ServicemdashExhibit Hall Mandalay Bay Resort Las Vegas NV

October 10-12 Prolotherapy WeekendmdashGeorge J Pasquarello DO FAAO Mark S Cantieri DO FAAO UNECOM Biddeford ME

November 8 AOBNMM MeetingmdashCrowne Plaza Hotel Indianapolis IN

November 9 AOBNMM Oral amp Practical ExamsmdashCrowne Plaza Hotel Indianapolis IN

November 10 AOBNMM Written ExammdashCrowne Plaza Hotel Indianapolis IN

December 6-8 Osteopathic Approaches to the Heart and Vascular SystemmdashKenneth J Lossing DO AZCOM Glendale AZ

2014January 29 COFAAO Web Conference 830 pm EDT

February 7-8 Education Committee Meeting mdashAAO Offices Indianapolis IN

February 14-16 Basic Percussion CoursemdashRichard W Koss DOmdashTCOM Fort Worth TX

March 15-18 New Approach to Osteo-Articular Manipulations Including the Superior and Inferior Limbs (Pre-Convo) Jean-Pierre Barral DO (France) Kenneth J Lossing DOmdashThe Broadmoor Hotel Colorado Springs CO

March 17-18 Osteopathic Approach to Common ENT Complaints of Childhood (Pre-Convo)mdashHeather P Ferrill DO The Broadmoor Hotel Colorado Springs CO

March 17-18 Fascial Distortion Model (Pre-Convo)mdashTodd A Capistrant DO The Broadmoor Hotel Colorado Springs CO

March 18 COFAAO Meeting mdashThe Broadmoor Colorado Springs CO

March 19 Board of Trustees MeetingmdashThe Broadmoor Colorado Springs CO

March 19 Board of Governors MeetingmdashThe Broadmoor Colorado Springs CO

March 19-23 AAO ConvocationmdashTrauma An Integrated Osteopathic Approach Denise K Burns DO FAAO Program ChairmdashThe Broadmoor Hotel Colorado Springs CO


New Slate of AOA Board of Trustees ElectedFollowing Dr Juhaszrsquos election the House of Delegates elected a slate of Trustees to fill open positions on the AOA

Board Amber Hull OMS IV was elected as the Student Representative Sonobol Shahid-Salles DO was elected as the InternResident Representative Kathleen Naegele DO was elected as the New Physician in Practice representative Craig Magnatta DO was elected First Vice President Geraldine OrsquoShea DO was elected Second Vice President and Frank Tursi DO as Third Vice President Trustees elected to fill open spots on the Board were Theresa Hubka DO and Mark Cantieri DO FAAO Trustees re-elected to three-year terms were Mark A Baker DO Thomas L Ely DO Ernest Gelb DO William S Mayo DO Richard Thacker DO and Barbara Walker DO Carl Michael Pesta DO was re-elected Speaker of the House of Delegates and Ray L Morrison DO was re-elected Vice-Speaker

Introducing new Executive Director of the AOAAdrienne White-Faines MPA became Executive Director of the American Osteopathic Association

(AOA) following the AOArsquos House of Delegatesrsquo meeting this past July In this position Ms White-Faines is in charge of carrying out the AOArsquos strategic agenda supporting the organizationrsquos physician and student members and its commitment to promoting public health advancing scientific research and serving as the accrediting agency for osteopathic medical schools hospitals and health care facilities

For 10 years prior to joining the AOA Ms White-Faines served as vice president of health initiatives and advocacy at the American Cancer Society (ACS) Illinois Division where she was accountable for cancer research education advocacy and patient service programs Prior to employment at ACS she served as chief operating officer at Chicago-based Renewal Emergency Medical Services a health care management consulting firm for hospitals and physicians and at Chicagorsquos Northwestern Memorial Hospital where she oversaw a $600 million hospital redevelopment project She also worked as a health strategist with the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation and as a practice administrator for a large physician group practice in Whittier Calif

Ms White-Faines remains active with numerous Chicago and national nonprofit organizations including the Erikson Institute American Field Service-USA and as a fellow with Leadership Greater Chicago She holds a master of public administration from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles and a bachelor of arts from Amherst (Mass) College continued on page 7

NMMFamily Medicine and Osteopathic Residency Faculty Positions ndash Orlando Florida

Florida Hospital Graduate Medical Education in Orlando Florida is looking for three dynamic hardworking and broadly skilled family physicians with a passion for teaching for our osteopathic residency faculty

bull Family MedicineNeuromusculoskeletal Medicine physician Board Certiication in both FM and NMM (AOA) is required This doctor would serve as one of the key faculty members within the Osteopathic Family Medicine Residency Program Heshe would focus on the Integrated NMM and Plus One NMM programs within the residency

bull Inpatienthospitalist medicine with some outpatient care Board Certiication in Family Medicine (AOA or ABMS) required bull Outpatient care with some inpatienthospitalist medicine Board Certiication in Family Medicine (AOA or ABMS) required Responsibilities would include teaching for all of our residents and medical students We teach six new residents each academic year along with two new residents each year in the FMNMM program and two fellows in the Plus One NMM program The program also offers an Osteopathic Manipulation Fellowship as well as the AOA-accredited Gynecologic Oncology program (one per year for the three-year program) Our main medical school afiliation is with Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine

