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Distinctive in Healthcare Advocacy and Leadership CONFERENCE PROGRAM
TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome and Introduction 3 Registration Information 5 CME Information 6 Schedule at a Glance 7-9 Main Stage: Keynote Sessions 10-11 Session Descriptions 12-23 & 25 Lunch & Learn 24 Awards 26 Congressional Meeting FAQs 27 Virtual Sponsorship Experience 28 2 Register Now! 2022
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) is pleased to host
DO Day - Distinctive in Healthcare Advocacy and Leadership.
This premier osteopathic advocacy event offers virtual leadership
and professional development CME and sessions for physicians,
affiliate leaders and students and in-person advocacy opportunities to
educate lawmakers about osteopathic physician and student issues.
This conference provides two opportunities to participate - there are
virtual CME sessions on Saturday, April 23 and Sunday, April 24, and
attendees can additionally sign-up for in-person briefing sessions and congressional meetings
on Tuesday, April 26 and Wednesday, April 27 in Washington, DC.
The virtual conference content will be available for viewing through early June to provide you with
the flexibility to watch the sessions during the conference dates or afterward at your convenience.
Attendees registering for the in-person congressional meetings will be organized into small
groups based on their home address and will be scheduled for 3-6 meetings with their U.S.
Senate offices and members of the House of Representatives. Participation in congressional
meetings will be capped for each state. Registration limits for each state will be based on the
size of the state’s congressional delegation and state osteopathic association, with space
reserved in each state delegation for physicians and students.
Cultivating strong osteopathic advocates and facilitating meaningful relationships with
lawmakers to help advance health policy is central to the AOA’s mission. I want to personally
thank you in advance for your interest in, and commitment to advocating on behalf of our entire
osteopathic community.
I look forward to your participation in this event.
Sincerely,
Joseph A. Giaimo, DO, MACOI
President
American Osteopathic Association
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration Housing Information
Earn AOA Category 1-A CME credits or AMA PRA For those participating in the in-person
Category 1 CreditTM from the convenience of your congressional meetings, the JW Marriott DC has
home or office. Registration includes access to two hotel rooms available at the AOA base rate of
days of CME programming and unlimited access $360 (plus taxes). To reserve a room in the AOA
to on-demand session recordings through June 3, hotel block, contact the hotel at: 833-441-1309
2022 after the conference concludes. and use group code: AOA.
Click here to book online
Registration fees:
• AOA Members: $259 Social Media
• Non-Members: $599 Connect with us on social media and join the
conversation using #DODay2022!
• Residents: $35*
• Students: $35* • www.facebook.com/osteopathicphysicians
• Affiliate Executives $125* • https://twitter.com/aoafordos
Registration Options: • https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-
osteopathic-association/
Option #1*: Virtual Conference & In-Person
Congressional Meetings
• Space is limited for the in-person congressional
meetings and registration for this option closes
on March 25.
• This option includes the virtual conference
access as well as the in-person congressional
meetings.
Option #2: Virtual Conference Only
• This option includes access to the virtual
leadership and professional development
CME sessions.
• Residents, Students and Affiliate Leaders can
participate in the virtual conference free of charge.
• Registration is open through the end of May.
• On-demand content is available for viewing
through June 3, 2022.
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CME INFORMATION
Designation CME/Certificate of Attendance
The AOA designates this program for AOA To claim your CME certificate or your
Category 1-A credits and will report CME certificate of attendance, you will need to
credits commensurate with the physician’s complete an evaluation and CME credit
participation in this program. The AOA designates hour attestation by June 30, 2022.
this internet activity for AMA PRA Category
1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the Disclaimer
credit commensurate with the extent of their
participation in the activity. The total program The information in this educational activity is
hours will be provided in March. provided for general medical education purposes
only and is not meant to substitute for the
The AOA is accredited by the Accreditation independent medical judgment of a physician
Council for Continuing Medical Education relative to diagnostic and treatment options
(ACCME) to provide continuing medical education of a specific patient’s medical condition. The
for physicians. viewpoints expressed in this CME activity are
those of the authors/faculty. They do not represent
an endorsement by the AOA. In no event will the
AOA be liable for any decision made or action
taken in reliance upon the information provided
through this CME activity.
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DO DAY 2022 VIRTUAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
DO Day 2022 will bring together osteopathic physicians and students for virtual educational content and the option to participate in
in-person congressional meetings. Earn AOA Category 1-A CME or AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM.
