Advocacy Through a Subspecialist Lens
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In this talk, Dr. Jackson, a clinical neonatologist, will work to dispel the major myths perceived by medical subspecialists around broader health care advocacy. He will also share some recent examples of advocacy successes through partnerships with the AOA and the American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians.

After completing this activity, participants will be able to:
  • Identify opportunities within their specialty colleges to advocate for their patients and professions
  • Describe the bidirectional relationship between their specialty colleges and the greater AOA in regards to identifying and implementing advocacy initiatives
  • Discuss recent successful partnerships between the ACOP and the AOA
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Jason R. Jackson, DO, FAAP, FACOP
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Jason R. Jackson, DO, FAAP, FACOP, is a clinical neonatologist who primarily focuses on caring for neonates with surgical conditions including the need for ECMO, congenital cardiac defects, and delivery room management. He also serves as a Neonatologist in the Nationwide Children's Fetal Center, where he consults families on the management of fetuses and neonates with complex congenital anomalies, including the coordination of high-risk deliveries of these neonates. Dr. Jackson is currently the chairperson for the Advocacy and Communication Committee and the Vice President-elect of the American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians.
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