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<p class=MsoNormal>Dear Friends and Colleagues:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>I hope this note finds you healthy and happy, enjoying the
start of the spring season.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>The Training in Policy Studies – TIPS – program
is wrapping up its’ eighth year, and the selection process has begun for
the Class of 2010 – 2011. To refresh your memory, here are some
facts about the program:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:30.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Year-long certificate program designed for
second and third year (OGME 2 and OGME 3) osteopathic residents who are
preparing for leadership roles in the profession and positions of influence in
health policy.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:30.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Fellows attend four intensive three-day
seminars, held twice a year in Washington, DC, once in New York and once at a
rotating location.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:30.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>TIPS seminars focus on topics including access,
cost and quality issues, public health policy analysis, health economics,
workforce issues, vulnerable populations, and political advocacy and the
legislative process. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:30.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>There is no cost for the TIPS program, but
estimated expenses are approximately $1,000/seminar for transportation and
lodging. It’s necessary for the selected residents to have their
state, OPTI, Specialty College or residency program’s financial support.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:30.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>We welcome your recommendation of potential applicants and
appreciate your passing information along to interested candidates. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>TIPS applications are available online at: <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:30.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://iris.nyit.edu/nycom/tips">http://iris.nyit.edu/nycom/tips</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>The deadline for submission (application and three letters
of reference) is July 1, 2010. Thank you in advance for
your support and collegiality in selecting qualified applicants for the TIPS
Class of 2010 - 2011. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:30.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>If you require additional information or have interested
candidates, please contact me at (516) 686-3922 or <a
href="mailto:bcoppola@nyit.edu">bcoppola@nyit.edu</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Best.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Bet<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>Bette
Coppola, M.Ed.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>Coordinator
of Health Policy Programs<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>New
York College of Osteopathic Medicine<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>New
York Institute of Technology<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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516.686.3922 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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516.686.3819<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><a href="mailto:bcoppola@nyit.edu"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Courier New"'>bcoppola@nyit.edu</span></a><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>TIPS
web site: </span><a href="http://iris.nyit.edu/nycom/tips"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>http://iris.nyit.edu/nycom/tips</span></a><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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