Registration rates start at $259. Take a look at the preliminary schedule of events to see what the overall conference has to offer!
All times listed below are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
Saturday, April 23, 2022
On Demand Virtual Sponsorship Experience Credit Hours
9 – 10 AM Main Stage: General Session
Keynote Speaker: Meagan Johnson
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM Physician Track: Being Quick and Effective: Optimizing Your Elevator Pitch 1
Speaker: Seth Turner
Affiliate Leaders Track: A Deep Dive on the State Legislative Landscape 1
Speakers: Joel Kase, DO, MPH | Raine Richards, JD
Student Track: Making the Case for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Programs .75
Speakers: Mark Lukaszewski | Polly Wiltz, OMS-IV
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Physician Track: Negotiating Below the Line: Finding the Win-Win .5
Speaker: Kevin Klauer, DO, EJD
Affiliate Leaders Track: Enhancing Your Association’s Advocacy Program 1
Through Collaboration
Speakers: Jennifer Hauler, DO, MBA | Matt Harney, MBA, CAE
Student Track: Delivering Difficult News 1
Speaker: Katherine Gantz-Pannel, DO
12:45 PM – 1:15 PM Lunch and Learn Session: Modernizing Health System Factors to Improve Obesity .5
Speaker: Tracy J. Sims, MA
Sponsor: Eli Lilly
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Physician Track: Telemedicine Policy During COVID-19 and Beyond 1
Speaker: Carol Blackford, MPP | Shannon Scott, DO, FACOFP
Affiliate Leaders Track: A Deep Dive on the Federal Legislative Landscape 1
Speakers: John-Michael Villarama | Caleb Froelich
Student Track: Effective Techniques for Keeping Advocacy Nonpartisan 1
Speakers: Casey Quinn | Abby Duggan, JD | Chelsea Nickolson, DO, MBA, FACOI
2:45 PM – 4 PM Main Stage: General Session 1
Social Media Advocacy Training
Speaker: Brian Rubenstein
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DO DAY 2022 VIRTUAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
DO Day 2022 will bring together osteopathic physicians and students for virtual educational content and the option to participate in
in-person congressional meetings. Earn AOA Category 1-A CME or AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM.
Registration rates start at $259. Take a look at the preliminary schedule of events to see what the overall conference has to offer!
All times listed below are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
Sunday, April 24, 2022
On Demand Virtual Sponsorship Experience Credit Hours
9 – 10 AM Main Stage: General Session
Keynote Speaker: Amy Walter
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM Physician Track: Navigating the No Surprises Act .5
Speaker: Randy Pate, JD, MPH
Affiliate Leaders Track: Scope of Practice Campaign Planning 1
Speaker: Amanda Richards, MA | Frazier Edwards, MPA
Student Track: Bringing Advocacy onto Your Campus 1
Speakers: Angela Pluguez, OMS IV | Selena Raines, DO
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Physician Track: All Politics is Local…and About Patients 1
Speaker: Bradford Fitch, MA
Affiliate Leaders Track: Increasing Student and DO Engagement in State Advocacy 1
Speakers: Karen Nichols, DO | Alexis Cates, DO | Josephine Zammuto
Student Track: Capitalizing on Opportunities in the Current Legislative Landscape 1
Speaker: David Pugach, JD
12:45 PM – 1:15 PM Lunch and Learn Session: Antimicrobial Resistance in 2022:
How you can make a difference
Speaker: Brian Chow, MD
Sponsor: Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Physician Track: How to Prepare and Deliver Testimony Effectively .75
at a Legislative Hearing
Speakers: Elizabeth Murray, MA | Emily Murry | Sonbol Shahid-Salles, DO
Affiliate Leaders Track: Leveraging Advocacy to Enhance Member Value 1
Speakers: Thomas Dardarian, DO | Seger Morris, DO, MBA | Sean Neal
Student Track: Opportunities for State Advocacy .75
Speakers: Kris Nicholoff | Kevin McKinney | Rebecca Gorz, DO
2:45 PM – 4 PM Main Stage: General Session
DO Day Legislative Issue Overview
Speakers: Mark Lukaszewski | Sean Neal | David Pugach, JD | John-Michael Villarama, MA
Monday, April 25 - Friday, June 3, 2022
Access CME content and exhibits on
demand through the virtual platform.
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DO DAY 2022 IN-PERSON SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
DO Day 2022 in-person meeting programming will take place at the JW Marriott Washington, DC (1331 Pennsylvania Ave. NW).
