It is hard to believe that summer is almost gone! School is back in session, there is already a hint of crispness to the night and early morning air, and Scott and Jason’s annual college football rivalry is about to pick back up. But before all that your hosts sat down in the studio for another excellent discussion about how to get involved with advocacy through the AOA. This time they welcome Vice President of State and International Affairs, Raine Richards, JD to the microphone!
In this month’s episode of the ACOPedscast, Scott, Jason, and Raine discuss just how the AOA manages to stay on top of issues affecting our patients and our profession not just on a federal level but also in all 50 states AND globally. Raine discusses some excellent examples of how through partnerships with state and specialty affiliates, the AOA has been able to achieve tremendous advocacy success. She also stresses the importance of these relationships in order to continue to build coalitions in support of Osteopathic medicine.
Raine also shares stories from her travels abroad, representing the AOA on the global stage and how the power of one can literally create change on the other side of the world. This episode is a must listen for anyone looking to be inspired to lead a life as a physician advocate!
If you are looking for more information about the organizations discussed in this week’s episode, we have included a few links below. Happy Listening!
The Osteopathic Advocacy Network: Osteopathic Advocacy Network - American Osteopathic Association
The Osteopathic International Alliance: The Osteopathic International Alliance
Contact Raine: rrichards@osteopathic.org
