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Fall 2013
Published by The Indiana Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons, Inc.
It is hard to believe that there are now 162 osteopathic medical students filling the halls of the Michael A. Evans Center for Health Sciences on the campus of Marian University. This is the culmination of many years of hard work and the financial generosity of many corporations and Angela B. Wagner, D.O. IOA President individuals coupled with a unique partnership between the Indiana Osteopathic Association (IOA) and the Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MUCOM). It really is a dream come true for everyone involved and a key event in the history of medicine in the state of Indiana. I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to serve as your president during such a monumental and quite honestly exceedingly fun year to do so. I also want thank our immediate past president, Chris A. Lowery, D.O., for his exceptional leadership. During his presidency our membership grew 35%, which is a great accomplishment. Dr. Lowery represented the IOA well and continues to be supportive and involved in both the IOA and the MUCOM. It will not be without challenges as we continue to work together to support our students and grow as a profession and state organization. Our increase in membership has been exciting and appreciated, but we have a long way to go to reach the numbers necessary to make a significant impact in the state of Indiana both in support of medical education of osteopathic medical students and in advocacy for the osteopathic profession. I believe this growth will come as we begin to graduate our first classes at the MUCOM. In the meantime, however, it is going to take the time and resources of dedicated practicing physicians to allow us to offer quality programming to our students when membership numbers remain low and finances are tight. (continued on page 17)
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
ANNUAL CONVENTION
During the president’s luncheon at the annual convention on May 3, 2013, Susan Sevensma, D.O., brought greetings from the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and an update on AOA activities. She also swore in new officers. The IOA recognized Paul Evans, D.O., of Indianapolis, with its highest honor. Dr. Evans received the J.B. Kinsinger plaque for outstanding service to the osteopathic profession and his community. Brian H. Black, D.O., of Greencastle, also was honored. He was named Outstanding Young D.O. of the Year for 2013, an honor which is reserved for physicians who have been in practice less than ten years and who have made significant contributions to the IOA and their communities. See pages 4 and 5 for highlights from other annual convention activities. IN THIS THIS ISSUE IN ISSUE Member Concerns……………………………………..…3 116th Annual Convention…..………………………...….4 32nd Annual Winter Update……………………………..6 Tips From Our Consultant……………..………………..9 AIOA News……………….……………………….…….17 WMD Update……………….…………………….….....17 Dean’s Update…………………………………………..19 Motyka Dannin Foundation……………………………22 Coming Events………………………………………….23 Practice Opportunities………………………………….24