All times listed below are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 Location
3 PM – 4 PM Registration Badge Pickup JW Marriott, Capitol Ballroom
3 PM – 7 PM Exhibits JW Marriott, Ballroom
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM Congressional Meeting Preparation Session JW Marriott, Ballroom
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Networking Reception JW Marriott. Capitol Ballroom
6:30 PM – 8 PM General Session JW Marriott, Ballroom
Awards Ceremony
8 PM – 9:30 PM OPAC Reception (Fundraising Event) JW Marriott, Penn Ave Terrace
Wednesday, April 27, 2022 Location
8 AM – 9 AM Continental Breakfast JW Marriott, Penn Ave Terrace
9 AM March to Capitol Hill / Group Photo JW Marriott, Penn Ave Terrace
9:30 AM – 3 PM Congressional Meetings Capitol Hill
Attendees will receive individual scheduling
with appointment information
Congratulations to the AOA
Bureau of Emerging Leaders Andrew Collins, DO
(UP-KYCOM Alumnus
DO Day Scholarship Recipients! Specializing in Geriatrics)
The AOA Bureau of Emerging Leaders has the honor
of awarding scholarships to two outstanding resident
osteopathic physicians to attend DO Day on Capitol
Hill to advance their advocacy skills and meet with Tiffany Robak, DO
(RVUCOM Alumna
legislators in our nation’s capital: Congratulations to Specializing in Family
Andrew Collins, DO, and Tiffany Robak, DO! Medicine)
This scholarship is generously sponsored by
the American Osteopathic Information Association
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MAIN STAGE: KEYNOTE SESSIONS
(VIRTUAL SESSIONS)
The Main Stage keynote lineup will feature generational differences, political analysis, social
media in advocacy and legislative issues. These daily Main Stage sessions are not to be missed.
Saturday Main Stage Highlights
Keynote Headliner Meagan Johnson
SATURDAY, APRIL 23 | 9 AM-10 AM EDT
Meagan Johnson is a nationally recognized multi-generational expert and
generational studies enthusiast. Since 1997 she has researched, written, and spoken
about generational differences and solutions. Meagan focuses on how to build a
culture of multi-generational collaboration… not alienation. Rather than promoting
generational stereotypes, Meagan explores what drives a generation to succeed, the
best way to assist each generation in a post-pandemic environment, how to create
generational inclusivity, and the common denominators across the generations.
Social Media Advocacy Training
featuring Brian Rubenstein
SATURDAY, APRIL 23 | 2:45 PM - 4 PM EDT
As the President of Rubenstein Impact Group, Brian Rubenstein helps
advocacy groups drive greater engagement with audiences through
effective social media messaging.
Sunday Main Stage Highlights
Keynote Headliner Amy Walter
SUNDAY, APRIL 24 | 9 AM-10 AM EDT
Amy Walter is an American political analyst and the Publisher and Editor-in-
Chief of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, where she provides analysis
of the issues, trends and events that shape today’s political environment. For
more than 25 years, Amy has built a reputation as an accurate, objective, and
insightful political analyst with unparalleled access to campaign insiders and
decision-makers and one of Washington’s Most Powerful Women in 2021.
A contributor to the PBS NewsHour, she provides weekly political analysis
for the popular “Politics Monday” segment and is a featured contributor for
their Election and Convention special coverage events. She is also a regular
Sunday panelist on NBC’s Meet the Press and CNN’s Inside Politics and
appears frequently on Special Report with Bret Baier on Fox News Channel.
11 Register Now! 2022MAIN STAGE: KEYNOTE SESSIONS
(VIRTUAL SESSIONS)
The Main Stage keynote lineup will feature generational differences, political analysis, social
media in advocacy and legislative issues. These daily Main Stage sessions are not to be missed.
Sunday Main Stage Highlights continued
Legislative Issue Overview
SUNDAY, APRIL 24 | 2:45 PM-3:45 PM EDT
AOA Public Policy staff will provide an overview of our DO Day “asks,” how the legislative proposals could
affect you and how to frame your conversations with legislators.
