
2025 Licensing & Certifying Board Update: OCC Requirements (2025)
Learning Objectives:
- Upon completion, participant will be able to understand the four components of Osteopathic Continuous Certification (OCC).
- Upon completion, participant will be able to identify subspecialties certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine.
- Upon completion, participant will be able to readily share information with others regarding Osteopathic Continuous Certification (OCC).

J. Rico Blanco, MSHA (he/him/his)
Certification Director
American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine
J. Rico Blanco has over 20 years of experience in Healthcare Association Management work and holds a Master's in Healthcare Administration. Mr. Blanco has a 360 view of the healthcare industry, having worked in Continuing Medical Education, Graduate Medical Education, and as a residency/fellowship program administrator in roles at the AOA, ACGME, and Advocate Aurora Health.In his personal time, Mr. Blanco is an accomplished fitness instructor and author.
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