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POMA DOes...
by Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association
The POMA DOes… Podcast provides a voice for osteopathic medicine by sharing insights on issues important to osteopathic physicians, residents and students, and those who embrace the osteopathic philosophy. We upload a new episode every second and fourth Friday of the month.This podcast is produced by the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association. Learn more at www poma.org | This podcast does not provide any medical advice.
Episodes
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Advocacy Day, False Claims, Elections, Oh My! – Ep. 113
In this episode of POMA DOes…, Tyler Burke, POMA Senior Director of Government Affairs, recaps POMA's first-ever Advocacy Day on October 6 and provides an update on Pennsylvania's evolving legislative landscape. He discusses the proposed Pennsylvania False Claims Act, its potential impact on...
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Sun Safety: Protecting Your Skin Year-Round – Ep. 112
In this episode of POMA DOes…, POMA Past President and Foundation Chair John J. Kalata, DO, speaks with Margaret Mary McMurtry, DO, dermatology resident at ATSU-KCOM in Kirksville, Missouri, about protecting your skin from sun damage and reducing the risk of skin cancer. They discuss why sun...
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Physician, Heal Thyself – Ep. 111
Originally Aired: September 30, 2022 Episode Introduction: In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month this September, POMA DOes… is revisiting an important conversation from our archives on physician mental health, wellness, and suicide prevention. The rates of physician and medical...
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Pennsylvania Ticks: What You Need to Know – Ep. 110
In this episode of POMA DOes…, Kathryn Graham, DO, speaks with Nicole Chinnici, DHSc, laboratory director of the Dr. Jane Huffman Wildlife Genetics Institute, home of the Pennsylvania Tick Research Lab at East Stroudsburg University, about ticks and tick-borne diseases in Pennsylvania. They…
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Exploring Bioelectric Medicine: Ion Cyclotron Resonance – Ep. 109
In this episode of POMA DOes…, Angelo Ratini, DO, POMA District 14 Alternate Trustee, is joined by Beth B. DuPree, MD, FACS, ABOIM, board-certified in surgery and integrative/holistic medicine, and Ann Shivas, MT, D.O.M. P. - Canada, to discuss bioelectric medicine and Ion Cyclotron Resonance…
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Your Voice Matters: A POMA Advocacy Update – Ep. 108
In this episode of POMA DOes…, Tyler Burke, POMA Senior Director of Government Affairs, provides an update on Pennsylvania's recently enacted state budget and what lies ahead for osteopathic physicians. He discusses key healthcare-related investments included in the budget, upcoming legislative...
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GLP-1s and More: Integrating New and Emerging Therapies for Obesity Treatment – Ep. 107
In this episode of POMA DOes…, POMA Past President and Foundation Chair John J. Kalata, DO, speaks with Nicholas Pennings, DO, a board-certified family physician and obesity medicine specialist, about the evolving landscape of obesity treatment. They discuss how GLP-1 medications have transformed...
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Why Your POMA District Matters – Ep. 106
In this episode of POMA DOes…, POMA President-Elect, District 9 Chair, and Trustee Valeri L. Roth, DO, speaks with Darlene Dunay, DO, of District 4; Sarah Breon, DO, of District 7; and Jessica Masser, DO, of District 8, about the important role POMA districts play in strengthening the osteopathic...
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Leading Forward: President Angela Zawisza's Year Ahead – Ep. 105
In this episode of POMA DOes…, newly installed POMA President Angela Zawisza, DO, speaks with POMA Past President Joseph Zawisza, DO, about her vision for the year ahead. She shares her journey in organized medicine, discusses her presidential theme—Honoring the Past while Preparing for the...
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Advocating for Osteopathic Medicine – Ep. 104
In this episode of POMA DOes…, Tyler Burke, POMA Senior Director of Government Affairs, speaks with Sean Neal, Vice President of Advocacy and Political Affairs for the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), about the importance of physician advocacy and how osteopathic physicians, residents, and...
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Nontraditional Paths to DO – Ep. 103
In this episode of POMA DOes…, Cathleen S. McGonigle, DO, faculty member and Director of the Osteopathic Principles and Practice Courses at LECOM at Seton Hill campus and POMA District 8 Trustee, speaks with three osteopathic medical students who took nontraditional paths to medicine. Aaron...
