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I think they care.......... having disagreements on how policy and professional education is delineated does not demonstrate a non caring atittude. Maybe since I've been married for 8 years I understand this concept of two groups(people) seeing the same situation so differently.
Screaming, yelling, calling for their resignation will not solve the issue. A salve of understanding, calm discussions (consistenly) to maintain an open dialogue, using our student representatives, showing our ACGME preceptors/staff,etc a professional attitude will go much further.
Mark my words.... this will be a non issue. It will be resolved, an agreement will come together, cooler heads will prevail and "QUALIFIED" AOA residents will have access to ACGME fellowships. BUT you cannot expect the ACGME to make exceptions. We need to live up to their standards for acceptance ie - taking USMLE steps, publishing research, obtaining good grades, etc. It makes no sense to whine and cry about not obtaining an ACGME fellowship if you dont meet the standards that they have for their own residents. Dont use the D.O discrimination fall back......
Just want to add to the commentary that the aoa and acgme are meeting again in ~2 weeks. The AOA have very high hopes for it. Perhaps the ACGME also has quiet unstated hopes for it.