This residency program is based at Florida Hospital East Orlando a 225-bed facility that is part of one of the largest healthcare systems in the country The Osteopathic Family Medicine Residency at East Orlando is among the most progressive training programs in the osteopathic profession The foundation for our family medicine internship and residency is derived from the dedication of our faculty continuity family medicine and pediatric clinics didactic programs and innovative technology

NOTE Not a Visa opportunity

For more information please contact Sarah Doherty Physician Recruiter at 407-200-2751 or e-mail CV to sarahdohertylhosporg


Registration FormDr Robert Fulfordrsquos Basic Percussion Course

February 14ndash16 2014 8 amndash530 pm Fri amp Sat 8 amndash330 pm Sun

Name AOA

Nickname for Badge

Street Address

City State Zip

Phone Fax

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By releasing your faxe-mail you have given the AAO permission to send marketing information regarding courses to your fax or email

Billing Address (if different)

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On or before 1142014 After 1142014AAO member $ 79200 $ 89200Non-member $ 89200 $ 99200Please see above prerequisites before registering for this course


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Dr Robert C Fulfordrsquos Basic Percussion Course

February 14ndash16 2014 at TCOM

Course Description and BackgroundAt Dr Fulfordrsquos last course in May of 1997 he expressed his desire to leave his ailing body after his scheduled presentation to the Cranial Academy in June After demonstrating what he was going to present to the Cranial Academy he asked Dr Koss (Program Chair) and Dr Rajiv L Yadava to continue teaching his work to the Osteopathic profession Dr Fulford passed away four days after the Cranial Academy presentation

This course has been restructured to provide the participant a more complete understanding and experience of Dr Fulfordrsquos contributions to Osteopathy Although hand and percussion techniques are included the course emphasizes increasing the clarity of onersquos working knowledge Based on the participantrsquos inclinations there is freedom within the curriculum to change the direction of what information is relayed Time needed to assimilate what is taught will also be respected

PrerequisitesThis Level III course is for DOs MDs dentists and students with a 40-hour approved Cranial course andor prior training and experience in Cranial Osteopathy or permission from the program chair

Course Objectivesbull One will recognize that many of Dr Fulfordrsquos ideas are

rooted in Dr Stillrsquos and Dr Sutherlandrsquos teachingsbull One will begin to see that the results realized from the use

of the percussor is directly dependent on the osteopathrsquos understanding

bull One will see that the use of the percussor will save the physician time and energy and

bull One will appreciate that Dr Fulford gave more to Osteopathy than a new technique


Course LocationTexas College of Osteopathic Medicine3500 Camp Bowie BlvdFort Worth TX 76107(817) 735-2000

Travel ArrangementsContact Tina Callahan of Globally Yours Travel at (800) 274-5975 or globallyyourstravelcoxnet

Richard Koss DORobert C Fulford DO




She resides in Chicago with her husband Larry Faines MD and her children Mari and Kamau (Source AOA Website)

The American Academy of Osteopathy wishes John Crosby JD retiring Executive Director of the AOA much rest and relaxation in his retirement We will miss you John

AT Still Memorial Lecture on DistinctivenessAOA Past President Donald J Krpan DO gave this yearrsquos AT Still MD DO Memorial Address to

the House of Delegates His remarks focused on osteopathic distinctivenessmdashthose principles and practices which have made our profession so revolutionarymdashand what he sees as threats to that distinctiveness The loss of osteopathic hospitals the need for growth in osteopathic graduate medical education training programs the amalgamation of osteopathic and allopathic licensing boards and decreases in the number of DOs choosing osteopathic certification were immediate concerns Dr Krpan closed his historic speech by calling upon the AOA colleges of osteopathic medicine and all DOs to ldquoget to workrdquo on addressing them

Donald J Krpan DO a board-certified family practice physician led the nationrsquos 44000 osteopathic physicians (DOs) and the AOA from July 2000 to July 2001 The AOA is an association organized to advance the philosophy and practice of osteopathic medicine by promoting excellence in education research and the delivery of quality and cost-effective health care in a distinct unified profession Aside from protecting the right and privilege to practice osteopathic medicine Dr Krpan worked with the AOA to enhance professional unity ensure quality education and training programs and preserve basic osteopathic principles