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POMA Foundation Grants in Action – Ep. 102
In this episode of POMA DOes…, John J. Kalata, DO, POMA Foundation Chair and Past President, highlights the impact of two POMA Foundation grant programs: Community Enhancing Grants and Resident Wellness Grants. He is joined by Becca Swick, LC, MPA, LPN, BSW, of The Sight Center of Northwest PA…
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POMA26: Designed by DOs, for DOs – Ep. 101
In this episode of POMA DOes…, Anthony DiMarco, DO, Clinical Assembly Convention Chair and Education Program Vice Chair, is joined by Michael Venditto, DO, Clinical Assembly Education Program Chair, and David Kuo, DO, Clinical Assembly Convention Vice Chair, to preview the 2026 POMA Clinical...
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AI in Medicine: A Tool for Physicians – Ep. 100
In this episode of POMA DOes…, Sayed Arian, DO, speaks with Michelle Thompson, DO, about the growing role of artificial intelligence in clinical practice. They discuss how AI tools help physicians improve documentation, access information more efficiently, and spend more meaningful time with...
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Get Involved: The POMA House of Delegates Explained – Ep. 99
In this episode of POMA DOes…, POMA President George J. Wolters, DO, speaks with POMA Speaker of the House Jeffery J. Dunkelberger, DO, about the important role of the House of Delegates (HOD) within the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association. They discuss how the HOD serves as POMA's...
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Serving Team USA: An Osteopathic Physician's Journey – Ep. 98
In this episode of POMA DOes…, POMA Past President John J. Kalata, DO, speaks with fellow Past President William J. Kuprevich, DO, who shares his journey from community sports medicine to serving at the Paralympic and Olympic Games. Dr. Kuprevich reflects on how early experience working with high...
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Answer the Call: Volunteer with POMA – Ep. 97
In this episode of POMA DOes…, Angela Zawisza, DO, POMA President-Elect, and Andy Sandusky, POMA CEO, discuss POMA's upcoming Call for Volunteers and why committee participation is vital to the organization's governance. They explain how POMA operates as a ground-up organization, outline the…
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Population Health: Improving Outcomes at Scale – Ep. 96
In this episode of POMA DOes…, Angelo Ratini, DO, speaks with Benjamin Chack, DO, about population health and its growing impact on patient care and physician practice. They discuss what population health means, its connection to preventive care and quality metrics, and why it is increasingly…
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Beyond the Scale: Recognizing Eating Disorders – Ep. 95
In this episode of POMA DOes…, Susan Medalie, DO, speaks with Erin Birely, LCPC, Alumni Services Coordinator at The Renfrew Center, about recognizing and addressing eating disorders. They discuss why eating disorders can't be identified by appearance alone, the behaviors and misconceptions that…
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The 12 Things My Patients Gave to Me – Ep. 94
In this episode of POMA Does…, Angela Zawisza, DO, POMA President-Elect, hosts a lighthearted, holiday-themed conversation inspired by The 12 Days of Christmas. From homemade foods to unexpected gifts, the episode highlights the memorable—and sometimes unbelievable—ways patients have shown their...
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CME on the Slopes: What's New at the 2026 District VIII Winter Seminar – Ep. 93
In this episode of POMA DOes…, we sit down with members of the planning committee for the POMA District VIII Winter Seminar to preview the many reasons to attend in January at Seven Springs. This year's program features a wide range of educational topics, required CME credits—including patient...
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Improving Diabetes Care Through Health Literacy – Ep. 92
In this episode of POMA DOes..., POMA Past President Joseph Zawisza, DO, speaks with third-year resident Alvin Soto-Soto, MD, about his work on a health literacy initiative aimed at improving diabetes management among Latino patients in Reading, Pennsylvania. He discusses common misconceptions,...
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Physician Empathy: A Skill That Matters – Ep. 91
In this episode of POMA DOes…, POMA Vice President Valeri L. Roth, DO, speaks with clinical psychologist Alan P. Childs, MA, PsyD. Together, they explore the power of empathy in medicine—what it is, how it differs from sympathy and compassion, and how physicians can strengthen it. They share...
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Residency Interviews: Inside the Minds of Program Directors – Ep. 90
In this episode of POMA DOes…, Sayed Arian, DO, a third-year Family Medicine resident at Lehigh Valley Health Network's Rural Family Medicine Program, sits down with three experienced program directors: John Kalata, DO (Family Medicine and Transitional Year Programs, LECOM Medical Center), Joseph...