Mark Lukaszewski Sean Neal David Pugach, JD John-Michael Villarama, MA
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Physician Track (Virtual Sessions)
All times listed below are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
Saturday, April 23, 2022 Speaker(s) CME Credit
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM Being Quick and Effective: Seth Turner 1
Optimizing Your Elevator Pitch
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Negotiating Below the Line: Finding the Win-Win Kevin Klauer, DO, EJD .5
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Telemedicine Policy During COVID-19 and Beyond Carol Blackford, MPP 1
Shannon Scott, DO, FACOFP
Sunday, April 24, 2022 Speaker(s) CME Credit
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM Navigating the No Surprises Act Randy Pate, JD, MPH .5
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM All Politics is Local…and About Patients Bradford Fitch, MA 1
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM How to Prepare and Deliver Testimony Effectively Elizabeth Murray, MA .75
at a Legislative Hearing Emily Murry
Sonbol Shahid-Salles, DO
Physician Track Descriptions
Being Quick and Effective: Optimizing Your Elevator Pitch
Saturday, April 23 | 10:15am – 11:15am EDT
CME Credit: 1
Description: Get to the point! This session will teach participants how to speak succinctly –
and persuasively – on complex topics.
After this session, participants will be able to:
• Outline the elements of a good elevator pitch.
• Build their own pitch.
• Listen to an ideal elevator pitch; and
• Reverse-engineer it, showing how the elements are actually used.
Speaker:
Seth Turner
Negotiating Below the Line: Finding the Win-Win
Saturday, April 23 | 11:30am – 12:30pm EDT
CME Credit: .5
Description: Learn the art of identifying a mutually beneficial outcome through negotiation without losing
sight of your goals.
Speaker:
Kevin Klauer, DO, EJD
(AOA CEO)
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Physician Track (Virtual Sessions) continued
Telemedicine Policy During COVID-19 and Beyond
Saturday, April 23 | 1:30pm – 2:30pm EDT
CME Credit: 1
Description: COVID-19 changed the landscape of telemedicine in the US – find out about these changes
and what lies ahead.
After this session, participants will be able to:
• Explain what steps are needed to establish telehealth as a permanent care modality without
geographic or technology restrictions.
• Describe the opportunities and challenges associated with incorporating telehealth into practice after
the Public Health Emergency ends.
• Identify which states have implemented telehealth policies that extend or restrict telehealth services.
Speaker:
Carol Blackford, MPP Shannon Scott, DO, FACOFP
(Director, Hospital and Ambulatory Policy (Medical Director, Midwestern University
Group at the Centers for Medicare and Multispecialty Clinic and Assistant Dean and Clinical
Medicaid Services) Professor, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine)
Navigating the No Surprises Act
Sunday, April 24 | 10:15am – 11:15am EDT
CME Credit: .5
Description: What does the No Surprises Act mean for your practice? Hear from an expert and have your
questions answered on how to navigate new federal rules on surprise billing.
After this session, participants will be able to:
• Explain what a “surprise bill” is and what statutory provisions protect consumers from balance billing.
• Define “independent dispute resolution process” and explain why it is important.
• Identify the provisions for notification, patient consent and good faith estimates.
Speaker:
Randy Pate, JD, MPH
(Founder, Randolph Pate Advisors and Former Deputy Administrator and Director, Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight)
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Physician Track (Virtual Sessions) continued
All Politics is Local…and About Patients
Sunday, April 24 | 11:30am – 12:30pm EDT
CME Credit: 1
Description: Bring your message home – literally – by connecting on a local level and keeping patients at
the forefront of your advocacy.
After this session, participants will be able to:
• Explain why personalizing communication with lawmakers is important.
• Describe how they will be able to better personalize their engagement with lawmakers in the future.
• Identify areas of emphasis that will resonate with their lawmakers.
Speaker:
Bradford Fitch, MA
(President & CEO at the Congressional
Management Foundation)
How to Prepare and Deliver Testimony Effectively at a Legislative Hearing
Sunday, April 24 | 1:30pm – 2:30pm EDT
CME Credit: .75
Description: Best practices for hitting your message home.
After this session, participants will be able to:
• Explain the purpose and structure of legislative hearings.
• Prepare and draft testimony.
• Effectively deliver oral testimony at a legislative hearing.