Dr Krpan has been involved with the osteopathic profession in many capacities before becoming AOA president He serves as chairman of the ethics committee of the Osteopathic Medical Board of California and has been a member of the Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of Californiarsquos board of directors Dr Krpan has also served as a member of the AOArsquos Board of Trustees since 1988 as well as a member of its House of Delegates since 1980 Congratulations Dr Krpan

Membership Committee Chair Introduces New MembersThe heart and soul of every association are its members Sheldon Yao DO Chair of the AAO Membership

Committee realizes this and wishes to introduce the latest Academy members The AAO leadership and staff welcome each new member and look forward to their involvement The following physicians joined the AAO between February 1 and April 30 2013James S Aston DOBrian W Ault DOHarold M Cotler DOJohn E (Jed) Downs DO MPHSergiy Druganov MD (Russia)Carol E (Carrie) Griffin DOLouella Pritchette Hargett DOShawn M Higgins DO

Elizabeth T Jasolosky DOElizabeth M (Potts) Klucka DORebecca D Lansky DOBrookshield Laurent DOJennifer I Leggoe DOChristine R Mahoney DOJoe J Melograno Jr DOMargaret Moore DO

Jennifer E Roehrs DOConnie J Speece DOHong V Truong DOThomas C (Carmine) Van Deven DOSarah B White DONathan P Widboom DOJennifer L Woodard DO

Members in the NewsSara E (Sally) Sutton DO FAAO was recognized as a Pioneer in Osteopathic Medicine for her profound

contributions to osteopathic manual diagnosis and treatment at the Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine Alumni Reunion on May 25 She is the DMUrsquos sixth Pioneer and the first woman to receive the honor Congratulations Dr Sutton

Texas Osteopathic Medical Association District II announced that AAO member Kendi Hensel DO PhD was elected as its President and AAO member Sharon Gustowski DO was elected as its Vice President Congratulations Drs Hensel and Gustowski


Membership Announcements The Academyrsquos fiscal year is from August 1 to July 31which means itrsquos time to renew your AAO membership

Dues notices were sent out June 1 and July 19 and will be sent again the middle of September Dues payments were due and payable by July 31 2013 We take checks as well as Visa MasterCard and Discover We do NOT accept American Express As of July 27 547 percent of dues billed for the 2013-2014 fiscal year had been paid

If you have not received a dues notice please contact Susan at slightleacademyofosteopathyorg or (317) 879-1881 Reminder In order to serve on any AAO committee board etc you must be in good standing with your dues paid in full

Donrsquot make a movewithout notifying the AAO We donrsquot want to lose track of any of our members when they relocate Please remember to inform Susan of any changes in your home and work contact information

Please make sure emails from the AAO are not going to your junk mail folder Adjust your spam filter to allow emails from academyofosteopathyorg so you can continue to receive the AAO Journal AAO Member Newsletter the OsteoBlast updates on courses etc

Once you graduate from osteopathic medical school you do not automatically become a member of the AAO Therefore SAAO members who have graduated or those who will be graduating soon should strongly consider re-joining the AAO as a Postgraduate American Academy of Osteopathy (PAAO) member and continue to get discounts on courses and attend Convocation each year Information is always available at wwwacademyofosteopathyorgpaaohome No matter what field of medicine you choose and what residency you attend the AAO has much to offer in your development as an osteopathic physician If you know an intern or resident who is not a member of the PAAO please pass this information along

The AAO Membership Committee continues to break down and further analyze the results of the Membership Survey sent in January 2012 With the addition of two new subcommittees (New Physicians in Practice and Mentorship) they will meet via teleconference in August to further develop their goals of recruiting and retaining members

NMM PLUS 1 RESIDENCY PROGRAM IN NEW YORK

NMM Plus 1 Residency at Southampton Hospital in beautiful Southampton Long Island Applications are currently being accepted If interested please contact Program Director Denise K Burns DO FAAO at drdeniseoptonlinenet or Education Department Secretary Karen Roberts at (631) 726-0409

PRACTICE OSTEOPATHY IN BEAUTIFUL COLORADO

Successful integrative practice seeks a board-certifiedeligible NMMOMM physician for its busy Denver office Preferably someone comfortable with a broad variety of techniques Very competitive compensation Friendly and professional atmosphere Please call (303) 781-7862 or e-mail CV to mgentilecointegrativecom Our Web site is wwwcointegrativecom

SEEKING DO IN LOS ANGELES

Innovative primary care practice seeks primary care physician also interested in OMM Balanced lifestyle work with academically trained MDs started by original designer of Epocrates Additional opportunities available in the San Francisco Bay Area NYC Boston and Washington DC If interested please send a brief intro and CV to jobsonemedicalcom

