University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Weighs In BIG

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria is in the middle of a very successful OML drive. To date, they have collected and sorted by subject (OB/GYN, surgery, trauma, pediatrics, etc.) 15 very heavy of boxes. A big OML thanks to Molly M., a third year medical student, for organizing this book drive. Way to go, Molly!

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MedImpact Donates New Medical Books to Antigua

MedImpact Healthcare System in San Diego donated 7 boxes of medical books and journals to the University of Health Sciences Antigua.

From all of us here at MedImpact, thank you OML for giving us the opportunity to donate unused medical books to such a great cause. We are happy to know they will be put in good use.

MedImpact is a full-service, transparent Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM) company, focused on aligning our goals with our clients' goals – delivering value by providing flexibility and choice. We deliver straightforward, cost-efficient and clinically effective prescription drug management for clients. Our evidence-based approach to delivering customized, innovative products and services is designed to manage overall costs while increasing quality of care.
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OML's Website Re-design is Complete

Kudos to the UCLA Alumni Association marketing team for making the final tweaks and edits of the OML Website re-design. It looks fabulous! OML Website

OML Invited to Participate in the 14th Annual UCLA Health Care Symposium

OML has been invited to participate in the 14th Annual UCLA Health Care Symposium: Bridging the Divide: Practical Health Care Solutions for Los Angeles on Saturday, January 23. The symposium organizers recognize the important role that OML serves in the international community. OML will have a table at the interactive exhibit of community organizations.The goal of the exhibit is to facilitate networking opportunities for all and to initiate future collaborations.

OML Website's Remodel is Still Under Construction

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Thanks to the supportive relationship between OML and the UCLA Christian Medical Dental Association (CMDA), OML's Website has a new look. Unfortunately, uploading the photo albums and thank you letters found on the Photos & Recipients page have been a challenge. Bear with us. These items will be back---bigger and better! The rest of the redesign is awesome!

Check it out the OML Website
For more information, call 310-794-4025.

OML Welcomes Two New POCs in the First Two Days of the New Year!

In the first two days of 2010, OML received requests from two American service personnel stationed in Kabul.

One is currently assigned to the Combined Security Transition Command – Afghanistan (CTSC-A), Directorate of Command Surgeon, as Medical Embedded Training Team Advisors and requests any books pertaining to dentistry, including specific book titles: Pathways of the Pulp, Dental Oral Anatomy, DentalAnesthesia, Operative Dentistry, Oral Pathology, Perio Book, Dental Materials, Dental Radiology, Preventive Dentistry, and Oral Surgery Anatomy (Netter).

The other is a Pharmacy advisor at a national police hospital and requests pharmacological book/references for advisees. The pharmacy is staffed by 3 pharmacists and 1 medical specialist. They serve (ANP and family members) about 90 outpatients per day and support several inpatient wards. Current and updated references would help them do their job better.

If you have dental or pharmacological textbooks to send, please call OML at 310-794-4025 or visit the OML Website
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OML Adds University Health Sciences, Antigua as Recipient

OML is proud to announce its new relationship with University of Health Sciences Antigua (UHSA), a privately endowed institution, founded in 1982 and chartered by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda. Although resources are quite limited, 90% of the UHSA medical students pass the USMLE on their first attempt at taking the test. UHSA Graduates are practicing in the United States, Canada, Europe, Africa & Asia, that why our motto says: UHSA, Medical School to the World.

Macedonia School of Nursing is a part of the UHSA campus. In the first years of the university’s charter, emphasis was placed on establishing a medical school. In recent times, the worldwide shortage of nursing personnel has drastically increased the need for nurses who are well educated. As a result, UHSA decided to fulfill the nursing component of the charter in an effort to provide qualified nurses not only for local needs but for regional and international health care institutions.

The UHSA School of Veterinary Medicine opens in September 2010.
The request for medical, nursing and veterinary medicine textbooks came from Ms. Lyzette Roman, Director, Office of International Affairs and Programs in Puerto Rico. Materials sent to UHSA are considered domestic and do not require US Customs forms. The most economical USPS rate is Media Mail. Please send textbooks to Lyzette’s attention c/o International Medical Student Services, 650 Munoz Rivera Avenue, Suite 304, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00918-4112.

If you have questions, please email Lyzette or visit the UHSA Website.