Speakers:
Elizabeth Murray, MA Emily Murry
(Partner, Tarplin, Downs & Young, LLC) (Partner, Tarplin, Downs & Young, LLC)
Sonbol Shahid-Salles, DO
(Emergency Medicine Physician)
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Affiliate Track (Virtual Sessions)
All times listed below are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
Saturday, April 23, 2022 Speaker(s) CME Credit
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM A Deep Dive on the State Legislative Landscape Joel Kase, DO, MPH 1
Raine Richards, JD
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Enhancing Your Association’s Advocacy Program Jennifer Hauler, DO, MBA 1
Through Collaboration Matt Harney, MBA, CAE
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM A Deep Dive on the Federal Legislative Landscape John-Michael Villarama, MA 1
Kaleb Froehlich, JD
Sunday, April 24, 2022 Speaker(s) CME Credit
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM Scope of Practice Campaign Planning Amanda Richards, MA 1
Frazier Edwards, MPA
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Increasing Student and DO Engagement Karen Nichols, DO 1
in State Advocacy Alexis Cates, DO
Josephine Zammuto
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Leveraging Advocacy to Enhance Member Value Thomas Dardarian, DO 1
Seger Morris, DO, MBA
Sean Neal
Affiliate Track Descriptions
A Deep Dive on the State Legislative Landscape
Saturday, April 23| 10:15am – 11:15am EDT
CME Credit: 1
Description: 2022 state legislative sessions are in full swing! Learn about the trends and proposals that
could impact you and your patients.
After this session, participants will be able to:
• Name at least three 2022 AOA state legislative priority issues.
• Identify at least two examples of legislative policy proposals that could impact the practice of
medicine at the state level.
• Describe specific strategies available to osteopathic medical students and physicians to become
engaged in the AOA policymaking process.
Speakers:
Joel Kase, DO, MPH Raine Richards, JD
(Chair, AOA Council on State Health Affairs) (AOA Senior Director of State Government Affairs)
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Affiliate Track (Virtual Sessions) continued
Enhancing Your Association’s Advocacy Program Through Collaboration
Saturday, April 23| 11:30am – 12:30pm EDT
CME Credit: 1
Description: Better together! Hear from affiliates who have worked collaboratively with other
organizations in the medical community to enhance their message.
After this session, participants will be able to:
• Identify organizations that can be utilized to help advance health policy.
• Explain how organizations can build momentum on an advocacy campaign through collaboration.
• Describe advocacy outcomes that have been achieved through relationship-building.
Speakers:
Jennifer Hauler, DO, MBA
(Trustee, American Osteopathic Association Matt Harney, MBA, CAE
and Senior Vice President of Operations (Executive Director, Ohio Osteopathic Association)
and Chief Medical Officer, Premier Health)
A Deep Dive on the Federal Legislative Landscape
Saturday, April 23| 1:30pm – 2:30pm EDT
CME Credit: 1
Description: Learn about the current federal legislative landscape, along with anticipated activities and
opportunities on healthcare policy.
After this session, participants will be able to:
• Describe challenges to advancing legislation in a divided Congress.
• Identify opportunities to promote the AOA’s policy priorities.
• Demonstrate effective advocacy for the osteopathic profession.
Speakers:
John-Michael Villarama, MA Kaleb Froehlich, JD
(AOA Senior Director of Congressional Affairs (Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski
and Affiliate Engagement) (R-AK))
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Affiliate Track (Virtual Sessions) continued
Scope of Practice Campaign Planning
Sunday, April 24| 10:15am – 11:15am EDT
CME Credit: 1
Description: Independent practice initiatives by non-physician clinicians are gaining ground.
Learn how to mount an effective campaign in support of physician-led care from affiliate veterans.
After this session, participants will be able to:
• Explain how inappropriate scope of practice expansion proposals affect patient access to physician-led care.
• Describe arguments used by non-physician clinician groups to justify expanding their scope of practice.
• Coordinate an effective strategy to protect physician-led care with supportive legislators and other
organizations in the healthcare community.
Speakers:
Amanda Richards, MA Frazier Edwards, MPA
(Executive Director, Maine Osteopathic Association) (Executive Director, Arkansas Osteopathic
Medical Association)
Increasing Student and DO Engagement in State Advocacy
Sunday, April 24| 11:30am – 12:30pm EDT
CME Credit: 1
Description: State leaders share successful strategies to motivate members to engage in state advocacy.
After this session, participants will be able to:
• Engage with students and DOs in order to encourage them to take an active role in state advocacy.
• Describe at least two ways that members can play a role in the state political/legislative process.
• Recall an example of how the speakers successfully participated in state policymaking.
