American Osteopathic Association Advocates for Graduate Training Funds

Dr. Dan Kendall, a board-certified osteopath and anesthesiologist, treats patients at National Spine & Pain Centers in Arlington, Virginia. A frequent lecturer on best practices in spinal cord stimulation technology, Dr. Dan Kendall is a member of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).

With a reputation for high-quality medical education and postgraduate training, AOA represents more than 130,000 osteopaths. The association is a regular presence on Capitol Hill and organizes lobbying efforts on issues important to osteopaths. One current initiative for which AOA advocates is the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) program. 

Currently, more than 730 resident physicians are training in the THCGME program. These physicians provide vital services to patients in rural and underserved areas. However, funding for the physician training program will expire on December 31, 2017. AOA is calling on members of the House of Representatives and Senate to reauthorize the program as part of the CHAMPION Act to ensure rural patients continue to receive the care they need.