During DO Day, the AOA and Omega Beta Iota (OBI) hosted the first-ever Advocacy, Policy and Political Research Poster Competition, showcasing outstanding work by osteopathic medical students and residents. This new initiative highlights the important role students play in shaping health policy and advancing physician-led advocacy.
Congratulations to the winners:
- 1st place: Sophie Hockran, OMS IV – Targeted Review of Underutilized Solutions and Technologies in Rural Health Care
- 2nd place: Ryan Strickland, OMS II – Advancing Iowa’s Healthcare Workforce: Physician Loan Repayment Policy Reform
- 3rd place: Timothy Thompson, OMS II, and Walter Johnson, OMS I – The Orphan Drug Act: Challenges to Access and Affordability for Chronic Rare Disease Patients
The AOA looks forward to continuing this inaugural event which demonstrates the power of student engagement in advocacy and policy research.
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