Speakers:
Karen Nichols, DO Alexis Cates, DO
(AOA Past President 2010-2011) (Medical Toxicologist and Board-Certified
Emergency Physician)
Josephine Zammuto
(Executive Director, Arizona Osteopathic
Medical Association)
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Affiliate Track (Virtual Sessions) continued
Leveraging Advocacy to Enhance Member Value
Sunday, April 24| 1:30pm – 2:30pm EDT
CME Credit: 1
Description: Learn how to attract and retain members by identifying legislative opportunities for your
association and deploying effective advocacy campaigns.
After this session, participants will be able to:
• Explain the role of relationship-building between constituents and members of Congress as a part of an
overall advocacy strategy.
• Identify at least one of the AOA’s federal legislative priorities and explain how recent legislation advanced it.
• Describe how physicians can work with state and specialty osteopathic organizations to help improve
health policy.
Speakers:
Thomas Dardarian, DO Seger Morris, DO, MBA
(Axia Women’s Health Care Vice President (Mississippi Internal Medicine Programs Division Chief
of Medical Affairs) and Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi’s
Internal Medicine Residency Program Director)
Sean Neal
(AOA Senior Director of Grassroots & OPAC)
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Student Track (Virtual Sessions)
All times listed below are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
Saturday, April 23, 2022 Speaker(s) CME Credit
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM Making the Case for Federal Student Loan Mark Lukaszewski .75
Forgiveness Programs Polly Wiltz, OMS-IV
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Delivering Difficult News Katherine .50
Gantz-Pannel, DO
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Effective Techniques for Keeping Casey Quinn 1
Advocacy Nonpartisan Abby Duggan, JD
Chelsea Nickolson,
DO, MBA, FACOI
Sunday, April 24, 2022 Speaker(s) CME Credit
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM Bringing Advocacy onto Your Campus Angela Pluguez, 1
OMS IV
Selena Raines, DO
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Capitalizing on Opportunities in the Current David Pugach, JD 1
Legislative Landscape
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Opportunities for State Advocacy Kris Nicholoff .75
Kevin McKinney
Rebecca Gorz, DO
Student Track Descriptions
Making the Case for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
Saturday, April 23| 10:15am – 11:15am EDT
CME Credit: .75
Description: Learn about legislation that would expand opportunities for loan forgiveness and effective
advocacy messaging.
After this session, participants will be able to:
• Navigate currently existing loan assistance and forgiveness programs that may be applicable to them.
• Discuss gaps that exist in current loan programs with members of Congress and advocate for
legislation to address them.
• Describe the impact that student debt has on physicians’ choice of specialty and practice location,
and how this impacts patient access to care.
Speakers:
Polly Wiltz, OMS-IV, Pacific Northwest
Mark Lukaszewski University of Health Sciences
(Student Osteopathic Medical Association National
(AOA Associate Director of Congressional Affairs)
Board Director of Community Outreach)”
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Student Track (Virtual Sessions) continued
Delivering Difficult News
Saturday, April 23| 11:30am – 12:30pm EDT
CME Credit: 1
Description: Learn techniques to navigate difficult situations with compassion.
After this session, participants will be able to:
• Recognize and display sensitivity to differences in individual and cultural approaches to difficult
medical news.
• Empathize with patients and their families, while maintaining a calm and direct approach.
• Use strategies to protect your mental health and well-being and avoid “compassion fatigue.”
Speaker:
Katherine Gantz-Pannel, DO
(Psychiatrist and Medical Director of Right Track
Medical Group)
Effective Techniques for Keeping Advocacy Nonpartisan
Saturday, April 23| 1:30pm – 2:30pm EDT
CME Credit: 1
Description: Tips and tricks for avoiding political landmines and delivering your message
effectively to any audience.
After this session, participants will be able to:
• Advocate on legislation to members of Congress in a bipartisan manner.
• Execute congressional advocacy strategies that highlight cross-cutting messages to garner support
from both parties.
• Develop strategies to become a trusted resource for members of Congress and their healthcare staff.
• Identify partisan versus non-partisan legislation in order to effectively communicate with members of Congress.
Speakers:
Casey Quinn Abby Duggan, JD
(Health Policy Advisor for U.S. Congressman Brad (Deputy Legislative Director for
Wenstrup, R-Ohio) U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown, D-OH)
Chelsea Nickolson, DO, MBA, FACOI
(New Physician in Practice Member of the AOA
Board of Trustees)
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Student Track (Virtual Sessions) continued
Bringing Advocacy onto Your Campus
Sunday, April 24 | 10:15am – 11:15am EDT
CME Credit: 1
Description: Hear from student and early career advocates about how to effectively engage
students in advocacy.