FAMILY PRACTICE IN COLORADO LOOKING

FOR PHYSICIAN

Looking for DO for established family practice with lots of OMT Evergreen CO Currently solo with two PAs excellent staff Beautiful mountain town great schools Contact Richard Staller DO at (720) 352-9909 or richardrstallercom

NMM PLUS 1 POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN SUNNY

SOUTH FLORIDA

Residency program at Larkin Hospital Contact Joel D Stein DO FAAO at (954) 563-2707 or ommdocaolcom for more information

DO SOUGHT FORCONNECTICUT PRACTICE

Practice available in Hartford CT Primarily specializes in OMT prolotherapy and chronic pain management Income for 2012 was 700K with net income of 335K Much more to explain regarding demographics of the community hospitals in the area and beautiful nearby reisdential areas If interested please contact Gary N Wiessen at (631) 281-2810 or gnw1buysellpracticescom

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS


He developed the modality of Visceral Manipulation based on his innovative theory that each internal organ rotates on a physiological axis In collaboration with Alain Croibier DO Jean-Pierre Barral has also developed the modalities of Neural Manipulation and Global Joint Treatment based on their on-going clinical research Dr Barral holds the title of Curriculum Developer for the Barral Institute Dr Barral took the modalities and developed them into various manual therapy courses which he taught since 1985 Dr Barral has trained and certifi ed a team of International Teachers who also instruct these courses around the worldSince 1999 he has maintained a private practice in Grenoble France and has served as Chairman of Department of Visceral Manipulation on the Faculty of Medicine Osteopathy Grenoble France the Chairman of Department of Visceral Manipulation on Faculty of Medicine Paris du Nord and Academic Director of International College of Osteopathy St Etienne France

Kenneth J Lossing DO Program chairDr Lossing is a 1994 graduate of Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine He completed internship and residency programs at Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine and is certifi ed in Neuromusculoskeletal MedicineOsteopathic Manipulative Medicine and Family Practice Dr Lossing studied under French osteopath Jean-Pierre Barral DO and is known

internationally as a lecturer on visceral manipulation He is a current member of the AAO Board of Trustees (BOT) and serves as the BOT Liaison for the Osteopathic Medical Economics and Osteopathic Diagnosis amp Treatment Education Committees

New Approach to Osteo-articular Manipulations Including the Superior and Inferior Limbs

Course Description This course will present a new manner to check and to treat all the upper limb components shoulders elbows wrists and handsAs well as offering an unique and original approach of the lower limbs including the hips knees ankles and feet

CMEThe program anticipates being approved for 32 hours of AOA Category 1-A CME credit pending approval by the AOA CCME

Course LocationThe Broadmoor1 Lake Avenue Colorado Springs CO 80906Reservations 7am to 9pm (MT) seven days a week(888) 974-3088 (Mention AAO event)


Jean-Pierre Barral DO Featured speakerJean-Pierre is an Osteopath and Registered Physical Therapist who serves as Director (and Faculty) of the Department of Osteopathic Manipulation at the University of Paris School of Medicine in Paris France He earned his diploma in Osteopathic Medicine in 1974 from the European School of Osteopathy in Maidstone England and went on to teach spinal

biomechanics at the institution from 1975-1982

March 15ndash18 2014 in Colorado Springs CO

Registration FormNew Approach to Osteo-articular Manipulation

March 15ndash18 2014 800 amndash530 pm

Name ______________________________________________ AOA ________________

Nickname for Badge _______________________________________________________

Street Address _____________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

City ___________________________________ State _________ Zip ______________

Phone __________________________________ Fax ______________________________

Email ______________________________________________________________________

By releasing your faxemail you have given the AAO permission to send marketing information regarding courses to your fax or email

Billing Address (if different than above) ________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

Registration Rates

On or before Jan 15 After Jan 15AAO Member $160000 $170000Member with Convo Reg $144000 $153000AAO Non-Member $175000 $185000Non-Member with Convo Reg $157500 $166500


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Signature


Please submit registration form and payment via mail to the American Academy of Osteopathy 3500 DePauw Blvd Suite 1080 Indianapolis IN 46268 or by fax to (317) 879-0563



Registration FormAn Introduction to the Facial Distortion Model (FDM)


Name AOA

Nickname for Badge

Street Address

City State Zip

Phone Fax

E-mail



Registration Rates

On or before Jan 17 After Jan 17AAO Member $ 68000 $ 78000Member with Convo Reg $ 61200 $ 70200AAO Non-Member $ 78000 $ 88000Non-Member with Convo Reg $ 70200 $ 79200


