POMA DOes...

Oct 25 2024 67 ep. 24 mins
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The POMA DOes… Podcast provides a voice for osteopathic medicine by sharing insights on issues important to osteopathic physicians, residents and students, and those who embrace the osteopathic philosophy. We upload a new episode every second and fourth Friday of the month. This podcast is produced by the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association. Learn more at www poma.org | This podcast does not provide any medical advice.

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Engaging in Conversations on Weight Management and Weight Loss

Oct 25 2024 34 mins  
Episode Summary: In today’s episode of POMA DOes… we sit down to discuss ways to engage with patients in conversations on weight management. Weight is a very sensitive topic. While many patients welcome advice from healthcare providers to manage their weight, these conversations can be difficult for both patients and providers. Tune in to learn how you can effectively engage in

Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable

Oct 11 2024 14 mins  
Episode Summary: In today’s episode of POMA DOes… we sit down with three osteopathic physicians to explore the feeling of being uncomfortable. We all experience varying levels of being uncomfortable throughout our entire lives, both in our personal and professional worlds. While the common tendency is to react with negative emotions, being uncomfortable is actually good for us

Falls and Fall Prevention

Sep 27 2024 23 mins  
Episode Summary: In today’s episode of POMA DOes… we sit down with Patrick Leary, DO, an osteopathic physician board certified in family medicine, sports medicine and geriatric medicine, to discuss falls and fall prevention. Falls are the leading cause of injury in adults over the age of 65. Coupled with the aging population, it is estimated that the yearly cost for falls will

Exploring the Rewards and Challenges of Rural Medicine

Sep 13 2024 21 mins  
Episode Summary: In today’s episode of POMA DOes… we sit down with three physicians who are currently practicing or training in rural community settings. Rural medicine is deeply rewarding, enabling physicians to provide full scope primary care and bring patients health equity. The impact of one physician in a rural community is enormous and sheds light on the impacts of social

Turning the Page: A New Chapter in POMA’s History

Aug 23 2024 22 mins  
Episode Summary: In today’s episode of POMA DOes… we sit down with POMA’s new CEO, Andy Sandusky. He will share his vision for POMA and the osteopathic profession, including his goals to grow the membership base and be the first organization one thinks of when it comes to health care, policy and education in the Commonwealth. He’ll also share some personal info about what m

Finding Your Community in Medical School

Aug 09 2024 18 mins  
In today’s episode of POMA DOes… we sit down with three recent osteopathic medical school graduates who share their advice on developing a new network and community at medical school. Osteopathic organizations, such as your school's SOMA chapter, your state's osteopathic organization like POMA, and the AOA, are great groups to get involved with. They help to grow your professio

Navigating Career Transitions in Medicine

Jul 19 2024 24 mins  
Episode Summary: In today’s episode of POMA DOes… we sit down with three osteopathic physicians who successfully navigated transitions during their medical career. They share tips, advice and lessons learned from their own journeys of changing locations, shifting to administration, returning to fellowship, and transitioning to retirement. Tune in and be inspired because it’s

Prepping for Clinical Rotations: Part 2

Jun 28 2024 39 mins  
Episode Summary: In today’s episode of POMA DOes… a rising third-year student continues an open Q&A session with a fourth-year medical student about clinical rotations. Pick up tips and tricks on how you can prepare for each rotation, what resources you need and are available, how you can be helpful to the medical team, etiquette advice, incorporating OMM, and so much more. Tun

Prepping for Clinical Rotations: Part 1

Jun 14 2024 29 mins  
Episode Summary: In today’s episode of POMA DOes… a rising third-year student has an open Q&A session with a graduating fourth-year medical student about clinical rotations. Pick up tips and tricks on how you can prepare for each rotation, what resources you need and what are available, how you can be helpful to the medical team, etiquette advice, incorporating OMM, and so much

Leading the Way: POMA’s Strategic Vision

May 31 2024 20 mins  
Episode Summary: In today’s episode of POMA DOes… we sit down with POMA’s 2024-2025 officers to learn about POMA’s goals and objectives for the year ahead. They will also provide an overview of the new strategic plan and how you can get involved. Key Takeaways: POMA is guided by a strategic plan approved by the board of trustees, which provides direction and goals to ac