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POMA THE HOME of the OSTEOPATHIC PROFESSION in Pennsylvania!
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Be a part of Pennsylvania's osteopathic community —
together, we can make a difference and keep moving POMA forward!
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MEMBER BENEFITS |
Did you know that POMA is built on 4 strategic pillars:
Communications, Community, Education & Influence Learn more about the strategic initiatives under each pillar below.
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COMMUNITY |
POMA strives to keep our Osteopathic community connected and meet the needs of our members both socially and professionally.
- Local Social and CME Event
Local leaders organize family-friendly and educational events at local venues to strengthen professional camaraderie and foster connection within the osteopathic community.
- Opportunities in Leadership and Governance
Provides members the ability to serve their osteopathic community through committees and task forces.
- Mentorship Opportunities
Enables members at various career stages to find guidance, information, and advice as they continue their osteopathic journey.
- Physician Wellness Events / Residency Wellness Grants
Committed to creating and providing opportunities for open dialogue regarding personal well-being in all levels of the osteopathic profession
- APOMA
Promoting osteopathic medicine to the public and strengthening the osteopathic family
- Student Support
Provide numerous scholarships and educational support such as a free subscription to the Sketchy online visual medical learning platform.
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EDUCATION |
POMA strives to meet our members' educational needs by providing the highest-quality, affordable, and accessible Osteopathic education in the country.
- AOA and ACCME Accreditation
POMA offers all the credits you need to maintain your Osteopathic license in Pennsylvania. POMA is accredited by the AOA and the ACCME so we can offer Category 1-A AOA credit and AMA PRA Category 1 credit to support osteopathic physicians who are board certified by the AOA, ABMS, or both.
- Offers State-Required Education
POMA's educational offerings provide opportunities to earn state-required credits in opioid, child abuse, and patient safety education.
- CME Tracking Service
POMA provides a CME tracking service that enables members to see how many credits they have for the current licensure cycle. POMA automatically imports credits that we sponsor, and members have the ability to upload credits they earn outside of POMA.
- POMA Annual Clinical Assembly
Held every spring in late April or early May, the Clinical Assembly offers up to 34 hours of Category 1-A AOA and AMA PRA Category 1 credits, which include credits for state licensure. Early-bird pricing provides an incredible bargain at just $17 per credit!
- POMA District VIII Winter Seminar
Held every January, the District 8 seminar offers up to 24 hours of Category 1-A AOA and AMA PRA Category 1 credits. Early-bird pricing offers credits at a discounted price of just $18 per credit!
- Local CME Events
District leaders organize local educational events for members to engage and learn from local experts.
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INFLUENCE |
POMA invests a lot of its resources to ensure osteopathic physicians have a strong voice in Harrisburg and throughout the Commonwealth.
- Advocacy
POMA has regular meetings with legislators and regulators to support and protect the osteopathic identity in the state of Pennsylvania.
- POMPAC
The political action committee of the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association and the political voice of the POMA.
- State Board of Osteopathic Medicine
POMA works closely with the state board of osteopathic medicine which regulates licensure for osteopathic physicians.
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COMMUNICATONS |
POMA strives to meet our members where they are – email, social media, mobile, print, web, and on the go!
- POMA Newsletter
Published the 3rd Friday of the month – general association news
- Under the DOme
Published the 1st Friday of the month – advocacy news
- POMA DOes... podcast series
New episodes are published on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month. Find us on your favorite podcast app today! Features content about members, education and research, patient pointers, advocacy, and more.
- The Journal of the POMA
Published three timer per year, the publication features articles in the areas of research, business, academia, advocacy, and creative writing, and more.
- POMA Social Media
We're on social media! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. Stay connected with us and share your profession with your colleagues, friends and family.
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Be a part of Pennsylvania's osteopathic community -
together we can make a difference!
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POMA MEMBERSHIP DUES Membership Year: July 1 - June 30 |
Active Members |
$425 |
Out-of-State Members |
$150 |
Associate (non-osteopathic physicians) |
$225 |
PGY / OGME - 1 |
$25 |
PGY / OGME - 2 to 4 |
$50 |
Student |
FREE |
Life Membership ** |
Apply / pdf |
Omission/Reduction of Dues/ Retired ** |
Apply / pdf |
** Restrictions apply, see application for details |
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