Compassion in medicine: It’s not just the right thing to do—it also makes the most cents
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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.
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We start this term with many challenges to our profession and community far unlike from our past. As challenging as it may be, it is an honor and a privilege to serve our colleagues as the president of BCOMA.
As physicians, we have always put forth the benefits of others and our community first, hence furthermore the current pandemic only continues this legacy. However, this endeavor has always been met with challenges, from the capacity to practice our art, or financial and other regulatory issue. Yet, we have been a resilient, and creative force that has continued to evolve to maintain our goals and mutual service to our community.
This passion and drive will continue to help us find opportunities and creativity during the current challenging times of covid19 and other unrest’s that is at our nations forefront’s. Together, we will surpass and even enhance our profession through knowledge, collaboration, inclusivity, and a vision to create a better organization for our members and community. The current pandemic only highlights our capacity to unite, get involved, contribute, and empower our peers and community. I assure you that this too will pass, and I am confident our persistence and perseverance will elevate all of us.
I thank all of you for the selfless contributions you have and continued to make in this endeavor and look forward to hearing from you.
Kayvan Amini, DO FACC
President, BCOMA
Our physicians evaluate patients as complete and integrated human beings, fully considering the health of body, mind, and spirit.
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