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Obesity & Weight Loss: Exploring Treatment Options – Ep. 89
In this episode of POMA DOes…, James Zervios, Chief Operating Officer of the Obesity Action Coalition, joins Christopher Still, DO, Director of the Geisinger Obesity Institute, for a discussion on obesity and weight loss. They explore the wide range of treatment options, including lifestyle...
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The One Big Beautiful Bill: Preparing Physicians & Students for Change – Ep. 88
In this episode of POMA DOes…, Tyler Burke, POMA's Senior Director of Government Affairs, sits down with Jake Brennan and Colin Whitney from the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to unpack the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." They break down how this sweeping legislation will affect osteopathic...
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POMA Foundation Update: Advancing Osteopathic Medicine – Ep. 87
In this episode of POMA DOes…, POMA Foundation Chair John Kalata, DO, talks with Foundation Board Member Pamela Goldman, DO, about how the Foundation supports osteopathic students, residents, physicians, and communities across Pennsylvania. From scholarships and wellness grants to CME funding and...
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Tips, Tricks, and Words of Wisdom for Interns and Residents – Ep. 86
In this episode of POMA DOes…, Sayed Arian, DO, a third-year Family Medicine resident at the Lehigh Valley Health Network, talks with his co-residents Haidar Alwaeli, MD, Joseph Oveh, MD, and Mahvesh Shabbir, MD, about the realities facing interns and residents. They share practical advice…
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Summer Safety Tips – Ep. 85
In today's episode of POMA DOes… POMA President-Elect Angela Zawisza, DO, talks with emergency medicine physicians Robert Tomsho, DO, and Holly Stankewicz, DO, about essential summer safety tips. From water sports to biking and boating, they share prevention strategies, highlight common...
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The CRNP Boom—Risks and Realities – Ep. 84
In this episode of POMA DOes…, POMA President Dr. George Wolters, DO, talks with Tyler Burke, Senior Director of Government Affairs, about the rapid growth of Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners (CRNPs) in healthcare and recent efforts to expand the CRNP scope of practice. They discuss...
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Introduction to Financial Planning – Ep. 83
In this episode of POMA DOes…, Certified Financial Planners Nicholas Mengel and Kevin Grant of MSMF Wealth Management introduce medical students and physicians to the fundamentals of financial planning. They address key topics and common questions, from investment basics to managing competing...
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Celebrating Pennsylvania's Newest Osteopathic Physicians – Ep. 82
In today's episode of POMA DOes…, join Angela Zawisza, DO—POMA President-Elect and POMA Foundation board member—as she celebrates the next generation of osteopathic physicians. On behalf of POMA and the POMA Foundation, Dr. Zawisza congratulates recent graduates from Pennsylvania's colleges of...
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Charting the Course: President Wolters' Year Ahead – Ep. 81
In today's episode of POMA DOes…, George Wolters, DO, POMA's newly installed President for 2025–2026, sits down with POMA CEO Andy Sandusky to discuss his goals for the year ahead and his vision for the organization under his leadership. Key Takeaways: George Wolters, DO, outlines his goals for…
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When Hospitals Fail: A DO's Perspective – Ep. 80
On this edition of the POMA DOes we sit down Valeri Roth, DO to discuss the recent closure of Sharon Regional hospital. Note this podcast was recorded prior to Crozer closure. Key Takeaways: More and more Pennsylvania hospitals are facing the terrifying reality of hospital closures. Dr. Roth…
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Addiction Recovery: Part 2 – Ep. 79
In today's episode of POMA DOes… Dr. Elizabeth Zona, DO, continues her conversation on addiction and recovery in the medical field with Richelle Lehman, RPh. Dr. Lehman shares her personal journey, once again highlighting how substance use disorder can affect anyone—including pharmacists—yet…
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Addiction Recovery: Part 1 – Ep. 78
In today's episode of POMA DOes… Dr. Elizabeth Zona, DO, and Richard Morgan, DO, dive into addiction and recovery in the medical field. Dr. Morgan shares his personal journey, highlighting how substance use disorder can affect anyone—including physicians—yet stigma often prevents them from…
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Update from Harrisburg – Ep. 77
In today's episode of POMA DOes… we sit down with President-elect Dr. George Wolters to discuss recent happenings in Harrisburg. Key Takeaways: -POMA Is active in Harrisburg and is asking for our members' help to inform their elected officials about the importance of physician-led care. -Dr....