Credit Card




Signature


Course DescriptionAn additional model used in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal pain This course will cover the ankle shoulder and knee FDM is a model of thinking that provides a framework to view the function of the body and the expression of pain Fascia can be viewed as the ldquowrapperrdquo of our bones muscles and organs Fascia is an integral part of the bodyrsquos nerve network Dr Still identiied the importance of the fascial system when seeking health Treatments in the FDM are directed at the fascia and restoring its function by focusing on correcting distortions in the fascial system and thereby eliminating pain The FDM provides practitioners another model in which to view the body and another tool in the battle against musculoskeletal pain FDM expands the capability of traditional Osteopathic modalities by speciically addressing the fascia and the distortions which are identiied Treatment of the fascial distortions can provide dramatic results by addressing the Biotensegrity of the body The FDM is driven by a patientrsquos body language verbal description and the providerrsquos underlying understanding of the fascial distortions and their impact on the whole system

CME16 hours of AOA Category 1-A credit are anticipated

Course TimesMonday and Tuesday 800 am - 530 pmBreakfast and lunch on your own coffee provided


Todd Capistrant DO MHA Program ChairDr Capistrant is a board-certiied Family Medicine physician specializing in Osteopathic Manipulation He has been with Tanana Valley Clinic in Fairbanks AK since 2006 where he irst began attending to patients in their 1st Care Center In June 2013 he was selected as the Medical Director of Tanana Valley Clinic and oversees the thirteen different departments that comprise the clinic Dr Capistrant received a BS in Biology from the University of Minnesota and a DO at Des Moines University in Iowa In addition to his medical education Dr Capistrant received a masterrsquos degree in Healthcare Administration from Des Moines University in Iowa He is one of three physicians in the US certiied to teach seminars on the FDM model




An Introduction to the Fascial Distortion Model (FDM)March 17ndash18 2014 at T BA in Colorado Springs CO


AAO Closed for Labor DayThe AAO headquarters will be closed on Monday September 2 in observance of the Labor Day holiday We

appreciate your understanding and hope this schedule does not inconvenience you

AAO Offers Osteopathic Education ServiceEach year at the AOA convention the American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO) offers its free osteopathic education

sessions to convention-goers including guests and exhibitors These sessions are provided for educational purposes only DOs from all specialties are invited to volunteer to provide care for the AAO program The AAO welcomes osteopathic physicians who want to volunteer One half-hour Category 1-B CME credit is given for each person the physician sees The AAO prefers advance notice from osteopathic physicians who want to volunteer but will accept on-site registration The dates and times of the sessions are as follows Tuesday October 1 9 am to noon 3 pm to 5 pm Wednesday October 2 9 am to noon 2 pm to 5 pm and Thursday October 3 9 am to noon 2 pm to 5 pm The OES will be located in the Exhibit Hall Volunteers must have their own professional liability coverage If you are interested in volunteering please contact Sherrie Warner AAO Event Planner at (317) 879-1881 or swarneracademyofosteopathyorg

Golden Ram Donations Kickstart Campaign YearAAO membersrsquo ldquodues check-offrdquo donations to the Golden Ram Society have begun to build the foundation of the

2013-2014 campaign The Academyrsquos leadership encourages all members to support this annual fundraising program As of July 25 2013 45 donors have contributed a total of $10907 ndash 31 percent of the $35000 goal Thanks to all for their loyal support

Golden Ram donations can be made online at wwwacademyofosteopathyorg Click ldquoContributerdquo on the left-hand column select the appropriate donation category and enter the exact amount of your contribution The AAO leadership hopes this system will ease your ability to donate to the Academy You can also make a recurring monthly donation of $25 or more Call Sherri L Quarles at (317) 879-1881 to set up your rolling donation today

AT Still Club - $1000-$2499John Evan Balmer DO amp Patricia Balmer RNHaifan Chen DORobert E Kappler DO FAAODistAkiyoshi Shimomura (Japan)

TL Northup Club - $500-$999Stephen Patrick Cavanaugh DOWilliam J Garrity DO MPHDavid B Hagie DOT Reid Kavieff DOTim Mosomillo DOJeanne R Roll MD

Louisa Burns Club - $250-$499Gregory Craddock DOMikhail Gleyzer DODonald V Hankinson DOTamara M McReynolds DO

Vicki Dyson Club - $100-$249Richard Chmielewski DOMaria A Coffman DOR Todd Dombroski DO amp Jessica DombroskiStephen M Ellestad DOJ Yusuf Q Erskine DOHannah M Eucker DO

Vicki Dyson Club (contrsquod)Catherine L Ferrara DOJerel H Glassman DOJohn H Juhl DOCarol L Lang DODoris Bernice Newman DOBarry Stephen Rodgers DODaniel A Ronsmans DO (UK)Mark E Rosen DOAlice R Shanaver DOMichael Z Kuschelewski MD (Poland)Wendy S Neal DO NDCandace Nowak DOSun F Pei DO

