POMA
THE HOME of the OSTEOPATHIC PROFESSION in Pennsylvania!

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.

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 educations events a local venues to enhance community and comradery amongst the profession. 
  • 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 on 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 scholarship and education support such as a free subscription to the Sketchy online visual medical learning platform. 
EDUCATION

POMA strives to meet our members education needs by providing the most high-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 education offerings provides opportunities to earn the 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 add credits they earn outside of POMA. 
  • POMA Annual Clinical Assembly
    Held every spring (late April-early May), the Clinical Assembly offers up to 34 hours of Category 1-A AOA and AMA PRA Category 1 credits which includes credits for state licensure.  Early-bird pricing is 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 localized educational events for members to engage and learn from local experts.
INFLUENCE
POMA invests a lot of its resources making sure physicians of osteopathic medicine 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.
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 quarterly, the publication features commentary, social events, scientific, and business pieces. 
  • COVID Update
    Published on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month during the pandemic – accurate and helpful information related to the pandemic
  • POMA Mobile App
    We have a mobile app to keep you connected – search for PA. Osteopathic in your app store.
  • POMA Social Media
    We're on social media!  Follow us on FacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedIn and YouTube.  Stay connected with us and share your profession with your colleagues, friends and family.
 
   Be a part of Pennsylvania's osteopathic community -
together we can make a difference!
Join today or click here to download a membership application!
Already a member? Renew today!
 
 
POMA MEMBERSHIP DUES
Membership Year: July 1 - June 30
Active Members $375
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