After this session, participants will be able to:
• Engage with students in order to promote and facilitate advocacy efforts.
• Discuss how students can use specific channels to build support on an issue.
• Foster relationships with other organizations in order to advance health policy that impacts students.
Speakers:
Angela Pluguez, OMS IV
(National Student Osteopathic Medical Association
Selena Raines, DO
(AOA Board of Trustees New Physician
Board of Directors Chairperson & AOA Board of
in Practice Member)
Trustees Student Advisor)
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Student Track (Virtual Sessions) continued
Capitalizing on Opportunities in the Current Legislative Landscape
Sunday, April 24 | 11:30am – 12:30pm EDT
CME Credit: 1
Description: Hear from the AOA’s Department of Public Policy about current federal proposals and how
to maximize opportunities for success.
After this session, participants will be able to:
• Prioritize advocacy issues according to their timeliness and likelihood of success.
• Explain when issues are timely and relevant, along with how that impacts potential action and
engagement.
• Describe the federal legislative cycle and currently active issues.
Speaker:
David Pugach, JD
(Senior Vice President, AOA Department of Public Policy)
Opportunities for State Advocacy
Sunday, April 24 | 1:30pm – 2:30pm EDT
CME Credit: .75
Description: Learn about hot button issues in state capitols and where the student voice
can have a big impact.
After this session, participants will be able to:
• Assess the current legislative landscape in your state and identify issues where students can provide
a unique perspective.
• Design effective messages to persuade legislators to support your position.
• Describe an example of successful student advocacy on an issue.
Speaker:
Kris Nicholoff Kevin McKinney
(CEO & Executive Director, Michigan (Founder, McKinney & Associates)
Osteopathic Association)
Rebecca Gorz, DO
(Emergency Medicine Specialist)
24 2022LUNCH & LEARN
Tracy J. Sims, MA, Senior Director, Corporate Affairs
Eli Lilly and Company
SATURDAY, APRIL 23 | 12:45PM – 1:15PM | MODERNIZING HEALTH SYSTEM FACTORS
TO IMPROVE OBESITY CARE
Tracy Sims is a health policy and health research leader with over 30-years of professional
experience. Tracy’s work focuses on the intersection of patient, healthcare provider,
and structural factors influencing health outcomes. Tracy has extensive domestic
and international experience and currently focuses his work on both diabetes and
obesity care. Currently, Tracy is a co-researcher for the OBSERVE study exploring
barriers to improving obesity care and is lead author on a recently completed literature
review examining patient specific preferences in care of type-2 diabetes.
Sponsor by
25 2022LUNCH & LEARN continued
Brian Chow, MD, FAAP, FACP, FIDSA
Director, Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program and
Attending Physician, Division of Infectious Diseases and
Geographic Medicine, Tufts Medical Center, Assistant
Professor of Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine
SUNDAY, APRIL 24 | 12:45PM – 1:15PM | ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE IN 2022:
HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Brian Chow is the Director of the Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program at Tufts Medical
Center. He is also an attending physician in the Division of Infectious Diseases and
Geographic Medicine at Tufts Medical Center, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Tufts
University School of Medicine, and Core Faculty at the Stuart B. Levy Center of Integrated
Management of Antimicrobial Resistance.
Dr. Chow is board certified in internal medicine, pediatrics, infectious diseases, and
pediatric infectious diseases with clinical interests in general ID, HIV medicine, and
transplant-related infections.
Dr. Chow graduated with a bachelor degree in biomedical engineering from Vanderbilt
University, and an M.D. from Case Western Reserve University. He completed internal medicine-
pediatrics residency at Case Western Reserve University (University Hospitals/Rainbow Babies
and Children’s Hospital) in the Global Health Track, and served as Chief Resident. He completed
fellowship training in combined adult/pediatric infectious diseases at Brown University, where
he was awarded a Thrasher Research Foundation Early Career Award.
Dr. Chow has interests in medical education, conducting clinical trials, and finding novel
strategies for combatting antimicrobial resistance. He was previously on the editorial board
for the American Academy of Pediatrics PREP: Infectious Diseases Self-Assessment product,
and was a contributor to the 2018-2021 AAP Red Book.