Supporter ndash Up to $99Charles A Beck DO FAAOJoel Berenbeim DOKathryn E Calabria DOTom Esser DO (Germany)Ellie Anna Griffin DOLaura Liles DOMerideth C Norris DOBenjamin Neil Paschkles DOJana H Prevrastka (Canada)Ian Schofield DO (UK)Brian M Walters DO

Sutherland Cranial Teaching FoundationUpcoming Courses

Visit our website for enrollment forms and course details wwwsctfcom Contact Joy Cunningham 509-758-8090Email jcunningham4715yahoocom

SCTF Intermediate CourseBeyond the Basics Additional Sutherland ProceduresOctober 11th (beginning at noon) 12th and 13th 2013 Midwestern University bull Glendale ArizonaRegister Prior to August 31 2013 $750Register After September 1 2013 $825Prerequisites Successful completion of two (2) Basic Courses One (1) must have been an SCTF Basic CourseCourse Director Edna Lay DO FAAO20 Hrs 1A CME anticipated

Hotel Sheraton Crescent Hotel Phoenix 2620 W Dunlap Avenue Phoenix AZ 85021


230 pm-345 pmOsteopathic Care for the Female Patient with Chest PainLaura E Griffin DO FAAO

345 pm-5 pmOMT for Low Back PainBoyd R Buser DO FACOFP

Wednesday OctOber 28 am-9 amOMT for the Geriatric PatientSajid A Surve DO

9 am-10 amIntegrating Exercise into Patient CareNatalie A Nevins DO

10 am-1130 amOMT for Back Pain in PregnancyKendi L Hensel DO PhD

1130 am-130 pm Lunch and Learn Sessions

Theater 11130 am-1215 pm1230 pm-115 pm

American Academy of OsteopathyProgram Schedule at 2013 OMED

Las Vegas NVTuesday October 1 2013ndashThursday October 3 2013

Laura E Griffin DO FAAO Program Chair

Laura E Griffin DO FAAO George J Pasquarello DO FAAO

Sajid A Surve DO

Hugh M Ettlinger DO FAAO

Natalie A Nevins DO

Edward G Stiles DO FAAO

Kendi L Hensel DO PhDBoyd R Buser DO FACOFP

tuesday OctOber 18 am-930 amAOA opening session Keynote Speaker

10 am-11 amOMT for Patients with HeadachesGeorge J Pasquarello DO FAAO

11 am-1130 amAAO Northup LectureHugh M Ettlinger DO FAAO

1130 am-130 pm Lunch and Learn Sessions in Exhibit Hall


Theater 21145 am-1230 pm

130 pm-230 pmThe Evolving Role of Structural Dysfunction in Systemic IllnessEdward G Stiles DO FAAO


Polly E Leonard DO MS FNAOME Doris B Newman DO PT

Heather P Ferrill DO Kurt P Heinking DO FAAO

Richard G Schuster DO

Lisa A DeStefano DO

Anthony A West DO

Michael S Carnes DO FAAO

Jennifer B Kingery DO

Michael S Rowane DO MS FAAFP FAAO


Noon-1 pmAlumni Luncheons

130 pm-3 pmOMT in the Challenging Family Practice Patient (Obesitydepressionfatigue)Polly E Leonard DO MS FNAOME

3 pm-4 pmOsteopathic Approach to Children with Growing PainsDoris B Newman DO PT

4 pm-5 pmWhy Are You HereRichard G Schuster DO

thursday OctOber 38 am-930 amReview of Peripheral Nerve EntrapmentsAnthony A West DO

930 am-1030 amIntegrating Osteopathic Care in a Rural Family Medicine ResidencyJennifer B Kingery DO

1030 am-1230 pmJOINT SESSION with the ACOP

1030 am-1130 amOsteopathic Approach for Newborns and Infants with ColicHeather P Ferrill DO

1130 am-1230 pmOsteopathic Care for Infants with Plagiocephaly and Cranial AsymmetryLisa A DeStefano DO

130 pm-215 pmOsteopathic Care for Respiratory Complaints in Pregnant WomenMichael S Carnes DO FAAO

215 pm-3 pmThe Role of Magnesium in Musculoskeletal HealthMichael S Carnes DO FAAO

3 pm-5 pmJOINT SESSION with the ACOFP

3 pm-4 pmRapid Osteopathic Solutions in a Busy Practice to Common Problems Involving the Head and NeckMichael S Rowane DO MS FAAFP FAAO

4 pm-5 pmCounterstrain in Acute InjuriesKurt P Heinking DO FAAO


Course DescriptionThis course is designed for participants with intermediate to advanced skills in OMM and those who have taken intermediate level Cranial courses We will take an in-depth look at the anatomical and structural inluences of the pediatric ENT patient taking a close look at the cranial and facial anatomy and its inluences on health and function of the middle ear sinuses and temporomandibular joint





