The American Osteopathic Association's Training in Policy Studies (TIPS) program is a policy-based program, generously funded by the American Osteopathic Foundation, that provides an understanding of current health care policy issues while also facilitating leadership opportunities.

Sessions will focus on physician payment models, health care reform, social determinants of health, the opioid epidemic and current public health issues. Participants will gain experience in writing policy briefs and white papers, oral testimony, media training and more.

This program serves as an initial leadership and policy program for residents wishing to become more active within the osteopathic profession. TIPS fellows have gone on to serve in leadership and policy development roles both within and outside of the osteopathic community. Some have also continued their policy training by participating in the Health Policy Fellowship program, which has produced over 20 deans and college of osteopathic medicine presidents.

A complete application will include the following items:

1) An updated resume or CV uploaded to the application page 
2) A 250-500 word statement of purpose explaining why you hope to join the program
3) A writing sample 
4) TIPS recommendation form completed by a reference who is familiar with your interest and/or involvement in policy

We encourage you to make sure these items are ready before beginning the application. While not necessary during the application process, selected candidates must become AOA members at the resident level in order to participate in the program.

For more information, visit the AOA TIPS webpage at https://osteopathic.org/residents/tips-program/. 

Click here to access the application portal.