Texas OPTI Blog

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11.4.09

12:51 pm

New OPTI Programs!

We are pleased to announce the addition of three new programs...a dual accredited (ACGME/AOA) family medicine residency program at Conroe Medical Education Foundation in Conroe, plus an AOA-approved palliative care fellowship and an AOA-approved dermatology residency program at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth. Congratulations and best wishes to our new partners!

9.25.09

9:24 am

AOA Conference in New Orleans

If you're available, plan to attend the 114th Annual American Osteopathic Convention and Scientific Seminar in New Orleans, Louisiana, November 1st through 5th. You may register here.

9:09 am

H1N1 Virus Update

The CDC is a great source for updates about the H1N1 (swine flu) virus. You may connect to their site here. Please take appropriate precautions this fall to stay healthy!

9.23.09

4:00 pm

*New* 'Fast Facts' Page

We have a new 'Fast Facts' page which will give you brief information about our programs, and what type of accreditation they have. Check it out here.

9.16.09

8:23 am

OMM Resident Training in November

The next OMM Resident Training date is Saturday, November 7, 2009 from 8 AM until noon. You may download the agenda here.

9.4.09

2:55 pm

Happy Labor Day Weekend!

I hope each of you are able to enjoy a bit of rest and relaxation this weekend. Have a fun and safe Labor Day weekend!

9.2.09

12:44 pm

Osteopathic Medical Education Resources

The AACOM site offers a nice variety of osteopathic medical education resources. Click here to visit their web site.

9.1.09

8:20 am

Website Updates

Check out the home page of your respective institutions. I have added research links and resources to each page. I hope you find the information beneficial.

8.24.09

2:50 pm

Saving Money is Fun!

Interested in saving a few bucks? Who isn't these days, right? Click here for some online discounts from DO-online.org.

8.12.09

8:26 am

Meet our latest Featured Resident!

Meet Katherine (Kate) Pearson, D.O. at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital in Baytown. She is a third year family medicine resident. You may read our interview here.

8.3.09

8:52 am

Usernames for Novell

If you are having trouble with the username and/or password assigned to your Novell account, please contact me at 817.735.5075. If you are trying your temporary password for the first time, make sure your CAPS LOCK key is turned off.

7.16.09

2:09 pm

DO-Online.org

DO-Online.org offers some great resources for osteopathic interns and residents. Check them out here.

1:52 pm

Usernames + Passwords

If you need help with your Novell username and/or password, please call me directly at 817.735.5075.

7.15.09

9:25 am

Important re: SECURITY TRAINING

Plaza Medical Center and Bay Area residents...make sure you go online no later than Friday, July 24th to complete your security training or your Novell account will be disabled.

8:15 am

Osteopathic Medical Education in the U.S.

Interesting article about improving the future of medicine in the United States. Click here to read the report.

7.14.09

9:58 am

Six Tips for Surviving Medical Residency

Interesting article from The Wall Street Journal for incoming medical residents...practical advice you can use. Click here to read the article.

7:43 am

Novell Accounts :: Should Be Ready Today!

I just spoke with our ITS contact. He informs me that the account request forms for JPS, Plaza and Bay Area should be completed by the end of the day today.

7.13.09

10:38 am

Requesting a Novell Account for Library Services

If you haven't yet requested a Novell account in order to access our online library services, please complete the form in its entirety and fax it to me at 817.735.2330. After your account has been created, you must complete the online security training. If you need assistance, please let me know.