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MISSION STATEMENT
The Broward County Osteopathic Medical Association is a divisional society of the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association. The mission is to advance the distinctive philosophy and practice of osteopathic medicine.
BCOMA is your #1 advocate, advancing & protecting the interests of physicians and patients. Stay informed. Make a difference.
Marie Florent-Carre, D.O.
President, BCOMA
Our physicians evaluate patients as complete and integrated human beings, fully considering the health of body, mind, and spirit.
I would like to take the time to thank Dr. Bruce Rankin, our FOMA President, for attending our meeting. The meeting was well attended, by our local Osteopathic Physicians, medical students as well as our Board members. Dr. Rankin gave a very nice welcome to the group, and talked about FOMA and our osteopathic profession; Dr. Amini also said a few words, followed by the speaker, Dr. Noah Lee who presented on HIV Prevention as Primary Care.
BCOMA board members present included Dr. Kayvan Amini, BCOMA immediate past president & BCMA President, Dr. Calamese, Treasurer, Dr. Anna Hayden, Dr. Sheela Anasseri and Dr. Tye Barber.
Special thanks to Ms. Cynthia Peterson, for her dedication and commitment.
I look forward to future events for enhancing membership and furthering our mission.
Thankful for FOMA’s continued support and a Big thank you to Dr. Rankin for his leadership.
Sincerely,
Marie Florent-Carre, D.O., MPH
BCOMA District 6, President
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