Advocacy: Learning to Swim with the Sharks

Eric Gish, DO, presented this overview of how osteopathic physicians can get involved in the legislative process in "Advocacy: Swimming with the Sharks" at the North Carolina Osteopathic Medical Association's 2024 CME at the NC Zoo Conference. 

Learning Objectives:

1. Consider why you want to enter into advocacy.
2. Differentiate between policy, advocacy, and politics.
3. Become familiar with policy and advocacy resources.
4. Develop a strategy for advocating with a stakeholder.

Accreditation Statement:

The North Carolina Osteopathic Medical Association is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. The North Carolina Osteopathic Medical Association designates this program for a maximum of .75 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.

Conflict of Interest Statement:

Eric Gish DO, has no conflicts for this presentation.

Grievance Policy
All grievances may be directed to NCOMA's Executive Director at info@ncoma.org. All grievances will receive an initial response within 30 days of receipt.  If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.