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Join us in celebrating nearly 200,000 osteopathic physicians (DOs) and medical students who bring a distinctive whole-person philosophy to caring for millions of patients across the nation. This year’s NOM Week theme, “Honoring our Past, Building our Future,” recognizes the 150th anniversary of osteopathic medicine. Read More
CHICAGO—Breaking a new record for osteopathic residency placements on Match Day, a total of 8,049 osteopathic (DO) medical students and graduates matched into postgraduate year one (PGY-1) training programs today through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Match. This all-time high total reflects a 92.6% match rate for the 8,392 DO seniors who participated, an … Read More
The AOIA Digital Health Innovation (DHI) Steering Committee serves to shape how digital technologies will enhance—rather than replace—osteopathic principles. Self-nominations are open from March 31 to April 25. To nominate yourself, use the AOIA’s nomination form. Read More
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is an atherosclerotic disease that contributes to significant morbidity and mortality, including loss of limb, myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, and death. Treatment options are often underutilized. Read More
Transitions can be scary, especially when you’re in medical school. It is often very helpful to hear the wise words of the DOs and students who have already been through these changes. Read More
A patient with chronic low back pain on long-term opioid therapy visits the physician for a medication refill. The physician finds that the patient’s pain and functional status remains unchanged and questions the benefit of continuing opioid therapy. Read More
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