Osteopathic Approach to Common ENT Complaints of Children

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Heather P Ferrill DO Program ChairDr Ferrill a 2000 Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine graduate is an Associate Professor of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) at the Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVUCOM) Board-certiied in Family Practice and Neuromusculoskeletal MedicineOMM her practice emphasizes Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment in the pediatric population She serves on the AAO Board of Governors and the Education Committee

March 17ndash18 2014 at T BA in Colorado Springs CO


Osteopathic Approaches to the Heart and Vascular SystemDecember 6-8 2013 at AZCOM in Glendale AZ

Registration Form

Osteopathic Approaches to the Heart and Vascular SystemDecember 6-8 2013 at AZCOM

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On or before Nov 8 After Nov 8AAO Member $ 96000 $ 106000AAO Non-Member $ 106000 $ 116000


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Program ChairKenneth J Lossing DO is a 1994 graduate of Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine Dr Lossing completed an internship and residency program at the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine He studied under the French Osteopath Jean-Pierre Barral DO and has become an internationally known speaker on visceral manipulation Dr Lossing is the AAO President-elect and is a member of the AAO Board of Trustees

Course TimesFriday Saturday and Sunday 800 am - 530 pmIncludes (2) 15-minute breaks and a (1) hour-long lunchBreakfast lunch and coffee breaks will be provided_____ I require a vegetarian option_____ I require a gluten-free option

Course LocationArizona College of Osteopathic Medicine19555 North 59th Avenue Glendale AZ 85308(623) 572-3215

Travel ArrangementsCall Tina Callahan of Globally Yours Travel at 1-800-274-5975 Locals hotels include the Country Inn amp Suites in Phoenix (1-800-230-4134) and the Quality Inn amp Suites in Glendale (1-800-230-4134)

Course Description This class will explore the heart and vascular system aspects of neuroregulation viscoelasticity and compliance micro perfusion mechanical tension function and dysfunctionParticipants will palpate diagnose and treat the heart muscle valves connective tissue structures cardiac coronaries and lymphatics coronary conducting system cardiac plexus and brainstem as well as sensory and emotional connectionsIt will cover the venous system with the superior and infe-rior vena cava portal vein lumbar plexus and sigmoidrectal plexusIt will also address the major visceral arteries of the thorax head and neck and upper extremities (aorta pulmonary vessels subclavian common carotid facial artery carpal tunnel area thyroid vessels internal carotid and breast vessels)Participants will start cross-correlating osteopathic diagnosis and treatment with oriental medicine by palpating the meridians pre and post treatment and using the ldquohealing soundsrdquoIf time permits the vessels of the abdomen will begin to be covered



Component Societies and Affiliated Organizations Calendar of Upcoming Events

August 16-18 2013Northern California Academy of Osteopathy

Osteopathic Approaches to Autoimmune DisordersThe Holonomic Institute Sebastopol CA

CME 20 Category 1-A AOA credits anticipatedPhone (707) 824-8764 E-mail holonomicsbcglobalnet

Web site wwwholonomicinstituteorg

August 23-25 2013American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians

Intensive Update amp Board Review InterContinental Chicago OrsquoHare Rosemont IL

CME 215 Category 1-A AOA credits anticipatedPhone (877) 746-8483 Fax (847) 228-9755

E-mail educationinfoacofporgWeb site wwwacofporg

August 30-September 1 2013Osteopathic Physicians amp Surgeons of California

24th Annual Fall ConferenceInterContinental The Clement Monterey Monterey CA


E-mail opscopscorg Web site httpwwwopscorg

September 20-22 2013The Next Step Advancing Your Skills in

Osteopathy in the Cranial FieldCourse Director Paul E Dart MD

Associate Director Eric J Dolgin DODoubleTree Hotel Portland OR


E-mail infocranialacademyorgWeb site wwwcranialacademyorg

September 20-22 2013Introduction to Osteopathic Medicine and

Evaluation amp Treatment Thorax and Rib CageUNECOM Biddeford ME

CME 20 Category 1-A AOA credits anticipatedPhone (207) 602-2589 E-mail cmeuneedu

Web site wwwuneeducomcmemanualmedicinecfm

October 4-7 2013Exercise Prescription as a Complement to Manual Medicine

Course Chairperson Mark Bookhout MS PTMSUCOM East Lansing MI


E-mail cmecommsueduWeb site httpwwwcommsueduCMEManual_

Medicine_CoursesExercisehtm

October 11-13 2013Sutherland Cranial Teaching Foundation

Beyond the Basics Additional Sutherland ProceduresCourse Director Edna Lay DO FAAO

AZCOM Glendale AZCME 20 Category 1-A AOA credits anticipated

Phone (509) 758-8090 Fax (509) 758-6806E-mail jcunningham4715yahoocom

Web site wwwsctfcom

October 25-28 2013Direct Action Thrust Mobilization with ImpulseCourse Chairperson Carl Steele DO MS PT

