New Physician in Practice Track
The AOA and the Bureau of Emerging Leaders present an educational track offering practical guidance for early-career physicians transitioning out of training and into practice. Designed specifically for new physicians, the track includes sessions covering essential topics that extend beyond clinical preparation including practice readiness, business and operational fundamentals, leadership development, change management, communication, mentorship, teaching, and osteopathic professional identity.
Attendees will leave better prepared to step into practice as effective leaders and educators, with actional insights, valuable connections, and greater confidence to navigate the early stages of their careers.
New Physician Track sessions are open to all registered attendees of OMED.
A New Physician's Guide to Change Management
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Delineate the three stages of 3-D change Explore and compare three models of change management Employ Bridge's Transition Model as an adjunct to change management
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Closing the Practice Readiness Gap: What Residents and New Physicians Must Know to Succeed
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Identify critical gaps in practice readiness that impact residents and new physicians, including business, operational, and leadership competencies not addressed in traditional training Evaluate real-world practice scenarios by applying frameworks to assess employment models, contract structures, and basic financial and operational considerations Apply practical leadership and communication strategies to navigate team dynamics, reduce early-career burnout risk, and make more informed career decisions
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Billing and Coding - Coding Like a Professional
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Review the latest billing and coding updates from the 2026 Medicare Payment and Fee Schedule (MPFS) relevant to the practicing family physician Discuss billing accuracy to improve financial efficiency and patient care Highlight valuable billing/coding guidelines
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Leveraging Group Medical Visits for Long-Term Health Behavior Change
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Identify medical conditions for which patients may benefit from a group medical visit model Weigh the benefits and detriments of three funding models for groups focused on health promoting behaviors: grant funding, outcomes based billing (pay for performance), and individual office visit billing (fee for service)
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Giving Effective Feedback: A New Physician's Journey
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Identify the unique challenges faced by new physicians in giving feedback to employees and trainees Describe evidence-based techniques for providing constructive, actionable feedback in clinical settings Demonstrate effective feedback conversations through practical exercises and role-play Recognize the impact of feedback on team dynamics, trainee development, and patient care outcomes
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Osteopathic Recognition Update
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Define the best practices for Osteopathic Recognition Describe the changes planned for Osteopathic Recognition in the 2026-2027 academic years Identify the new and existing resources for program applying for or with Osteopathic Recognition Describe the Osteopathic Recognition application process
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Maximizing Your First 5 Years: Advisors, Mentors, and Sponsors
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Differentiate between advisors, mentors, and sponsors and describe their distinct roles in career development Assess their current professional network and identify gaps in mentorship, advising, and sponsorship Develop strategies to identify, approach, and engage advisors, mentors, and sponsors in early practice
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Navigating AOA Board Certification: A Practical Guide for New Physicians and Faculty
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Summarize the key components and expectations of Osteopathic Continuous Certification. Identify strategies for monitoring OCC progress, meeting requirements, and staying informed about certification updates. Recognize important milestones and timing considerations in the initial AOA Board Certification process. Apply practical approaches to support residents who plan to pursue AOA Board Certification.
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High-Value Precepting of Osteopathic Learners: Practical Strategies for Efficient Teaching, Meaningful Feedback, and Osteopathic Professional Formation
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Describe key elements of high-value precepting that promote active learning, clinical growth, and professional development in osteopathic learners Apply practical strategies to teach efficiently in busy clinical settings while maintaining meaningful learner engagement Deliver specific, actionable feedback that supports learner improvement and reinforces osteopathic professional identity in clinical practice
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