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Graduate-Level Osteopathic Training Series Webinar: AOA Board Certification 101

The AOA Certifying Board Services department will provide information on AOA board certification for faculty and leadership at COMs and residency programs

Board certification is one of the most important decisions in an early physician’s career. Make sure your residents have all of the information they need to make the certification decision that’s right for them. In this session, you will learn about the background, process and the unique benefits of AOA Board Certification. Time for questions will follow.

Target Audience:

  • COM Faculty and Leadership
  • Residency Program Faculty and Leadership

Webinar Objectives:

  • Gain insights into the process, requirements and benefits of AOA Board Certification. 

  • Get an overview of the AOA’s Osteopathic Continuous Certification (OCC) process.  

  • Learn how to guide and support candidates through AOA Board Certification.

Speakers:

  • Mike Niederpruem, PhD, CAE, Vice President, Certifying Board Services, American Osteopathic Association
  • Christine Fifield, Director, Certification Marketing and Engagement, American Osteopathic Association

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