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The Hospital "Things We Do for No Reason"
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Disclosure: Dr. Couture has no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this program or presentation.
Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). The Wisconsin Association of Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons (WAOPS) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.
Grievance Policy: ​Grievances regarding this program or AOA CME credit reporting will be handled on an individual basis. All grievances should be directed in writing to the WAOPS Executive Director at info@waops.org or by mail to WAOPS, 1288 Summit Avenue, Suite 107-126, Oconomowoc, WI 53066. Grievances that cannot be resolved by WAOPS will then be sent to the AOA Council on CME, 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.
Allison Couture, DO, completed her medical degree at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University and completed family medicine residency at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. She was drawn to Family Medicine as the specialty that best encompasses her interests in obstetric, pediatric, and LGBTQ care. During medical school and residency, she cultivated an interest in health and social policy, which led her to complete a Master of Public Affairs degree at the UW La Follette School of Public Affairs after residency.
From caring for newborns experiencing opioid withdrawal to facilitating end of life discussions with elderly patients, she is aware of the impact healthcare policies have on medical practice and clinical outcomes. Her academic research includes studying gender difference across provider/patient interactions, promoting behavior changes to support healthy eating in children and families, and advancing medical student and resident learning and education with an emphasis on osteopathic medicine.