Sponsor by
26 2022CONGRESSIONAL MEETINGS / IN-PERSON
SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
All times listed below are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 Location
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM Congressional Meeting Preparation Session JW Marriott,
Capitol Ballroom
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Networking Reception JW Marriott,
Capitol Ballroom
6:30 PM – 8 PM General Session Dinner JW Marriott,
Awards Ceremony Capitol Ballroom
8 PM – 9:30 PM OPAC Reception (Fundraising Event) JW Marriott,
Penn Ave Terrace
Wednesday, April 27, 2022 Location
8 AM – 9 AM Continental Breakfast JW Marriott,
Penn Ave Terrace
9:30 AM – 3 PM Congressional Meetings Capitol Hill
Attendees will receive individual scheduling
with appointment information
Congressional Meeting Preparation Description
Important information about your Congressional meetings will be presented during this session. Participants
will learn about the legislative issues that they will be advocating for during their meetings with lawmakers.
They will also receive an update on lobby day logistics, receive their updated meeting schedules, and have
an opportunity to get organized and practice with their fellow participants.
27 Register Now! 2022AWARDS RECOGNITION
The General Session on Tuesday, April 26 will also feature the recognition of the AOA Advocacy award recipients
for the following awards:
Individual Excellence in Advocacy Award
2022 Recipients: Student: Courtney Merlo, Michigan State University
Resident: Janae Fry, DO
Physician: Katherine Gantz Pannell, DO
Affiliate Executive: Kris Nicholoff, Michigan Osteopathic Association
Organizational Excellence in Advocacy Award
2022 Recipients: Nonpractice: Omega Beta Iota
Specialty: Society of Specialty Executive Directors
State: Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association
State: Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons of California
State: Ohio Osteopathic Association
Excellence in Media Award
2022 Recipients: Excellence in Media Award
Jennifer N. Caudle, DO
Excellence in Journalism Award
2022 Recipients: Excellence in Journalism Award
Rose Raymond, Assistant Director of Content, The DO
Congressional Champion of Osteopathic Medicine Award
2022 Recipients: Congressional Champion of Osteopathic Medicine Award
Kim Schrier, MD (D-WA)
Brad Wenstrup, DPM (R-OH)
28 Register Now! 2022FAQ
Q) Will I meet with my members Q) Why is space limited for Congressional meetings
of Congress personally? on Wednesday?
A) Possibly, but this varies from meeting to meeting. A) Congressional meetings are more productive when
Members of Congress have very busy schedules. meeting group size is limited. Smaller group sizes
Between votes, committee hearings and meetings tend to facilitate more substantive discussions and
with other constituents, their time is scheduled provide an opportunity for more participants to speak.
down to the minute. They may spend the whole
meeting with you, two minutes or none at all. We Q) Can I attend only one day?
always request that the member of Congress be
present at the meeting but you may also meet with A) Participation in congressional meetings is
staff who are experts in the issues and influential not required. Anyone unable to participate in
in helping members develop their positions. congressional meetings on Wednesday, April 27
can still attend the virtual conference on Saturday
Q) Do I make my own appointments? and Sunday, April 23 and 24, as well as the Tuesday
afternoon general sessions. However, attendance on
A) No, we will handle that for you. The AOA Public Tuesday, April 26 is required for anyone participating
Policy team will match your voting address against in congressional meetings on Wednesday, April 27.
the congressional database to request appointments
with your elected officials. Because congressional Q) How or when will I be notified if I’ve
schedules can change on a moment’s notice, you secured a spot to attend in-person
will not receive your tentative schedule until a few congressional meetings on Wednesday?
days before the event, and some meetings may even
change the day of the event. For this reason, anyone A) Your DO Day registration confirmation will
participating in congressional meetings must be include all event details. Anyone placed on a
available for the entire day (9:30am-3:00pm EDT) on waitlist for congressional meetings will be informed
Wednesday, April 27. of that in their registration confirmation.
29 Register Now! 2022VIRTUAL SPONSORSHIP EXPERIENCE Virtual Experience On-demand throughout the event Participate in virtual engagement opportunities to win prizes, view the virtual tote bag and learn more from companies on the latest products and services. Participating companies will provide valuable information to attendees. The virtual experience is available on-demand at any time through June 3, 2022. In-Person Experience Tuesday, April 26 | 3 PM - 7 PM EDT Participating companies will be available during the in-person programming. Located in the ballroom section of the ballroom at the JW Marriott DC. Attendees are able to connect with companies in-person. Sponsor Acknowledgement Thank you to the sponsors for their support of the DO Day 2022 conference. Platinum Sponsor: Gold Sponsor: Silver Sponsor: Contributing Partner: 30 Register Now! 2022
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