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A Sneak Peak Into the 2025 POMA Clinical Assembly – 76
Episode Summary: In today's episode of POMA DOes… we sit down with members of the planning committee for the 2025 POMA Clinical Assembly to highlight this year's conference. This year's conference offers something for everyone - excellent CME at a price you can't beat; networking and social...
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How Osteopathic Medicine is Addressing the Rural Health Crisis in Pennsylvania – Ep. 75
Episode Summary: In today's episode of POMA DOes… we sit down with four osteopathic physicians who live and work in rural Pennsylvania to discuss the workforce shortage, disparities in health equity, and the role that osteopathic medicine serves to improve healthcare in rural communities. Given…
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DOcs in Love – Ep. 74
Episode Summary: In today's episode of POMA DOes… we sit down with three physician couples to explore love and medicine. Few people understand the balancing of busy schedules, sleepless nights and daily stresses of a physician's life, more than another physician. And sometimes, these…
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Volunteers: The Backbone of POMA – Ep. 73
Episode Summary: In today's episode of POMA DOes… we are exploring the incredible work of POMA's committees and volunteers. Whether it's mentorship, advocacy, writing, finance, education or wellness, there are a number of ways to get involved and make a difference. And the benefits of making new...
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Taking Care of You in 2025 – Ep. 72
Episode Summary: In today's episode of POMA DOes… we are kicking off the new year by focusing on you! Wellness is a critical component in everyone's lives, and we all have different ways to achieve it. Whether it's physical activity, venturing into nature, having creative outlets, being with our...
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A Visit from St. Nicholas: POMA Edition
Episode Summary: In today's episode of POMA DOes… Santa Claus himself took a moment out of his busy schedule to read a story for all the great osteopathic physicians in Pennsylvania. Tune in and keep the holiday spirit alive! Find Us: Online: https://www.poma.org/ Email: [email protected] Facebook:...
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Slopes and Seminars: A Peak at the 2025 POMA District 8 Winter Seminar
Episode Summary: In today's episode of POMA DOes… we sit down with the planning committee for the POMA District 8 Winter Seminar to highlight this year's event. The 2025 conference offers something for everyone - top notch osteopathic medical education and opportunities for self care and…
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Election Fallout: The Impact of National Politics in Pennsylvania
Episode Summary: In today's episode of POMA DOes… we are taking a look at the impact of national politics on the state level. Pennsylvania once again proved itself as a truly purple state, making it an important player in the political arena. While it's too early to tell what specific impacts...
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Maintaining and Utilizing Your Osteopathic Skills
Episode Summary: In today's episode of POMA DOes… we are discussing how to maintain your osteopathic skills in clinical practice. Osteopathic manipulation is a powerful tool that helps build the physician-patient relationship and improves patient satisfaction while easing pain and promoting...
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Engaging in Conversations on Weight Management and Weight Loss
Episode Summary: In today's episode of POMA DOes… we sit down to discuss ways to engage with patients in conversations on weight management. Weight is a very sensitive topic. While many patients welcome advice from healthcare providers to manage their weight, these conversations can be difficult...
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Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
Episode Summary: In today's episode of POMA DOes… we sit down with three osteopathic physicians to explore the feeling of being uncomfortable. We all experience varying levels of being uncomfortable throughout our entire lives, both in our personal and professional worlds. While the common…
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Falls and Fall Prevention
Episode Summary: In today's episode of POMA DOes… we sit down with Patrick Leary, DO, an osteopathic physician board certified in family medicine, sports medicine and geriatric medicine, to discuss falls and fall prevention. Falls are the leading cause of injury in adults over the age of 65....
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Exploring the Rewards and Challenges of Rural Medicine
Episode Summary: In today's episode of POMA DOes… we sit down with three physicians who are currently practicing or training in rural community settings. Rural medicine is deeply rewarding, enabling physicians to provide full scope primary care and bring patients health equity. The impact of one...
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The POMA DOes… Podcast provides a voice for osteopathic medicine by sharing insights on issues important to osteopathic physicians, residents and students, and those who embrace the osteopathic philosophy. We upload a new episode every second and fourth Friday of the month.This podcast is produced by the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association. Learn more at www poma.org | This podcast does not provide any medical advice.
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