MSUCOM East Lansing MICME 27 Category 1-A AOA credits anticipated

Phone (517) 353-9714 Fax (517) 432-9873E-mail cmecommsuedu

Web site httpwwwcommsueduCMEManual_Medicine_CoursesDirect_Actionhtm


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Jarrad William Morgan OMS John David Myers OMS Minh N Nguyen OMS Clarence L Nicodemus PhD DO Matthew Michael Palilonis OMS George J Pasquarello DO FAAO Nam Hai Pham OMS Craig M Phelps DO Elizabeth Marie Pines OMS Satej R Pradhan OMS Sonia Rivera-Martinez DO Joshua Paul Roach OMS Hallie Jo Robbins DO ABPMR Monica M Rogalski DO Laura M Rosch DO Steven F Rubin DO Danielle J Schehr-Kimble DO Philip L Shettle DO Reddog Eitig Sina DO Sterling Nicole Slocum OMS Robert (Bob) Soucy DO Arthur J Speece DO William Harry Stager DO FAAO FACOFP Joel D Stein DO FAAO Kathleen Ruth Stover OMS Stephen M Swetech DO Harjyot Toor OMS Norman E Vinn DO Elisa E H Vinyard DO Shaista Shahid Walji OMS Barbara E Walker DO Jan M Willcox DO and Adrian Lynne Woolley DO

In addition to the delegates AAO member Boyd R Buser DO serves on the AOA Board of Trustees

The delegates enjoyed a birthday cake on Saturday in celebration of Ethan R Allen DO FAAOrsquos 91st birthday Unfortunately Dr Allen was unable to travel and could not attend Happy Birthday Dr Allen

Itrsquos never too early to begin planning for next yearrsquos AOA House of Delegates which is scheduled for July 18-20 2014 in Chicago Now is the time for Academy members to express their willingness to serve as delegates for their state organizations The AAO leadership encourages members to volunteer their time to participate in this important political activity and help shape policy to include a strong presence of osteopathic principles and practice within the profession

Academy Volunteers Deliver Treatment at Chicago MeetingOsteopathic Education Service Committee Chair R Clay Walsh DO recruited Kenneth Nelson DO FAAO and

Ann L Habenicht DO FAAO to staff the AAO treatment service at this yearrsquos AOA House of Delegates meeting Fourteen volunteers from among the delegates joined Drs Nelson and Habenicht in providing individual educational workshops to fellow DOs (40) osteopathic medical students (5) AOA staff (4) and guests (11)

Thanks to the following volunteers for devoting their time to teaching and advocating OMM to this special group Nate DeLisi DO Dennis J Dowling DO FAAO Richard A Feely DO FAAO Robert Fedor DO Daniel J Kary DO FAAO Jonathan Kirsch DO Ann L Habenicht DO FAAO Craig Magnatta DO Joseph P McNerney DO Kenneth E Nelson DO FAAO George J Pasquarello DO FAAO Christopher Poggi DO Hallie J Robbins DO Carl M Shapiro DO Joel D Stein DO Authur J Speece DO and Adrian Woolley DO

AOA Inaugurates 117th PresidentNorman E Vinn DO a board-certified osteopathic family physician from San Clemente CA

has been sworn in as the AOArsquos 117th President In his remarks to the House of Delegates after being inaugurated President Vinn praised the osteopathic culture that has kept the profession strong and growing since its founding 139 years ago and urged DOs to recommit themselves to building and strengthening our culture in the years to come To help guide us on this journey President Vinn cited eight guiding principles that have helped him achieve this position including innovation celebration and distinctiveness Dr Vinnrsquos inaugural ceremony will be posted on Osteopathicorg so that the whole AOA family can learn more about our new President and his theme (Source AOA Daily Report July 20 2013)

House Elects New President-electThe AOA House of Delegates has elected Robert S Juhasz DO as President-elect of the American

Osteopathic Association Dr Juhasz has served for many years as the medical director at the Cleveland Clinicrsquos Willoughby Hills Family Health Center He is an assistant clinical professor at the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens and a clinical associate professor of medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University Dr Juhasz graduated from the Kansas City (Mo) University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine and is a fellow and diplomat of the American College of Osteopathic Internists In addition to his tenure on the AOA Board of Trustees Dr Juhasz has served as chair for the AOArsquos Department of Governmental Affairs and as the AOArsquos liaison to the United States Preventive Services Task Force at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Believe it or not this was not the only achievement regarding Dr Juhasz this month The Cleveland Clinic announced that Dr Juhasz who has been with the Cleveland Clinic for 15 years will become the new President of South Pointe Hospital Also announced was the appointment of Neil Smith DO as the new President of Cleveland Clinicrsquos Fairview Hospital Go Buckeyes











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