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Join us in celebrating 150 years of osteopathic medicine!

The entire osteopathic profession is joining to celebrate the 150th anniversary of osteopathic medicine. Learn more about the year-long celebration and how to get involved! Read More

AOA staff

12.10.24

The DO

How I qualified for the Boston Marathon (twice) during residency

After reading this article’s title, you may assume I’m writing this to show off. And yes, perhaps there is a small part of me that wants to tell my colleagues, “I am a sub 3:30 marathoner!” But mostly, I am writing this because I want to show others that you can do hard things, even … Read More

The DO Staff

01.09.25

JOM

Why do physicians practice osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT)? A survey study

Few osteopathic physicians (Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine [DOs]) utilize osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) in their clinical practice, although all DOs are trained to do so. The reasons why many do not utilize OMT are not entirely clear. Anecdotally, these authors have observed that if a physician utilizes OMT, it is because they witnessed the efficacy … Read More

JOM Staff

01.09.25

Public Policy

AOA provides feedback on FSMB Advisory Commission draft guidance on licensing models

The AOA has responded to the FSMB Advisory Commission’s draft guidance on Additional Licensing Models (ALM) for internationally trained physicians. While the AOA prioritizes attracting U.S. medical graduates to underserved areas, it supports FSMB’s efforts to ensure ALMs uphold rigorous, standardized requirements for patient safety. Key recommendations include empowering state medical boards with the authority … Read More

AOA Staff

01.07.25

JOM

Foot and ankle fellowship-trained osteopathic orthopaedic surgeons: a review, analysis, and understanding of current trends

Over the past several decades, orthopedic surgery has seen a substantial increase in the number of surgeons completing fellowship training. Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) continue to advance their orthopedic education through subspecialty fellowship training. DOs have represented between approximately 6 % and 15 % of American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) fellows. Although … Read More

JOM Staff

01.07.25

Public Policy

Supporting chronic disease prevention: AOA joins coalition backing S. 3224

The AOA joined the Smarter Health Care Coalition and other stakeholders in urging the Senate to pass the Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act (S. 3224). This bipartisan bill allows health plans and employers to provide preventive care for chronic diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease, before patients meet their deductibles. Already approved by the … Read More

AOA Staff

01.06.25

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