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AMCOA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, GHANA / JULY 24, 2018

U.S. Doctors of

Osteopathic

Medicine

American Osteopathic

Association

AMCOA Annual General Meeting,

Ghana, July 24, 2018

AMCOA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, GHANA / JULY 24, 2018 AMCOA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, GHANA / JULY 24, 2018

ADRIENNE

WHITE-FAINES, MPA, FACHE

AOA Chief Executive Officer

WILLIAM MAYO, DO

AOA President

CECILIA BANGA, DO Osteopathic Obstetrician and

Gynecologist


Why we are here

AOA is

proud to be an associate member of

AMCOA

… and thrilled to be back.

Here to tell you about doctors of

osteopathic medicine

…and their GLOBAL IMPACT.

At AMCOA 2017 with Margaret Aguwa, DO


Who are DOs?

Doctors of osteopathic medicine are one of two types of

fully licensed physicians in the US (DOs & MDs).

They practice a distinctive philosophy that sees all

systems of the body as interrelated and uses techniques

to help the body heal itself.

DOs focus on prevention, considering how a patient‟s

lifestyle and environment can impact their well-being.

DOs partner with patients to restore health in a whole-

person approach that considers mind, body, and spirit.


DOs are distinct from osteopaths

Osteopaths

Title used outside of the US, including

Europe

Not physicians; not licensed to prescribe

medications or perform surgeries

Trained primarily in the practice of

osteopathic manipulative techniques 4 Years

Undergraduate (Bachelors Degree)

4 Years Osteopathic

Medical School

3-7 Years Internship Residency

1-3 Years Specialty

Fellowship

Board Certification/Licensure

Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine

Fully licensed physicians practicing the

entire scope of modern medicine

Use a patient-centered, holistic, hands-

on approach to diagnosing and treating

illness and injury

Complete 11 to 18 years of education


A growing profession The number of US osteopathic

physicians (DOs) has more than

tripled in 30 years

By 2025 DOs will comprise more

than 20% of the US physician

population

Today, 1 in 4 of US medical students

are enrolled in Colleges of

Osteopathic Medicine

(28% of all US Medical Schools are

Colleges of Osteopathic Medicnie)


Accredits medical colleges

COMs rank among best US medical schools

Accredits postgraduate residency

Provides Board Certification

Membership

Legal Advocacy

Public Policy

Research / Public Health

THE AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATION


African countries represented in 2016 Cameroon Nigeria D.R. Congo Senegal Egypt Somalia Ethiopia South Africa Ghana Sudan Kenya Swaziland Liberia Tanzania Morocco Uganda Namibia Zambia Niger Zimbabwe

Approximately 100 medical students African origin enter US Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine yearly


AMCOA‟s opportunity: Expand recognition for DOs in Africa

US-trained DOs are not consistently

recognized as equivalent to MDs across

all countries within Africa.

The AOA requests that AMCOA pass a

resolution to recognize US-trained DOs

practice rights as equivalent to MD

practice rights across your member

regulatory authorities and ministries. Dr. Bonyo Bonyo in Masaro, Kenya


WILLIAM MAYO, DO AOA President


Our association with AMCOA

• A key part of AOA‟s international strategy is forging affiliations with key partners

• Delighted to become associate members last year

• Top priority for students and physicians in today‟s global environment

Olusegun Onibonoje of Nigeria is a resident in New Jersey,

specializing in orthopedic surgery. He hopes to treat patients in Africa someday.


AOA‟s international focus

• Expanded practice rights

• Licensure equity

• Research collaboration & global

health

• Mission (DOCARE / education

exchange)

• Expand medical college accreditation


DOs by Specialty

of active DOs practice in specialty care

44% of active DOs practice in primary care specialties

56%


What osteopathic medicine means to me

A philosophy that felt right from the start

A family

A hands-on, empathic difference my

patients notice

On a mission trip


Growing International Recognition

International Labour Organisation

Acknowledged that “the American Osteopathic Association rightly asserts that U.S.-trained Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine are fully licensed physicians and represent a distinct occupation from osteopaths, who are not recognized as physicians,” and that

“The ILO Recognizes that all physicians, including osteopathic physicians (such as USDOs) are classified in ISCP-08 Minor Group 221, „Medical Doctors.”

General Medical Council of the UK Reviewing the curricula of colleges of osteopathic medicine for inclusion on their

register of approved medical schools. Graduates from 16 schools far reviewed and accepted, and three more are currently pending approval.


International partnerships

SOUTH KOREA: Partnered with the Jaseng Medical Hospital and

Foundation to share and collaborate on research

INDIA: Partnering with the HERD Medical and Education Foundation in

Nagpur, India, to provide education and training to their medical staff via our

affiliate, DOCARE International.

CENTRAL AMERICA: Strengthening DOCARE international‟s operations to

support continuity of care clinics in Guatemala and Nicaragua

International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities: Chair is a

DO; will take a resolution.


Thank You for Your Commitment Toward a World of Wellness!

With Julius Musenze, DO, an internal

medicine resident physician who was

born in Uganda, and William Burke,

AOA trustee and Dean of Ohio

University Heritage College of

Medicine, where Julius earned his

degree.


CECILIA BANGA, DO Greensboro OB/GYN Associates


Opportunities for practice

US DOs are equal to MDs.

Recognizing and including DOs can have a huge impact on health care in your nation.

Allows physicians to come home and practice

Facilitates educational exchange

Enhances cross-cultural literacy for US-trained DOs


DOs from Africa: Their stories

Dubem C. Obianagha, MBA, MPH, OSMII, grew up in Enugu, Nigeria at Ohio University

He wants to give back to communities like those he grew up in, and improve administration of health care both in the US and globally

He plans to be actively involved in international organizations.

“The biggest barrier” is having access to those countries and being able to practice where DO degrees are not yet recognized.”


“…If you want to go far ….go together!”


Proposed Motion/

Questions

AMCOA Annual General Meeting,

Ghana, July 24, 2018


Our “Ask” of AMCOA: Motion

Motion to Recognize US-trained Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine

(DOs) as equivalent to US-trained Doctors of Medicine (MDs) for

purposes of practice rights.

To acknowledge the education, training and qualifications of USDOs as

appropriate for the full scope and practice of licensed physicians and to

permit them the same rights, abilities and consideration as US-trained

Doctors of Medicine (MDs) when applying for practice rights across

AMCOA member regulatory authorities and health ministries.

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