A cornerstone of The Academy of Medicine of Cincinnati's mission is bringing physicians together.  And over the past few months, physicians have come together to enjoy our Annual Golf Outing, 50 Year Physician Awards, and our monthly "Academy After Hours" happy hours. It's been wonderful to see the camaraderie. 

But with time being perhaps a physician's most limited resource, The Academy works to convene physicians for collective purpose beyond events and socials.  In today's Academy News Brief read more on how, including:

• Protecting physician privacy and safety through passage of legislation limiting your personal data available to the public
• Addressing gaps in accessing courses to meet new DEA requirements through creation of virtual CME programs.
• New projects launched by our committees: Advocacy, Community Outreach, Physician Wellbeing, and Communications, aimed to address issues important to all physicians.

The Academy of Medicine is the only local organization that reaches across systems, organizations, and specialties to serve the needs of all Cincinnati physicians. 

This latest edition of our News Brief has been shared as a complimentary communication to all area physicians. As we approach 2024, we hope to demonstrate to you the importance of membership in our Academy community.  We welcome you to join and strengthen our collective voice on behalf of all Cincinnati physicians.  

Jessica Sellar
Executive Director
Academy of Medicine of Cincinnati
jsellar@academyofmedicine.org 

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Recently, the State Medical Board of Ohio (“Board”) took steps, in conjunction with the Ohio
Professionals Health Program (“OhioPHP”) to modernize the statutes, rules, contracts and policies related
to impaired physicians and other healthcare professionals licensed by the Board. 
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The Academy's Community Outreach Committee partnered with the Cincinnati Senior Advocate Action Group to support seniors in underserved communities.
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Thursday, 11/16 6pm-7pm
Earn 1.5 credit hours towards DEA CME Requirements
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in October, the State Medical Board of Ohio (SMBO) launched a new Confidential Monitoring Program for licensees to access safe and confidential services through OhioPHP for burnout, mental health or substance use disorders. Join OhioPHP for FREE virtual trainings on Ohio’s New Confidential Monitoring Program.

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On Thursday, November 9th at 6pm The Academy of Medicine of Cincinnati and The Ohio State Medical Association Political Action Committee (OSMAPAC) will host Ohio Supreme Court Justice Joe Deters, who will speak about his recently appointed role and issues impacting physicians.
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The Ohio State Medical Association issued a statement on Ohio Issue 1 and Issue 2. 
OSMA Statement

The Academy of Medicine of Cincinnati assists thousands of patients each year with physician referrals through inbound calls and our online directory.  Academy Members have the option to list their profile on our website's Find A Physician Tool, which allows the public to search for physicians by location as well as specialty.  At any time, members may update profiles by visiting My Profile on the AOMC website or by clicking here

Please email our Membership Coordinator Tricia Stethem or call the office at 513-421-7010 if you have any questions.