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Where does the osteopathic medical profession go from here?
Nov 8, 2023: The International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities (IAMRA) approved a resolution today to support the recognition of U.S.-trained DOs as fully licensed physicians equivalent to MDs in 47 IAMRA member countries during its 15th biennial Members General Assembly in Bali, Indonesia. The Osteopathic International Alliance (OIA) has a board seat on the IAMRA board of directors.
Peering into the future, Dr. Smith saw this day coming, back in 2000, and lays out the next steps … Read More
AOA President, Peter B. Ajluni, DO, poses for a snapshot with Debra A. Smith, DO, outside the United Nations’ European Headquarters in Geneva, where they attended the World Health Organization’s 61st Annual Assembly.
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Dr. Smith started her career wanting to make the world a better place. Dr. Smith has worked as a health financing…
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